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Independent Singapore
2 days ago
- General
- Independent Singapore
Singaporeans say SG has gotten dirtier in recent years
SINGAPORE: When a local Reddit user asked others on the platform whether they think Singapore has become 'noticeably dirtier' in recent years, they received a resounding 'yes' from commenters. 'I notice a lot more litter at bus stops, along sheltered walkways, and in void decks. Usually, tissue paper, drink containers, and plastic trash. Of course, not saying our streets were once totally spotless, but I think it's time we reinforced the anti-littering campaign and stepped up education in schools and neighbourhoods. No point being a cleaned city rather than a clean one by habit,' wrote u/Davemel50 in a post on r/askSingapore on Jun 1 (Monday). The top comment belonged to a Reddit user who lamented the state of many public bathrooms. 'It's indeed getting dirtier… especially toilets. I don't understand why coffee shops and hawker centre toilets can be so filthy. Like… why? And not to forget MRT toilets too,' they wrote. Another chimed in to say that they've observed that there are fewer cleaners and trash bins. 'Usually, when I use the toilet in malls, there's a 50/50 chance I will see a cleaner, but not recently. Like, where did all the cleaners go? There are also fewer bins around. Foreigners are an easy scapegoat, and may in fact contribute, but (I don't think) they're the root of the issue. With public transport and places getting so crowded nowadays, Singaporeans and foreigners alike might be losing their patience. Cleanliness will be the last thing on their minds.' In response to this, some have written that cleaners should be given better salaries to make the job more attractive to potential candidates. 'I hate to say this, but shopping mall toilets are reaching coffee shop and hawker toilet standards too… Anyhow throw their used tissues and empty packets on the floor too. The stench of urine is also terrible. I don't blame the cleaners for not wanting to wash up such dirty cubicles,' another added, writing that people who don't care about personal hygiene are to blame. '100%. I lived in Singapore (from) 2013 to 2014 and was mesmerised at how clean the toilets everywhere were, not just those in the atas malls. Now, the majority are poorly made, dirty, and unclean. Big difference in just over 10 years,' wrote a commenter. 'Even little India and Chinatown were cleaner just a decade ago,' one pointed out. A commenter from Vietnam wrote, '15 years ago, I heard SG was the cleanest city all around the world and went to SG for travel two times. I lived and worked here 1 year ago (basically newbie) but imo, SG got dirtier for real.' When another expressed the concern that not only has it gotten dirtier, but they also believe that there are 'a lot more' rats, many agreed. One pointed out, 'On the point of rats, I think that as cities age, they get dirtier. In the 2000s, our sewers were at most 10 to 20 years old for most HDB estates. Liken it to a human, Singapore was a teenager then. Now they're 40 to 50 years old. Our sewers become older, they will have more rats. New estates also do not really have rats.' /TISG Read also: Jack Sim asks why millionaire coffee shop owner would be given a grant to clean toilets
Fox News
4 days ago
- Business
- Fox News
Costco revives fan-favorite combo pizza in calzone form to mixed member reviews
A beloved Costco food court offering is making a comeback. The Washington-based wholesale club recently announced it's bringing back the combo pizza. Only this time, the food offering is in a slightly different form. Priced at $6.99, the "Combo Calzone" is stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, cheese, onions, peppers, olives and mushrooms. But not everyone is enamored with the newest menu item. Costco members on Reddit shared mostly disdain for the calzone concoction. "Those toppings sound familiar ... It's the combo pizza!" wrote one Reddit user. "We kept asking for it and it looks like they folded." Another Reddit user claimed to have tried it at a Lansing, Michigan, store — calling it "all right." "It's kind of like a big slice folded on itself, so it has a 'crust' … I felt like it was a little overcooked but maybe it was just my location. I don't think it'd be something I would get very often, but I don't regret trying it. I think the regular pizza is better." "Seems like Costco will do anything but bring back the combo pizza." Yet another Reddit user wrote, "Seems like Costco will do anything but bring back the combo pizza." Others commented that the promotional pictures of the new calzone aren't appetizing. "It even looks overcooked in the photo," wrote one user. "Sans picture, the idea of a 'Costco Calzone' is wildly appealing to me, but nothing about that photo makes me want to try it," wrote another person. "Does it even have cheese!?" "Those pictures are objectively unappetizing," said another user. Not everyone was crushing the calzone, however. Said one user, "Had one today, it was delicious!" For more Lifestyle articles, visit Costco announced in January it would be replacing Pepsi products with Coca-Cola fountain drinks later this year. The popular churro was discontinued in early 2024. Not all Costco locations seem to have the new calzone yet. Fox News Digital reached out to Costco for comment on the latest food item.
