(2005) Brides of year 2005
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merryberrys
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Caitlyn… u saw the body? OMG… dun keep thinking abt it…
Feifei suspended again? Think u cannot sell things in here is it? Coz here not market place?
Feifei suspended again? Think u cannot sell things in here is it? Coz here not market place?
SINGAPORE : Singapore's first public housing project undertaken by a private developer will be launched this Saturday.
And there is no need to queue for these flats as applications should be done online.
The Premiere @ Tampines, the first development under HDB's Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS), has its sights set on first-time home buyers and upgraders.
The application period for these flats will start from October 7, when the interested buyers can make their applications online.
The deadline for applications is October 18.
Buyers of these flats have to satisfy HDB's eligibility criteria.
And if they qualify for a housing grant, they can apply for it too, say the developers.
Diana Kuik, Executive Director, Sim Lian Land, said, "The interested buyers can actually come down to the showflat and make enquiries about their eligibility to purchase the DBSS' flat. They can also check with the banks that's going to be present here and HDB on their financing option."
After the application period closes, Sim Lian Land will conduct a ballot and will inform the buyers of their position in the queue four to six weeks after that.
The buyers will then turn up to select their flat.
Located at the junction of Tampines Avenue 5 and 6, this housing project will be ready in three years' time.
Eight blocks will house a total of 616 units.
Five-room flats will form the bulk of flats.
There will be 36 four-room flats and only four two-room flats in this 17 storey-development.
Kuik Sing Beng, Managing Director, Sim Lian Land, said, "The location is very prime because it's very near the Tampines Regional Centre...For the past 10 over years, there were no new flats in Tampines town. So, based on the pent-up demand in this area, we expect the take up rates to be good."
Because of their premium finishing, prices of the flats will be pricier than the normal HDB flats.
The two-room flats will cost at least S$138,000, the four-room flats will cost between S$278,000 and
S$410,000, while the five-room flats will cost between S$308,000 and S$450,000.
These flats will be managed by HDB and maintained by the Tampines Town Council. - CNA/ms
And there is no need to queue for these flats as applications should be done online.
The Premiere @ Tampines, the first development under HDB's Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS), has its sights set on first-time home buyers and upgraders.
The application period for these flats will start from October 7, when the interested buyers can make their applications online.
The deadline for applications is October 18.
Buyers of these flats have to satisfy HDB's eligibility criteria.
And if they qualify for a housing grant, they can apply for it too, say the developers.
Diana Kuik, Executive Director, Sim Lian Land, said, "The interested buyers can actually come down to the showflat and make enquiries about their eligibility to purchase the DBSS' flat. They can also check with the banks that's going to be present here and HDB on their financing option."
After the application period closes, Sim Lian Land will conduct a ballot and will inform the buyers of their position in the queue four to six weeks after that.
The buyers will then turn up to select their flat.
Located at the junction of Tampines Avenue 5 and 6, this housing project will be ready in three years' time.
Eight blocks will house a total of 616 units.
Five-room flats will form the bulk of flats.
There will be 36 four-room flats and only four two-room flats in this 17 storey-development.
Kuik Sing Beng, Managing Director, Sim Lian Land, said, "The location is very prime because it's very near the Tampines Regional Centre...For the past 10 over years, there were no new flats in Tampines town. So, based on the pent-up demand in this area, we expect the take up rates to be good."
Because of their premium finishing, prices of the flats will be pricier than the normal HDB flats.
The two-room flats will cost at least S$138,000, the four-room flats will cost between S$278,000 and
S$410,000, while the five-room flats will cost between S$308,000 and S$450,000.
These flats will be managed by HDB and maintained by the Tampines Town Council. - CNA/ms
Malaysians, Singaporeans have no time for race row
KUALA LUMPUR/SINGAPORE, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Singapore and Malaysia are once again bickering over race relations, raising the political heat in a region scarred by ethnic conflict, but the mood on the street is strangely indifferent.
The island of Singapore is home to mostly ethnic Chinese, while the population of its big neighbour to the north is mainly ethnic Malay. The two races have a long history of tension and sometimes violence.
The latest row was sparked by Singapore's patriarch, Lee Kuan Yew, who accused Malaysia and Indonesia at a public forum of "systematically marginalising" their Chinese minorities.
