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I usually do the marketing and also get food for my family. In the past couple of weeks I have noticed that it’s been really quiet, at the hawker centre, markets and town centers.. I wonder if anyone noticed the same thing? this is AMK and normally it’s packed to the gills but I was in and out in 30 minutes! oh that’s Xiang Ji - best porridge 🥣 normally the queue is at least 10 deep .. I also visited Lao San and again the car park was almost empty and there was no queue the fresh uncooked Yong Tau Foo in the AMK market is the best hand made stuff and I drive across SG to go there - ate there since I was in school normally it takes 15 minutes but I was done with my purchase in 5 min. He’s also noticed it and doesn’t know why? heat ? economy? high COE? cooling measures 😉 I also visited Redhill market and a few others and they were all quiet (been doing the kway chap hunt this past couple of weeks)...

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/extending-quiet-period-15-hours-part-recommendations-manage-neighbourhood-noise-3089041 Extending quiet period by 1.5 hours part of recommendations to manage neighbourhood noise The panel recommended that quiet hours be extended from the current 10.30pm to 7am to between 10pm and 8am. 21 Nov 2022 01:58PM(Updated: 21 Nov 2022 02:07PM) The Community Advisory Panel (CAP) on Neighbourhood Noise submitted the recommendations to the Municipal Services Office and the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) on Saturday (Nov 19) after conducting public engagements from May to September 2022. Among the recommendations is the extension of quiet hours by 1.5 hours, from the current 10.30pm to 7am. The new recommended hours would be between 10pm and 8am. CAP also urged residents to adhere to the quiet hours. OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS Other recommendations brought forward by the panel included calls for residents to resolve issues with their neighbours informally and the need for considerate behaviour outside of quiet hours. "The proposed norms from CAP called for residents to resolve issues with their neighbours through informal discussions and relationship building, instead of approaching the authorities to intervene in the first instance," said the joint press release. The panel, which was first convened in April, has proposed "a list of positive actions that residents should practise in their daily lives". Recognising that community norms alone are insufficient to address all noise disputes, CAP also recommended that the Government review the process for managing disputes over community noise, and "support it with the right enforcement powers". "This will deter offenders who deliberately create unacceptable noise, such as those who intentionally irritate their neighbours with noise, and allow stronger actions to be taken against them," it added. The suggested process included the designation of an agency to respond to and take enforcement action against neighbourhood noise issues, making mediation between neighbours mandatory, and providing greater clarity on evidence required in the resolution of disputes. The Panel also recommended the adoption of quantitative noise thresholds in the form of a decibel limit. Senior Minister of State for National Development Sim Ann, speaking at the closing dialogue for the CAP on Neighbourhood Noise, said: "We need to strike a good balance between using informal means of neighbour dispute resolution vs using hard levers such as the law and government enforcement." "On the one hand, using laws and enforcement may effectively eradicate certain problems – at least for a while. But during this process, we may lose something intangible and change the texture of society – going away from our ideals of building a more gracious, cohesive, considerate community where we can discuss problems with one another and to give and take," she said. "Let us keep our neighbours in mind when going about our daily activities, and actively work together to build a better living environment for all to enjoy," Ms Sim added. ENGAGING MORE THAN 4,000 MEMBERS OF PUBLIC The report is a culmination of the public engagements conducted by the panel from May to September 2022. The panel engaged close to 4,400 members of the public through focus group discussions, surveys, and meetings with relevant stakeholders in the drafting of the report, MCCY and the Municipal Services Office said. "While these proposals may not be an immediate solution for some of the issues, we are confident they will over time help to build a kinder and quieter Singapore for residents. "We look forward to working further with the Government on our proposals,” said Dr William Wan, Chairperson of the Community Advisory Panel on Neighbourhood Noise. Ms Sim said that the panel "raised very useful suggestions, and we will look into them seriously." "It is our intent under the Forward SG exercise to empower residents and partner the community in addressing community issues that (the) Government alone cannot resolve, particularly when it involves promoting positive community norms," she said. In a Facebook post on Saturday, Ms Sim also said, "We all need to play a part in creating a #QuieterSG." "CAP has raised several good suggestions in the report. The Government will review them seriously and provide more updates when ready," said Ms Sim in her post.

what your view https://www.caranddriver.com/research/a31608803/quietest-cars/

Is it just me or is MCF really becoming quiet like a ghost town? Where we used to have a few hundred viewers viewing a hot thread (max I have seen was 1000 at TDON thread), we now have less than 50, and that is also rare, mayb COE threads get that number on those closing days, I saw like 30 over at the exercise thread. Not only viewer rates is down, members participation rate is also down, where we used to have a few thousand posts recorded in a day, I hardly see more than 500 posts recorded now. I remember if you post less than 50 in a day, you cannot even see yourself on the top 20 posters list, now 10 posts get you onto the list, and 50 usually make you the top poster of the day. Anyone knows what has happened or what is happening? Many ppl left? no new members? no interesting topics? replaced by technology? Or is MCF outdated? Any one notice anything? or doing anything about it? or we just let it carry on until no post no view and do an al lang syne?

Where are the best places for people watching. Sometimes in this hectic environment, we just want some peace and quiet time to just do nothing but maybe sip a coffee or beer and look at the world pass Need not be some fancy restaurants or cafes

Hi guys, what are some of the quietest 17" around that you have tried? Continental CSC3 CSC5 Goodyear Asymmetric 2

Hi Need to change tyres for a Toyota Altis. Looking for 195/65/15 tyres which give comfort, quiet and excellent handling on wet & dry roads. Thanks.

