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  1. Steering clear of current roller-coaster COE cycle By Christopher Tan, Senior Correspondent The certificate of entitlement (COE) system is here to stay, but there may be room to tweak it further. One change being considered is a flatter supply pattern over the long term, instead of the current roller-coaster cycle seen since the quota system started in 1990. Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew hinted at one way of doing this: tempering the huge supply of COEs that is due between 2014 and 2018 so as to mitigate the next cyclical dry spell. :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: WHY THE CHANGE Because all things being equal, come 2021, 2022 and so on, I will again face a situation like today. - Mr Lui, referring to the current supply crunch which has seen COE premiums exceeding $90,000 for bigger cars. One change being considered is a flatter supply pattern over the long term The bonanza is expected to be fuelled by the record number of cars registered between 2004 and 2008. Such vehicles will reach their 10th year and be scrapped by 2014-18; and COE supply is tied to the number of cars scrapped
  2. Heard rumour about hybrid car insurance is more higher... is it true?
  3. Over here, we pay more for hybrid engine??? Toyota Camry 2012, SG$$163,488 - $169,488 Toyota Camry Hybrid, SG$185,488 Honda Fit, SG$100,000 - $113,000 Honda Fit Shuttle Hybrid, SG$114,000 ------------- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Prius#...rate_incentives Government and corporate incentives See also: Legislation and Incentives towards hybrid vehicles and Government incentives for fuel efficient vehicles in the United States There have been a number of governments with incentives intended to encourage hybrid car sales. In some countries, including the U.S. and Canada, some rebate incentives have been exhausted, while other countries such as the United Kingdom, Sweden, Belgium, and the Netherlands have various or alternative incentives to purchasing a hybrid vehicle. Several U.S. companies offer employees incentives. Bank of America will reimburse US$3,000 on the purchase of new hybrid vehicles to full- and part-time associates working more than 20 hours per week.[138] Google,[139] software company Hyperion Solutions,[140] and organic food and drink producer Clif Bar & Co[138][broken footnote] offer employees a US$5,000 credit toward their purchase of certain hybrid vehicles including the Prius. Integrated Archive Systems, a Palo Alto IT company, offers a US$10,000 subsidy toward the purchase of hybrid vehicles to full-time employees employed more than one year.[138][broken footnote] Travelers Companies, a large insurance company, offers hybrid owners a 10% discount on auto insurance in most U.S. states.[141] The Farmers Insurance Group offers a similar discount of up to 10% in most U.S. states.[138][broken footnote]
  4. WTF. This country people always jump bail. Our miw must have very very good tie with them. ================================= http://www.tnp.sg/content/two-romanians-jump-bail Two Romanians jump bail May 18, 2012 - 1:51am By: Shaffiq Alkhatib Two foreigners, both Romanians, have jumped bail after they were charged in court on Feb 21 with dishonestly receiving stolen property. Kindergarten teacher Iulia Anamaria Dobrin, 31, and her friend, businessman Cristian Bogdan, 35, are accused of receiving 99 boxes containing items such as cigars and perfumes. It is alleged that they had also received 35 packets and cartons of cigars and cigarettes. They were due to be in court on March 6, and their lawyer, Mr Peter Fernando, made an application for them to leave Singapore between Feb 27 and March 5. It was granted and the pair were released on court bail of $30,000 each. But they were still in Romania on March 5, citing medical reasons.
  5. You think they merge Hougang SMC with another GRC?
  6. More motorists are installing cameras in their vehicles to act as their 'witnesses' in case of disputes or accidents. Retailers said sales are being driven by the ready availability of such cameras and by more product awareness after videos were posted online. The devices, which cost about $300 each and yield up to 20 hours of evidence, are used by motorists to record anything and everything - from reckless behaviour by other motorists to vandalism in carparks. Such evidence has helped motorists prove their innocence in squabbles and speed up the settlement of insurance claims. Mr Gary Chia, product manager of Wow! Gadgets, said: 'More people are aware of such cameras because others are putting such videos up on Facebook and Stomp. Others see these videos and think they may also need it, and follow suit.' Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/S...ory_799783.html
  7. hi guys, any idea what will be the yearly costs, excluding renewal of COE, for keeping a car more than 10 years? will a new car depreciation (assuming low COE period) be lower than upkeep for maintaining cars older than 10 years old? i'm looking to keeping my car till it becomes antique then sell it off, but need to make sure worth the wait
  8. After KPKBing & kicking the US forces outa both Clark Air Base & Subic Naval Base more than two decades back, these fellas now have to eat humble pie & continue to bug Unker Sam for more arms especially after a humiliating encounter with PRC vessels at their own backyard recently. Even if they are to get their hands on the latest arms, I don't for a sec think they will have the nerve to go against the PLA forces when the push comes to a shove. Still the Americans will only be too glad that their proxies such as the Pinoys are doing all the dirty work based on some treaties to keep the PRC busy... Just hope some cool heads will keep matters from being blown outa hand. CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp...1198913/1/.html Philippines asks US for radars, patrol boats and aircraft Posted: 03 May 2012 0411 hrs
  9. Do you prefer your own childhood or do you think it is more fun to be young nowadays? The way I see it, kids nowadays definately have more entertainment options and things will only get better. They are also taking longer to grow up and tend to be the centre of attention since nowadays 1-2 children is the norm. However, they are fed into the education grind earlier, don't have as many people to interact with and will enter a world that is even more confusing than ever.
