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My heart was pounding as I left the pub. What was meant to be a fun night out with my friends ended with me feeling scared, violated, and helpless.
It started as a normal night, we were drinking, chatting, and having a good time. But then two men approached us, and things took a turn for the worse. At first, their advances were just annoying, but they soon became more aggressive and physical.
One of the men said something that sent chills down my spine. He said, “Only first-time pain, after that it’s love”, implying something very inappropriate. I was so scared that I didn’t know what to do. I froze in fear and tried to back away, hoping they would leave us alone.
Thankfully, one of my friends had the courage to stand up to them. She told them to leave us alone and that we weren’t interested. The men eventually left, but not before one of them made a lewd comment about me.
I have always been a timid, small guy and I have been afraid of saying no and facing confrontations.
I felt violated, embarrassed, and scared. I couldn’t believe this had happened. I had gone out for a fun night, and it ended with me feeling so scared and helpless. I was so shaken up that I couldn’t even talk to my friends about what had happened.
I wanted to forget about the incident and move on, but I couldn’t. I kept replaying it in my head, and every time I did, I would get angry and scared. I was afraid that something like this could happen to me again.
Eventually, I started going out again, but I was always on edge. I was scared that something like this could happen to me again. I was scared that I wouldn’t be able to defend myself and that I would be helpless.
It’s around noon, and I’m on the train. A family is sitting nearby with their bags and luggage. Anyone else on the train could see that they put their things as close to them as possible, trying their best not to take up space. A lady walks in without any provocation, and shouts at the family, saying that they make it impossible to sit down in the seat next to the father, because of his luggage. The father moves his luggage out of the way best he can, but she still shouts at them, calling the situation (or them) “outrageous”.
At the next stop, a new passenger boards the train and sits next to the father – in the “impossible to sit down” seat. The voice recording was after this.
As in the picture, the woman had her umbrella on the seat. At the next stop, an elderly man boarded and wanted to sit in the seat next to her. She had to move her bag and umbrella away for him to sit.
I was preparing to leave at the next stop, the family was going to get off at the same stop. I stood up and told the woman – “Look, your umbrella was on the other seat and the other passenger didn’t have to shout at you to make space. Why did you have to shout at them? Have some compassion.” She shouted back at me something like “Speak for yourself!” or something along those lines. Still very confused about that.
I talked to the family when we got off and found out that they are tourists and they’ve already been having a really tough time finding their way since leaving the airport. To add to that, they had to deal with this unpleasant encounter. Up to this point, they have never expressed anger or replied rudely or even raised their voice.
I’m in contact with them, and I told them that if they need any more help or if they want to make a report, to just drop me a text.
I’m still appalled at what happened. I’m hoping they won’t have to deal with more people with bad attitudes while they’re here.
A man is accused of attacking a woman on March 23 by dragging her by her hair and choking her. After calling the police, the woman sat on his Porsche to prevent him from leaving before the police arrived. However, he sped off, causing her to fall from the front of the car.
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The Singaporean woman shared her story with the media. 31-year-old Michelle (pseudonym) said the 27-year-old man invited her to Zouk nightclub on March 22. After agreeing, the man picked her up in his Porsche. At the club, Michelle said the man told her he had no money and showed her his bank account with only SGD130. To be polite, she offered to pay for the group.
That night, both had been drinking heavily. Michelle said she was resting in the passenger seat while the man sat in the driver’s seat. She asked him to drop her off at a convenient location to hail a ride, but he suddenly became furious. He jumped out of the driver’s seat, grabbed her hair, and dragged her out of the car for some distance. She got up, but he knocked her down again. When she tried to stand up again, he choked her without any intention of letting go and hit her face.
In self-defense, Michelle scratched the man’s hand, causing him to release his grip on her. She then climbed onto the Porsche’s hood to stop him from leaving. The man slammed the accelerator, sending Michelle flying off the vehicle. She said her head hit the ground and she rolled several times. The incident has caused injuries to Michelle’s ribcage, making it difficult for her to get out of bed. She has 10 bruises on her head and is unable to move her neck.
According to the hospital’s emergency report, Michelle suffered a deep laceration on her left forehead and temple that required stitches. She also sustained abrasions on her hand. In addition, she mentioned that the man has been posting on social media in an attempt to defend himself. The man wrote on Instagram, “There seems to be a rumor going around, most likely because of what she said, but that’s not true.” He also posted a picture of his scratched arm.
After the incident, the man tried to contact Michelle, offering to “meet up and solve things” as an alternative to making it a “police case.” However, Michelle had already filed a police report and shared the incident on Instagram. The Singapore Police Force confirmed a report was lodged, and the man was arrested for rash act causing hurt. The investigation is still ongoing.
Michelle revealed that the man has since been released on bail. Since the incident, she said she doesn’t dare to leave her house, not even to take out the trash. She has requested for the security at her residence to be increased.
Singapore to raise Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates by S$1 at several expressway locations starting from April 3. The increase in charges is aimed at managing traffic congestion during the morning commute, covering earlier time periods. However, some citizens are criticizing the move, questioning the government’s decision to increase prices when the economy is still recovering from the pandemic. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) responded by stating that the number of locations and timeslots charged is still lower than pre-COVID, and the agency will continue to monitor traffic conditions and assess whether further adjustments are necessary. The ERP rates are reviewed every quarter and adjusted during the June and December school holidays based on traffic conditions.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) claimed that the increase is needed to manage traffic congestion during the morning commute. However, this move has faced criticism from some members of the public who question the fairness and effectiveness of such measures.
Increasing the ERP rates is seen by some as a regressive measure that disproportionately affects lower-income drivers who have no choice but to drive during peak hours. This raises questions about the fairness of the ERP system as a whole, and whether it is really an effective way to reduce traffic congestion.
Furthermore, some argue that the LTA should be focusing on long-term solutions, such as improving public transport infrastructure and encouraging more people to use public transport instead of driving. The government has already announced plans to invest heavily in public transport in the coming years, and it remains to be seen whether this will have a significant impact on traffic congestion.
Overall, the increase in ERP rates has sparked debate about the fairness and effectiveness of such measures, and whether they are the right approach to managing traffic congestion in Singapore. As the government continues to grapple with this issue, it is clear that more needs to be done to find a sustainable and equitable solution that works for everyone.
Local actor Edwin Goh and influencer/actress Rachel Wan have confirmed that they are in a relationship. The couple, who played Liu Guanghui and Mina in the recent Channel 8 drama series, Strike Gold, shared sweet photos of themselves on social media, expressing their love for each other.
Goh, 28, wrote on Instagram: “The universe brought us together in a way no one could expect… You’re my person.” Meanwhile, Wan, 27, shared her own post: “This feeling’s like no other, I want you to know that I’ve never had someone who knows me like you do. I finally found what I’ve been looking for.”
Fans have expressed their support and congratulations to the couple. We wish them all the happiness in their relationship and look forward to seeing more of their on-screen chemistry in future projects.
