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Sunday, January 31, 2021

S M Ong: Let’s cancel Chinese New Year



Let’s cancel Chinese New Year
PHOTO: Let’s cancel Chinese New Year
Many will not accept the cancellation of Chinese New Year, but I suspect some may actually be relieved.
Picture posted by iFly KLM Magazine

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Dear Mr Lawrence Wong,

Remember me?


We met when you were campaigning in Yew Tee Square during last year's election.

I was the joker who asked you whether you were going to cry in Parliament again.

You said no.

I didn't get the chance to thank you for not having me arrested for harassment.

Good times.

Don't worry. I'm not writing to you about your Ministry of Education's response to a transgender student's claim that the ministry interfered with her hormonal therapy.

I'm writing to you about something way less controversial.

I want you to cancel Chinese New Year.

But there's a good reason for it and not just because I hate giving out hongbao.


I want you to cancel Chinese New Year. But there's a good reason for it and not just because I hate giving out hongbao.
PHOTO: I want you to cancel Chinese New Year. But there's a good reason for it and not just because I hate giving out hongbao.
Picture posted by Time Out Singapore editors on Monday, 20 January 2020
Photograph: Shutterstock/Aslysun

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https://www.timeout.com/singapore/city-guide/chinese-new-year-greeting-cheat-sheet


As you may be aware, there's a pandemic going on.

Remember last year, after Singapore had one confirmed case of the "Wuhan virus", we still carried on with Chinese New Year festivities like nothing happened?

How did that turn out?

We have had almost 60,000 cases and 29 deaths since then.

Businesses shut down. People lost their jobs. The Black Widow movie was delayed.

Even though we lohei-ed like we did every year, it clearly didn't work. Why do we keep doing it?

Don't you wish you could go back in time and start the circuit breaker before last Chinese New Year? How many cases could have been prevented?

On Friday, you announced that each household will be limited to eight visitors per day starting tomorrow, well ahead of Chinese New Year on Feb 12.


Each household will be limited to eight visitors per day starting tomorrow, well ahead of Chinese New Year on Feb 12.
PHOTO: Each household will be limited to eight visitors per day starting tomorrow, well ahead of Chinese New Year on Feb 12.
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Did you decide on eight because it's a lucky number? How ox-picious of you.

But in light of the numerous breaches of safety measuresfrom the start, it's a given that covidiots will break the rules.

Some are already joking about gathering on the MRT where there's apparently no limit to the number of people.

COMPLACENCY
With the worrying increase of community cases recently, you warned of growing complacency and said: "For every rule we set, please do not try and optimise your maximum gain around the rule as though this is something that you could, you know, gain some additional benefit out of."

But you know people are gonna.

You said there would be random spot checks, but how would the checkers know whether the eight visitors in the afternoon are the same from the eight visitors earlier in the day or later at night?

Will the checkers monitor households for 24 hours?


COMPLACENCY
PHOTO: COMPLACENCY
With the worrying increase of community cases recently, you warned of growing complacency and said:
"For every rule we set, please do not try and optimise your maximum gain around the rule as though this is something that you could, you know, gain some additional benefit out of."
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Or will you just access everyone's TraceTogether data?

At best, you can catch people breaking the rules only after the fact. By then, the damage would have been done.

A post-Chinese New Year coronavirus spike is almost inevitable.

And that's why you should just cancel Chinese New Year.

That is, no visiting allowed at all. It would be so much easier to enforce. No counting required. At any time of the day, zero visitors per household.

Neighbours would snitch on each other. And knowing your neighbour would snitch on you, you'd be afraid to sneak in any visitors. Ownself check ownself.

Drastic times call for drastic measures.

Yes, I understand that many will not accept the cancellation of Chinese New Year, but I suspect some may actually be relieved.

No more annoying questions from relatives you see once a year about when you're going to get married or have children. (I'm married with kids, so I'm not talking about myself.)


Drastic times call for drastic measures.
PHOTO: Drastic times call for drastic measures.
No more annoying questions from relatives you see once a year about when you're going to get married or have children.
Picture posted by Chulalongkorn University on 20 January 2020

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https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/26671/



You can save money on new clothes and hongbao. You don't have to stock up on snacks for visitors. Maybe just for yourself.

