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is it true that if you have a infinite card is better than a platinum card and is better than a titanum card and is better than a gold card and is better than an ordinary card better ? better protection on your purchase ? better benefits eg perks eg priority pass ? better points accumulation (faster) eg is this true and how they decide who gets what seems like there is no definite rules had dinner with a real "big" time fellow from a huge MNC and believe me he is no small fry, he carries a gold card but some office girl in my company carries a platinum or titanum card abit confuse anybody in this line can share with us thanks

Okay.. i think we have to live with the increase of population.. so let's think positive.. 1) bigger promotions by merchants.. 2) more 24hr shops 3) .....

what are the benefits they get?

Hi I understand that some people change cars like nothing, and also understand that these people registered the cars under their company. I myself don't own any company, so was wondering how this works. Anyone care to explain? Tks.

Kudos to MR Lim Kok Seng. He will be blessed. Being a recipient myself, exactly 4 years ago, I would say that it is indeed a new lease of life for those awaiting donation. The NOTU is sprucing up more on it's publicity to do such acts. Would you do it? Man, 54, is first in S’pore to donate his liver to stranger Mr Lim Kok Seng (left) is the first person in Singapore to donate part of his liver to a complete stranger — 16-year-old Lim Si Jia. Photo: Koh Mui Fong/TODAY BY ILIYAS JUANDA [email protected] PUBLISHED: 1:30 PM, JUNE 20, 2016 UPDATED: 11:56 PM, JUNE 20, 2016 SINGAPORE — A 16-year-old girl received a gift from someone she has never met: A liver transplant from Mr Lim Kok Seng, 54, who became the first donor in Singapore willing to give up part of his organ to a total stranger. And the first thing Mr Lim wanted to know when they finally met about three weeks ago was whether she was healthy. “At least then the pain from the surgery was worth it,” the security concierge said. Sixty per cent of Mr Lim’s liver was transplanted into Lim Si Jia, and the 10-hour surgery was performed by a team from the National University Hospital (NUH) on March 24. Usually, a living donor would know the recipient of his or her organs. For Mr Lim’s case, his non-directed liver donation meant that he did not specify the recipient and it could be donated to the neediest and most compatible patient on the national waiting list. Si Jia was diagnosed with glycogen storage disease at the age of eight. Her body lacked the enzymes to break down the body’s store of sugar and this could lead to accumulation of sugar in the liver, potentially resulting in cancerous tumours. Since her body could not metabolise properly, her growth is also affected. Unlike other children who snack on sweets and candies, Si Jia could not enjoy them due to her condition. She also had to drink a mixture of cornstarch and water every night without fail to ensure that her body has enough sugar supply while she sleeps. In 2012, she was placed on the waiting list and it was this February that she was told of Mr Lim’s compatible match. “I am really grateful and did not expect that the liver would come from a living donor,” Si Jia said, adding that she was “amazed” at Mr Lim’s courage in donating to a stranger. She and her family wanted to meet Mr Lim and the hospital arranged it. Madam Katherine Chong, 52, said that after the surgery, the first thing her daughter wanted was sweets. Right now, Si Jia takes a total of nine types of medication, which includes drugs to ensure that her body does not reject the liver. Although her condition is healthy, the girl had to defer a year of school for the surgery and recuperation. As early as 30 years ago, Mr Lim already committed to donate his organs in case of his accidental death. He was motivated after reading articles about victims of accidental deaths, who had signed up as organ donors. He registered himself at a Health Ministry roadshow in a shopping mall “way before (the Human Organ Transplant Act) came along”, Mr Lim recalled. In January 2015, he decided to sign up as a non-directed donor, because he thought that age was catching up with him. “Even if the creator God blesses me with long life... when you are above 60, complications do come in, in all forms, and if my liver is going to be damaged by medication — even if I had made a pledge — it may not be good anymore to help. That would be sad,” Mr Lim said. The death of a close friend, whose organs could not be used for donation due to their poor conditions two years ago, also encouraged him further to be a living donor. Mr Lim is healthy and his liver is expected to regenerate fully within three months after the surgery. Professor Quak Seng Hock, from the division of paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at NUH, who was taking care of Si Jia’s case, said that the girl could now have a better quality of life. “(She can) take part in more physical activities, which she had always wanted to but did not have the opportunity to do so,” he said.

