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Plan B

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#353: Budget 2022

Finance Minister Lawrence Wong delivered his Budget 2022 statement in Parliament on Friday (Feb 18). He announced that the planned GST hike will take place next year and go up to 8 per cent, before rising to 9 per cent in 2024. Read more: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/budget-2022-live-lawrence-wong-finance-minister-speech-2476921 Brought to you by The Rehab Lab “Move Better, Live Stronger, Live Pain-Free” Follow @therehablabsg on IG and enter promo code: “MOVEFREE” to enjoy Movement ...

Feb 23, 202242 min

#352: Not Selected

Top national marathoner Soh Rui Yong was excluded from the Singapore team for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Hanoi as his conduct and behaviour have continued to "fall short" of what's expected, said the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) on Thursday (Feb 17). Read more: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/soh-rui-yong-top-marathoner-excluded-sea-games-hanoi-snoc-2504066 Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors...

Feb 20, 202236 min

#351: Some Curbs No Longer Effective

Singapore should be able to ease restrictions further once the current Omicron surge peaks, said several experts. This is likely to be in about a month's time. Read more: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/measures-should-ease-once-omicron-peaks-say-experts-as-some-curbs-are-no-longer-effective Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

Feb 20, 202226 min

#350: $900M In Funding

The Government will provide up to S$900 million in funding support for SPH Media Trust (SMT) over the next five years, said Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo on Tuesday (Feb 15). Read more: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/government-funding-sph-media-trust-900m-editorial-independence-2499221 Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

Feb 20, 202231 min

#349: Wearable Aircon

ST Engineering has created a new wearable aircon product to reduce "heat stress" for workers in Singapore who are exposed to the hot and humid weather. Read more: https://mothership.sg/2022/02/wearable-aircon/ Brought to you by The Rehab Lab “Move Better, Live Stronger, Live Pain-Free” Follow @therehablabsg on IG and enter promo code: “MOVEFREE” to enjoy Movement Analysis consultation for $60 and a Sports Massage 30% off – $77

Feb 16, 202227 min

#348: Social Gambling To Be Legalised

Social gambling among family and friends may soon be legalised in Singapore under new laws proposed in Parliament on Monday. Read more: https://www.malaymail.com/amp/news/life/2022/02/15/social-gambling-to-be-legalised-in-singapore-with-regulation-body-to-be-set/2041712 Brought to you by The Rehab Lab “Move Better, Live Stronger, Live Pain-Free” Follow @therehablabsg on IG and enter promo code: “MOVEFREE” to enjoy Movement Analysis consultation for $60 and a Sports Massage 30% off – $77

Feb 16, 202242 min

#347: Russia Ukraine Conflict

On Tuesday, Russia said it planned “to partially pull back troops” from where it had built up some 130,000 at the Ukrainian border, a move that comes after the United States warned last week that an “invasion could begin at any time.” Read more: https://www.vox.com/platform/amp/22917719/russia-ukraine-invasion-border-crisis-nato-explained Brought to you by The Rehab Lab “Move Better, Live Stronger, Live Pain-Free” Follow @therehablabsg on IG and enter promo code: “MOVEFREE” to enjoy Movement Ana...

Feb 16, 202231 min

#346: Kurt Zouma Slaps His Cat

West Ham ace Kurt Zouma has been filmed booting his cat like a football across his kitchen floor. The Premier League star, 27, was also seen slapping his pet’s face. Read more: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17576996/kurt-zouma-cat-kick-slap-video/ Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

Feb 13, 202234 min

#345: Girl Abuses Local Nurse In Livestream

A Singapore TikToker broadcast her verbally abusing a nurse live after she felt that the service fell short. More than 400 people tuned in to witness TikTok user Marydelusion insult the unidentified nurse she said was not giving her appropriate care amid the current shortage of health care workers. Read more: https://coconuts.co/singapore/news/whack-your-mothers-face-singapore-patient-goes-off-on-nurse-video/ Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB:...