It could be the most stress-free Chinese New Year ever.

All this plus preventing the spread of a deadly virus?

I mean, how could you not cancel Chinese New Year?

And the great thing is that even if you cancel it, there'll be another one next year.

The annoying relatives will probably still be there too.


How could you not cancel Chinese New Year?
PHOTO: How could you not cancel Chinese New Year?
The annoying relatives will probably still be there too.
Picture posted by Trustedeal@Trustedealcos on 03 September 2020 at 11:04 pm - Final Fantasy VII Remake
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As co-chair of the Covid-19 task force, you know what to do.

I await your announcement at the next virtual press conference, which will be soon, I hope.

We all want the pandemic to be over as quickly as possible.

We don't want it to end with tears in Parliament again, do you?


We all want the pandemic to be over as quickly as possible.
PHOTO: We all want the pandemic to be over as quickly as possible.
Picture posted by Time Out Singapore editors on Monday, 20 January 2020
Photograph: Shutterstock/Aslysun

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By S M Ong, smong@sph.com.sg, The New Paper, 25 January 2021 at 06:00 am
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S M Ong - Confusion over 50-cent teh deal at Foodfare, posted on Monday, 20 May 2019
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S M Ong: ERP, auto-lock jokes and a ‘hostage’ situation, posted on Monday, 25 February 2019
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Woman's skimpy outfit while queueing for ATM at Somerset MRT station, posted on Tuesday, 12 February  2019
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I'll never eat luncheon meat again thanks to S-hook lady, posted on Monday, 01 October 2018
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Reference
[1] S M Ong, smong@sph.com.sg, Columnist, Humour, Let’s cancel Chinese New Year, posted on 25 January 2021 at 06:00 am, https://www.tnp.sg/lifestyle/others/lets-cancel-chinese-new-year?utm_source=Taboola&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=TNP_Lifestyle_D&T&tblci=GiDTlzUKXosSu3BnvD7pNV5g3Kq1tfOk-EBQpuuQao28cyDjjkIo47D27qDqudGQAQ#tblciGiDTlzUKXosSu3BnvD7pNV5g3Kq1tfOk-EBQpuuQao28cyDjjkIo47D27qDqudGQAQ



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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Singapore to stop printing $1,000 banknotes from 2021

Source Website: https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/singapore-stop-printing-1000-banknotes-2021
By Reuters, Asiaone, 03 November 2020 at 01:23 pm



Existing $1,000 notes in circulation can continue to be used for payment, and remain legal tender.
PHOTO: Existing $1,000 notes in circulation can continue to be used for payment, and remain legal tender.
Photo by Mas.gov.sg
By Reuters, Asiaone, 03 November 2020 at 01:23 pm
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https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/singapore-stop-printing-1000-banknotes-2021



SINGAPORE - Singapore will stop printing $1,000 banknotes from Jan 1 next year, its central bank said on Tuesday, to curb the risk of them being used for money laundering and to finance terrorism.


Singapore to discontinue issuing 1,000-dollar notes as of 01 November.2021.
PHOTO: Singapore to discontinue issuing 1,000-dollar notes as of 01 November.2021.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore plans to discontinue the issuance of 1,000-dollar notes from 1 January 2021 as a pre-emptive measure to mitigate the higher money laundering and terrorism financing risks associated with large denomination notes.
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Existing notes will remain legal tender and banks can continue to re-circulate the notes, the Monetary Authority of Singapore said in a statement.


Existing notes in circulation will remain legal tender and can continue to be used as a means of payment.
PHOTO: Existing notes in circulation will remain legal tender and can continue to be used as a means of payment.
Picture posted by BanknoteNews

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Countries around the world have been looking to phase out high denomination notes for years over concerns they are used predominantly for criminal activity. European authorities halted the printing of the 500 euro (S$790) note last year.


