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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
$200 & $100 ActiveSG vouchers for you
The government is making it really difficult for us to stay inactive. Their latest attack involves giving all Singapore citizens and permanent residents up to S$200 in ActiveSG vouchers. Are you really going to waste it all? This latest promotion has been launched in conjunction with SG60. To claim your ActiveSG vouchers, go to the MyActiveSG+ platform between 2 Jun and 31 Dec 2025. You will need to use SingPass to access the website. If you are a new user, create an account and receive S$200 in ActiveSG vouchers. If you are an existing user, you will receive S$100 in ActiveSG vouchers simply by logging in. Your balance appears at the top left of the screen. If you are an existing user with unused ActiveSG credits, the validity of those credits will be extended to 31 Dec 2026. After this, unused credits can be rolled over to 2027 if you complete just 1 transaction (a successful booking of a program or facility, even if free) in 2026. Your ActiveSG vouchers translate 1-to-1 to ActiveSG credits. These credits can be used to: Hire sports facilities such as badminton courts Gain entry to swimming pools and gyms Attend fitness classes listed on the MyActiveSG+ website, such as ActiveSG Academies, Clubs, school holiday programs, KpopX Fitness, Zumba and Active Health programs Please note that the credits from your ActiveSG vouchers cannot be used to book Dual Use Scheme (DUS) facilities. Children below 15 cannot have a SingPass account but they will receive the ActiveSG vouchers if they are citizens or PRs. Children who are foreigners may still be allocated ActiveSG credits. As their parent or guardian, submit a request at this link. To make use of their ActiveSG credits, parents will have to link their child's account to their own under Linked accounts in the Menu. You can then use their credits through your account to sign them up for programmes and buy passes. You can find more information on their Facebook and Instagram pages, and on their website. 10 best gyms in Singapore: Stop dreaming it, start looking it The post $200 & $100 ActiveSG vouchers for you appeared first on
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
YAHOO POLL: Have you used an automated bot before?
A bot is a software application that is programmed to do certain tasks. You may remember hearing about bots back in March 2023 when the Singapore government revealed around 200 ActiveSG accounts were suspended for suspected bot usage since 2021. Over 600 bookings were cancelled for on-selling activities. The news highlighted how bots can be used to abuse online booking systems and resell reservation slots. Other polls: YAHOO POLL: Do you agree with SDP's push for election system reform? YAHOO POLL: Do you support harsher punishments for animal abusers? YAHOO POLL: When in the day is best to take a shower? But sadly this was not an isolated incident. An army of bots also made its way into Singapore's driving schools. In September 2024, students were reporting that they were having to wait months to book lessons and increasingly being forced to rely on bots to secure practical slots due to high demand following the COVID-19 pandemic. In the post-pandemic world, the situation has not changed. Earlier this week, the Straits Times reported that many driving students are still having to resort to automated bots to book slots for lessons. So we want to know, have you used an automated bot before? Related Too many bots, too few instructors: Why the long wait for driving lessons in Singapore Singapore driving schools battle bots used by students forced to wait months to book for lessons 200 ActiveSG accounts suspended for suspected bot usage since 2021: Josephine Teo
Straits Times
28-04-2025
- Health
- Straits Times
Forum: 30-minute usage guideline for gym machines updated
We thank the writer for his letter 'Users should not hog weight-bearing machines at gym' (April 8) and for championing the importance of shared responsibility and courtesy at our ActiveSG gyms. User feedback plays an important role in our ongoing efforts to ensure our gyms continue to meet the diverse needs and habits of the community. The 30-minute usage guideline was introduced originally to discourage prolonged use across all types of machines and encourage shared access, especially during peak hours. We recognise the need to fine-tune our approach based on current usage behaviours, and have updated the notices to clarify that the 30-minute guideline applies only to cardiovascular machines. Reminders encouraging gracious usage of gym machines will also be displayed. Our on-ground staff will continue to play an active role in monitoring equipment usage and encouraging shared access, especially for exercise machines that might be more popular. ActiveSG remains committed to providing safe, inclusive spaces where individuals of all abilities can pursue their fitness goals. We encourage all users to help foster a supportive and respectful environment where everyone can stay active and healthy together. Abdul Rahman Hassan Senior Director, Centre Operations ActiveSG Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
