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According to this POST, someone got charged for changing his shirt in the carpark after RT. I suppose if we go strictly by law, the MAJ is right. Having said that, petty people abuse petty powers. Comments / opinions?

I purchased a black colour sport rim from LS tyre shop in payaubi. Initially they used the chrome colour metal nut to secured the rims. I don't really like the metal nuts as it look a but odd and don't blend with the black rim. When I asked if can change to black colour, they claim there a charge of $50 (total 20 nos) as the black colour is made of better quality and would rust whereas the chrome metal colour one would rust. Anyway tried to bargain for better price but not successful and purchased from them.It is reasonable for them to claim so and charged that amount for black colour nuts?

From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1209913/1/.html Former SPH SVP Peter Khoo charged with corruption By Alvina Soh | Posted: 26 June 2012 SINGAPORE: Peter Khoo Chong Meng, former senior vice president of the English and Malay News Division at Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), was on Tuesday charged in court for corruption and criminal breach of trust. Khoo faced eight counts of corruption and two counts of criminal breach of trust. He is accused of taking illegal payments and misappropriating shopping vouchers handled by his editorial projects unit. Khoo was dismissed from SPH in September 2010. The prosecution said it would proceed with two counts of corruption and one count of criminal breach of trust. Dressed in a long blue sleeved shirt, Khoo appeared grim as his charges were read out. He declined to speak to the media. Khoo will be back in court on 10 July. - CNA/wm

http://www.digitalone.com.sg/news/article/19538 Scam at Sim Lim Square: Woman charged $1,230 for iPhone 4 The salesperson made her signed a letter of agreement that she didn't understand. DigitalOne | 22-06-12 18 comments A customer has come forward with complaints that they were overcharged for an iPhone 4. According to a report in Stomp, a salesperson at one store refused to hand over a newly purchased iPhone 4 unless $610 more was paid, on top of the agreed price of $620 for the phone. The amount, according to the Stomp contributor who wrote it, was for the warranty, activation service, an iPhone case and a screen protector. Apple Inc sells the unlocked iPhone 4 on its website for $788. According to the contributor who called himself Robin, the shop in question is Cyber Maestro at #02-77. A photo of the offending shop was also submitted to Stomp. Robin told Stomp that a friend from China went to the shop to buy an iPhone. But a salesperson recommended her to get a Sony Ericsson phone at about $600, which he felt was overpriced. Still, the friend took up the offer. On June 19, the friend brought another friend to the same shop during the late afternoon, ostensibly to buy an iPhone as well. Robin wrote: "They were then served by another salesperson and managed to come to an agreed price of $620 for an iPhone 4. "It wasn't not even an iPhone 4s. "After making payment for the phone itself, they agreed to allow the salesperson to activate the iPhone for them and to change it to a global warranty. "They then had to sign a Letter of Agreement (LOA) in English which they do not understand, the salesperson clarified that it was for the warranty and requested them to be back half an hour later. "When they returned, they were told to pay another $610 for the activation service that was not mentioned to them beforehand and they thought that it was supposed to be free of charge. "I arrived at the shop to question the salesperson. He then showed me the LOA which my friends had indeed signed earlier. "They refused to hand the iPhone over to my friend unless she paid the extra $610. "We refused and thus called the police, they could only do some recording and then refer it to Case. "The police officer did mentioned to me that this shop is quite infamous and this signing of the LOA is a new trick. "We did not manage to get the iPhone. "I would like to warn everyone about this shop and we should all avoid going there. Complaint kiosk from July 1 Still, the management of Sim Lim Square is trying to clean up its image. The mall will set up a complaint kiosk at the mall's information counter on the first floor. From July 1, people can use the computers at the counter and make a complaint directly to Case and they will take action within three days. The complaint kiosk, according to a Straits Times report, is a collaboration between Case and Sim Lim Square management. The kiosk is the first of its kind that will be reviewed after three months to judge its success, said the report. If successful, similar kiosks will pop up across the island. Case will encourage malls to install the kiosks and will help train staff to use the system.

From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1204434/1/.html Lexus driver in Rochor crash charged By Alvina Soh | Posted: 30 May 2012 1229 hrs

Yahoo news report : S'porean Navy officer charged with committing 'indecent acts': reports Yahoo! Newsroom

http://www.mycarforum.com/blog/myautoblog/...e-mini-clubvan/ http://www.mycarforum.com/blog/myautoblog/...lubvan-Concept/ MAI TU LIAO!!!! Who would have known that this mini is a g plate with a 70 sticker! if you need a super fast 2 seater that can chiong lane 1 without being noticed , time to buy this van liao!!!!!

