Stay in the Know: Today’s Headlines
1. A PMD Freestyle on the North South Line
Picture this: a personal mobility device (PMD) takes a daring detour onto a bustling train platform. Our hero, a PMD enthusiast, decided to ride the train, turning every commuter into a living scenery piece.
- Why it’s catchy: PMDs are hailed as eco‑friendly and super convenient. The problem? Some folks treat them like a personal scooter on wheels.
- When strangers get curiously involved: That’s what happened when our brave rider waltzed onto the train, ignoring the polite pleas to step aside.
- Train etiquette? A full safety reminder: “Sitting, standing, or holding onto a PMD is a no‑no when the train is in motion.”
- Legacy left behind: The incident sparked a mini‑debate over the proper use of PMDs in public spaces, painting a picture of modern life’s creeping convenience.
2. The HDB Contractor Who Ripped a Punch
Onto the next drama: a man who disguised himself as the very contractor she sought to protect. He lined the delivery truck with deceit, and—get this—punched a resident.
- Artifice unveiled: Law enforcement cracked his façade, revealing he’d swindled 19 people over housing deals.
- The punchline: A physical smack that served as a shock to the city’s thriving community, proving it’s hard to fake a clean professional record.
- Arrested and charged: Authorities swift action now banks on stringing the fraud up with real justice—no more trombones.
- Takeaway? Always double‑check the credentials of the people you let into your humble abodes.
Stay sharp, stay safe—those are the headlines to keep instincts paved and minds keyed.
Photo: Stomp
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3. Thomas Ong leaves car door open for 2 hours – and other times his forgetfulness almost got him in trouble
Photo: Instagram / @thomasong17
Some things he has forgotten before include his house keys, wallet, phone and even his passport. In fact, he lost his passport several times… » READ MORE
4. Genting buys Equanimity for $170.5 million
Seized luxury yacht Equanimity, belonging to fugitive Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho, is brought to Boustead Cruise Terminal in Port Klang, Malaysia August 7, 2018.Photo: Reuters
This will rank as the highest recovery to date for the government of Malaysia from its 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal, within a mere eight months from the commencement of this action… » READ MORE
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