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(19-01-2025, 01:37 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: World’s three richest people—Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg—will attend Trump’s inauguration and have a prominent spot at the ceremony. The tech moguls will be seated together on the dais alongside former Presidents, Trump’s family, and Cabinet nominees.
But....comes a little surprise that Musk, the X owner & Tesla and SpaceX CEO.
Who donated more than a quarter-billion dollars in campaign funds to help elect Trump, would be invited to inauguration. Musk has remained at Trump’s side after campaigning with him & was tapped by Trump to co-lead a new Dept of Government Efficiency. Meanwhile...
Bezos, the Amazon founder also owns Washington Post, decided to withhold newspaper’s endorsement of Harris over Trump in presidential race. Meanwhile, Zuckerberg, >Meta CEO, has apparently tried to earn favor with Trump in recent mths, reshuffling his lobbying staff & content moderation policies by replacing 3rd-party fact-checking with user-written “community notes.” He when on to reportedly co-hosting a black-tie reception Monday with Republican megadonor Miriam Adelson to celebrate Trump’s inauguration.
Shou Zi Chew, the CEO of TikTok, also plans to attend Trump’s inauguration & was reportedly invited to sit on same dais as other tech executives. Trump has embraced TikTok, it faces ban in U.S. on Jan. 19, even though in his first term he tried to block app in the U.S. and force its sale to an American company.
Other Big Tech executives who will reportedly be in attendance are Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI; Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google; Tim Cook, CEO of Apple & Dara Khosrowshahi, the CEO of Uber.
The outgoing president, Democrat Joe Biden, has said he plans to attend the ceremony & witness the transfer of power, as a courtesy. Trump will take the oath of office, admin by Chief Justice of the US John Roberts, at 12 pm eastern standard time (1700 GMT) was originally due to take place in front of US Capitol but now take place inside congressional complex because of bitter cold.
Trump will then deliver his inaugural address. In interviews, he has said he intends it to be uplifting & unifying. That would mark a departure from his first Inauguration Day speech in 2017, which detailed a broken country he described as “American Carnage.” 
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(17-01-2025, 10:56 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: $200-$400 Cost of Living Coming for All Singaporeans in January 2025.
Apart from above, S'porean residing in HDB Flats with no more than one property might be eligible for a disbursement of one-off B2025 Cost Living U-Save in April, July, October 2025, & Jan 2025... 
https://gsfk.org/singapore-200-400-cost/
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(30-04-2024, 10:33 AM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: This is what outside happening this moment, while we all of us is watching on our hand hp, all this is about war, flood, food and hopes for peace in this world. 
Updates: Trump signs slew of executive actions after being sworn in.
9:19 PM: Mon Jan 20, 2025 in U.S.A., Trump in Oval Office signing executive orders. 
• Trump signs executive actions: Trump signed a series of executive actions Monday, included revoking 78 of Joe Biden’s policies, hours after officially becoming the 47th president of U.S.A
Other actions signed today aimed at prompting immigration crackdown as well as US withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement & the World Health Organization. (WHO?). 
• Pardons for January 6 rioters: Rotfl Trump on Monday pardoned US Capitol rioters, he pardon cover more than 1,500 people, which would appear to cover nearly everyone charged since attack on January 6, 2021. He commuted the sentences of Oath Keepers & Proud Boys who were convicted of seditious conspiracy.
• TikTok gets 75-day extension:
Trump signed an executive action to delays enforcement of TikTok ban for 75 days. The law gives he (president) broad discretion on how to enforce ban, but TikTok’s ultimate fate in America remains in doubt???. Thinking 
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(21-01-2025, 11:20 AM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: LiveNOW from FOX: A news service powered by FOX Television Stations. It focused on showing most relevant & engaging live news coverage occurring now across U.S. & the world. Often called "Red Zone", programming seamlessly between biggest events & stories happening, &
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Here is one that Trump on first day. He...sign into law....
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Electoral boundaries committee formed in key step towards next Singapore General Election. In the four previous general elections, the gap between the committee’s formation and the election being called was between three and almost 11 months.
SINGAPORE: The Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) has been formed, Elections Depart (ELD) said on Wednesday (Jan 22) - a significant step in lead-up to the coming general election which must be held by November. The committee is convened by PM ahead of every contest to review & make changes to S'pore’s electoral map, taking into account population shifts and housing developments to adjust the number of voters across electoral divisions.
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In past 4 elections, its time between the committee’s formation & Polling Day has ranged from four to 11 months, it meansvoters could go to polls in, if earlier from May, or if committee is able to complete its work in time, maybe in June...Mean earliest is around June...ahh.
Isit a good month (June?) for Singapore PM to hold his election?. And isit on Sat or Sun or week-day or weekend???.
