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Caregiver under Fire for Livestreaming Medical Procedures on TikTok

Caregiver Apologizes for Livestreaming Medical Procedures on TikTok

“A caregiver who was called out for livestreaming medical procedures on TikTok is ‘very apologetic’ and will not do it again,” said the agency that placed her with her employer. In response to queries from MS News, Aseana Caregivers also said the patient — her employer — had accepted her apology. Aseana’s director Theresa Lagdameo

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Chinatown Rojak Stall's Quick Refund

Rojak Stall Refunds Customer Who Accidentally Overpaid by S$90

Salute..🫡🫡🫡 “When a customer accidentally overpaid at a Chinatown rojak stall, the stall owner promptly refunded the difference. Better yet, the refund was processed without requiring the customer to return to the stall,” said Victor Goh, owner of Crispy Rojak in Chinatown Complex. In a post on the Hawkers United – Dabao 2020 Facebook group,

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PDPC Set to Revise Guidelines Following Government's NRIC Policy Update

PDPC to Align Guidelines with New Policy Intent on NRIC Numbers

The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) is set to update its advisory guidelines for National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers to align with the new policy intent after the government announced its plan to stop masking NRIC numbers. The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) stated that this change will be implemented “only after

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Big Changes for Platform Workers

Big Changes for Platform Workers – What You Need to Know 

If you’re a private-hire driver, taxi driver, or delivery rider, you’ve probably heard about the new Platform Workers Bill that was passed in Parliament on 10 September 2024. Starting 1 January 2025, big changes are kicking in to better protect platform workers like you. This is thanks to NTUC’s efforts to push for more support

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The Hidden Stories of Breastmilk Jewellery

Crafting Precious Memories: The Story Behind Breastmilk Jewellery

“Of all the word combinations you would never imagine hearing, “breastmilk jewellery” is probably one of them.” 32-year-old Andrew Lim, the founder of local keepsake jewellery brand Apart.sg, has embarked on a unique endeavor – crafting jewellery from breastmilk for new mothers. What was originally a brand specializing in end-of-life jewellery made from ashes took

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Expect Heavy Traffic at S’pore-JB Checkpoints During Year-End School Holidays

Heavy Traffic Expected at Singapore-JB Checkpoints During Year-End Break

Those who travel back and forth be like, “This is easy peasy..” “Continuous heavy traffic” is anticipated at both Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the year-end school holidays, as stated by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Motorists heading to Johor Bahru (JB) during this period should brace themselves for longer waiting times at the

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