CNA news : Ex-school principal charged with having paid sex with minor Posted: 16 April 2012 1617 hrs SINGAPORE: The former principal of Pei Chun Public School has been charged with having paid sex with an underage girl. Lee Lip Hong is among 44 people to be charged in court on Monday. In February, reports said 80 men, including a former school principal, were believed to be assisting in the probe. The police said then that the investigation is part of on-going enforcement efforts to clamp down on vice syndicates. - CNA/fa First to be charged and more to come..... underage !!!!! song meh ...

A hit-and-run bus driver was charged in court on Monday with causing the death of a pedestrian doing a rash act. Phang Yiap Choy, 28, a Malaysian, faces three charges. He was driving an SMRT bus when he allegedly failed to give way to Madam Ng Sew Hong, 67, at the signalised pedestrian crossing while making a right turn from Yishun Central 1 into Yishun Avenue 2, thus hitting the woman and causing her death. He is also accused of failing to stop after the accident on Oct 28 last year, and to render aid. Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/S...ory_791781.html ------------------- Bus driver charged for hit-and-run death A Malaysian man was Monday charged in court for causing the death of a pedestrian on October 28, 2011. Phang Yiap Choy, 28, allegedly did not give way to Madam Ng Sew Hong (pictured above), 67, at a pedestrian crossing in Yishun. The driver of an SMRT bus hit Madam Ng as he was making a right turn from Yishun Central 1 into Yishun Avenue 2. Phang, who faces three charges in total, is also accused of not stopping after the incident to help, reported The Straits Times. The hit-and-run driver instead fled to Malaysia. Seven hours after the incident happened, Phang turned himself in at the Woodlands checkpoint where he was arrested. The case continues next Friday. Source: http://motoring.asiaone.com/Motoring/News/...423-341595.html

A hit-and-run motorist was charged in a district court on Monday with causing the death of a pillion rider while driving rashly and under a driving ban. Ho Chee Wei, 27, faces a total of 12 charges including five for possession of drugs and utensils. He allegedly caused the death of pillion rider Chong Ying Ying, 23, by committing a rash act along Pan-Island Expressway on April 19 last year by speeding at 100 to 120kmh and failing to keep a proper lookout for motorcyclist Darren Loh Chen Sing, also 23. He is accused of causing grievous hurt to Mr Loh who was flung off the motorbike together with Ms Chong when the car crashed into their motorbike. Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/S...ory_789307.html

My guess is the fellow has been charged wrongly & paid someone's bill instead. Must make a point to note the pump number you pump your petrol from & confirm this before making payment at the counter. The most unlikely cause would be his fuel tank has a leak... In any case let's see what the dealer & petrol company response will be respectively. From STOMP: http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sg...es_of_fuel.html Petrol kiosk bills driver for two extra litres of fuel STOMPer Don felt he was overcharged by a petrol kiosk in Bedok on Monday (Mar 12). According to the STOMPer, his car can only take in 45 litres of fuel but he was billed for over 47 litres of fuel. The STOMPer wrote: "I went to pump petrol into my Volkswagen polo 1.2 TSI and got a rude shock when the bill came up to $110! "Never have I had such an expensive petrol bill before. "As the receipt shows, 47.62 litres was pumped into my car, which only has a 45-litre tank. "Furthermore, my digital fuel meter gauge still showed about a quarter tank left when I was at the petrol station. "I am definitely bringing this up with ESSO and Volkswagen."

SINGAPORE: A Chinese national has been charged in court for allegedly attacking three police officers. Liao Zhong Mi, 32, is accused of voluntarily causing hurt to two sergeants and a corporal, on 7 February. The incident happened at Albert Street just after 3am. Liao was said to have used his right foot to kick the left shoulder of one of the sergeants. He used his right foot to kick another sergeant's groin. Court documents state that Liao apparently used his right foot to kick a 22-year-old corporal in his face. For each charge, Liao faces a maximum of five years' jail, or a fine or caning, or any two of the three. - CNA/ck How come 3 against 1 also got kick? Police should have unarmed combat skills right?

