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Straits Times
a day ago
- General
- Straits Times
Ex-Montfort Junior School student hopes to reconnect with teachers who changed his life over 30 years ago
Ex-Montfort Junior School student hopes to reconnect with teachers who changed his life over 30 years ago Some teachers leave a mark that lasts a lifetime. It's been more than three decades, but one former student has never forgotten his teachers. A Stomper reached out to Stomp in the hope of reconnecting with three educators who taught him at Montfort Junior School in 1993: Ms Serena Chow Mr Mohamed Musa Taub Mr Nurisham Ismail "These teachers played a meaningful role in my formative years," he shared. "I've been trying to reach them to express my gratitude and hopefully reconnect after all these years." Despite trying conventional channels and alumni networks, the Stomper has not been able to locate them. He believes Stomp's "reach and reputation for meaningful stories that reconnect people and communities" might help track them down or at least spread the word. If you know any of the teachers mentioned above, or have information that could help the Stomper reconnect with them, please contact Stomp at stomp@ or via WhatsApp at 9384 3761. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Stompers debate about table hogging couple during peak hours
If you were dining out, would you give up one of two tables when asked to? One such situation is sparking comments on Stomp. The post, made on 26 May, details the disappointment and frustration of a diner experiencing table hogging. Here's what happened: when Stomper, Linda, was trying to find seats at Chocolate Origin, they tried asking if a couple would give up a table to them and were turned down. Even when the store's staff asked, the couple refused, stating that they required both tables for their items. In the picture uploaded with the Facebook post, you can see the couple's items spread over the two tables. To their credit, the tables are round and rather small, which justified their need for two tables instead of one. However, according to the post, the couple had already completed their meal. Intrigued, I decided to investigate further. This post was made on a Monday at 5.38pm. The Stomper also mentioned that they had headed to the store in the evening. According to Google, this outlet was usually as busy as it gets from 5pm to 7pm on Mondays. Furthermore, a Google reviewer shared that this Chocolate Origin has now been merged with a Cacao Cat outlet. This resulted in a loss of seating space. As someone who regularly has study or work sessions at cafés, having unfinished food or drinks is the main – if not only – reason for staying at the establishment beyond a certain amount of time. Especially when there are other paying customers waiting for a seat. So if the couple had already completed their meal, were they truly entitled to their seats? Even without leaving, clearing off their unused plates might have freed up a table for Linda. I have seen other cafés imposing a dining time limit during peak hours, and table hogging situations we see on Stomp are probably related to their decision. While it's 100% okay to take as much time as you wish when stores are empty, practising proper etiquette during crowded times is important. Ultimately, the store is a public space for all. Perhaps the couple could look into co-working spaces for a more conducive environment, unlike a busy café with less than 10 seats. So, considering this scenario, I ask you again: would you have given up your table? Clementi hawker stall shamed on Stomp for $0.50 bowl charge changes attitude The post Stompers debate about table hogging couple during peak hours appeared first on
Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Straits Times
Man lets another punch him repeatedly at MBS drop-off point, witness comments: 'I think they're drunk'
Man lets another punch him repeatedly at MBS drop-off point, witness comments: 'I think they're drunk' A man was caught on camera punching another man repeatedly at the drop-off point outside Marina Bay Sands in the early hours of May 24. Stomper Ray shared dashcam footage of the incident taken from his friend's car at 3.43am. In the video, it can be seen that the man had already started his assault even before the Stomper's friend's car pulled into the driveway. The other man did not retaliate and seemed to just let himself be hit multiple times until his attacker was pulled away by a third man to a Volkswagen Polo in front of the Stomper's friend's car. Meanwhile, the people in the Stomper's friend's car can be heard commenting on the action. A female voice said: "I think they're drunk." A male voice replied: "Definitely." When the assailant got into the driver's seat of the Volkswagen, the female voice said: "Oh, he's not drunk." The third man opened a door of the Volkswagen and was about to get in, but the assailant drove off without him. Before the video ends, the male voice said: "He just left his friend like that." Stomp understands the police were not notified of the incident. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
Straits Times
08-05-2025
- General
- Straits Times
Stomper calls out long list of people who assume, judge and comment 'without reading'
Stomper calls out long list of people who assume, judge and comment 'without reading' Welcome to Stomping Ground - a space where Stompers share reflections, personal essays and social commentaries that spark conversation and insight. Are we too quick to judge and overly entitled? Stomper Anonymous thinks this is an increasingly prevalent culture - and one that needs to change. He penned the following essay: The Death of Reading Comprehension: The Rise of Thoughtless Reactions Why do people comment without reading? Why do so many netizens jump to conclusions or offer loud opinions, without reading past the first line, let alone understanding the full context? Online platforms are flooded with reactions that stem from assumptions, not comprehension. It's no longer about engagement. It's about instant judgment. But this phenomenon isn't limited to the digital world. In the real world, too, people seem to have lost the habit of paying attention to simple instructions, rules, or basic social cues. If rules aren't strictly enforced, people ignore them. If rules are enforced, people pretend not to know. Either way, accountability fades, and the burden falls on others to clean up the mess. Just look at these everyday examples that have become all too common: - Drivers making sudden turns without signalling, assuming everyone else should magically anticipate their moves. - Pedestrians stepping onto roads without checking traffic, ignoring traffic lights, or failing to make eye contact with drivers, risking their own lives out of sheer carelessness. - People booking parking lots by standing in them and preventing other drivers from entering. - Clinic staff being pressured to allow last-minute walk-ins even after the doctor has already left, with some patients acting as if opening hours don't apply to them. - Some netizens may be tech-savvy, but they still rely on staff assistance when it comes to queuing at the polyclinic. - Doctors being asked how to apply lotion, something already printed on the packaging, because some caregivers don't want to