Malaysia, which has a large Chinese minority, is especially angry and demanded an apology from former premier Lee, 83. Former Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad also joined in, accusing Singapore of marginalising minority Malays.
Lee did apologise to Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi for the "discomfort" caused by his remarks. But he did not retract the comments, prompting an icy response from Kuala Lumpur to the apology. While their leaders bicker, reaction from people on the streets of the two countries is muted.
Both minorities -- Chinese in Malaysia and Malays in Singapore -- appear tired of racial politics and deny they are being held back by their respective governments.
"It's not true that we are sidelined. The Chinese can live comfortably in this country," said a 65-year-old fabric-seller in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown. He would only give his name as Lee.
"We can earn a decent living here," added Goh Mia Lee, 46, as he tended the counter of a small grocery store.
The official Malaysian figures back him up.
Chinese make up 25 percent of the Malaysian population but own about 40 percent of the stock market. Chinese households earn an income almost twice that of the average Malay household.
Malaysia's Chinese may be at the margins of political power -- the Malay ruling party bars Chinese from joining and there is virtually no prospect of a Malaysian Chinese becoming premier -- but they are at the centre of business and the economy.
It is this very success at creating wealth that is at the source of racial tensions and has been since Chinese came to work in colonial-era Malaya's tin mines more than a century ago.
The same is also true of racial tensions in Indonesia, where Chinese merchants were the target of racial violence in 1998.
'SONS OF THE SOIL'
Malaysia and Singapore came together as one in 1963 but the troubled union lasted just two years before Singapore's Lee walked out of the Malaysian Federation after squabbling between his Chinese-dominated party and the main Malay party.
In 1969, economic disparities between Malays and Chinese were blamed for race riots that killed hundreds in Malaysia.
Malays still refer to Chinese at times as outsiders and to themselves as "sons of the soil". In Malaysia, they remain wary of the Chinese making political advances and have kept a stranglehold on power since independence from Britain in 1957.
Malaysia has pursued pro-Malay affirmative action for three decades, but they still lag the Chinese in terms of wealth.
"In certain areas, the Malay situation needs more attention," said political analyst Chandra Muzaffar. "In the corporate sector, the Malay and Indian participation are quite small."
He said Malaysia on the whole had done quite well in managing race relations, though tensions were inevitable. "In a multi-racial society, you can't run away from it. It's very, very complex issue if you look at the ethnic mix," he said.
In Singapore, Malays also rate poorly on important measures.
Malays there make up 13 percent of the population but represent barely three percent of university graduates. Malay household income lags both the Chinese and Indian communities.
Mahathir has accused Singapore of sidelining its Malay minority, noting the city state prevents Malays from serving in sensitive military posts. Ordinary Malays in Singapore do grumble about some policies but many don't see themselves as victims.
"I definitely think Singapore's better than Malaysia in terms of racial equality, but mindsets here have to be improved," said 20-year-old Malay student Hana Suri, when stopped on Singapore's Arab Street and asked about Mahathir's criticisms.
Arab Street is at the centre of Singapore's Malay community, which is predominantly Muslim. It is overlooked by a mosque and its shops sell Muslim head-scarves, robes and prayer mats. The area was once the home of Malay royalty.
Another Malay student, Rabiatul Adawiya, 22, also felt Mahathir was wrong: "I have had equal opportunities in education, the meritocratic system here definitely works."
Lee and Mahathir, old sparring political partners, have retired as leaders, but the two nations continue to bicker over issues dating back four decades.
"I hope for the leaders to say something smarter," said Muhammad Hafez, as he walked along Arab Street. "How would ageing politicians who are not on the streets know what's going on?"
KUALA LUMPUR/SINGAPORE, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Singapore and Malaysia are once again bickering over race relations, raising the political heat in a region scarred by ethnic conflict, but the mood on the street is strangely indifferent.
The island of Singapore is home to mostly ethnic Chinese, while the population of its big neighbour to the north is mainly ethnic Malay. The two races have a long history of tension and sometimes violence.
The latest row was sparked by Singapore's patriarch, Lee Kuan Yew, who accused Malaysia and Indonesia at a public forum of "systematically marginalising" their Chinese minorities.