Rare! An FT convicted! Maybe this FT not elite enough

source: http://sg.news.yahoo.com/ex-tv-actor-huang...ting-woman.html Former MediaCorp actor Huang Yiliang has been charged in court for voluntarily hurting a woman. The veteran actor allegedly caused the woman to fall after grabbing her by the neck when he noticed that she did not properly dispose of her dog

Wow this guy nuts? If he went on to switch from safety to fire and managed to squeeze out a round then even more toa kee... Discharge of firearms is a capital offence IIRC... [sweatdrop] But the mata also sure kena jialat jialat from his superiors unless there were strong mitigating factors... From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1151828/1/.html Man charged with pulling policeman's gun out of holster By Shaffiq Alkhatib | Posted: 08 September 2011 1431 hrs

Hi Guys, Anyone has gotten charged for DB for missing IPPT and RT here? seems like becoming a norm now for all NSMEN who misses for more than 3 times. charge range from 3 days tio 7 days. I got it back in April. one day before voting day... Dam... lost my chance to vote... i agree i am in the wrong, but then charge for 4 days to me seem pretty harsh. and my friend recently got charged for 4 days as well.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1140490/1/.html Two men charged with defacing KTM train By Shaffiq Alkhatib | Posted: 12 July 2011 2136 hrs

Drove to Conrad Hotel to pick up something from the concierge... Usually I take the route to the main entrance of Conrad Hotel lobby... but yesterday dunno why decided to follow GPS directions and it took me to enter from the back entrance to Conrad lobby (near Outback Steakhouse that small lane)... There was a queue towards the exit and I was surprised to find a parking gantry exit, as I drove out, my cashcard kena $4.28 (i cant rem the exact but it was 4bucks plus) deducted! There wasnt a entry gantry when I drove in but exit kena charged 4plus? Only stay for less than 1min there... Any bros know how to check the transaction of my cashcard? Or know how to dispute this? Buay song for kena deduct from cashcard for nothing...

Singapore Home > Breaking News > Singapore > Story Jul 7, 2011 Trio charged over Suntec City incident By Elena Chong Dahlberg (above) is said to have caused hurt to cab passenger Laurence Wong Seong, 38, by swinging his fist at him shortly after midnight on April 11 last year. -- ST PHOTO: WONG KWAI CHOW THREE Caucasians were charged on Thursday with offences over the fracas at Suntec City more than a year ago. New Zealander Robert Stephen Dahlberg, 34, Australian Nathan Robert Miller, 35, and Briton Robert James Springall, 24, each faced between two and three charges. Dahlberg is said to have caused hurt to cab passenger Laurence Wong Seong, 38, by swinging his fist at him shortly after midnight on April 11 last year. The options trader is also said to have grievously hurt another passenger, Mr Paul Louis Liew Kai Ming, 27, by shoving him and causing him to hit his face against the pillar, resulting in a broken nose. Springall, also an options trader, allegedly caused hurt to cabby Tan Boon Kin, 57, by shoving him. He also allegedly drove the cab without the owner's consent, and was supposedly an inconsiderate driving. Miller is accused of punching cabby Tay Gek Heng, 45, and jumping on the taxi bonnet. All three are out on bail and their cases have been adjourned to other dates.

CNA Woman, 3 daughters charged with abusing boy SINGAPORE : A 44-year-old woman and her three daughters, aged 14, 20 and 24, were on Friday charged with abusing a 10-year-old boy by splashing hot cooking oil on him and permanently disfiguring his head and face. MediaCorp understands the mother is the grandaunt of the boy. They face between one and 15 charges of voluntarily causing grievous hurt. They allegedly committed the offences sometime in February this year at a flat in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4. They had also allegedly snipped his fingers with a pair of scissors and pressed a heated spatula on his body a few months later in June. All four have been remanded for psychiatric examination and their cases will be mentioned again on July 15. - CNA/ms

Yahoo News M'sian charged with biting wife during sex By News Desk in Kuantan/The Star | ANN Kuantan (The Star/ANN) - A Malaysian rubber tapper claimed trial at a Sessions Court here to a charge of hurting his wife by allegedly biting her private parts. Mohd Shakri Ismail, 28, is charged with causing injury to his wife Roshapida Mat Sidik, 23, while trying to have sex with her at their home at Felda Bukit Goh here between 12am and 3.30am on April 21. If convicted, he could be jailed up to five years. Mohd Shakri, who was unrepresented, told Sessions judge Noradidah Ahmad that he never hurt his wife. Noradidah then asked him why there were bite marks on Roshapida's genitals. Mohd Shakri did not answer the question and pleaded not guilty. Noradidah fixed bail at RM7,000 and set July 25 for mention.