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(22-01-2025, 09:56 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: In past 4 elections, its time between the committee’s formation & Polling Day has ranged from four to 11 months, it meansvoters could go to polls in, if earlier from May, or if committee is able to complete its work in time, maybe in June...Mean earliest is around June...ahh.
Isit a good month (June?) for Singapore PM to hold his election?. And isit on Sat or Sun or week-day or weekend???.
https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/01...y-promise/
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S'pore PM Forms Electoral Boundaries Committee, Paving Way For Election.
Lawrence Wong is set to lead ruling (People’s) PAP into an election for the first time since taking office last May.
The Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) is convened by the prime minister ahead of every general election to review and make changes to Singapore’s electoral map, taking into account population changes and other developments. The report is used to determine both the total number of parliamentarians and the number of representatives in each constituency. In Facebook yesterday, Wong says, he confirmed he had convened EBRC, adding, “I look forward to committee’s report & its recommendations in due course.”
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(15-01-2025, 06:59 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: For 2025 apply for PTV $60 per household. Go to local CC to apply....Public Transport Voucher
S'pore's core inflation falls to 1.8% in December; lowest since November 2021
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(23-01-2025, 10:22 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: S'pore's core inflation falls to 1.8% in Dec, lowest since November 2021
S'pore's core inflation fell to 1.8 y-on-y in Dec from 1.9% in Nov, drop was due to a moderation in services inflation. Monetary Authority of S'pore (MAS) & Ministry of Trad & Industry (MTI) said on Thursday (Jan 23).
The last time core inflation was lower was in November 2021, when it came in at 1.6%.
On a month-on-month basis, core inflation – which excludes accommodation and private transport – increased 0.5 per cent.
Meanwhile, overall inflation was unchanged at 1.6% on-year in December.
"This was be'cos lower core and accommodation inflation was offset by a milder decline in private transport costs," MAS and MTI said.
On a mth-on-mth basis, overall inflation excludes non-consumption expenditures such like purchases of houses, shares & other financial assets & income taxes – rose 0.3%.
For whole of 2024, core inflation averaged 2.7%, down from 4.2 per cent in 2023.
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Singapore’s prime minister warns of a ‘third world war’ if U.S. and China force rest of the world to pick sides.
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(24-01-2025, 07:08 AM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: Singapore’s prime minister warns of a ‘third world war’ if U.S. and China force rest of the world to pick sides.
January 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM GMT+8
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at Government House in Bangkok on Nov. 28, 2024.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at Government House in Bangkok on Nov. 28, 2024.
As Trump returns to the White House with new threats against China, Singapore’s leader thinks that a full split between Washington and Beijing is unlikely, yet warns that disaster looms if the two sides can’t get along—and drag the rest of the world along with them.
At an event at the National University of Singapore on Tuesday, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong was asked what Trump’s second term meant for the region. According to the Straits Times, a local newspaper, Wong suggested that while the U.S. and China were competing for global leadership, neither Washington nor Beijing wanted a hot war.
https://fortune.com/asia/2025/01/22/sing...world-war/
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About 2.9 million Singaporeans can get S$200 - S$600 this Dec 2025 cost-of-living payment.
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(26-01-2025, 10:06 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: About 2.9 million Singaporeans can get S$200 - S$600 this Dec 2025 cost-of-living payment.
Income from lower from $22,000 and from $22,001 to $66,000...
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Trump the Emperor. Says US Will Get Greenland, Holds “Fiery” Talks With Danish PM | Subscribe to Firstpost | N18G. President Donald Trump reportedly said he believes US will eventually gain control of Greenland. The remarks followed his renewed interest in acquiring the strategically important take over Danish territory.
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New face spotted with PAP MPs in Nee Soon GRC ahead of GE2025
An intellectual property (IP) lawyer was on Jan 26 spotted interacting with residents alongside Nee Soon GRC MPs from the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP). Ms Deryne Sim, 40, was seen with Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam, as well as MPs Louis Ng, Carrie Tan, Derrick Goh, and Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, who is Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development.
They were at an event to launch Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations in Yishun town. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the event, Mr Shanmugam said Ms Sim has been “helping him with walkabouts” and is an in-house legal counsel who has also done some non-governmental organisation work. He did not confirm if she would stand for the ruling party in the general election due by November.
Ms Sim confirmed to reporters she, a PAP member specialises in media & entertainment as an IP lawyer. She has been a volunteer at Chong Pang PAP branch, which Mr Shanmugam chairs, for more than a year & helps out at Meet-the-People Sessions by using her legal background to assist residents. She has also helped with various events lately, such as Chong Pang’s Edusave Awards ceremony & the distribution of red packets to seniors in constituency. When asked how she got involved in party, she said: “I met minister (Mr Shanmugam) at an event & he said ‘come and see how it’s being run & issues that people face’. “So I took up invite & I stuck on as a volunteer after that.”