Countries around the world have been looking to phase out high denomination notes for years over concerns they are used predominantly for criminal activity. PHOTO: Countries around the world have been looking to phase out high denomination notes for years over concerns they are used predominantly for criminal activity.
Picture posted by Numismag - 500 euro banknote

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https://numismag.com/en/2019/01/06/the-end-of-the-500-euro-banknote-for-january-2019/



European authorities halted the printing of the 500 euro (S$790) note last year.
PHOTO: "You must not bring the earnings of a female prostitute or of a male prostitute[a] into the house of the Lord your God to pay any vow, because the Lord your God detests them both." (Deuteronomy 23:18).

This is essentially a law against money laundering. The principle that God doesn’t want dirty money calls to mind the story of Judas and the 30 silver coins he got from betraying Christ (Matthew 27:5).

Serious wrongdoing can only be erased before God if there is a turning of the heart (Ezekiel 18:31). More important than the amount a person or entity donates to a charity are the spirit and means that were used to acquire that money. Was it whole-hearted honest labor? Was it through the sale of something dear and valuable?

If we are living morally unclean lives, we cannot just buy a seat in the house of God’s true worship. Salvation would be a mere illusion
(Ezekiel 7:19). [2]

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." (Matthew 6:33).
Artwork by Ruiz Burgos (Juan Carlos Ruiz Burgos) - Catwomen, The Saturday Evening Post
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By Reuters, Asiaone, 03 November 2020 at 01:23 pm
Reference
[1] Reuters, Asiaone, Singapore to stop printing $1,000 banknotes from 2021, posted on 03 November 2020 at 01:23 pm, https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/singapore-stop-printing-1000-banknotes-2021

[2] Bible Reading Highlight, Money laundering, https://biblehilites.com/tag/money-laundering/


Links
Cosplay (Links) - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/10/cosplay-links.html

Busan ​​International Film Festival (BIFF) - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/09/busan-international-film-festival-biff.html

Japanese Samba Carnival (links) - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/10/japanese-samba-carnival-links.html
 
Asakusa Samba Carnival (links) - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/10/asakusa-samba-carnival.html

Brazilian Samba Carnival - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/10/brazilian-samba-carnival-links.html

Scandinavian Samba Carnival (links) - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/10/scandinavian-samba-carnival-links.html

Other stories - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/05/other-stories.html

Nursing stories  - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/09/nursing-stories.html


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Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Multi-facility Punggol Town Hub will open in 2021

Source Website: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/multi-facility-punggol-town-hub-will-open-2021
By Calvin Yang, The New Paper, 08 October 2018 at 06:00 am


An artist's impression of the upcoming Punggol Town Hub.
PHOTO: An artist's impression of the upcoming Punggol Town Hub.
PHOTO: PEOPLE'S ASSOCIATION
Picture posted by Calvin Yang, The New Paper on 08 October 2018 at 06:00 am

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https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/multi-facility-punggol-town-hub-will-open-2021



It was designed after hearing residents' needs, says MP Janil Puthucheary

Punggol residents can look forward to new amenities, such as a hawker centre and regional library, coming under one roof when the Punggol Town Hub opens in 2021.

Amenities also include a childcare centre and healthcare facilities.

The current Punggol Vista Community Centre will be revamped and resized to about seven times its current size.



Punggol Town Hub’s Impressive Facilities
PHOTO: Punggol Town Hub’s Impressive Facilities
Punggol residents can look forward to new amenities, such as a hawker centre and regional library, coming under one roof when the Punggol Town Hub opens in 2021. Amenities also include a childcare centre and healthcare facilities.
The current Punggol Vista Community Centre will be revamped and resized to about seven times its current size.
Picture posted by Vivien Lee on 08 October 2018

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The hub will be opposite the Waterway Point shopping mall and next to the upcoming Punggol Regional Sports Centre.

At a ground-breaking ceremony for the hub yesterday, Dr Janil Puthucheary, an MP for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, said the town hub was designed after meeting with residents and hearing their needs. He added that over the years, residents have come together to suggest ways to make Punggol a better place for all.