Independent Singapore
28-05-2025
- Business
- Independent Singapore
‘No luck even after a SkillsFuture course' — Woman asks for help after two years of unemployment
SINGAPORE: A woman who has been unemployed for over two years took to Reddit to seek advice on restarting her career. Posting on the r/askSingapore subreddit on Tuesday (May 27), she wrote, 'I have been unemployed for more than two years. My previous jobs were mainly in administration. I have a degree in sociology. And I have not been working due to personal reasons, which I prefer not to disclose.' She also mentioned that although she has been actively trying to get back on her feet, such as sending out numerous job applications and taking up a digital marketing course through SkillsFuture in late 2023, none of them have panned out. With her confidence waning and the job market remaining uncertain, she turned to the online community for support. 'What should I do now?' she asked. 'I heard the job market is really bad.' 'Take on any job that is available and don't be choosy…' Her post quickly drew responses from fellow Reddit users, many of whom related to her struggles. Some encouraged her to stay open to any kind of work, whether full-time or part-time, as a way to get back into the workforce, regain some confidence, and start building up her resume again. One user suggested, 'Just apply for jobs! The worst they can do is ghost you or say no. Keep an Excel sheet of where you applied and what you sent for your resume/CV. During interviews, when asked about your gap, share your digital marketing course and any other self-improvement things you did. There are always jobs, just whether it fits your expectations or not.' Another commented, 'The job market is usually bad, and I don't foresee it going better. Have to just try and apply. Upskill and apply; even internships are also good.' A third added, 'Take on any job that is available and don't be choosy. Approach employment agencies. They tend to have jobs of various natures but are in industrial estates. Some pay market rates. SkillsFuture courses are meant to complement or add to your existing skill sets to make you more competitive in the industry. They are not courses that you take and can straightaway enter that industry.' In other news, a troubled worker took to social media to share how his demanding job has pushed him to the brink, causing him to develop anxiety just from the thought of going to work. 'I started to develop anxiety even to go to work. It's almost like I don't even have time to breathe once I step into the office,' he wrote in a post on r/askSingapore. The worker shared that in recent months, several of his colleagues have quit, and with no new hires brought in to replace them, the remaining team has been forced to take on the extra workload. Read more: 'I don't even have time to breathe' — Singaporean worker says his burnout has led to daily anxiety Featured image by Depositphotos (for illustration purposes only)
Independent Singapore
22-05-2025
- Independent Singapore
Ad about '15,932 food pics in your gallery' makes some S'poreans wonder if Grab has access to their phone gallery
SINGAPORE: A recent advertisement from Grab appears to be having the opposite effect of what the company wanted, at least for some Reddit users. On Wednesday, posts on r/Singapore and r/Singaporehappenings concerned an ad from Grab that reads, '15,932 food pics in your gallery. You've been hungry. Share them on our new Discover page, and see what others are eating too!' The wording of the ad gave rise to suspicions that Grab might have access to their phone galleries. 'Grab aware of my gallery photos? This is certainly quite alarming, isn't it? While I'm certain they're not actually looking into my gallery and have the ability to identify food photos, this kind of notification just spreads fear that apps have been spying on us,' wrote one post author. Screengrab/r/singapore The other asked, 'How does Grab know how many food photos I have in my personal gallery?' adding that it 'looks like a blatant admission that the app is scanning your phone's image data or metadata—without users ever being clearly informed or consenting to this.' Screengrab/r/singaporehappenings They went on to express concerns over data privacy, fearing that it may be 'an invasion of a private digital space that most of us reasonably expect to be off-limits.' Other Reddit users said that they had received the same ad, however, with the exact same number, which meant that it had been a randomly chosen one, rather than a number that reflected the actual number of food photos taken by the post author. 