Malaysia, which has a large Chinese minority, is especially angry and demanded an apology from former premier Lee, 83. Former Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad also joined in, accusing Singapore of marginalising minority Malays.
Lee did apologise to Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi for the "discomfort" caused by his remarks. But he did not retract the comments, prompting an icy response from Kuala Lumpur to the apology. While their leaders bicker, reaction from people on the streets of the two countries is muted.
Both minorities -- Chinese in Malaysia and Malays in Singapore -- appear tired of racial politics and deny they are being held back by their respective governments.
"It's not true that we are sidelined. The Chinese can live comfortably in this country," said a 65-year-old fabric-seller in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown. He would only give his name as Lee.
"We can earn a decent living here," added Goh Mia Lee, 46, as he tended the counter of a small grocery store.
The official Malaysian figures back him up.
Chinese make up 25 percent of the Malaysian population but own about 40 percent of the stock market. Chinese households earn an income almost twice that of the average Malay household.
Malaysia's Chinese may be at the margins of political power -- the Malay ruling party bars Chinese from joining and there is virtually no prospect of a Malaysian Chinese becoming premier -- but they are at the centre of business and the economy.
It is this very success at creating wealth that is at the source of racial tensions and has been since Chinese came to work in colonial-era Malaya's tin mines more than a century ago.
The same is also true of racial tensions in Indonesia, where Chinese merchants were the target of racial violence in 1998.
'SONS OF THE SOIL'
Malaysia and Singapore came together as one in 1963 but the troubled union lasted just two years before Singapore's Lee walked out of the Malaysian Federation after squabbling between his Chinese-dominated party and the main Malay party.
In 1969, economic disparities between Malays and Chinese were blamed for race riots that killed hundreds in Malaysia.
Malays still refer to Chinese at times as outsiders and to themselves as "sons of the soil". In Malaysia, they remain wary of the Chinese making political advances and have kept a stranglehold on power since independence from Britain in 1957.
Malaysia has pursued pro-Malay affirmative action for three decades, but they still lag the Chinese in terms of wealth.
"In certain areas, the Malay situation needs more attention," said political analyst Chandra Muzaffar. "In the corporate sector, the Malay and Indian participation are quite small."
He said Malaysia on the whole had done quite well in managing race relations, though tensions were inevitable. "In a multi-racial society, you can't run away from it. It's very, very complex issue if you look at the ethnic mix," he said.
In Singapore, Malays also rate poorly on important measures.
Malays there make up 13 percent of the population but represent barely three percent of university graduates. Malay household income lags both the Chinese and Indian communities.
Mahathir has accused Singapore of sidelining its Malay minority, noting the city state prevents Malays from serving in sensitive military posts. Ordinary Malays in Singapore do grumble about some policies but many don't see themselves as victims.
"I definitely think Singapore's better than Malaysia in terms of racial equality, but mindsets here have to be improved," said 20-year-old Malay student Hana Suri, when stopped on Singapore's Arab Street and asked about Mahathir's criticisms.
Arab Street is at the centre of Singapore's Malay community, which is predominantly Muslim. It is overlooked by a mosque and its shops sell Muslim head-scarves, robes and prayer mats. The area was once the home of Malay royalty.
Another Malay student, Rabiatul Adawiya, 22, also felt Mahathir was wrong: "I have had equal opportunities in education, the meritocratic system here definitely works."
Lee and Mahathir, old sparring political partners, have retired as leaders, but the two nations continue to bicker over issues dating back four decades.
"I hope for the leaders to say something smarter," said Muhammad Hafez, as he walked along Arab Street. "How would ageing politicians who are not on the streets know what's going on?"
P me ar? I fit again to snake ard lor keke..merryberrys
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Morning jenn… new shopping centre huh?
Caitlyn… u not bring hb out for dinner meh? No prez?
Caitlyn… u not bring hb out for dinner meh? No prez?
Berry, u logged in so early today..... !!!
Yap, is the new shopping centre, just near to harbour front centre, there is a linked pathway to vivo city.
The largest GV cinema oso in vivo city.. think in future, this area will be very crowded with ppl lao...
U feeling better oleidi ????
Think nowadays u have to sleep sideway cos of the bb, right ???? Normally until your delivery, u are unable to sleep well wan...
Yap, is the new shopping centre, just near to harbour front centre, there is a linked pathway to vivo city.
