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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
YAHOO POLL: Would you date someone shorter than you?
Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff took over in February and he's vowed to make major changes to Tinder to make it more appealing to Gen Z who associate it with hook-up culture. Rascoff may be working to change that reputation but the app is currently testing a pretty superficial feature: height. Users started noticing a height 'filter' in the app last month. Then the news really blew up on the internet when a Redditor posted about it on 29 May. Short men were not happy. "It's over for short men. What are they going to do now?' one person wrote on social media platform X. Other polls: YAHOO POLL: Do you agree with US defence chief's comparison of Donald Trump and Lee Kuan Yew? YAHOO POLL: Are exclusive concerts the way to go for Singapore tourism right now? YAHOO POLL: Have you completed Malaysia's VEP requirement? However, the feature is for premium users at the moment and is being positioned as a paid suggestion for the algorithm rather than a tool to completely block users of a certain height. 'We're always listening to what matters most to our Tinder users – and testing the paid height preference is a great example of how we're building with urgency, clarity, and focus,' a Tinder spokesperson said. Height discrimination is real on dating apps but it actually works both ways. A study found that short men routinely add a few inches to their height in their profiles to make themselves more appealing while a 5 ft 4 woman gets 60 more contacts each year than a 6ft woman. So we want to know: Would you date someone shorter than you? Related Match Group CEO says Gen Z is different and he's making drastic changes to Tinder to keep up Tinder is testing a height preference, putting an end to short king spring Oh God. They added a height filter. Tinder trials divisive new height filter for premium users The Big Lies People Tell In Online Dating
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
YAHOO POLL: Have you completed Malaysia's VEP requirement?
Malaysia announced this week that they will finally start cracking down and enforcing their much talked about Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system. Singapore-registered vehicles must have completed the application and activated the RFID tag, which is being used to match your vehicle to the permit, before entering Malaysia by land from 1 July. Drivers without a valid VEP risk incurring a RM300 (S$91) fine. Other polls: YAHOO POLL: Have you used an automated bot before? YAHOO POLL: Do you agree with US defence chief's comparison of Donald Trump and Lee Kuan Yew? YAHOO POLL: Are exclusive concerts the way to go for Singapore tourism right now? As of June this year, 194,507 RFID tags have been installed and activated, according to estimates by the Malaysian government. The country's Transport Minister Anthony Loke said there are some 36,000 Singaporean cars yet to install the tags. If you're still keen on those long weekend trips to Malaysia but feel like the VEP is a hassle, there are other options to get there. And soon it will become much easier to travel between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur with the August 2025 launch of the Electric Train Service (ETS). But July comes before August, so we want to know: Have you completed Malaysia's VEP requirement? Related Loke: VEP enforcement for Singapore vehicles to start July 1, JPJ to issue summonses How to ensure my car is VEP-ready for entry into Malaysia before July 1 Step-by-Step Guide to Getting a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) for Driving to Malaysia The Ultimate Guide to KTM Ticket Prices, Train Schedule, and More (2025) KL to JB ETS launches Aug 2025 — a new era for Singapore-Malaysia travel
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
YAHOO POLL: Have you ever fallen for a scam?
Singaporeans lost a record $1.1 billion to scams last year. The amount marks an increase of 70.6% from $651.8 million in 2023, according to a report by the Singapore Police Force (SPF). Other polls: YAHOO POLL: Do you support harsher punishments for animal abusers? YAHOO POLL: When in the day is best to take a shower? YAHOO POLL: Have you used an automated bot before? Worryingly, it seems many of us are still falling prey to scammers in 2025 despite the best efforts from law enforcement, government agencies and banks to keep us educated on the types of scams commonly used. This week it was reported that about $1.9 million in suspected scam proceeds was seized by the police's Anti-Scam Command (ASC). The near month-long operation targeted government official impersonation, investment and job scams. Police also revealed, on 26 May, that victims have lost at least $653,000 to fake friends scams in Singapore since April. And in January, veteran actor Laurence Pang revealed that he lost $35,000 after falling victim to a love scam. So we want to know, have you ever fallen for a scam? Related Singaporeans lost a record $1.1 billion to scams in 2024 $1.9m seized in police operation targeting scam activities; 9 arrested 22 nabbed for suspected involvement in government official impersonation scams More than $650,000 lost in Singapore to fake friend scams since April 'Stupid, you know': Singapore actor falls prey to Philippines love scam, losing S$35,000
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
YAHOO POLL: Are you using more of your savings this year just to get by?
Singapore's economy may have started the year strong on paper, but rising costs and job worries may be pushing many households to crack open their savings jars more often. Q1 2025 saw 3.9 per cent growth year-on-year, but behind the headline lies a quarterly GDP contraction of 0.6 per cent – a sign that the good times might not last. And with warnings of a technical recession if the slide continues, more Singaporeans may be asking: will our savings hold out? 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: COVID-19 cases on the rise – are you staying vigilant? Much of that early growth came from businesses front-loading activity before new tariffs took effect. That short-term boost has fizzled, and with sectors like finance, manufacturing, and retail softening, job security isn't a given. Prices remain high, interest rates are sticky, and wage growth has stalled. Many could be finding themselves dipping into emergency funds – just to make ends meet. Are you feeling the pinch? Have your financial habits changed this year? Have your say and take the poll. Related Why Singapore's economy may shrink this year Singapore flags recession risks after strong start to 2025 Singapore sees technical recession risk after Q1 contraction Singapore maintains previously lowered full year GDP forecast at 0 - 2% on 'significant uncertainty' ahead
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
YAHOO POLL: Do you believe COVID-19 is still a serious threat?
Singapore's got a bit of a COVID-19 glow-up, with 14,200 cases popping off from 27 April to 3 May. Don't panic – variants LF.7 and NB.1.8 aren't supervillains, just pesky JN.1 cousins. Hospitalisations ticked up to 133, but ICUs are chill. The Ministry of Health (MOH) says it's all under control, so no need to hoard toilet paper, yet. Other polls YAHOO POLL: Would you approach otters if you saw them in Singapore? YAHOO POLL: Did Thunderbolts renew your interest in the MCU? YAHOO POLL: Do you agree with Ng Chee Meng's decision to not be a part of the Cabinet? Why the spike? Blame waning immunity, says the MOH. They're nudging everyone – especially seniors and the immunocompromised – to grab a booster. But are people still paying attention? Businesses are sanitising like it's 2020, and masks are making a comeback in crowded spots. COVID's still gatecrashing our endemic party, so let's stay sharp! We want to know where you stand! Are you masking up like a ninja or shrugging off the surge? Are you still following precautions, or is COVID-19 just another flu now? Have your say and take the poll. Related COVID-19 cases surge as public urged to stay vigilant S'pore monitoring rise in COVID-19 cases; no indication variants are more transmissible or severe Longer waiting times at hospital A&E departments this week after long weekend How Singapore businesses are scrambling to stay open amid the new Covid-19 wave Yes, everyone really is sick a lot more often after COVID
