King of Prawn Noodles Receipt - 13 Aug 2023

2023 3rd increase due to inflation?

5.80, 6.00 and now 6.20

Nan Yang Dao Receipt - 12 Aug 2023

 

CPF Scam Withdrawal

Funny, CPF did come out to clarify.  

Also, with an increase of CPF Scam withdrawal, isn't it time CPF made it compulsory that withdrawal requires FACE verification. 

For users, think better to switch to iPhone as its security is tighter with no 3rd apps installation.

This is scandalous! I have done withdrawals from the CPF to my bank account, and it takes a couple of days for the money to be credited. How these scammers managed to do it in a matter of hours is shocking! SG, CPF Board, and relevant authorities need to investigate and reassure Singaporeans on the sanctity of the system!!

Mandatory For Employees To Get Vaccinated

This is going to be the NEW normal as COVID-19 is here to stay forever.  I believe Singapore and the rest of the world will follow soon as there are no other alternative if you want to keep the economy going.   

People looking for jobs would need to be vaccinated first and this measure will be mandatory even for entry into malls or other places.

Its a matter of time only unless a country wish to bankrupt its own economy.

In the News:

NEW YORK: Big tech companies are making it mandatory for employees in the United States to get COVID-19 vaccinations before entering campuses, as the highly infectious Delta variant of the virus drives a resurgence in cases across regions.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/big-tech-companies-only-vaccinated-employees-google-facebook-15322396

Singapore National Day Present

Despite the setback by returning to Phase-2 heighten alert, Singapore vaccination program is on track.

Without mass vaccination, closing and re-opening will be disruptive to many businesses and if they can't operate properly and generate profits, there is going to be more job losses.

Government money is not infinite and many other countries government are already reluctant to continue closing their economy despite the surge in COVID cases.   

Hope Singapore can hit 90% vaccination before year end so that our economy can run smoother and mouth can be feed. 

Mars Look Like The Dessert

If you don't tell me this is photo is from Mars, I would have thought it was taken from a dessert.

The China Rover that was sent to Mars reminds me of the animation movie Wall-E.

Interestingly, there are similarities in this world, even for humans.

https://english.cctv.com/2021/07/19/ARTIXMmaq24Whh0CCDCSqvlM210719.shtml

Ba Ba Black Sheep

No matter how good a government or corporate system is, there are always some clever black sheep businesses that can thinks of ways to beat the system.

This is what happens to the recent KTV lounges COVID surge.  I believe its the KTV boss that pay men to sponsor Vietnam females as their boyfriends so that the ladies can fly to Singapore.  The main money spinners are the those sexy Vietnam ladies which attract men who can splurge their money on.

The loop holes are closed now and there maybe other loop holes businesses may exploit.  Anyway, it is always been cats and mouse race for generation, so can't be help.

Be safe everyone.

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-covid-19-cases-july-17-2021