Would you pay $130 for a plate of crab bee hoon? http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporesc...-100015055.html The chef of a popular seafood restaurant at Geylang has defended charging his customers high prices, including $130 for a plate of crab bee hoon. The restaurant in question, Sin Huat Seafood Restaurant, is under the spotlight after a Yahoo! reader said she was charged $421 for a dinner for four adults and two children when she visited the eatery for dinner earlier this month. Dinner at Sin Huat Seafood Restaurant came up to $421 for Gelene Ong and her family. Salesperson Gelene Ong, who went there with her family of six, received a rude shock when she saw the final bill. Her dinner consisted of crab bee hoon ($130), scallops ($50), conch or gong gong ($50), prawns ($77), frog legs ($78) and vegetables ($12). Other items on the bill were peanuts and drinks ($20.40) and wet towels ($3.60). However, chef Danny Lee said in response, "It's all a one-man show. Every dish we have, I make sure I take the orders and cook it myself. I also make sure that my ingredients are clean and fresh." When Yahoo! Singapore visited his restaurant this week, he also explained the steps he takes to ensure that his dishes are fresh. "For my gong gong (conch), I always tell people 'if you don't take my gong gong here, try not to take it elsewhere. I keep my gong gong in the tanks for a week for it to clear out the mud and dirt." He also voiced his doubts that other seafood restaurants actually serve live seafood. "They are serving such a big crowd everyday and they always only have a few fishes in the tanks. At the end of the day, you still see the fish swimming in the tank," said the chef. At the time, customer Ong said she had visited the restaurant because the place was recommended by her friend who said she should try the crab bee hoon. But she said she "didn't expect it to be so expensive" and was also put off by the lack of communication between her and the restaurant. She was not informed of the prices when her orders were taken. "The restaurant had no menu. The service crew was also pushy about getting us to order an extra fish when we already had so much food," Ong added. The extra fish she was asked to order was Cheng yu, otherwise known as Parrot Fish, and it comes at $120 per kilogram. Chef Danny Lee defends his restaurant's pricing. (Yahoo! Photo/Fann Sim) Chef Danny Lee defends his restaurant's pricing. Chef Lee clarified that his restaurant does not provide menus. "We don't have a menu. People who come here know me and, most of the time, they will ask me how much the dishes are. It just happened that on the day she visited the restaurant, she did not ask for the prices. Even if she asked, I would not have charged her differently," Lee said. Chef Lee took out a stack of receipts to show the amount paid by other customers. It was exactly as he said: the prices were standardised. Chef Danny Lee took out a stack of receipts to show us that he does not give special prices. It's not the first time the seafood restaurant has hit the headlines. Chef Lee, who is known to be the "food nazi of Geylang", can be quite obnoxious, according to reviews posted on popular food site HungryGoWhere. Potential customers visiting Sin Huat are also warned to be prepared for long waits and should avoid ordering from food stalls beside the restaurant. "Sometimes people complain I serve too slow. I only have two hands and I'm the only cook. People may see me looking like I'm angry or impatient because I have no time to entertain them," Chef Lee explained. His favourite customers are those who know how to appreciate good food. "No point buying cheap food and it doesn't taste good. There's nothing special about that," said the owner of the restaurant who's hosted the likes of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain. Expensive meals have been in the limelight recently. Last month, Yahoo! Singapore ran a story about nasi lemak going for $8.30 along Upper Serangoon Road. An expatriate diner was also charged $1,107.32 for a seafood lunch for two at Boat Quay's Forum Seafood Village Restaurant earlier this week, reported Today newspaper. CASE has received 12 complaints for alleged overcharging by food and beverage outlets from January to May this year. Crab again!!! This time Crab Bee Hoon.

SINGAPORE: Television personality Quan Yi Fong was charged in court on Wednesday with two counts of mischief and one count of using criminal force on a taxi driver. The 37

Another 'dirty old man' can't keep his pants on... IMF chief! Has all the money in the world, can pay for top-class escort, so why do it? But what impressed me was that the NYPD boarded his flight as he was about to flee the country, and hauled him off to be arrested, disregarding his status. And mind you, the complainant was only a hotel maid - yet their police acted swiftly without hesitation. Reminds me of a certain 'romanian diplomat' case, and how we should've done the same... http://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/IMF-chief...193440.html?x=0

some quick question there are 3 models in my mind - C4 Grand Picasso , Peugeot 5008 & VW Touran ..... i'm comparing them with my tucson in terms of carrying say 4 adults and 2 children , my ride seems to struggle with the weight although its an new improved 2 litre engine what about those that are 1.6 & 1.4 turbo charged ? can they easily handle it effortlessly even with a lower capacity engine ? ? please comment ..thanks