Stuffs to avoid buying

[Lala81]

On 6/11/2023 at 12:58 AM, Kxbc said:

I thought my wife and I were the only ones who didn't like Taiwanese oyster omelet. Everyone I know seems to rave about Taiwan food as if everything is good. 

I didn't like it one bit, and not because it tastes different from our local ones. I just didn't like the texture and taste. 

Yeah the Taiwanese like to exaggerate stuff. Their Oyster omelette is not nice. 

Their more traditional foods are acquired tastes. 

[Mkl22]

On 6/11/2023 at 9:14 AM, Lala81 said:

Yeah the Taiwanese like to exaggerate stuff. Their Oyster omelette is not nice. 

Their more traditional foods are acquired tastes. 

Yeah Taiwanese like to mix lots of stuff in to somewhat enhance the taste. But usually it’s an overkill. 
IMHO it is the same with some Indian food. Dump in so much spices to kill the original taste of the meat or vegetable. Probably that was the intent centuries ago without refrigeration. 
whereas Japanese food is the opposite. 

Edited June 11, 2023 by Mkl22

[Didu]

On 6/5/2023 at 5:01 PM, Abracadabra said:

Cockroach? I run away. 😅

If you dress up this way, perhaps it's the roaches turn to run away.  😁

[Jman888]

On 6/11/2023 at 9:14 AM, Lala81 said:

Yeah the Taiwanese like to exaggerate stuff. Their Oyster omelette is not nice. 

Their more traditional foods are acquired tastes. 

yes exaggerate is the right word, maybe they produce a lot of these ingredients, must put a lot until it spoil the taste

 

[Lala81]

On 6/11/2023 at 9:56 AM, Mkl22 said:

Yeah Taiwanese like to mix lots of stuff in to somewhat enhance the taste. But usually it’s an overkill. 
IMHO it is the same with some Indian food. Dump in so much spices to kill the original taste of the meat or vegetable. Probably that was the intent centuries ago without refrigeration. 
whereas Japanese food is the opposite. 

Not uncommon. 

Rendang was actually first developed in Indonesia as a way of preserving meat. The thick layer of animal fat on top keeps air out.

OK lah spice 开胃 also. 

[Playtime]

On 6/7/2023 at 9:34 PM, Ender said:

I was told by my father's social worker, some old people will behave like a child. Throwing tantrum, being difficult. This just part of degeneration I guess. Just like incontinence, cannot control muscle, I think mentally they cannot control emotion liao.

Can see it my father, very frustrating. Being caregiver, sometime I also blow up. Take a walk, cool  down, come back to take care of his needs.

Saw my fil become a total insufferable arsehole picking fights with everyone, shouting matches with BILs . Luckily he left me alone. 

Maybe character change due to aging of brain ..🤔 who knows in time some of us will also become arse holes picking fights in forums 🤣🤣...

[Sdf4786k]

On 6/9/2023 at 10:19 PM, Jman888 said:

one stop only then walk lah

the no durian on bus rule has been there for donkey year, dun tell me the uncle duno.

 

How many would have stood up and proceed to ask the man to go down instead? Very worrying place if we continue to have our own selfish rights and berate the person who is trying to do her job .

Would the turn of event happen if the mass majority of the passenger echo the sentiment of the bus driver held influence a better outcome?  

good social behaviour exercise. 

Wonder if it’s the train , how would the situation be contained

Edited June 16, 2023 by Sdf4786k

[Karoon]

Any cleaning solution with more than 70% alcohol. Too much alcohol means it evaporates before doing its job, and too little water means can't penetrate bacteria outer wall.

[Playtime]

 

Knn... really cannot buy.

$84 for a blanket??? Maybe kashmir wool la... Hopfully they can bring home.

SIA see liao lau nua, next time take aeroplane...

"Excuse me stewardess can I have a blanket?"

