<![CDATA[damnlocal.sg - for all residents of Jurong West - Chit Chat]]> https://damnlocal.sg/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:22:09 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Bizarre Japanese trading card game launched to help elderly and kids bond]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-90.html Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:33:21 +0000 totoro08]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-90.html

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]]> <![CDATA[Inspirations for your next holiday]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-86.html Sun, 21 Jan 2024 12:53:43 +0000 shiv]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-86.html


Looks like you have to click on the link to watch the video directly on YouTube but if you're a fan of train rides or the Japanese winter scenery, it's worth the watch.]]>


Looks like you have to click on the link to watch the video directly on YouTube but if you're a fan of train rides or the Japanese winter scenery, it's worth the watch.]]> <![CDATA[Prices Of Food Rose 58.9% Compared With 20 Years Ago]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-85.html Wed, 13 Sep 2023 13:57:56 +0000 yh92]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-85.html https://dollarsandsense.sg/singapore-inf...years-ago/


Quote:Meat, milk, cheese and eggs prices almost doubled the price (86.7% to 90.9%) it cost to buy them 20 years ago


Even then, these shocking stats don't account for the changes we've observed in daily life. For example, a carton of 30 Fairprice eggs was $4+ before COVID and it's not $8. I mentioned this a while ago in the Daily laughter thread.

Other notable increases include:


Quote:Utilities And Other Fuel Costs Grew 51.3% Since 2002
Health Care Costs Up 53.6% Over 2 Decades
Education Costs Up 75.7% Since 2002


While salaries certainly haven't increased that much for most of us. Sigh.

So I guess you can share tips on how to save money as prices will no doubt continue to rise.]]> https://dollarsandsense.sg/singapore-inf...years-ago/


Quote:Meat, milk, cheese and eggs prices almost doubled the price (86.7% to 90.9%) it cost to buy them 20 years ago


Even then, these shocking stats don't account for the changes we've observed in daily life. For example, a carton of 30 Fairprice eggs was $4+ before COVID and it's not $8. I mentioned this a while ago in the Daily laughter thread.

Other notable increases include:


Quote:Utilities And Other Fuel Costs Grew 51.3% Since 2002
Health Care Costs Up 53.6% Over 2 Decades
Education Costs Up 75.7% Since 2002


While salaries certainly haven't increased that much for most of us. Sigh.

So I guess you can share tips on how to save money as prices will no doubt continue to rise.]]> <![CDATA[Photography]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-82.html Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:45:47 +0000 quiksilver]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-82.html
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Also wondering if there are any other hobby photographers here?]]>
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Also wondering if there are any other hobby photographers here?]]> <![CDATA[Two cleaners playing a classic Malay rock song on a discarded piano]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-81.html Sun, 21 Aug 2022 15:49:44 +0000 shiv]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-81.html here.

Seriously damn soulful. Raining in the background while these two guys jam in a condominium's bin centre.]]> here.

Seriously damn soulful. Raining in the background while these two guys jam in a condominium's bin centre.]]> <![CDATA[Grab charges more for saved locations]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-80.html Thu, 28 Jul 2022 06:44:07 +0000 Autumnn]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-80.html
if you try to book a grab ride with a saved location like "home" or "work", grab may quote you a higher price than if you type in the address manually.

https://wakeup.sg/grab-saved-locations/]]>
if you try to book a grab ride with a saved location like "home" or "work", grab may quote you a higher price than if you type in the address manually.

https://wakeup.sg/grab-saved-locations/]]> <![CDATA[Clementi residents start chat group to keep updated on wild monkeys in their estate]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-79.html Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:12:48 +0000 AroyMakMak]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-79.html

https://mothership.sg/2022/07/monkeys-clementi-hdb/

Wild monkeys are breaking into Clementi homes to steal food and cause a mess, so the residents started a "Monkeys are here" chat group to warm each other about the appearance of these monkeys.

I'm just thankful we don't have to deal with this in Jurong West.  -_-]]>

https://mothership.sg/2022/07/monkeys-clementi-hdb/

Wild monkeys are breaking into Clementi homes to steal food and cause a mess, so the residents started a "Monkeys are here" chat group to warm each other about the appearance of these monkeys.

