Today’s Highlights in Plain English
1. Gojek’s “Fun‑Filled Update” Breaks the Mold
Gone are the days when app changelogs were a dry list of fixes and new features. Gojek’s newest patch notes read more like a creative workshop than a technical bulletin.
- Witty anecdotes – the team shared funny stories from their recent rides.
- Parody songs – a light‑hearted jingle that explains the new “pool” feature in a sing‑along format.
- Fan fiction – a short tale about a hero who rides a bike to save the city from traffic jams.
- <bBlog posts – personal reflections by developers on why they love what they do.
These creative notes turned an ordinary update into a conversation starter. “Who knew app releases could be this entertaining?” users joked, sparking buzz across social media.
2. A 17‑Year‑Old Teen’s $3,000 Payday (And a Family Vacation)
Meet Samira Ahmed, a 17‑year‑old high‑schooler who’s riding the wave of data‑entry work. She’s making $3,000 per month—enough to be a financial wizard for her family.
Three years ago, Samira started freelancing in a spreadsheet company that pays per project. Now she’s earning a full month’s salary, and she’s taken the opportunity to treat her parents to a holiday in Bali.
Her story reminds us that age is just a number when it comes to launching a career. “I’ve always believed my phone could be my passport to independence,” Samira told us. “Now I’m saving my mom and dad a trip—most people can’t even dream of that.”
Thanks to Samira’s ambition and a platform that values skill over age, she’s proving that the future belongs to the bold, no matter how young.
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15‑Year‑Old Slime Queen Saves Her Family’s Thailand Trip
Ang Jiaxin is the kind of kid who turns a hobby into a business‑like hustle. At just 15 years old, she tapped into her slime‑making empire to cover her family’s vacation expenses to Thailand. Imagine schooling and snack breaks turned into a money‑making slime machine. It’s not just sticky fun — it’s a real paycheck!
- Age? 15. Girl power, right?
- Skill? Slime making. Think it’s just a craft? Think again.
- Impact? Family funded the trip. She proved that creativity can fuel adventure.
Ang’s story reminds us that ingenuity comes in all shapes, even slime.
Chef Tan Yong Hua: The Sweet Loss in Singapore
Singapore’s culinary scene just took a hit. Chef Tan Yong Hua, age 47, died during his sleep after a sudden heart failure. The world is still reeling from the loss of a master chef who wowed diners with his inventive dishes.
- Profession? Chef. Culinary spins on the plate.
- Age? 47. Still early in life, so the shock hits hard.
- Cause? Heart failure. A quiet but brutal end.
We all miss the flavors he brought to our meals and the laughter in his kitchen. Rest in peace, Chef Tan.
PHOTO: Facebook/Restaurant Home
Chinese cuisine chef Tan Yong Hua, who owned Restaurant Home in Tampines Street 43, died of heart failure in his sleep on Wednesday night (Sept 9). He was 47… » READ MORE
4. Are Singaporean workers really losing jobs to Indian expats?
Singapore’s Economic Tightrope
The island nation’s bustling streets may look busy, but behind the bright neon and Temasek logos, the economy’s been taking a nosedive.
Why the anxiety?
- GDP slowdown – the pandemic’s crunched on growth, leaving firms and families on a financial tightrope.
- Job cuts – more than 25,000 positions vanished in the last year, sparking a chorus of “Where’s my paycheck?”.
- Personal worries – everyday worry about rent, groceries, and future security is now mainstream.
The “Free‑Trade” Freckles
When anxiety gets sticky, it looks for a place to latch. In long‑term, it found a bright spot: the Free‑Trade Agreement (FTA) Singapore signed with India back in 2005.
Imagine the agreement as a 2005‑era post‑card—“Hey, we’re good friends for trade!”—and now it’s a lifeline that people hang onto, hoping it’ll manifest silver‑lining under a pandemic‑fogged horizon.
Cheers… or Hitches?
While the FTA can boost markets and create trade routes, the hopefulness runs ahead of the real realities of current market fluctuations. So the community continues to buzz about it—wondering if that old bet will pay off when the world begins to recuperate.
In short, Singapore’s economy is tightening its grip, people are grumbling about the missing paycheck, and the 2005 free‑trade treaty is being held up as a comfortable, yet uncertain, promise.
