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One man in Singapore went quite literally above and beyond to propose to his partner by organising a drone light show in the middle of Gardens by the Bay. https://mothership.sg/2022/04/drone-proposal-gbtb/ Got to give it to this young chap. 👍 No more go "apply for hdb"?😁

Spotted somewhere on the many pages of Facebook is a post where a motorcyclist managed to do a proposal with the help of his mates on the road. Done somewhere in our MCE tunnel, Hasan Sanny and his wife-to-be were supposed to be married on the 29th of Aug 2020. However due to the pandemic, the wedding had to be postponed. Not wanting to let that defeat him, the motorcyclist got his friends who then rode on 3 different bikes and wore t-shirts with the words "Marry Me ?" to carry out the proposal. Did he managed to get his girl of his dream? Watch the video here and see for yourself!

Where would you suggest to shop for variety of designs/unique? I have walk through some jewellery shops in Vivocity, i think their collections are quite limited and most are common designs. Or should I just search and compare among the online websites? 🤔

The Government's proposals to inject more fairness into the vehicle quota system have whipped up a vigorous debate and initial signs point to more people supporting, rather than opposing, the suggested moves. Motor traders, transport experts and online readers of The Straits Times are largely in favour of the proposal to impose a surcharge on motorists who buy more than one car. Announced by Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew on Thursday, the idea was cheered by many yesterday. Said the president of the Motor Traders Association, Mr Cheah Kim Teck: "In a society like ours, there's just no need for anyone to own more than one car." Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/...ta-system-20130

i need some help on this.. i know it's kinda rush.. she will leaving SG next week onwards i wanted it to be a simple yet romantic, inexpensive. i have actually booked a room on this coming saturday at the newly open parkroyal at pickering. it will be a club room, 2D1N stay, we will be having our meals at the hotel. being a newly open hotel, i'm disappointed to hear that they don't have any experience in doing such.. and they can only assist.. hence, i need some ideas.. simple, nothing fantastic as our hearts and my wallet cannot take it. i'm thinking of decorating the bed with flowers with the message of : will you marry me? she don't like roses.. and i don't know what flowers will be good to substitute.. no proposal ring.. i don't think there's a need.. rather use the money for something else.. Help me

By Chua Yini | SingaporeScene -Yahoo News. The Housing and Development Board's (HDB) rejection of a proposal by Toh Yi residents for an alternative site for studio apartments has left some residents upset. HDB plans to go ahead with initial plans of building a block of 130 units of studio apartments at Toh Yi Drive catered for the elderly, despite a petition and proposal for an alternative site submitted by a group of residents. "In the case of Toh Yi, HDB has looked into the various feedback and made adjustments to the proposals to address residents' concerns, wherever feasible," said HDB in a statement on Monday. About 230 Toh Yi residents signed a petition earlier this month to Holland-Bukit Timah MP Sim Ann, opposing the government's plan to build the apartments because the identified site was the 19-block estate's only green space and it was situated on a slope that would make it difficult for elderly tenants to climb. Addressing the residents' proposal for an alternative site, HDB said that it has "carried out a detailed evaluation and assessed this [HDB's original plan to build at Toh Yi Drive] as the most suitable site available in the vicinity for studio apartments". According to HDB, the four alternative sites proposed were unsuitable as they were too small, were exposed to heavy traffic or impinged on car parking demands. Others have already been earmarked for future developments. In addition, HDB will include common facilities within the site, such as a community garden, playground and fitness stations. It has also pledged to improve the accessibility of the area "with elderly residents in mind". However, the petition organiser Ricky Goh Chok Chai expressed his unhappiness with MP Sim Ann's handling of the matter. In an email cc-ed to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan and the three other Holland-Bukit Timah MPs Christopher De Souza, Liang Eng Hwa and Vivian Balakrishnan, the 58-year-old businessman wrote that the residents involved would "manage [their] own housekeeping from now on and probably have to look into forming our own 'management committee' to deal directly with HDB for the internal affair of the estate of Toh Yi". He revealed the presence of a "shadow committee" in place, called the Concerned Residents' Caring Community Committee (CRCCC), and commented that the other MPs of the GRC seemed "bochap" (unconcerned) about the matter. Speaking to Yahoo! Singapore, Sim said: "Most residents I have spoken to told me they do not object to having studio apartments in the estate. Many welcome the idea, in fact. After all, we will all grow old. The key question has always been about the site. A minority of residents have voiced objections because of the site." However, she added that HDB's verdict was a "reasonable outcome that addresses the overall interests of residents in [the] estate". "HDB has evaluated the very considerable amount of feedback we had submitted. It has explained its reasons for the choice of site. It has promised to incorporate community facilities into the studio apartment project and also help improve amenities elsewhere within the estate," said the MP. The petition and proposal submitted by Goh's group has also irked around 50 residents in Toh Yi, who have submitted another petition to have the units built elsewhere. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thinks this is expected, no other way out. Now other GRC MP kaki also got blamed.