I'm just thankful we don't have to deal with this in Jurong West.  -_-]]> <![CDATA[Travel vlogger spends a day in Sri Lanka]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-77.html Sun, 10 Jul 2022 07:26:22 +0000 ghettomotto]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-77.html


As many of you know, the Sri Lankan citizens just ousted their politicians after months of the country diving into steep decline. This vlogger from Hong Kong (I think) visited Sri Lanka recently and despite all the troubles there, he was still treated with warmth and kindness. All the best, Sri Lanka.]]>


As many of you know, the Sri Lankan citizens just ousted their politicians after months of the country diving into steep decline. This vlogger from Hong Kong (I think) visited Sri Lanka recently and despite all the troubles there, he was still treated with warmth and kindness. All the best, Sri Lanka.]]> <![CDATA[Interior design thread]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-75.html Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:01:56 +0000 Limfamily]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-75.html
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https://www.todayonline.com/8days/hdb-ex...on-1924411]]>
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https://www.todayonline.com/8days/hdb-ex...on-1924411]]> <![CDATA[First confirmed case of monkeypox in Singapore]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-74.html Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:51:33 +0000 ScornfulScone]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-74.html


Quote:The patient is a 42-year-old British man who works as a flight attendant. MOH said that he was in Singapore between June 15 and 17, and again on June 19 as he flew in and out of Singapore.

He tested positive for monkeypox on June 20.

He is now warded in at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and his condition is stable. Contact tracing is ongoing, MOH said.

MOH also added, "In general, the risk of transmission to visitors at these locations is low, as data has shown that monkeypox transmits through close physical or prolonged contact. All four locations visited by the case are undergoing cleaning and disinfection."

Full article at todayonline.]]>


Quote:The patient is a 42-year-old British man who works as a flight attendant. MOH said that he was in Singapore between June 15 and 17, and again on June 19 as he flew in and out of Singapore.

He tested positive for monkeypox on June 20.

He is now warded in at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and his condition is stable. Contact tracing is ongoing, MOH said.

MOH also added, "In general, the risk of transmission to visitors at these locations is low, as data has shown that monkeypox transmits through close physical or prolonged contact. All four locations visited by the case are undergoing cleaning and disinfection."

Full article at todayonline.]]> <![CDATA[Malaysia to stop exporting 3.6 million chickens a month]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-71.html Mon, 23 May 2022 14:03:18 +0000 NewtonsAdamsApple]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-71.html at least one month here in Singapore.


Quote:KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia will stop the export of 3.6 million whole chickens a month until production and prices stabilise, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Monday (May 23).

This will start on June 1.

[...]

The moves come as the country faces a shortage of chickens along with soaring prices.

[...]

Singapore imports more than a third of its chicken supply from Malaysia. Chicken is the most widely consumed meat in Singapore, with a per capita consumption of 36kg in 2020, according to data from the Singapore Food Agency.

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Poultry farmers have warned the government that sustained low ceiling prices for chicken and eggs would hurt the industry in the long run.

They said they are struggling amid the skyrocketing cost of feed due to the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, which has throttled grain supplies from both countries.
Russia is also a major producer of fertiliser that is needed to grow the grain.


You can read the full Straits Times article here.]]> at least one month here in Singapore.


Quote:KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia will stop the export of 3.6 million whole chickens a month until production and prices stabilise, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Monday (May 23).

This will start on June 1.

[...]

The moves come as the country faces a shortage of chickens along with soaring prices.

[...]

Singapore imports more than a third of its chicken supply from Malaysia. Chicken is the most widely consumed meat in Singapore, with a per capita consumption of 36kg in 2020, according to data from the Singapore Food Agency.

[...]

Poultry farmers have warned the government that sustained low ceiling prices for chicken and eggs would hurt the industry in the long run.

They said they are struggling amid the skyrocketing cost of feed due to the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, which has throttled grain supplies from both countries.
Russia is also a major producer of fertiliser that is needed to grow the grain.


You can read the full Straits Times article here.]]> <![CDATA[Jurong West ice cream uncle and his principle of making an honest living]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-66.html Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:02:36 +0000 k.ng]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-66.html
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Quote:One Jeremy Goh posted to Facebook an encounter with an ice cream uncle at Jurong West.

Goh shared that the ice cream he bought cost S$1.20. After paying, he asked the uncle to keep the extra change.

The uncle, however, refused to accept the change, and according to Goh, even chased after him to return the money.

The uncle apparently said that this was his "principle" to making an honest living.

Instead of paying him extra, the uncle would rather Goh patronise his cart more.

According to Goh, the uncle typically stations himself around Blk 674 Jurong West St 65 or outside Boon Lay Secondary School, everyday from 2pm to 10pm.


From https://mothership.sg/2020/03/jurong-ice...no-change/ (Mar 2020)

So if you see our local ice cream uncle around and you're in the mood for a dessert, buy some ice cream from him. Smile]]>
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Quote:One Jeremy Goh posted to Facebook an encounter with an ice cream uncle at Jurong West.