Seven-year-old Zaccheus Ker trying out a wrecking ball machine yesterday at Punggol Town Square, where the Punggol Town Hub ground-breaking ceremony and Children's Day carnival were held.
PHOTO: Seven-year-old Zaccheus Ker trying out a wrecking ball machine yesterday at Punggol Town Square, where the Punggol Town Hub ground-breaking ceremony and Children's Day carnival were held.
The hub, which will be located opposite Waterway Point shopping mall and next to the upcoming Punggol Regional Sports Centre, opens in 2021.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
Picture posted by Calvin Yang, The Straits Times on 08 October 2018 at 5:00 am SGT

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https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/punggol-residents-to-get-integrated-town-hub-in-2021



Dr Janil, who is also Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information and Transport, noted that Punggol is a rapidly growing town, "so there is a need for lots of facilities".

"The residents have been looking forward to this, and I think they are going to enjoy what they have when it finally comes up," he said.

The new community and lifestyle hub, managed by the People's Association (PA), will bring together programmes and services from multiple agencies, catering to the needs of more than 146,000 residents in Punggol.



The new community and lifestyle hub, managed by the People's Association (PA), will bring together programmes and services from multiple agencies, catering to the needs of more than 146,000 residents in Punggol.
PHOTO: The new community and lifestyle hub, managed by the People's Association (PA), will bring together programmes and services from multiple agencies, catering to the needs of more than 146,000 residents in Punggol.
Picture from The People's Association's facebook on 07 October 2018 at 18:36
Picture posted by Vivien Lee on 08 October 2018

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When completed, it will be connected to Punggol MRT via a linear green park, and to the Punggol Regional Sports Centre via a pedestrian overhead bridge.

The cycling path around the hub will also integrate with the larger cycling network in Punggol.

Residents said the new hub, with various amenities under one roof, will bring greater convenience.



Residents said the new hub, with various amenities under one roof, will bring greater convenience.
PHOTO: Residents said the new hub, with various amenities under one roof, will bring greater convenience.
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Mr Daryl Tan, 41, who works in the food and beverage line, said the amenities are a short walk from landmarks such as Waterway Point and the sports centre.

"It is something we have been eagerly looking forward to for many years," he added.

At yesterday's ground-breaking ceremony at Punggol Town Square, Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing, who is also PA deputy chairman, said he hopes the new town hub will foster a sense of community identity among residents.

"We can build a house, but we need your help to build a home."



At yesterday's ground-breaking ceremony at Punggol Town Square, Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing, who is also PA deputy chairman, said he hopes the new town hub will foster a sense of community identity among residents.
PHOTO: At yesterday's ground-breaking ceremony at Punggol Town Square, Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing, who is also PA deputy chairman, said he hopes the new town hub will foster a sense of community identity among residents.
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New waterfront district in Punggol with over 2,000 new flats launched in August 2018.
PHOTO: New waterfront district in Punggol with over 2,000 new flats launched in August 2018.
Two Build-To-Order projects in Punggol Point, their latest waterfront housing district, at the August sales launch. The design of the ‘Green Heritage District' will embrace technology and nature, while paying tribute to Punggol’s history.
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The projects - the 940-unit Punggol Point Woods and the 1,172-unit Punggol Point Cove - are expected to be completed by 2023.
PHOTO: One of the key features of Punggol Point is a new heritage trail along Old Punggol Road, once the main transportation route for farmers and fishermen plying their wares from Punggol to Serangoon. The last remaining bust stop for bus number 83.
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A walk through the forest can be a private time for many, a chance to clear the mind, refresh the soul with the wonderment of the surrounding green foliage and life.
PHOTO: A walk through the forest can be a private time for many, a chance to clear the mind, refresh the soul with the wonderment of the surrounding green foliage and life. Living with Mother Nature, and growing beauty all around.
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We can build a house, but we need your help to build a home.
PHOTO: We can build a house, but we need your help to build a home. The new town hub will foster a sense of community identity among residents. It is something we have been eagerly looking forward to for many years.
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Reference
[1] Calvin Yang, The New Paper, Multi-facility Punggol Town Hub will open in 2021, posted on 08 October 2018 at 06:00 am, https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/multi-facility-punggol-town-hub-will-open-2021
 

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