  10. Batam? From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1199597/1/.html More S'poreans buying holiday homes in neighbouring islands By Qiuyi Tan | Posted: 06 May 2012 2259 hrs
  11. long time no watch show. yesterday went to golden village's website and wanted to use my HSBC prepaid card to buy tix and realized that is no more option for it....??? no more promotion? so i go any counter to redeem back my balance?
  12. Some 7,000 pedestrians with disabilities will soon have more time to cross the road, as the Land Transport Authority (LTA) yesterday announced an extension of the Green Man Plus scheme to 235 pedestrian crossings in 13 housing estates. The scheme works with the aid of a concession card that pedestrians can use to tap on a specially designed card reader, which will trigger the addition of more time - between three and 12 seconds - for the pedestrian to cross. New features of the system include a larger sensor area. A new card will also be rolled out for pedestrians with disabilities and these cards are expected to be ready later this month. It will feature the text, Green Man Plus, in Braille so that users with visual disabilities will be able to identify the correct card to use. Currently, only the elderly can activate the system with their purple senior citizen card. The LTA's move was welcomed by voluntary welfare organisations yesterday. "It's a good idea and it shows that the authorities are considering ways to improve the lives of the elderly and disabled," said Disabled People's Association president Nicholas Aw. Ms Joyce Wong, senior assistant director for rehabilitation services at the Society for the Physically Disabled (SPD), hopes the scheme would eventually be made available at all traffic lights. She also urged the LTA to consider opening up the scheme to families with young children, or children with behavioural issues due to their disabilities. Sites at Bukit Merah, Outram, Chinatown and Queenstown will be among the first to be fitted with the system. Other estates that the scheme will be extended to include Geylang, Hougang, Kallang, Marine Parade, Rochor and Tampines. Estates, such as Ang Mo Kio, Bedok and Toa Payoh, were chosen due to their high elderly population. The entire project is slated for completion in 2014 with a cost of S$11,000 per crossing. Beyond the extension of the scheme, Mr Aw felt that the LTA could do better in the design of pedestrian crossings to aid pedestrians with disabilities. He cited the junction near Telok Ayer Market, where pedestrians could walk diagonally across the junction, as an example. Ms Wong, meanwhile, felt that authorities could look at providing alternative routes for people with disabilities if it rains. Both added that road safety campaigns and public education on graciousness would also be helpful. Source: http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC12...-to-cross-roads
  13. Recently so many reports on FT. Here's another research report, the previous one I posted was deleted for dunno what reason. ANyway, here's the report by IPS: Why more migrants needed in S'pore By Imelda Saad | Posted: 03 May 2012 0935 hrs SINGAPORE: Another study has been released in support of Singapore's need to attract new migrants to slow down the impact of an ageing and dwindling population. Released by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), the report is the first to take into account the country's non-resident population. This includes those on work permits, long-term social visit passes and foreign students. In its report, the institute sets out three scenarios. One, where the proportion of foreigners remains at 25 per cent (or one in four) of the total population. Two, where this proportion drops to 20 per cent (or one in five). And three, where the proportion is raised to 33 per cent (or one in three). For all scenarios, it is assumed that Singapore will take in 30,000 new citizens or Permanent Residents every year, and the country's Total Fertility Rate remains at 1.24 The report states that a higher non-resident population will mean a larger total population, from the current 5 million now to 6.8 million in 2030, if the proportion of foreigners in the population is raised to 33 per cent. And while the average population will still get older, a higher proportion of non-residents will slow this process down. The same is said for the support ration between a working adult and an elderly. While the ratio will still decline, with more foreigners in the midst, the impact will be somewhat mitigated. Assuming the country's Total Fertility Rate remains at 1.24 and it brings in 30,000 new citizens or PRs yearly with non-residents, the support ratio now for every one elderly aged 65 and above to a working adult is 1:10.3. In about 20 years, this will be halved at 1:5.1, if foreigners make up 33 per cent of the population. If Singapore takes in no immigrants, there will be only about two working adults supporting each elderly person, by then. So, even with more foreigners in the mix, there will be fewer Singaporeans supporting the elderly. But the paper shows that the problem is exacerbated without taking in migrants. With or without foreigners, the labour force will be hit. Even with the bumped-up crop of foreigners, the report shows the growth in total labour force will dip from the average 3.6 per cent annual growth which Singapore has been enjoying since the 70s. With the current proportion of one in four foreigners in the midst, the labour force will grow by 1.04 per cent over the next 10 years. Raising the proportion to one in three will see the labour force grow to 2.47 per cent annually, over the same period. The IPS report comes just a week after a similar paper was issued by the National Population and Talent Division. Both papers present population projections based on certain assumption and are not meant to be forecasts or predictions. Together, the reports will form the basis of a national discussion on populations issues that will culminate in a White Paper to be released by the end of the year. The White Paper on Population will set out issues important to Singaporeans and map out strategies for a sustainable population. This will cover areas such as housing, transport and land use. - CNA/wk http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1198946/1/.html