Goh shared that the ice cream he bought cost S$1.20. After paying, he asked the uncle to keep the extra change.

The uncle, however, refused to accept the change, and according to Goh, even chased after him to return the money.

The uncle apparently said that this was his "principle" to making an honest living.

Instead of paying him extra, the uncle would rather Goh patronise his cart more.

According to Goh, the uncle typically stations himself around Blk 674 Jurong West St 65 or outside Boon Lay Secondary School, everyday from 2pm to 10pm.


From https://mothership.sg/2020/03/jurong-ice...no-change/ (Mar 2020)

So if you see our local ice cream uncle around and you're in the mood for a dessert, buy some ice cream from him. Smile]]> <![CDATA[Middle-class family in Shanghai dealing with lockdown (Chinese video)]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-64.html Sun, 17 Apr 2022 03:23:15 +0000 Limfamily]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-64.html


Some key points that I noted:

  • This family has to rely on some kind of group buy programme with other residents in the same building for food
  • The food is delivered to their doorstep by volunteers since it's very inconvenient to leave home
  • Looks like the residents take turns becoming volunteers to deliver food
  • Regular online shopping is impossible since everything is sold out
  • Price of one head of Chinese cabbage is roughly SGD21 (!!!)

Not trying to scare anyone or anything...but we shouldn't take things for granted yah.]]>


Some key points that I noted:

  • This family has to rely on some kind of group buy programme with other residents in the same building for food
  • The food is delivered to their doorstep by volunteers since it's very inconvenient to leave home
  • Looks like the residents take turns becoming volunteers to deliver food
  • Regular online shopping is impossible since everything is sold out
  • Price of one head of Chinese cabbage is roughly SGD21 (!!!)

Not trying to scare anyone or anything...but we shouldn't take things for granted yah.]]> <![CDATA[Mysterious. A rock that imprisoned a legendary Japanese demon has cracked open.]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-57.html Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:21:42 +0000 totoro08]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-57.html
It all started when a Japanese Twitter user @Lily0727K discovered that the rock that was said that imprison a demon spirit has cracked open. According to the legend, the demon's release will mean tragedy for the world. Shocked 

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Below is how the rock looked before cracking open.

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Hmmmmm.]]>
It all started when a Japanese Twitter user @Lily0727K discovered that the rock that was said that imprison a demon spirit has cracked open. According to the legend, the demon's release will mean tragedy for the world. Shocked 

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Below is how the rock looked before cracking open.

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Hmmmmm.]]> <![CDATA[The T Project is raising funds. Will you help?]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-55.html Sat, 05 Mar 2022 19:40:43 +0000 arthur]]> https://damnlocal.sg/thread-55.html
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The organisation also distributes food rations to non-resident transgender individuals.
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In recognition of The T Project’s work, Minister Shanmugam and Minister Sun Xueling have visited the shelter.

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I’ve previously worked with their founder, June Chua (you can see her in the photos above), and I know she runs an honest social service. In other words, I’m confident that your donations will go directly towards the food, shelter, and other forms of support for the transgender individuals in need.

The T Project is looking to raise $20,000 so they can continue their good work. They’ve already made nice progress towards that goal but let’s do our part to move them even closer to their target.

Make your contribution on their Give.asia page. 100% of your donation goes straight to The T Project; Give.asia doesn’t collect any platform fees. Any amount you give will go a long way.

To find out more about The T Project, you may visit their website. If you have any questions, feel free to post here and I’ll invite June and her team to personally answer them.]]>
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The organisation also distributes food rations to non-resident transgender individuals.
[Image: QS4o8cv.jpg]
In recognition of The T Project’s work, Minister Shanmugam and Minister Sun Xueling have visited the shelter.

[Image: pT9vMeB.jpg]
[Image: 6VXc7Vq.jpg]

I’ve previously worked with their founder, June Chua (you can see her in the photos above), and I know she runs an honest social service. In other words, I’m confident that your donations will go directly towards the food, shelter, and other forms of support for the transgender individuals in need.

The T Project is looking to raise $20,000 so they can continue their good work. They’ve already made nice progress towards that goal but let’s do our part to move them even closer to their target.

Make your contribution on their Give.asia page. 100% of your donation goes straight to The T Project; Give.asia doesn’t collect any platform fees. Any amount you give will go a long way.

To find out more about The T Project, you may visit their website. If you have any questions, feel free to post here and I’ll invite June and her team to personally answer them.]]>