http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/defence-ministry-considering-more-ways-recognise-nsmen-minister-ng Response by AWARE: https://www.facebook.com/awaresg/posts/769391113073330?stream_ref=10 Time is the one commodity that cannot be taken back. Not by the richest man, nor by the most powerful man. Almost every Singaporean man has served National Service, and that 2 to 2.5 years inside there, while a somewhat positive experience, does take away 2 to 2.5 precious years of a man's youth. I'm not denying that NS is a necessity, born of circumstances, both of our history and of our geographical location. Not being nationalistic or anything, but NS does protect us as a nation. However, all AWARE has done is KPKB when they perceive that more benefits are going to those who protect the nation. Haven't they learnt from history? Yeah, I agree that everyone should have access to housing, education and healthcare, but how does giving NSMen / Servicemen more benefits restrict the the access of non-NSMen / Servicemen? I've always been of the opinion that those who contribute more should receive more than just the basic. Besides, if women married a NSMen / Servicemen, they would have, due to that marriage, the same access to housing. Education and healthcare can be paid for by the extra two years of salary saved due to not serving NS. TL;DR: NS is a necessity. Recognizing the service with such benefits are a good thing. It's not taking away anything from others, merely giving more to those who gave the most important thing in their life.

Anyone knows if it is worthwhile to apply for amex? any petrol discounts or benefits of using amex?

Hi all, i read through onemotoring.com on parf benefits and still feel confused on the Parf Rebates thingy i hope that Car gurus here could pass me some practical examples to illustrate the Parf benefits.. Thanks in advance PS: I quite a NOOB... so please forgive my NOOBENESS and don't slam me thanks Example 1) http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.ph...444&DL=1009 4 year 4 month old PARF car (52mths old car) black plate COE $11,901 OMV $16,546 If i convert to red plate from black plate, i will get the following a) yearly payout of 2200SGD till the end of COE b) A flat discount of $500 on annual road tax, subject to a minimum road tax payment of $70 per year c)The additional PARF rebate is calculated based on $2,200 per year for the period that the car remained as a converted OPC under the OPC scheme (in months and days). = 52/12 x 2200 = 9533 SGD c) if i scrap my car when the car is 9 years old, i will stand to gain 50% of ARF paid, ie New ARF = 16,546 + 9533 = 26,079 0.5 x 26,079 = 13,039 Am i right?

Hi guys, I am planning to install wide body kit to make my Neo looks like this: I know its not LTA friendly but I still want to go for it. Other than looks, what are the benefits of wide body? Does it make the car more stable at corners?

New non-NS Men PR who join RC for 12 superficial meetings can get priority for new HDB purchase. Is it that as long as their MP sign the recommendation letter; these new non-NS Men PR can jump the HDB queue ? Now these new non-NS Men PR can already register their eldest child with priority at pri sch of their choice; even before child of our NS Men. ________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________ I read this from the internet, just want to know true or not? So all those measures that govt implement not long ago to differentiate PR benefits with citizens, got a big lobang loophole? No wonder I see PRs join RCs

I have an uncle who worked in a company for over 40 years as a technician. Really loyal as it was his first and last job. He helped the company through thick and thin through two generation of bosses, father and son. This son is really ungrateful. Several months ago, he took away all this benefits. So from $2000+, he left with just about $1.2k. And now, he forced my uncle to retire and to leave the company without a single retirement benefits. Imagine working over 40 years without a cent at the end. F**king ungrateful. What would you do if this happens to you?

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A myth or truth? I have heard bathing in cold water improves the body immune system but I am abit skeptical abt it. what do you think?

