Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg The pandemic changed an unfathomable number of lives, including those of 20-something Singaporeans Javier and Jaren Hoo. In early 2020, Jaren, who was 23 and working full-time as a pastry chef, resigned from his job in order to help his father, Hoo Kok Leong, sell pork at a wet market in Hougang. … [Read more...] about S’porean brothers in their 20s quit full-time jobs to sell pork with dad at wet market
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S’pore man, 46, arrested after allegedly setting fire to a residential unit & hanging pork at another
Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg A 46-year-old man was arrested by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for his suspected involvement in several loanshark harassment cases. According to a media release on May 23, Officers from SPF's Criminal Investigation Department and Ang Mo Kio Police Division organised a joint operation … [Read more...] about S’pore man, 46, arrested after allegedly setting fire to a residential unit & hanging pork at another
Economy getting back in top form
MALAYSIA, like the rest of the world, is heading into a period of economic normalisation. The economy is getting back on its feet again after two years of massive fiscal and monetary policy support. Jobless numbers have been dropping and domestic consumption has been recovering. ALSO READ: Growth projection maintained on stronger demand However, with lingering … [Read more...] about Economy getting back in top form
Experts: Economy close to rebound
BEIJING: China is likely to see a rebound in some key economic indicators in the following months as a result of the government’s effective measures to contain Covid-19 outbreaks and step up macro policy support, said officials and experts. Their remarks came amid concerns that China’s economic activity could weaken in the second quarter, as it feels the impact of resurgent … [Read more...] about Experts: Economy close to rebound
Indonesians severely hit by rising inflation
GARMENT factory worker Praptiani has been hit hard by surging prices. The mother of two has had to pay more for everything from cooking oil, whose price has doubled from late last year due to a scarce supply, to detergent, whose prices have surged since April due to a value-added tax hike from 10% to 11%. April was especially tough for Praptiani, as the tax hike came amid … [Read more...] about Indonesians severely hit by rising inflation