"Sure, that will be $84, we accept visa 🤑"

 

https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-one-hospital-charged-3-for-urinal-another-charged-45

Forum: One hospital charged $3 for urinal, another charged $45

It is indeed timely that the Ministry of Health is extending fee benchmarks to all surgical procedures including room charges and surgical facilities (MOH extends fee benchmarks to cover all surgical procedures, June 15).

Following spine surgery in a private hospital last year, we were charged $45.40 for the use of a urinal. Surely, this is an essential item for patients after a major operation, which they should not have to pay extra for.

We had earlier bought a similar urinal for only $3.20 from another private hospital in Singapore. The price difference is difficult to comprehend.

We were also charged $84.53 for an additional blanket. The patient was unable to tolerate the low temperature in the ward immediately after the surgery. Only A class wards were available at the time, and the temperature of the room could not be regulated separately. 

An identical charge of $84.53 for a blanket was also imposed during the surgical procedure on the day of the operation. Hotels often provide additional blankets in their cupboards for free. 

These are the only two items which an ordinary patient can relate to among the 230 surgical/medical/equipment items in our invoice. Where and how can patients seek independent clarification on these issues?   

[Volvobrick]

On 6/17/2023 at 9:23 AM, Playtime said:

 

Knn... really cannot buy.

$84 for a blanket??? Maybe kashmir wool la... Hopfully they can bring home.

SIA see liao lau nua, next time take aeroplane...

"Excuse me stewardess can I have a blanket?"

"Sure, that will be $84, we accept visa 🤑"

 

https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-one-hospital-charged-3-for-urinal-another-charged-45

Forum: One hospital charged $3 for urinal, another charged $45

It is indeed timely that the Ministry of Health is extending fee benchmarks to all surgical procedures including room charges and surgical facilities (MOH extends fee benchmarks to cover all surgical procedures, June 15).

Following spine surgery in a private hospital last year, we were charged $45.40 for the use of a urinal. Surely, this is an essential item for patients after a major operation, which they should not have to pay extra for.

We had earlier bought a similar urinal for only $3.20 from another private hospital in Singapore. The price difference is difficult to comprehend.

We were also charged $84.53 for an additional blanket. The patient was unable to tolerate the low temperature in the ward immediately after the surgery. Only A class wards were available at the time, and the temperature of the room could not be regulated separately. 

An identical charge of $84.53 for a blanket was also imposed during the surgical procedure on the day of the operation. Hotels often provide additional blankets in their cupboards for free. 

These are the only two items which an ordinary patient can relate to among the 230 surgical/medical/equipment items in our invoice. Where and how can patients seek independent clarification on these issues?   

Don't charge high how can doctors and healthcare group shareholders afford to buy Falali? 

 

Edited June 17, 2023 by Volvobrick

[Jman888]

private hospital? they know you going to claim insurance anyway.

[Mustank]

That’s why now all the private hospital insurance go ape no more 100% coverage, insurance premium Cheong 

govt hosptial got anyhow charge? No

PAP 万岁! 

these private hospital insurance better don’t come mess around with public hospital insurance 

 

[Stary]

On 6/17/2023 at 9:23 AM, Playtime said:

 

Knn... really cannot buy.

$84 for a blanket??? Maybe kashmir wool la... Hopfully they can bring home.

SIA see liao lau nua, next time take aeroplane...

"Excuse me stewardess can I have a blanket?"

"Sure, that will be $84, we accept visa 🤑"

 

https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-one-hospital-charged-3-for-urinal-another-charged-45

Forum: One hospital charged $3 for urinal, another charged $45

It is indeed timely that the Ministry of Health is extending fee benchmarks to all surgical procedures including room charges and surgical facilities (MOH extends fee benchmarks to cover all surgical procedures, June 15).

Following spine surgery in a private hospital last year, we were charged $45.40 for the use of a urinal. Surely, this is an essential item for patients after a major operation, which they should not have to pay extra for.