Based on her profile on professional network LinkedIn, Ms Sim holds a law degree from the National University of S'pore (NUS) has worked as a legal counsel with various organisations, such as Sony Pictures Entertainment, since 2010. She was previously a committee member of the LGBTQ+ activist group Pink Dot. She is also the executive director of Same But Different, a group that offers legal resources to help LGBTQ community here. At event, Mr Shanmugam was also asked how he's preparing for general election if he would still anchor PAP team in Nee Soon GRC. In response, Mr Shanmugam said it will be up to PM Lawrence Wong to decide as party’s secretary-general.
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(15-01-2025, 03:24 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: @Budget-2024, $1.9B enhancement to AP was announced to alleviate cost-of-living S'porean hse holds, lower-mid income families, recipients'll be sent SMS benefits have been credited in Feb, those w/out a Singpass-registered mobile nos? or do not receive SMS will have a ltr sent to address on their NRIC,
all AP MediSave recipients aged 16 & below'll get a ltr add to parents or guardians, informing them topup to their child’s CPF acct.
This year should be a good year with angpoa frob govt...1) Cash Payments: For daily household needs. 2) Medisave Vouchers: To assist with healthcare costs and 3) U-Save Vouchers: To reduce utility bills & related expenses. These payouts are designed to help lower, middle-income households manage their basic needs.
$1300 Govt Payout Dates Eligibility & payout is available for SG
aged 21 years or older who meet residency income requirements. Payments will be deposited between
1 August 2024 &
21 February 2025, depending on mode of collection
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SINGAPORE: Ministry of Finance (MOF) has announced that Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong, will present Singapore’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Statement on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in Parliament. The statement will outline the government’s financial plans and priorities for the upcoming year.
Budget Statement will be accessible to public through live television and radio broadcasts, ensuring citizens can follow the developments as they unfold.
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Ong Ye Kung on not joining opposition, language struggle more, on The Assembly
S'pore’s health minister fields questions regarding whether he had betrayed his opp-affiliated parents, his 2011 electoral loss & his biggest mistake in office, on CNA series The Assembly. Ong Ye Kung on not joining the opposition, his language struggle and more,
not joining the opposition, his language struggle more, on The Assembly was final guest on The Assembly. Episode aired on Wednesday.
S'PORE: In his time in politics, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung has faced tough questions on MRT delays, healthcare costs and Singapore’s pandemic strategy. But took an 18-yr-old, Durkeswaran Krishnan from CNA series to ask him what he does not recall anyone else asking: Why did not follow his father into opposition?.
His late father, Ong Lian Teng, was a Barisan Sosialis Member of Parliament in 1960s. “My father lived in a different time, (when) there were very divergent positions on where S'pore was heading,” said Ong, was particularly) passionate about serving the villagers. That dedication to “serving society” helping those around him had a subconscious influence on Ong. It set him on path to civil service, where he eventually “felt way to serve” was by joining the ruling party.
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A tiff between supporters of two of S,'pore’s political parties made the news early in January, the vast majority of respondents in a recent poll expressed disinterest in the matter.
On Jan 4, Progress Singapore Party’s in a Facebook post that members of ruling People’s Action Party had demonstrated “unprofessional behaviour” during block visits at Goodview Gardens at Bukit Gombak, Choa Chu Kang GRC.
[b]However, PAP MP Low Yen Ling, who has been representing Bukit Gombak since 2011, told a a story on Facebook post of her own on Jan 8. Ms Low wrote, she had heard from PAP volunteers who were present during the incident, said the account published by was untrue that two male PAP volunteers had been “physically manhandled” by the PSP team. [/b]
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Despite complaints and criticisms that S'pore is "boring", Voices writer Ms Larissa Santhana Nair suggests that we simply need to put in more time and effort to discovering everything our little island has to offer. Why I don’t complain that Singapore is boring...
Finding any city interesting is a lot like falling in love. And getting-to-know-each-other stage has to be meaningful and purposeful on both sides, a communications specialist said. She said.
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(02-02-2025, 08:53 AM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: Despite complaints and criticisms that S'pore is "boring", Voices writer Ms Larissa Santhana Nair suggests that we simply need to put in more time and effort to discovering everything our little island has to offer. Why I don’t complain that Singapore is boring...
Finding any city interesting is a lot like falling in love. And getting-to-know-each-other stage has to be meaningful and purposeful on both sides, a communications specialist said. She said.
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