Category Archives: Singapore Headlines

Wendy’s Hit By Another Flood? Homes in the East Flooded!

Posted on July 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

Update 2: Meanwhile Expats were stranded in Orchard Road this morning posted a funny video while frustrated Singaporeans also posted videos about their homes being flooded during the heavy rain this morning asking PUB (our Public Utilities Board) what they … Continue reading →

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Singapore Politics: Why Gerald Joined the Opposition

Posted on July 16, 2010 by bookjunkie

33 year old Gerald Giam, a former civil servant and a graduate of the University of Southern California explains why he joined the Workers’ Party and how it took him a whole year to convince his family to support his … Continue reading →

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UFO Spotted in China

Posted on July 16, 2010 by bookjunkie

This is both scary and thrilling at the same time.  Alien visitors in my lifetime? – who would have thought?  Hope they are friendly.  Anyway it hasn’t come to that yet, but the UFO spotting caused the Chinese airport in … Continue reading →

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Jamie Yeo Gives Birth Prematurely To a Baby Girl

Posted on July 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

Update from Channel News Asia report: Jamie Yeo gave birth prematurely to baby daughter Alysia at Gleneagles Hospital on Thursday 4th November 2010 “I had no idea I was going to give birth, I thought I was just having stomach … Continue reading →

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Cruelty Against a Poor Puppy: The Plight of Butters

Posted on July 15, 2010 by bookjunkie

Update 22 July 2010: The owner was revealed as Ms Kachan Devi and she got away with a warning from the SPCA as they found the dog relating well to her and they considered her intent as well.  Read about … Continue reading →

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The Noose Pokes Fun at Our Recent Freak Floods

Posted on July 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

I love this show that’s a parody of the local news and political situations in Singapore.  This time the Noose spoofs the recent flooding of Orchard Road in Singapore. It also spoofs how much employers ‘care’ about their employees. Watch … Continue reading →

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Give Way for the Olympics

Posted on July 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

Weirdly I don’t feel like it’s the real Olympics, otherwise I would be more excited. Why am I not excited about this? Well, actually it’s the very first Youth Olympics – held in Singapore, but I don’t see this featured … Continue reading →

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Paul the Octopus Spooks Me: Spain Won the World Cup 2010

Posted on July 11, 2010 by bookjunkie

Paul the Octopus was 100% correct.  Who would have thought?  It’s kinda spooky. What is the probability I wonder.  Anyway these were the most interesting pictures from a game that was boring at the beginning with loads of yellow cards … Continue reading →

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Swiss President on Oliver Fricker’s Sentence

Posted on July 10, 2010 by bookjunkie

The Swiss President urged Singapore to drop corporal punishment but did not intercede on behalf of Fricker as reported by AFP It is not really surprising as Singapore is Switzerland’s biggest trading partner in South East Asia as reported by … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2010 Winner: Paul the Octopus vs Mani the Parakeet

Posted on July 9, 2010 by bookjunkie

My sister has been urging me to blog about Paul the English Octopus living in Germany, but my interest wasn’t piqued till I heard about our very own pundit in Singapore. Mani the parakeet who is owned by 84-year-old Fortune … Continue reading →

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SMRT CEO: I ‘push my way in to trains’ too (via Want some tau huay?)

Posted on July 6, 2010 by bookjunkie

I’m too irrate to comment rationally and there’s already an expletive filled rant going on in my head each time I read about this issue, so I will just reblog tau huay boy’s post because he says it so well. … Continue reading →

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SMRT trains are not packed, according to it’s CEO (via Want some tau huay?)

Posted on June 29, 2010 by bookjunkie

I am so infuriated after reading quotes by the SMRT CEO, that I am left speechless. Arrogance and lack of compassion, infuriates me to the extreme. If you want a kinder society and more productive work environments you have to … Continue reading →

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Hong Kongers Love Our Casinos

Posted on June 28, 2010 by bookjunkie

We have a 30% increase in tourism with the attractions like Universal studios and the 2 new casinos. Unfortunately for tourists that has sent hotel prices upwards as well. When I go out these days, it seems like maybe only … Continue reading →

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Swiss, Oliver Fricker is Sentenced in Singapore: I Feel Overwhelming Sadness at the Verdict

Posted on June 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fahN1LJfgW0] The jail term I can understand, even though it’s harsh as there was no malice in the act, but why the caning (seems more like flogging) as well? In my mind, the punishment doesn’t fit the crime. I am … Continue reading →

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Oliver Fricker Pleads Guilty and Singapore Floods Again

Posted on June 25, 2010 by bookjunkie

{Getty Images} Gosh, I find Oliver Fricker really pitiful. The Telegraph reports: Damning evidence, including emails ordering paint, photographs and a wire cutter used to cut through the fence of a train depot, left Fricker with little choice but to … Continue reading →

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Oliver Fricker’s Alleged Trespass & Vandalism Case Pushed to Friday

Posted on June 24, 2010 by bookjunkie

Oliver Fricker’s much anticipated day at court today did not provide any relief. The poor chap has to face the media again on Friday as the case was adjourned once again. The local media reports he was visibly annoyed, but … Continue reading →

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Sun Ho Vlogs and Had Home Near Brangelina?

Posted on June 21, 2010 by bookjunkie

Update 24 June 2010: Singapore Controversy Talked About on LA Weekly. Singapore’s City Harvest Church Controversy Comes to the Hollywood Hills By Patrick Range McDonald, Tuesday, Jun. 22 2010 @ 8:30AM Comments (28) Categories: crime Singaporean Pop Star Sun Ho … Continue reading →

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32 Year Old Swiss National Oliver Fricker at Court Today

Posted on June 21, 2010 by bookjunkie

This is life in Singapore. I think most Singaporeans are awaiting the verdict in this case, but I for one sincerely hope he is let off the hook (I mean spared the flogging bit). I also hope our laws dating … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Help Feeling Sorry for Kong Hee After Reading His Latest Blog Post

Posted on June 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

On this twitter Kong Hee describes himself as “guy with a famous wife”, in his own words. He seems like a pretty down to earth approachable person to have amassed this many followers, even if there was a huge measure … Continue reading →

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Singapore’s Orchard Road Flood: 2 Days Later

Posted on June 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

The shop owners at Singapore’s luxury belt, Orchard Road, were so nervy today they were prepared to board up their stores. Understandably, they were afraid of another recurrence after this morning’s drizzle. Here are some of the latest pictures of … Continue reading →

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Sunny Skies After Yesterday’s Flood

Posted on June 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

I had to snap a picture of the pretty sky today.  Looks like the sun is out a blazing again. I wonder if there will be a repeat of the floods. It has been revealed that it was caused by blockage … Continue reading →

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Blue Gumby? Take the Poll

Posted on June 16, 2010 by bookjunkie

A travel agent in Chinatown was advertising trips to the Shanghai expo and I couldn’t help thinking that the blue guy looks a whole lot like Gumby.  When I first saw the mascot on the news the first thought that … Continue reading →

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