Ytd i was shopping for a proposal ring... I was walking around tampines mall/one area, after going through all the shops i was deciding on a 0.46carat color D clarity VVS1, EX,VG,VG from Soo kee. the SE quoted me $2499 after resetting and everything. i was wondering i whether or not its a good deal. i suddenly tot of my buddy's gf, who is somewhat a expert in diamonds. she told me a proposal ring is supposed to be 4x my monthly income. and my gf deserve morethan a 0.44 $2.5k ring i was like, like that i must spend more than $10k liao. she also advise that no point gg to the general shops as im actually paying for the brand. she told me she wanna recommend me a few private custom jewellers to custom set for me im wondering how much u guys spend on the ring that make u go on ur knees and whether u all got custom jewellers to intro anot... i dont mind spending but most impt must get best deal

As above, was wondering if u guys have only one rings or 2, one proposal one wedding.... Are they worn on the left 2nd last fingers for Proposal ring too? As I am planning a proposal, was wondering where is a good hotel with a private pool.... or any other good recommendations...

Hi guys,I'm planning to propose to my girl in like 3 months time.No much idea how I can go about it.Heard ring use for proposal is 1 ring,and there's another pair of rings for the wedding.Is it true?Also,I intend to propose to her when we go oversea trip next year.Any idea to spice up the proposal?Or how I should go about it? Currently in the plan is we'll be going to Hong Kong next year Feb,and I intend to propose to her in the airplane,or would it be better if we're at victoria peak????Guys!!!I need help!Thanks and Gam Xia joi joi..

She arranged a surprise brithday for me with my family members, not knowing that i was the mastermind behind all the arrangements. Plot: Invited my frens, her frens, and our couple frens in my place to surprise her after she 'surprised' me Flowers were given as a "blessing" As i dont know how to shorten the vid, the main proposal ends around 4min. 4-6min onward is just some cake cutting so you can skip it.

Hmm just curious... Does it mean that have to propose then go ROM? OR Can both already agreed to go ROM, and still the guy proposes? If the guy proposes after both already agreed to go ROM, will mean sequence not right? or u guys think since already agreed to go ROM then no need to propose?