We had earlier bought a similar urinal for only $3.20 from another private hospital in Singapore. The price difference is difficult to comprehend.

We were also charged $84.53 for an additional blanket. The patient was unable to tolerate the low temperature in the ward immediately after the surgery. Only A class wards were available at the time, and the temperature of the room could not be regulated separately. 

An identical charge of $84.53 for a blanket was also imposed during the surgical procedure on the day of the operation. Hotels often provide additional blankets in their cupboards for free. 

These are the only two items which an ordinary patient can relate to among the 230 surgical/medical/equipment items in our invoice. Where and how can patients seek independent clarification on these issues?   

No wonder when I went to Gleneagles Iskandar for lunch (few months back) , that hospital was so crowded. From their looks,  I believe many are Sporeans and Indons seeking treatment there.

I thought that hospital should be quiet on weekdays (Iskandar area is quiet, except maybe for Legoland) , but I was wrong. Holy cow......so many people there

Edited June 17, 2023 by Starry

[Ody_2004]

On 6/17/2023 at 1:18 PM, Jman888 said:

private hospital? they know you going to claim insurance anyway.

this is the problem loh.. anything that claim insurance the price sure up n up de.. then premium up.. then the cycle repeat..

[Throttle2]

On 6/17/2023 at 9:23 AM, Playtime said:

 

Knn... really cannot buy.

$84 for a blanket??? Maybe kashmir wool la... Hopfully they can bring home.

SIA see liao lau nua, next time take aeroplane...

"Excuse me stewardess can I have a blanket?"

"Sure, that will be $84, we accept visa 🤑"

 

https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-one-hospital-charged-3-for-urinal-another-charged-45

Forum: One hospital charged $3 for urinal, another charged $45

It is indeed timely that the Ministry of Health is extending fee benchmarks to all surgical procedures including room charges and surgical facilities (MOH extends fee benchmarks to cover all surgical procedures, June 15).

Following spine surgery in a private hospital last year, we were charged $45.40 for the use of a urinal. Surely, this is an essential item for patients after a major operation, which they should not have to pay extra for.

We had earlier bought a similar urinal for only $3.20 from another private hospital in Singapore. The price difference is difficult to comprehend.

We were also charged $84.53 for an additional blanket. The patient was unable to tolerate the low temperature in the ward immediately after the surgery. Only A class wards were available at the time, and the temperature of the room could not be regulated separately. 

An identical charge of $84.53 for a blanket was also imposed during the surgical procedure on the day of the operation. Hotels often provide additional blankets in their cupboards for free. 

These are the only two items which an ordinary patient can relate to among the 230 surgical/medical/equipment items in our invoice. Where and how can patients seek independent clarification on these issues?   

Thats why for decades, we have saidthat private hospitals and medical fees have to be scrutinised and justified.  This is the govt’s job isnt it? Since they already poke their heads to try to manage private industries, medical which is so essential must be one of them.  
 

[Playtime]

On 6/17/2023 at 3:15 PM, Starry said:

No wonder when I went to Gleneagles Iskandar for lunch (few months back) , that hospital was so crowded. From their looks,  I believe many are Sporeans and Indons seeking treatment there.

I thought that hospital should be quiet on weekdays (Iskandar area is quiet, except maybe for Legoland) , but I was wrong. Holy cow......so many people there

errr.... generally whats the % diff in price?

[Stary]

On 6/18/2023 at 11:50 AM, Playtime said:

errr.... generally whats the % diff in price?

No idea bro......I am only there for lunch. 

The lobby has a free flow of fruit juice though........ but the juice has no sugar....lol🤣

[Kklim]

On 6/18/2023 at 11:11 AM, Throttle2 said:

Thats why for decades, we have saidthat private hospitals and medical fees have to be scrutinised and justified.  This is the govt’s job isnt it? Since they already poke their heads to try to manage private industries, medical which is so essential must be one of them.  
 

They joined in with MOH Holdings, which owns the three healthcare clusters here.