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1068811/1/.html oh I think I failed my maths.... paying more for 1 trip mean saving more in a week?? can someone do the maths??

I am just thinking that since car batt prices are pretty closed, might as install a higher capacity one. Eg. My car needs a 48AH batt but I install a 60AH one.

No matter what your age, you can't beat the benefits of improving your safety on the road by taking an advanced driver training course. Studies and personal experiences have proven it. I recently had the opportunity to hone my skills and introduce my university-age daughter to new techniques at the Advanced Driver Training program offered by BMW Canada at Downsview Park in Toronto. The courses are offered from June to October in both Toronto and Montreal. Details on locations and dates can be found at www.bmwdrivertraining.ca. At the session we attended, BMW instructors provided training in driving skills, safety techniques, and offered and an understanding of a vehicle's capabilities -- BMW 330i models in this case. You do not need to own a BMW to participate. Class size depends on the program, but never exceeds 20 students. There are several variations of the course, from the basics up to challenging. The half-day Advanced I and full-day Advanced II courses provide a foundation for improving your driving. The instructors covered elements such as seating position, steering technique and vehicle dynamics. Exercises we experienced included emergency braking with and without ABS, and front- and rear-wheel skid control. The courses also dealt with typical driving scenarios encountered during inner-city driving and how to respond to them. Our teachers for our Advanced II course were Pierre Savoy and Jason Carvalho. The energetic and expressive Savoy has been a professional driver since 1983 and chief instructor with BMW Driver Training since the program's Canadian launch in 2001. His most well known students include racers Jacques Villeneuve and Patrick Carpentier. The personable Carvalho has raced in Formula 1600, Formula 2000 and Formula Atlantic, and has worked as a stuntman in movies and instructional CD-ROMs. He has been an instructor with BMW since 2003. The techniques and manoeuvres we learned had an immediate impact on our driving attitude and abilities in the weeks following the course. They can even get you out of trouble on the drive home, as happened to me after completing BMW's program. If you or your family members drive vehicles that aren't equipped with advanced safety technology, or even ABS brakes, I now see that you can help to overcome those shortcomings by getting every driver in your family trained in an advanced driving course. After witnessing the improvement in my daughter's skills from the course, I'm planning to sign up my son next. You can read about her personal experience with the program in the sidebar story. Compared to advanced options on vehicles, these courses are cheap. The half-day Advanced I program, where the minimum age is 16 and a G2 licence is needed, costs $290, not including taxes. The full-day Advanced II course, with a minimum age of 18 and the requirement of a G licence, is $480. 'Skidding out was a little scary' By Katie Roebuck Have you ever been driving down the road, minding your own business, wondering what was going through the mind of the person who just cut you off? Or have you been pulling into an intersection, only to be almost hit by other drivers who wouldn't wait their turn or were yakking on a cell phone? I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. Maybe it has happened to you, or maybe you are one of those people who make the rest of us wonder every day how you keep your driver's license. Well, here is a saving grace for everyone on the road -- the good, the bad and the clueless. Advanced Driver training or skid school could be the thing you need to prevent an accident and improve your skills on the road. I had the opportunity to attend a BMW Advanced Driver Training course in Toronto, and did it ever make a difference for me. It was a lot of fun too. How often do you get to abuse a car that costs more than your tuition? The day began with a theory class, going over what causes skids, and describing different kinds of skids. I didn't even know there were different kinds. Then we got to the fun part -- the driving. We learned how to induce and correct different skids, and how to avoid objects. Skidding out was a little scary at first because it's very unnatural to purposely spin out a car, but you get used to it fairly quickly. The instructors were very supportive and not intimidating, which was good, from the perspective of a young female driver. The instructors demonstrated each exercise with you in the car first, let you drive the course, and afterwards discussed what you had learned, before moving on the next exercise. I feel that certain elements of advanced driver training should be included in the normal driver training programs most students take, such as avoidance manoeuvres and skid correction. But since that likely won't be happening any time soon, advanced driver training is an excellent option. The full-day BMW program came with a $480 price tag, but there are less expensive versions that can be found in your area that are either run by a training company or a car manufacturer. A list of courses can be found at www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/advanced.htm. The only problem I saw with this course was that some of the exercises were tailored specifically for a car like a BMW with its special electronic systems such as dynamic stability control. At times, it also felt like a sales pitch for the car's features. But you can't get over the benefits. My skills and reaction time improved immediately (which I found out a few days later when a driver entered an intersection without looking