  14. I find her pretty but not fappingly beautiful. Ever wondered if beauty can be quantified by a predefined set of scientific rules? A modelling competition in England has found the Most Naturally Beautiful Face in the country. 18-year-old Florence Colgate beat 8,000 other finalists, who have all not undergone cosmetic enhancement, to that title after she was adjudged to have a 44 percent ratio where the space between her pupils is just under half the width of her face from ear to ear. The A-levels student also had a 32.8 percent ratio for the distance between her eyes and mouth -- scientists believe the ideal distance should be a third of the overall length from one's hairline to her chin. STOMPer ColgateToothpaste, who came across these photos, wrote: "Not only is Florence Colgate's face a sign of beauty, it is also the most symmetrical based on a ratio between the eyes, mouth, forehead and chin. "I don't know about you but this is the first time I'm hearing that beauty can be defined by numbers and science though I'd have to say, she really does look quite pretty." Paiseh, but how to edit this thread into a poll? My avatar Thai student more chio or the British student?
  15. This question is to parents only. Which will cause you more grief if this story involving your son in his mid 20's gets published? A) Your son caught having sex with underage girl (17 years old) B) Your son caught molesting young boys Serious answers only
  16. My battery ran out of juice today morning. Took urgent leave for the day and decided to charge it up by myself with my computerised charger. It took my charger 3hrs to fully charge the car battery. Put back 10,000mA of juice. Background is the power supply, converting AC to DC. Middle with lighted LCD screen is my computerised charger. Foreground is the car battery. After charging, its as good as new again!!!
  17. I am very happy to read this news....HUAT AH. Cab drivers earning more after fare hike Cab drivers took home up to 30 per cent more in earnings since the recent fare hike last December, reported The Straits Times. ComfortDelGro, one of the largest taxi operators in Singapore with about 15,600 taxis, said that the average net income per cab per day rose by up to 12 per cent to $210.93. This is up from $188.69 in November - before the fare increase - and excludes expenses such as rental and diesel which the drivers have to bear. The increase amounts to a monthly income of $5,906, based on 28 days, or about $2,953 per driver per shift, reported the newspaper. ComfortDelGro spokesman Tammy Tan said that the company saw a steady rise in net income from November 2011 to March 2012. Trans-Cab, which is the second largest operator with about 4,400 taxis, told The Straits Times that its drivers also saw a 20 to 30 per cent increase in earnings. Cabbies who are on a single shift - meaning those without relief drivers - earn about $3,200 a month now, while those who are a cab with a relief driver earn an average of $2,500 to $2,800 a month, said Trans-Cab general manager Jasmine Tan. Third biggest operator with about 3,200 cabs, SMRT Corp, declined to comment, citing privacy of drivers. Changes in taxi fares were introduced last December. This includes an increase by 20 cents in flagdown fare, advance booking charges were raised from $5.20 to $8, and peak periods were extended. Due to the changes, a typical cab ride during the peak period rose by about 30 per cent, causing an initial decrease in passenger numbers. Cabbies had lamented that business had dropped by as much as 30 per cent within the first couple of week. However, Trans-Cab cabby Joseph Ho, 52, said that 'people have accepted the fare increase' and demand has stabilised since. Although he did not reveal how much he is making now, he said that it is easier to get customers now, even during peak hours. "Not everybody will see the same increase in earnings. "It depends on the individual driver. In this job, you must love driving, and you must be hard-working," said Mr Ho. Comfort cab driver Tony Pang, 62, told The Straits Times that the fare adjustment had helped him a lot. "Life is better now. Our takings have generally gone up...but just by 5 to 10 per cent." However, industry observers noted that if operating costs continue to rise, the gains from the improved earnings might eventually be eroded. Diesel pump price has climbed by close to 10 per cent from a year ago to $1.74 a litre before discount today. Taxi companies are also replacing ageing cabs with bigger and more luxurious models which command higher rentals. Such costs will have an impact on a cabby's earnings, noted industry observers. [email protected]
  18. Its always a welcome when MP takes residents' feedbacks to improve their estate. More amenities for Punggol South residents in next few years, http://news.xin.msn.com/en/singapore/artic...umentid=4418149 From the article: ************** He is also looking at providing more multi
  19. Students from Sri Lanka Automotive Engineering Training Institute shows that future mechanic also need to be artistic.