'Probably just a random ad copy. Maybe not the best thought-out one though, due to reactions like yours,' a Reddit user wrote. When a commenter explained that this is an example of a marketing strategy called specificity, with 15,932 being 'more convincing and believable than 16,000,' another chimed in to say that 'it's the kind of ad that will make me wanna uninstall the app.' 'Just received it as well, can confirm it's a random number because it's the exact same one I received, and I checked my photo gallery – don't have so many photos. No idea why they thought this a good idea given privacy concerns, but eh,' another wrote. 'Do yourself a favour and disable push notifications for Grab,' one advised, saying that they receive more marketing notifications than useful ones. 'If it is a marketing strategy from Grab, it's poor taste. Personal data is not a laughing matter. There has been a huge amount of scams from personal data theft. Not many people would appreciate this,' a Reddit user chimed in. /TISG Read also: M'sia-registered motorbike spotted making Grab and foodpanda deliveries in Newton area
Independent Singapore
16-05-2025
- Business
- Independent Singapore
S'porean man sees 'very bad' contract only on 1st day of work, regrets taking the job, advised to quit ASAP
SINGAPORE: A 30-year-old Singaporean man who was shown his contract only on the first day he reported to work asked for advice online after he saw how bad the conditions were. He explained that he felt sian and stupid for getting into this situation. Reddit users commenting on his post advised him to just walk away from the job. The post author wrote that he had willingly taken a pay cut, as well as faced a longer commute, in comparison to his previous job, after his contract ended. 'I thought this job role and scope are closer to my skill-set and expertise, and I can actually contribute in a meaningful way here. Plus, let's be honest, to have a job is better than no job in this economy, right?' he wrote. On his first day, the woman from the HR department in his new job showed him the contract for the first time. He explained that he had previously asked to see the contract and discuss its details, but the woman had refused, saying that signing and details would only be done on his first day. However, he described his benefits as 'VERY BAD' with only seven days of annual leave, no Annual Wage Supplement (13th month payment) or other bonuses. When he sat down to calculate his salary in comparison to his former pay package, it meant he would be 'down almost 50%' if he took into account the amount of leaves when encashed. Although he asked her for some time before signing, he said that he later 'basically caved' and signed the contract 'under pressure.' On the one hand, he finds the employees and bosses at the company to be nice, and the workload and job scope are up his alley. 'Seems like it'll be a wonderful place to work if money and leaves are not a concern,' he wrote, but added, '…at the same time, I honestly feel like a renumeration package like that will be damaging to my career and my investment/savings goal. Plus, only seven days leave, [where can I travel]?!' Ironically, he had turned down three other job offers that were paying a little bit more, thinking that the company he chose would provide him with growth opportunities. Many commenters told him he would be better off seeking greener pastures. 'Leave. Don't bet your career on friendly bosses. Friendly bosses are not going to pay your bills or bring you closer to your retirement plans,' one wrote, adding that if they were really 'good people,' his contract would not have had such poor benefits. Others also advised him to leave, saying that it had been a red flag when HR did not show him the contract in advance. 'Do you have emergency savings of three to six months to reject this job and find another job with better pay and perks? Once you accept this job, this will be your last drawn salary, and basically, you are walking backwards in terms of career progression. Seven days' annual leave and no bonuses, not even a 13-month pay, sounds like a really s****y deal. You need to seriously consider this, it WILL affect you financially, mentally, if you proceed,' warned another. /TISG Read also: What fresh grads can do in the face of fewer vacancies, tougher job market