read or even try first. - Nurses being expected to spoon-feed patients who are fully capable, because family members either assume it's someone else's job or can't be bothered to assess the situation. - Flight attendants being dragged into petty disputes over reclining seats, despite policies being clearly stated during briefings and in booking terms. - Hawker centre patrons demanding extra utensils, condiments, or side dishes without any willingness to pay extra, treating service like an obligation, not a transaction. - Basins choked with tissue paper when litter bins are just beside them. - Taxi drivers getting scammed by passengers who sneak off without paying, with little to no consequences, because honesty is increasingly treated as optional. - People cutting the queue at taxi stands by forcing their way in. - Private-hire vehicle (PHV) drivers repeatedly reminding passengers to wear seatbelts or not to dictate routes, especially when fares are fixed and GPS routes are platform-assigned. - Passengers not being present at pick-up points even when 'No Waiting, No Parking' signs are displayed. - Parents fetching their children from school daily. Why are they so free? Are they public servants taking time off every day? - Public transport users ignoring signs like 'No eating or drinking' that are right in front of them, acting as though the rules don't apply to them personally. - People ordering food delivery online without providing full addresses. - Online scammers continuing to exploit people with fake payment screenshots and delivery frauds; and despite countless warnings, many still fall for the same old tricks. - Some individuals hold casual meetings or engage in play at libraries simply because they are air-conditioned, prompting staff to remind them to maintain silence. - People attending bogus job interviews just to fulfil quotas, enabling employers to fix their choice of hires. - Workplace and social bullying going unchecked, including discriminatory treatment in schools, embassies, hotels, queues, and public transport, often based on one's nationality or perceived status. - Companies fabricating sales into losses to pay less corporate tax, yet inventory losses are not taxed. So, what is really going on? Is it laziness? A growing culture of entitlement? Or has society simply conditioned people to skim, react, and expect others to clean up after their lack of attention? Somewhere along the line, reading became optional, listening became secondary, and responsibility became negotiable. We now live in a time where: - Reading is a chore. - Instructions are 'suggestions'. - Thinking before reacting is almost extinct. The consequences of this shift are far-reaching, affecting everything from public safety to customer service, from digital literacy to real-world empathy. Until we start valuing awareness over assumption, and understanding over outrage, we'll continue down this path of careless entitlement, where reacting replaces reasoning, and nobody wants to be held accountable for what they choose to ignore. There are many possible solutions. One of them is for members of the public to intervene and stop the act, rather than recording videos and posting them on social media. Have your say on Stomping Ground! Write in to us at stomp@ or WhatsApp 9384 3761. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on: Share this article Show Comments
Straits Times
04-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Taiwan's Nommii instant noodles co-founder calls out Singapore's Nommi for similar brand identity
A Taiwanese company called Nommii is calling out a Singaporean brand called Nommi for having a similar brand identity. The only difference in their company names is the letter "i" and both companies are in the business of selling food. Launched in 2023, Nommii sells instant noodles while Nommi sells a range of ready-to-eat food such as sandwiches and onigiri. Stomper Siyi, a co-founder of the Taiwanese company, said: "Our brand, Nommii, was recently made aware of a Singapore-based company, formerly known as Shake Salad, that rebranded to Nommi in late 2024. "Their new identity - including the name, packaging, and tone - closely mirrors ours, and their products are now in the Singapore market. "Their team claims the similarities are purely coincidental - but the overlap in name, design, and tone suggests otherwise." The Stomper said Noomii is not planning any legal action. "The goal is transparency and to raise awareness of brand integrity and originality," added the Stomper, who shared how the Noomii and Noomi have similar brand identity beyond just the name. The Stomper also shared a history of Noomii expanding from the Taiwanese market to several European countries before Noomi was trademarked in Singapore. In April, Noomii took part in the Food Hotel Asia Food And Beverage event at Singapore Expo, but its products are not sold in Singapore yet. Taiwanese media also reported on the issue. In response to a Stomp query, Dr Heng Ri-Liang, who co-founded Shake Salad, said: "We are a home-grown business, proudly owned by Singaporeans. "While Shake Salad has built strong recognition in Singapore, its health-focused positioning limited our ability to expand into a broader food offering. "In early 2024, we made a strategic decision to launch a new sister brand that could represent a wider range of food and support our new fleet of smart fridges. "Through internal brainstorming, we developed the name 'Nomstop' - combining 'nom' (for its playful, foodie connotation) with 'stop', reflecting our vision of smart fridges in everyday spaces. Eventually, we engaged a professional design agency to take the concept further. "While Shake Salad continues to operate as a core brand for our range of healthier food such as salads and wraps, Nommi was created to stand alongside it - offering a new identity that's bold, adventurous, and trend-forward. "As part of this direction, we have since rebranded some of our products, such as sandwiches and onigiri, under the Nommi name. "Shake Salad & Nommi products are currently sold in over 500 retail stores islandwide." Dr Heng said that prior to being contacted by Nommii on April 10, Shake Salad had no prior knowledge of Nommii's existence. He explained: "Despite conducting thorough research during our brand development phase, Nommii did not surface. This was likely due to geofencing and algorithmic differences across markets - as a Singapore-based company, our online searches, social media platforms, and domain checks are often tailored to our local or regional environment. "As a result, content from brands that are not active or well-known in our market may not appear prominently, if at all. Any similarities in the brand name and aesthetics are purely coincidental." Dr Heng also shared the work done by Shake Salad and the design agency to create Nommi. He said: "It is a project that has spanned more than half a year with money and effort spent. We are proud of the work we've done with our creative partners, and we stand by the integrity and originality of our brand. "While we do take inspiration from well-known international brands that we admire, it is absurd to insinuate that we have copied the identity of a brand that we have never even heard of." Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on: Share this article Show Comments