  20. http://blog.propertyguru.com.sg/1847/govt-...ing-issues.html If not for the forward planning, Singapore would have remained a squatter colony, like it was in the pre-1960's. Yet another third-world country ... Now, more than 90% of citizens are owning their own homes, and enjoying Y-O-Y capital appreciation, as property prices continue to rise from peak to peak! With this and the brilliant CPF savings scheme, Singporeans won't ever go broke and can always downgrade in order to guarantee a comfortable retirement, into their twilight years. Majulah PAP!!! Another broad-based, long-term and well-thought-out strategy that had turned out very RIGHT! A brilliant plan indeed.
  21. ..Electricity tariffs will increase by 4.3 per cent from April to June this year as higher fuel prices have resulted in higher power generation costs, said SP Services. Electricity tariff of households will increase 1.19 cents per kWh from 27.59 to 28.78 cents per kWh. This means that the average monthly electricity bill for families living in four-room HDB flats will increase by $4.18. The average fuel oil price over the last three months between 1 January and 15 March increased from $127.07 to $135.37 per barrel
  22. Yahoo news reorted : Hong Kong court overturns maid residency ruling By Beh Lih Yi | AFP News Hong Kong's court of appeal on Wednesday overturned a landmark ruling that opened the door for thousands of foreign maids to claim residency in the southern Chinese city. "It must be up to the sovereign authority to decide the extent to which the status of permanent resident should be conceded to foreign nationals," Judge Andrew Cheung wrote in a 66-page judgement accepting the government's appeal. The High Court ruled on September 30 last year that Philippine domestic worker Evangeline Banao Vallejos had the right to request permanent residency status, something that had been denied to foreign maids until then. But the government argued that the authorities had discretionary power to decide who was eligible for residency, rejecting arguments that restrictions on maids were unconstitutional and discriminatory. The three-judge panel on the court of appeal unanimously accepted that argument, saying the High Court could not override the government's authority to decide who can live in the city and who cannot. The decision will come as a major blow to tens of thousands of maids who could have been eligible for residency status if the Vallejos case had been established in law. "It is a fundamental principle in international law that a sovereign state has the power to admit, exclude and expel aliens," Cheung wrote. Vallejos's lawyers said they would take the case -- the first of its kind in Asia -- all the way to the Court of Final Appeal, Hong Kong's highest court. "The interpretation of the law creates a second-class citizen," counsel Mark Daly told AFP. "We will continue on to the Court of Final Appeal until we get justice." Rights advocates said the ruling sent the wrong message to other Asian nations that relied on poorly paid maids from less wealthy countries to toil at jobs locals no longer wanted to do. That's the way ... Can someone inform the Rights Advocates that that's not a wrong signal......
  23. http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/property-ma...topc&src=fp Housing and Development Board (HDB) resale homes in Singapore are more unaffordable than private homes, PropertyGuru can exclusively reveal. They are also classed as being
  24. Business Times - 24 Mar 2012 Volvo recalls more than 12,000 cars in China BEIJING - Volvo Cars is recalling 12,798 of its 2012 model year vehicles imported into China, the top Chinese quality regulator said, in order to prevent potential fuel leaks and to fix faulty wiring that could cause airbag failure. Volvo is recalling 11,119 S60 and XC60 cars to fix a wire harness under the front seats which might interfere with the car's airbags, China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said on its website late on Friday. The firm is also recalling 1,679 S60 and XC60 cars to inspect the underbody coating which may penetrate the fuel lines and cause fuel leakage, it added. No casualties or deaths have been linked with the potential defects, the watchdog said. Geely, parent company of Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd , took over Ford Motor Co's Volvo car unit in August 2010. It was not immediately available for comment.
  25. THIS WEEKEND .... GO OUT AND MAKE FRIENDS BETTER STILL GO OUT TO MAKE LOVE ...... THE LATTER NOT ABOUT GEYLANG TYPE you know what I mean People of working age who live alone increase their risk of depression by up to 80% compared with people living in families, says a Finnish study. It says the main factors are poor housing conditions for women and a lack of social support for men, who are both equally affected. The study tracked the use of anti-depressants in 3,500 Finnish people. A mental health charity said people who lived alone must be given outlets to talk about their problems. The study authors highlight the fact that the proportion of one-person households in Western countries has increased during the past three decades, with one in every three people in the US and the UK living alone. The participants in the study, published in BioMed Central's public health journal, were working-age Finns; 1,695 were men and 1,776 were women, and they had an average age of 44.6 years. Continue reading the main story
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