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There were many more dealers than buyers yesterday at used car shops, as the final weekend before loan restrictions kick in ended with a whisper. About 15 second-hand car dealers told The Straits Times that this was how it had been for several weeks, after the "panic buying" that came right after the Government's 60-day loan reprieve on certain used cars began on April 6. "There was a frenzy the first weekend after the extension was announced," said Mr Jeremy Teo, 42, a car salesman at Henly Enterprises in Ubi. He said his dealership sold almost all of its 80 eligible used cars within two weeks. The reprieve, which ends tomorrow, was granted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore after an outcry from used car dealers. It applied only to roughly 7,000 used cars acquired before the curbs kicked in on Feb 26. Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/...e-ends-20130603

Am thinking of going to some nice and reasonably quiet Macdonalds in the evening with the family. Maybe there is no such thing as a quiet Macdonalds but any brothers or sisters here can recommend outlets to chill out?

Hi guys, anyone using the above sizes or have experienced, please post here. Its for SUV. Currently my front is F1, rear is Dueller. THanks!

hi all, been some time since i posted in this section, haha where's all the ICE fellas gone to! hahahaha It was thru MCF ICE section that i got to learn A LOT of things ( and meet people here). so whats everyone been up to man?

I have ride in a Prius and it is so quiet that it is like riding in a electric golf buggy. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prius -------------- Quietness See also: Electric vehicle warning sounds The Wall Street Journal reported in February 2007 on concerns that quiet cars like the Prius may pose a safety risk to those who rely on engine noise to sense the presence or location of moving vehicles.[88] Blind pedestrians are a primary concern, and the National Federation of the Blind advocates audio emitters on hybrid vehicles,[89] but increased risks may also affect sighted pedestrians or bicyclists who are accustomed to aural cues from vehicles. However there is also a lack of aural cues from vehicles that have a conventional internal combustion engine, where engine noise has been reduced by noise-absorbing materials in the engine bay and noise-canceling muffler systems. In July 2007, a spokesman for Toyota said the company is aware of the issue and is studying options.[90] In the USA both state[91] and federal legislation[92] have been proposed, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration held a public hearing.[93] Different groups and companies are looking at solutions.[94][95] In 2010, Toyota released a device for the third-generation Prius meant to alert pedestrians of its proximity.[96] -------------

Does anyone have recommendations for tyres that are quiet, with soft feel and good grip esp on wet roads?

Hi all, When I was reading tyres/tires review/feedback both in MCF and other websites, I realized that many drivers who opted for performance tyres are actually very concern about road noise and comfort. Tread wear is another thing but to lesser extent. Aren't low profile and performance tyres supposedly to be noiser? So if we buy performance tires, they must also be quiet and comfortable? Sometimes I wonder if this has something to do with the car insulation but apparently, these folks are driving some premium and supposedly heavy conti made who made the most "noise" . What do you guys think? Regards,

went to VW to service my car. the showroom is so quite even there is a Jetta promo going on. the valet parking attendants also got nothing to do as the parking lots are quite empty......

My friend got his driving licence more than 10 years ago but has no chance to drive. He is now thinking of getting a car but has no confidence to drive yet and recently booked a refresher driving course, which is a good thing for him. He has also asked me to let him drive my car a few rounds in an empty car park to get the feel. I remember last time Kallang McDonalds car park and marina south car park are good places. Let me know if you have any idea which car parks are not so crowded for car test, refresher etc. Thanks

Does anyone have recommendations for tyres that are quiet, with soft feel and good grip esp on wet roads?

those tat likes quiet taya has now another choice, kumho ku23. mi bro chged to 215/45/17 n really surprised by its quietness....of course also not ex

hi, where can i buy this CRC DISC BRAKE QUIET ? autobacs ? is there other brand of disc brake quiet that you would recommend ? thanks !

anyone out there have any good tyres to recommend for me??? intended size of buying is 205/50 R16.... priority is must be cheap (if possible below S$150/piece), tyre must be quiet and comfortable.... performance isn't the priority for me.... thanks. been reading about good reviews on Hankook V8 tyres and Federal FD2 tyres, but i suppose they don't fall in my budget....

Recently ganna 2 nails on my rear tyre(already used for 40K). Never patch as no leak, The nails are left there. Thought of replacing the whole set of tyres when they hit 50K, probably in 2 months time. What is/are some of the quietest tyres out there? Please recommend. and also state the estimated price(15inchs) too if you know? Thanks.

I intend to change my tyres soon, looking for quiet quiet tyres, but the problem is that my profile is either 195/50/15 or 185/55/15, which is a "sport" profile, where mostly only UHP tyres are available which are more noisy... Currently using S-drive which I find a tad noisy for my liking as I m v particular about noise.. Need some recommendations from the bros here. Grip is not a concern as I drive slow. Mainly looking for quiet and cheap. thx..

Nope, this question is not meant for me to find out where to make out although I am as tiko as can be.... I got a car for my wife and since she has laid off driving for 10 years, I gonna give her a refreshing course. Hence I am looking for roads with little traffic and secluded so that we do not expose ourselves to any danger. Can anyone propose any places?

Criteria as above.. looking for tires that have soft sidewalls and relatively quiet I have in mind Kumho SPT(KU31), Federal SS535, Federal 595EVO, Hankook V8RS which is the best for my application?