Feb 13, 202247 min

#343: COP Updates

The Committee of Privileges (COP) looking into former Member of Parliament Raeesah Khan’s conduct, in relation to a lie she said in the House last August, has set out its recommendations and full report on Thursday (Feb 10). Read more: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/committee-privileges-report-whatsapp-workers-party-raeesah-khan-pritam-singh-2492951 Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

Feb 13, 202233 min

#343: North Korean Leader 'Suffered' For His People

North Korea's Korean Central Television (KCTV) has released a video about the country's leader, touching on his health issues, without going into specific details. Read more: https://mothership.sg/2022/02/kim-jong-un-health-update/ Brought to you by The Rehab Lab “Move Better, Live Stronger, Live Pain-Free” Follow @therehablabsg on IG and enter promo code: “MOVEFREE” to enjoy Movement Analysis consultation for $60 and a Sports Massage 30% off – $77

Feb 09, 202234 min

#342: NTY's Singaporean Chicken Curry

The New York Times’ (NYT) watered down version of “Singaporean Chicken Curry” elicited a rather spicy reaction from Singaporeans. Many compared it to longkang (drainage) water and one even called it “covid” curry, probably due to the pale colour of the gravy. Read more: https://planb.sg/nyts-longkang-water-curry-unites-singaporeans-in-uproar/ Brought to you by The Rehab Lab “Move Better, Live Stronger, Live Pain-Free” Follow @therehablabsg on IG and enter promo code: “MOVEFREE” to enjoy Movement...

Feb 09, 202230 min

#341: 103 Year Old Woman Dies After 4th Jab

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is conducting a "thorough investigation" of a 103-year-old woman who was erroneously given fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine, it said on Friday (Feb 4). Read more: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/moh-conducting-investigation-103-year-old-woman-erroneously-given-4th-dose-covid-19-vaccine-2479831 Brought to you by The Rehab Lab “Move Better, Live Stronger, Live Pain-Free” Follow @therehablabsg on IG and enter promo code: “MOVEFREE” to enjoy Movement Analysis co...

Feb 09, 202229 min

#340: Capital Gains Tax

Is it time to impose a capital gains tax here in Singapore? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

Feb 06, 202240 min

#339: Inflation In Singapore

Inflation is quickly emerging as a key challenge this year after hitting multi-year highs on the back of a “perfect storm” of external and domestic factors. Read more: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/why-singapore-inflation-rising-prices-higher-what-can-be-done-2463081 Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

Feb 06, 202231 min

#338: Dino Kang's Ayam Masak Merah

Local trainer and CEO of Life-long Training University, Dino Kang, found himself in the middle of a charged debate when one of his posts about unhealthy yet yummy food went viral on various social media platforms. Read more: https://planb.sg/trainer-accused-of-being-racist-for-criticizing-ayam-masak-merah-as-unhealthy/ Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

Feb 06, 202227 min

#337: PM Lee CNY Message

As Chinese Singaporeans and others who celebrate Chinese New Year welcome the Year of the Tiger in the coming days, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong wishes that married couples will welcome more than just good luck and even better health this year. Read more: https://mothership.sg/2022/01/pm-lee-marriage-birth-rate-cny-message-2022/ Brought to you by The Rehab Lab “Move Better, Live Stronger, Live Pain-Free” Follow @therehablabsg on IG and enter promo code: “MOVEFREE” to enjoy Movement...

Feb 02, 202231 min

#336: Fat Shaming In Sentosa Ride

A netizen shared how he and his partner went to the SkyHelix attraction at Sentosa on 27 January and wanted to get on the ride, but his partner (who is plus-sized) was apparently fat-shamed by a SkyHelix staff member. Read more: https://singaporeuncensored.com/plus-sized-woman-told-she-need-to-test-if-she-can-fit-into-skyhelix-ride/ Brought to you by The Rehab Lab “Move Better, Live Stronger, Live Pain-Free” Follow @therehablabsg on IG and enter promo code: “MOVEFREE” to enjoy Movement Analysis ...

Feb 02, 202236 min

#335: Malaysia To Ban Tobacco Products

Malaysia's Health Ministry is planning to ban smoking products for those born after 2005, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. Speaking at the 150th Session of the World Health Organisation's Executive Board Meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday (Jan 26), Mr Khairy said that he hopes legislation would be passed this year. Read more: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-proposing-to-ban-sale-of-smoking-products-to-those-born-after-2005 Brought to you by The Rehab Lab “Move...