Arul John Mon, Mar 24, 2008 The New Paper Can S'pore find a FARE SOLUTION PICTURE this: It's 6.30am. You tap your ez-link card on the reader and the window invites you to proceed - for free. No such thing as a free ride you say? Think again. From 31 Mar, passengers in Melbourne who arrive at their destination by 7am, from Mondays to Fridays, will travel for free. The move is aimed at reducing peak-hour congestion on the city's transportation network. It is an attempt to solve the same jam-packed train situation that is played out at stations every morning in Singapore. Could such an incentive system be implemented in Singapore? There are two camps - some ask 'why not?', others say 'cannot'. WHY NOT? The first camp feels it is possible, as a similar method has already been implemented, in a manner, on Singapore roads through staggered Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) charges. Under the ERP, you pay more during peak hours. The idea is to maintain a smooth flow of traffic. Such staggered charges have proven effective in easing peak-hour traffic congestion. So why not staggered train fares in Singapore (never mind free rides)? Transport policy expert Paul Barter, from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, told The New Paper that such a system would help distribute the heaviest traffic over a longer period instead of just during peak periods. He said: 'It gets more efficient use out of the existing system that was built at great expense - for example, filling up early-morning trains that would normally be empty.' In Melbourne, a trial on two train lines that began last October found that more than a quarter of passengers who travelled during peak hours altered their travel times to take advantage of the free rides, reported Australian newspapers. In Adelaide, too, public transport fares are 25 to 45 per cent cheaper between 9am and 3pm, compared to earlier and later peak periods. Ms Tammy Tan, spokesman for SBS Transit, which operates the North-East line, said a staggered-fare system is possible in Singapore. She declined to elaborate. But SMRT, which operates the North-South Line, said it prefers to cut congestion by increasing the frequency of train runs. Since last month, both train operators added an extra 93 trips to their rail lines during peak hours. An SMRT spokesman said granting travel concessions had to be done prudently as any concessionary or free travel would have to be cross-subsidised by full fare-paying passengers. She added that SMRT commuters already get a 10-cent discount if they travel before 7.30am on weekdays and on Saturdays, provided they begin their journey from outside the city area and alight within the city area. Staggered ERP charges have already spurred some Singaporeans to alter their driving habits to avoid paying more ERP charges. Will cheaper fares at certain times make train commuters do the same? Lawyer Sean Say, 35, believes so. 'Singaporeans are practical people. If they see that the fare discount is good enough, they may be willing to try a staggered-fare system,' he said. 'Many working parents often have time to kill after they send their kids to school and before they start work. 'Staggered fares may encourage them to go to work earlier and thus reduce overcrowding during peak periods.' Magazine editor Sheryl Han, who is in her 30s, agreed. 'Despite the increase in frequency, the trains are still very crowded from 8am to 9am.' CANNOT? But freelance marketing consultant Sean Kwok, 32, thinks staggered fares may not work. 'If the fare difference is only 10 or 20 cents (between different periods), most people may just pay a little more so they can sleep in a little longer.' Also, just as traffic on some non-ERP-priced roads has become heavier because of motorists trying to avoid ERP charges, a similar situation may occur on the trains under a staggered or free-ride system. Many people may take trains earlier to take advantage of the fare discounts, said Mr Kwok, and end up packing the trains earlier. Would it then become a situation where train congestion simply begins earlier, he wondered. Lawyer Gloria James, who is in her 30s, suggests the option of offering cheaper fares for those who travel to work later. She said: 'After all, the trains start operating at around 6am, which coincides with the peak travel time for schoolchildren. An hour or so later, it's the peak travel period for office workers.' But is it fair to make commuters pay more if they travel during peak hours? Dr Barter noted: 'It would have to be framed as a discount for off-peak travel, not a surcharge for peak travel. 'In Singapore, where public transport operators are expected to cover their own operating expenses, any off-peak discounts would probably need to be balanced by an increase in peak fares - and this would obviously be unpopular among many people.' While staggered fares would help ease overcrowding in trains, transport economist Michael Li from the Nanyang Business School said Singapore should not rush into it until the costs have been assessed. 'We have to mindful of 'at what cost' and 'who bears the cost',' he said. 'The Government would have to subsidise bus and MRT operators to enable free or cheaper public transport during non-peak periods. 'This is unlikely to happen.' SO HOW? Dr Barter said peak fares may not have to go up if off-peak discounts can help get more people onboard public transport. 'But these effects may be limited in Singapore now. So here, staggered fares would mean higher prices during the peak and lower prices off-peak. 'Unfortunately, there would be some winners but too many noisy losers for this to be a popular policy.' So, 'why not' or 'cannot'? The answer may lie again in the Melbourne example. Reason: There, the transit system is run by the state.

PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA: For this Valentine's Day, businesswoman Kelly Tan E Li got an unexpected marriage proposal. It was "wrapped" in a RM14,000 diamond ring and a huge billboard advertisement in which her boyfriend publicly declared his intentions. "This is the biggest surprise of my life. And, the whole thing started as a very normal Wednesday. We went out for dinner and my boyfriend David Tan insisted on sending me home." "The date ended very late, close to midnight. We got talking in the car and as we drove along the LDP in Kelana Jaya, he got excited and asked me to look at an "interesting" billboard by the side of the road," said Kelly, 24. As David was working in an advertising firm, Kelly assumed he wanted to show her some fancy new advertisements. "I looked and was stunned. David's picture was on the board! And beside his picture, were the magic words 'Kelly Tan E Li, will you marry me?' "I was so shocked and could not speak for about 10 minutes. He finally smiled when I told him 'yes'," said Kelly. And the RM40,000 billboard was not the only surprise. Immediately after Kelly said yes, David pulled out a box and inside, was a sparkling diamond ring. "I cannot ask for a more memorable Valentine's Day. I really want to thank David for this unique proposal," said Kelly, a nail salon owner in Bangsar. David, 26, said he had planned this surprise for some time. He only wanted the best for Kelly. The accounts executive said he deliberately proposed on Valentine's Day so that they could remember this day with fondness in the future. "I work in an advertising company and am always thinking out of the box to come up with new concepts and ideas. I wanted my marriage proposal to be unique," said David. He added that luck was definitely on his side for him to be able to book one of the billboards along the LDP, which were highly in demand. "The fact that I managed to book one especially on Valentine's Day is so lucky. Hopefully, our marriage will be equally amazing," said David. The couple met at a friend's house during Chinese New Year three years ago and started dating six months later. David has already started planning for the wedding. It should be held sometime at the end of this year or early next year. "I cannot wait to marry Kelly. She is an amazing woman and she deserves all the attention I shower on her," he said.

Dear Moderators, I wish to propose for your review and consideration as to whether it would be good for members to indicate their age or age group under the 'Edit Profile' section. I know that some or if not majority of female members might not feel comfortable in indicating their actual age. But at least they could indicate either they are in their early or late 20s, etc. At the same time, we would be able to distinguish members who have yet got their driving licences and/or teenagers. The reason that I am proposing this is that it would be good for me (I can't speak for others as this is only my suggestion) to be able to gauge the level of communication pertaining to issues in the FORUM.

Can't believe what I read in the papers today. This guy wrote in and calls for a ban of the installation of spoilers. Might as well ban sports rims, gauges, steering wheel, bucket seat, vinyl stickers or whatever modification that may remotely incite motorist to drive fast and furiously. While I agree to his call for authorities to clamp down on reckless driver, his first point really does wonder to his credentials [/size] Judgin by his suggestions, Use the electronic boards on expressways to educate and encourage safe and courteous driving. (which say TP Ops drive safely) Insurance companies should offer incentives to those who practise safe driving, in the form of a reduction in premiums. (NCD) I think he never drives

Hi all, This VW503.01 rated oil has been well-received by VW owners in the USA. In Singapore, Trex101 is the person who imports the oil. Some of the users of the oil, including King, have given the thumbs-up for this cost-effective oil. Having spoken to the importer, there is a possibility for a reduced price for the oil. Normal price: $15/quart Group Purchase price: $13.50/quart (min 120 quarts) I am doubtful if the orders from SOG will be able to meet the min. order quantity to qualify for the group purchase price. According to Trex101, some of the car enthusiast groups are able to fulfil the minimum 120 quarts without problem e.g. - FD Civic Group - Chevrolet Group Proposals: 1. We can organise a group purchase for the oil and gauge the response first within SOG. If the quantity we require falls short of 120 quarts, we can consider tagging along the group purchases with the other car enthusiast groups. However, we will need somebody who knows member(s) of the groups to facilitate the group purchase. 2. We can consider importing the oil directly from USA for the benefit of all SOG and perhaps also VAGSG members. In this case, we need to find out: - the distributor in US - a cost effective yet reliable forwarder for shipping the goods to Singapore. At $13.50 per quart, I believe Trex101 is still makiing a handsome profit out of this business. Looking forward to your views.