I have a 2 yr old normal plate car (less than 10 yrs) which I don't need to use for approx 1 yr, but I don't want to sell it. If I convert it to an OPC for the 1 yr period, and then convert back to normal plate after 1 yr, understand that there will be additional PARF benefits added to the car. From what I can find on Onemotoring, seems like additional PARF benefit is $2,200 per year which the car is an OPC. Wondering if my calculations are correct : Assuming OMV is $20,000, scrap at 10 yrs, and car has been an OPC for 1 year. PARF rebate is 50% of ARF, ARF is 110% of OMV, so rebate is (20,000 x 110%) x 50% = $11,000 Does the additional 2,200 PARF mean the paper value of the car is now $13,200 instead of $11,000 ? Appreciate if someone who has done this before can advise. Thks !

one female wrote to the sunday times to complain about unwed/single mums being ignored by the govt. she said that unwed mums should be ENTILTLED to baby bonus, childcare leave, maternity leave etc... afterall unwed mums are also contributing to population growth. what do you think? i personaaly feel that if the govt gives this group of woman such benefits, it will contribute to more single families.

Hi all, The way the recent topics seems to suggest that Singaporean spent most of the savings including CPF for a house. Bascially, many are left with little for retirement. CPF, which is so called the "forced savings" have little relevance to prepare for old age these days. Sometimes, I really doubt this so-called "afforadable" housing is really the way to go in SG for our next generations? Perhaps, we should all take the bitter pills and start to get 1st time home owners to buy house using more cash and can only utilize certain percentage of CPF fund for housing instalments. This issue also makes me wondering should me be paying more taxes now in order to secure some "realistic" old age benefits during going grey? Nothing for free in this country, you gotta give up some in return for somethings. In other countries, they have higher income taxes such that some companies actually pay the taxes either in full or partial as part of the pay package to attract/retain talents. What do you think? Regards,

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Not going to repeat, just read the letter yourself. http://www.asiaone.com/Motoring/Owners/Oth...302-125697.html The only 2 questions I have in my head now are... when someone writes with an argument like this, is he having a good and clear picture of OPC vs NORMAL population in Singapore? In the traffic jam we see everyday, how significant a role has OPC cars played?

http://news.asiaone.com/News/the%2BStraits...114-114507.html http://forums.asiaone.com/showthread.php?t=17203 media wasting space on bunch of crap shhiit on some chap going on holiday this is an example of the kind of stuff they should be harping on

Hey forum mates, E200 Kompressor is actually a 1800cc engine churning out a respectable 184bhp. this figure is even higher than honda's 2.0litre civic Si engine and BMW 523's 176bhp engine(2500cc). 1) I realized that the word Kompressor is only written on E200. Does that mean that variants like the previous E240, E230 don't have the Kompressor feature? 2) Everything else, for instance, servicing interval, durability, remains the same as a normal engine, so does that mean that this is the future of engines especially in SG context where road tax is based on engine capacity? What are the disadvantages? 3) Mind sharing how the Kompressor function works in layman terms? Does it behave like a supercharger? Thanks

Anybody knows of any company that has retirement benefits ? I just spoken to a friend over lunch yesterday. His company offer retirement benefits in terms of monetary to all staff, who works for the company 5 years and above.... He is in pharmaceutical industry. Eg, he join the company since 30 years old. He work till 50 years. 1st 5 yrs not counted. therfore, entitlement = 50- 30 -5 = 15 years Retirement benefits = 15 years x $$

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