Feb 02, 202226 min

#334: Pokemon Go In Japanese Cemetery

The Japanese Association of Singapore has reportedly put up a sign discouraging visitors from playing the smartphone game Pokemon Go at the Japanese Cemetery Park in Hougang. Read more: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/pokemon-no-japanese-cemetery-park-hougang-appeals-visitors-not-hunt-pokemon-site-1800921 Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

Jan 30, 202235 min

#333: Waste Collector's Earning More Than $3K A Month In 2028

By 2028, an entry-level waste management worker can expect to draw a minimum gross salary of S$3,260 a month, up from current levels of about S$1,600 to S$1,800. And from 2024, eligible workers in the sector can expect to receive mandatory annual bonuses. Read more: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/minimum-monthly-salary-entry-level-waste-collectors-nearly-double-s3260-2028-1798111 Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

Jan 30, 202253 min

#332: Dee Kosh To Plead Guilty

Former radio disc jockey Dee Kosh intends to plead guilty to the sexual offences he has been charged with, a court heard on Tuesday (Jan 25). Lawyers from Eugene Thuraisingam's firm informed the court of the intention of their client, 33-year-old Darryl Ian Koshy, to plead guilty. He was given a date to do so, on Mar 10. Read more: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/dee-kosh-intends-plead-guilty-sex-offences-former-radio-dj-2457441 Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 810023...

Jan 30, 202236 min

#331: Creep At Siloso Beach

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Jan 26, 202241 min

#330: Healing The Divide Spiritual Leader Arrested

The founder of anti-vaccine group Healing the Divide Iris Koh has been arrested, along with a doctor and his assistant, for allegedly conspiring to cheat and submit falsified vaccination records to the Ministry of Health (MOH), The Straits Times understands. Read more: http://www.asiaone.com/singapore/healing-divide-founder-iris-koh-and-2-men-arrested-allegedly-falsifying-covid-19-vaccine?amp Brought to you by The Rehab Lab “Move Better, Live Stronger, Live Pain-Free” Follow @therehablabsg on IG...

Jan 26, 202237 min

#329: Father Arrested For Alleged Murder Of Sons

A 48-year-old man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in the death of his two 11-year-old sons, the police said late on Saturday (Jan 22). The man will be charged in court on Monday with murder, an offence that carries the death penalty. Read more: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/11-year-old-brothers-father-arrested-murder-death-greenridge-crescent-2453231 Brought to you by The Rehab Lab “Move Better, Live Stronger, Live Pain-Free” Follow @therehablabsg on IG and enter prom...

Jan 26, 202238 min

#328: Woman Found Floating In Sungei Api Api

The body of a 22-year-old Malaysian woman was found floating in the Sungei Api Api river in Pasir Ris on Tuesday (Jan 18) night, three days after she went missing. Read more: https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/body-msian-woman-22-found-sungei-api-api-three-days-after-she-went-missing Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

Jan 23, 202236 min

#327: Prominent Figure In Catholic Community Charged With Sexual Offences

A man in his 60s, who is a prominent figure in the Catholic community here, was charged on Thursday (Jan 20) with sexual offences against at least two teenage boys more than a decade ago. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

Jan 23, 202232 min

#326: Samsung's Performative Allyship

South Korean tech giant Samsung has pulled an online advert in Singapore that featured a hijab-wearing Muslim woman hugging her drag queen son after it sparked a backlash from socially conservative corners. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors: 81002300. IG: @thebravorealtors. FB: thebravorealtors

Jan 23, 202234 min

#325: Singapore Most Instagrammable Place

Singapore is the most Instagrammable place in the world in 2022, according to Big 7 Travel, a travel website. The travel website said they analysed the number of hashtags per destination and used survey results from their social audience, as well as input from their editorial team to get the list. Read more: https://mothership.sg/2022/01/singapore-most-instagrammable-place-2022/ Brought to you by The Rehab Lab “Move Better, Live Stronger, Live Pain-Free” Follow @therehablabsg on IG and enter pro...

Jan 19, 202234 min

#324: OCBC Goodwill Payouts

All OCBC customers affected by the recent SMS phishing scam will receive "full goodwill payouts" covering the amount they lost, the bank said on Wednesday (Jan 19). More than 100 victims have received the money, it said in a statement, adding that arrangements for the payouts will be made with all affected customers by next week. Read more: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ocbc-sms-scam-phishing-full-sum-lost-goodwill-payouts-2445231 Brought to you by The Rehab Lab “Move Better, Live St...

Jan 19, 202240 min
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