The largest GV cinema oso in vivo city.. think in future, this area will be very crowded with ppl lao...
U feeling better oleidi ????
Think nowadays u have to sleep sideway cos of the bb, right ???? Normally until your delivery, u are unable to sleep well wan...
merryberrys
New Member
Yalor jenn… i usually reach office quite early coz my hb start work at 830 so got to send me work early…
Wow the GV sounds v nice like that… I haven been shopping liao… after I pop liao, I go the new shopping centre to see see…
Ya must sleep sideways…I not used to it… coz I always lie flat… but with heavy tummy, it will make me breathless so got to sleep either left or right… but always wake up one… bb can kick u whole night makes u unable to sleep too…
Wow the GV sounds v nice like that… I haven been shopping liao… after I pop liao, I go the new shopping centre to see see…
Ya must sleep sideways…I not used to it… coz I always lie flat… but with heavy tummy, it will make me breathless so got to sleep either left or right… but always wake up one… bb can kick u whole night makes u unable to sleep too…
merryberrys
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Yala… no choice one lor… I got to endure now…
Did u eat a lot of mooncake? I only bot 2 pcs mooncake from bengawan last night to try… feel v funny mooncake festival no eat mooncake… hehe
Today and tmr good day..alot of pple getting married… tmr I attending wedding also… my parents also attending other pple’s wedding…
Did u eat a lot of mooncake? I only bot 2 pcs mooncake from bengawan last night to try… feel v funny mooncake festival no eat mooncake… hehe
Today and tmr good day..alot of pple getting married… tmr I attending wedding also… my parents also attending other pple’s wedding…
mornin all..
caitlyn- nth much, jus went for dinner at this restau in sha villa. food is superb! 5 course dinner. hee... so u gg for the cruise tmw??
hi berry! gd to c u bk chattin w us again! hee... i also lie flat when i slp, cant get to slp lyin sideways, cham liao.
caitlyn- nth much, jus went for dinner at this restau in sha villa. food is superb! 5 course dinner. hee... so u gg for the cruise tmw??
hi berry! gd to c u bk chattin w us again! hee... i also lie flat when i slp, cant get to slp lyin sideways, cham liao.
merryberrys
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Caitlyn,maybe u buy a cake to surprise him la… tmr den have belated dinner lor…
berry - will be all worthwhile when ur litte boi smiles at u! hee.. i tasked my cousin to buy cake to surprise him liao.. coz nowadays he drives so he'll be fetching me so v hard to surprise him.. also physically not feeling v good these days!
ting - where's sha villa? yup.. gg for e cruise.. =)
ting - where's sha villa? yup.. gg for e cruise.. =)
morning all,
berry,
being a mother is really great.
bear for another few mths! hee..
ting,
another results to announce?
caitlyn,
ya loh, like what berry said, surprise him another day loh. think he will be more surprise.
all,
i will be on half day leave today.
so wont login in the afternoon.
hb friend coming for steamboat dinner at my hse, so need to prepare.
berry,
being a mother is really great.
bear for another few mths! hee..
ting,
another results to announce?
caitlyn,
ya loh, like what berry said, surprise him another day loh. think he will be more surprise.
all,
i will be on half day leave today.
so wont login in the afternoon.
hb friend coming for steamboat dinner at my hse, so need to prepare.
merryberrys
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Ting whats the occasion yday? Y hb bring u go eat?
Linda…so nice ah… take half day prepare steamboat dinner… I feel like eating steamboat too…
Linda…so nice ah… take half day prepare steamboat dinner… I feel like eating steamboat too…
ting,
my hb and myself also buy cards for each other when there is special occasions.
but sometime, i will buy a card for him when he is unhappy or the other time, he was hospitalise and out of the DART course.
SDL,
Chio you..... hahaahaha... tot you only eat snake or pyton????
only preggie mummy get the privilege! hahahahaha..
another time lah, i try to organise one for all of you here.
my hb and myself also buy cards for each other when there is special occasions.
but sometime, i will buy a card for him when he is unhappy or the other time, he was hospitalise and out of the DART course.
SDL,
Chio you..... hahaahaha... tot you only eat snake or pyton????
only preggie mummy get the privilege! hahahahaha..
another time lah, i try to organise one for all of you here.