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  1. just note, to rent out whole HDB subjected to HDB approval Which I think u had already know Saw Vinz from HWZ has reply your question.
  2. I like the way he start the blog very creative and cheerful.
  3. After newspaper help them to advertise. Not surprise they withdrawn these stupid penalties. It's no right in the first place.
  4. my ex-colleague tell me why freeze on the top is better than at bottom. B'coz Freeze at the top is out of the reach from young kid. Avoid them to open the freeze, eat ice-cream And play the freeze. Open and close.. cold.. not cold.. it's fun
  5. ur request is not simple. basically is redo the whole house. I spent 12k on reno. only can do these 1. Laminating of Hall & 2 Bedrms --> no 2. 2 toilets --> common toilet convert to seating type. Masterbed room toilet only change toilet bowl. Not a major job. Didn't hack the wall. 3. Full electrical works --> no 4. Change of all wooden doors and main gate --> no 5. Knock down wall btw living and kitchen and build partition in btw --> no 6. Painting of whole hse --> yes 7. simple kitchen cabinet but only ground --> simple kitchen cabinet top and bottom. But my kitchen is short. only 13 ft top and bottom ... etc outside ur list - 2 wardrobe Still had not include aircon minor electrical work hob, hood, sink, tap, toilet stuff, basin, install heater, light, floor polishing 3 room door + 1 store room door.
  6. same as me. better change. no regret one. Think.. later at night, weather hot. U on the A/C.. noisy.. how to sleep. 1 one pain better than few night sleepless. I get a non-inverter SANYO system 3 A/C $2500
  7. mattress is very subjective. When we shop for mattress, my spouse prefer hard type, while I prefer soft type. We went to try King foil and others big brand. But either too hard or too soft for us. In the end, we get a $400 mattress which is in middle. abit hard for me, abit soft for my spouse. Just get some time to get use to it.
  8. http://sg.yfittopostblog.com/2011/01/25/do...-leave-or-else/ Dealers at Marina Bay Sands will be handed at least two demerit points if they do not show up for work over the Chinese New Year period. (Yahoo! file photo) Dealers at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) casino will have to pay the price if they fall ill during the Chinese New Year (CNY) period. In a report by The Straits Times, anyone who fails to turn up for work at the casino during this time — regardless of whether they have a valid sick leave (MC) — will receive two demerit points. This comes as the casino braces itself for a flood of patrons during CNY, which has its first day on Thursday next week. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is not too pleased with this move, telling ST that employers “should not require employees to compromise their right to take legitimate medical leave, or be penalised if they do so”. It added that employees can seek its help or advice if they feel that they have been unfairly treated for taking an MC by sending an email message to mom_lrwd@mom.gov.sg. Negative reaction Dealers are obviously upset about the MBS’ decision. Dealer Edwin Lee, who is in his late 30s, said, “What if someone is genuinely sick during that time? It doesn’t seem like such a fair thing to do.” Croupiers were informed of the rule in a memo last Friday. The casino said that the rule was enforced to ensure they were adequately staffed during the CNY peak period from February 2 to February 10. Dealers who do not turn up for work without a valid MC during this period will be handed 4 demerit points, while those with perfect records will receive 4 merit points. These points are accumulated throughout the year, which will then be factored in to the year-end appraisals, upon which bonuses and promotion chances are based. Madam Halimah Yacob, deputy secretary-general of the National Trade Union Congress, believes that a sick worker should not be forced to work. “If, despite being sick and having a valid MC, a worker still decides to go to work, who is going to be responsible if something happens to him?” she told ST. While the move by MBS may seem harsh, industry and human resource experts say they understand why the casino made such a drastic move to ensure dealers show up. Mr Tony Compton, who has been in the gambling industry for over 20 years, said this is the first time he has heard of such an action. “This is MBS’ first CNY, and they will be very very busy. It’s up to the company to do what they have to, to ensure that it is well-staffed during that period,” said the Boston Business School lecturer in casino management. Ms Jacqueline Thoo, a lecturer in human resource management at Singapore Polytechnic, felt the move was too harsh. However, she admitted that “medical leave taken during that time would affect operations very significantly”. ST discovered that 25 out of 1,500 MBS dealers took medical leave on New Year’s Eve last month. Rewards suggested “The situation may have pushed the company to resort to such measures. However there should be more consideration for employees who may get sick during that period,” said Ms Thoo. Perhaps giving staff an additional day off or paying them more for working during CNY might help, suggested Ms Thoo. Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), for example, is paying its staff more than the usual overtime pay and public holiday rates to work over the CNY period. ST”s check on 14 other companies in the service industry brought up the discovery that none of them use the point system to grade their employees. Mr Andrew Tjioe, executive chairman of the Tung Lok Group, said he sets targets for his staff to motivate them. “We definitely don’t want sick people serving our customers,” he said. Kevin Bossino, General Manager of Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel, said his organisation does not believe in penalising employees as they “have to trust that an MC is valid”. Rewards of extra days off to help motivate staff is the method employed by Mr Chris Hooi, owner of Dragon Phoenix Restaurant at Clarke Quay. Employees receive a week off in return for working over the two public holidays of CNY. “This way, everyone wants to work during Chinese New Year,” he told ST. An MBS spokesman was tight-lipped when asked about the reason behind the casino’s point system. He only revealed that it allows them to identify and reward worthy employees based on their performance and attendance. Although this ruling is designed to target the less-hardworking bunch of dealers, it has not gone down well with those who have put in their blood and sweat to the job. “I was quite okay about working during the CNY period, but after seeing the memo, I feel like taking MC to challenge them,” said a 33-year-old dealer, who is scheduled to work on eight straight days from Feb 2. He also worked on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
  9. ask u all. What if , NRIC address has change since last Aug But TP still can sent a traffic charge letter to the old address few days ago
  10. by law, u need to change in within 28 days. But it is ok to miss by few days. Just go to any police station to change. Bring PUB bill, BB bill or telephone bill, which ever has the new address will do. The police can change on spot more information click here
  11. what is the objective by knowing the price during 2009 and now? Even knowing the price @ 2009. How can it help u? Will the seller willing to sell you @ that price? What is past is past. Should look at present, no past.
  12. don't judge a A/C by its look. My previous owner also left the same brand A/C to us. He also say he seldom use and it is in good condition, etc etc.. But after hand over the key and when we turn on them. common room are quite ok except the masterbed room super noisy even during day time. I insist to change a new one. My spouse was nagging.. say.. extra $$$. When the AC contractor hack down the old one and let us see the old pipe etc. My spouse told me "I'm no regret to change the AC"
  13. well done dr.tran This is a very good sharing information.
  14. No. Still with HDB. My husband say.. take liao, put where. So BIG , some more. Got ppl take care of us. Not good mah. What is suay x2 as those things as what chia90 has mention. Then it become our problem. If HDB misplace our title, then it is their problem.
  15. haha so basically is own self see , own self happy
  16. That's a good point. I never think abt this. Let me go home and see see
  17. What is the pro and con for keeping the title deed ourself?
  18. OK. Let me discuss with my spouse. Presently , the main door has a closer but it is like office type. Open then must use sth to stop. He hate that closer. For this kind of door closer model. It is only will lock at 90degree. Or user can adjust. My shoes cabinet is just right behind of the main door (if open wide) Then if want to close it. Will it be easy?
  19. legal and stamp fee subsidize alot of different lay legal only 3k est stamp fee smelly smelly 5 digit may be the developer pay the stamp fee for you as a goody?
  20. that 8K limit even more lame. $700k HDB unit and household income cap at $8k And still have ppl buy
  21. did your 1 floor down neighbour complain? If yes, ask HDB come and check. If it is due to old-age, HDB might pay 50% out of good will. Balance 50% will be share by u and the neighbour. Can't remember is $250 or $500 liao.
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