Woman on 353 forgery counts By Elena Chong
A FORMER administration manager of a company was charged on Friday with 353 charges of forgery involving almost $967,000.
Christine Jow See Ai, 46, allegedly forged cheques by signing the names of the two signatories of SMP Electrical for the purpose of cheating the bank between 2004 and 2007.
The amounts in the cheques ranged from $150 to $20,000.
Jow, who is represented by Mr S. Radakrishnan, was offered bail of $50,000. Her passport was impounded.
Her case will be mentioned on Dec 18.
If convicted, she faces a jail term of up to seven years and a fine on each charge.
(source: www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_465360.html)
My comments:
Who does not want easy money? Simply hold tight to a pen and with some practices, gut and luck, money starts flowing INTO the bank account.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
The Parade is Over
Finally after the big hoo-haa, the parade is over. I should say it was a great success as everything ran smoothly as planned. Even the weather was so sunny and windy; everybody was in a great mood to see that all effort spent was not wasted.
A mini-reception was held after the parade; as usual, some good food plus wine but without dance.
Now I am back to reality or I should say, my routine work. I still have another presentation due from Beijing to complete. My boss has already suggested that this presentation to be done latest Jan 2010.
The ISO write-ups are still half done which I intend to drag till next year.
OMG, please give me a break and I will be going for holidays very soon.
Yes, though packing is yet to be done as J is still in France, but I have prepared a list of things to be packed. Even Isa is also very excited with the packing which will be done this weekend.
All hotels have been re-confirmed with my date and estimate time of arrival.
This trip, thanks to Patricia, who has given me valuable advice despite her hectic schedule, will be a less hectic and more relaxing one.
I decided to take everything in a slower pace especially snowy weather was forecast in Nagano upon my arrival. Why the rush when I don't even know if the trains can run smoothly or on time if the weather turns bad. Why the rush when I have already secured a room overnight? And I should make full use of my stay in Japan as I have been wanting this trip for many years.
After this trip to Japan, I don't know when will be my next trip.
A mini-reception was held after the parade; as usual, some good food plus wine but without dance.
Now I am back to reality or I should say, my routine work. I still have another presentation due from Beijing to complete. My boss has already suggested that this presentation to be done latest Jan 2010.
The ISO write-ups are still half done which I intend to drag till next year.
OMG, please give me a break and I will be going for holidays very soon.
Yes, though packing is yet to be done as J is still in France, but I have prepared a list of things to be packed. Even Isa is also very excited with the packing which will be done this weekend.
All hotels have been re-confirmed with my date and estimate time of arrival.
This trip, thanks to Patricia, who has given me valuable advice despite her hectic schedule, will be a less hectic and more relaxing one.
I decided to take everything in a slower pace especially snowy weather was forecast in Nagano upon my arrival. Why the rush when I don't even know if the trains can run smoothly or on time if the weather turns bad. Why the rush when I have already secured a room overnight? And I should make full use of my stay in Japan as I have been wanting this trip for many years.
After this trip to Japan, I don't know when will be my next trip.
Friday, December 04, 2009
TGIF
Friend who know me, know I simply love this phrase TGIF.
Yes, Friday is always the day I look forward to eagerly as it marks the end of the working week and weekend is starting.
This week has been real stressful and tiring.
The parade will be next week. As this is a big event, everybody is trying their very best to give their best shot. As a result, it is rehearsal daily since the start of Dec.
Besides the parade, there will be a static display. All the items are out in the open, expose to the risk of rain, shine and wind.
Then following by various vetting and to ensure the parade will be carried out without fail, a wet programme has been in placed.
The whole workplace has been turned upside just for this parade. All personnel's leave has been postponed until the parade is over.
Acoss the various sections, people have been calling each other to give the latest update or progress in the preparation.
If this type of parade is to be held more often, I will surely quit my job.
Yes, Friday is always the day I look forward to eagerly as it marks the end of the working week and weekend is starting.
This week has been real stressful and tiring.
The parade will be next week. As this is a big event, everybody is trying their very best to give their best shot. As a result, it is rehearsal daily since the start of Dec.
Besides the parade, there will be a static display. All the items are out in the open, expose to the risk of rain, shine and wind.
Then following by various vetting and to ensure the parade will be carried out without fail, a wet programme has been in placed.
The whole workplace has been turned upside just for this parade. All personnel's leave has been postponed until the parade is over.
Acoss the various sections, people have been calling each other to give the latest update or progress in the preparation.
If this type of parade is to be held more often, I will surely quit my job.
Dull Winter
J who is now in Brest, France, complained of the cold, wet, dull and gloomy winter. He laments how Isa be able to cope with such weather conditions in Japan.
While it is a striking difference in the weather between temperate countries and Singapore, winter is never my favourite reason.
During my days in UK, the winter days were terrible - so cold and no matter how many layers I put on, I could not sleep well. The radiator was switched off around mid-night and the night was such miserable. Then I learnt not to open the windows but the air in the room became stale and stuffy.
It was so difficult to wait till spring to arrive. When I saw green shoots appearing at the bare trees, I was so thrilled. I knew spring was near! That kind of joy which words could not explain would always stay in my heart.
Yes, my favourite season is spring.
While it is a striking difference in the weather between temperate countries and Singapore, winter is never my favourite reason.
During my days in UK, the winter days were terrible - so cold and no matter how many layers I put on, I could not sleep well. The radiator was switched off around mid-night and the night was such miserable. Then I learnt not to open the windows but the air in the room became stale and stuffy.
It was so difficult to wait till spring to arrive. When I saw green shoots appearing at the bare trees, I was so thrilled. I knew spring was near! That kind of joy which words could not explain would always stay in my heart.
Yes, my favourite season is spring.
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
At a CrossRoad
My immediate boss dropped a bomb onto me - I have a high chance to be removed from my comfort zone and transferred to work in Changi.
Many would say "count yourself very lucky as you are still holding onto a job". Yes, I agreed totally but to be transferred back to HQ in Changi is the last thing in my life.
All along since I was transferred to work in the west about 10 years ago, I "vowed" not to return to Changi. My office is in the west, I live in the west, J works in the west, Isa studies in the west, ... I spend much more time in the west than at other parts of Singapore. Why drag me out from the west?
The management has been dangling carrots - better chance of promotion, make me a more rounded person being exposed to different departments in an organisation, time to return to HQ since I have been out-stationed for close to 10 years, ... all sorts of reasons sensible to the management but did not make much to me.
The management is likely to have 2 approaches on this job rotation. Maybe I can first negiotate or bargain to be transferred about 2 years later since Isa would then be in the sec school. Second, I choose to be ranked last ie no promotion, no increment, ..
If worse comes to worse, I may have to pack up and go!
Retiring at age 42? What am I doing to do for the next 20 years or less? I have never thought to work beyong age 60 and in fact, I plan to tender my big letter once I collect my CPF at age 55. (BTW, are we still able to collect our CPF at age 55 after so much changes in the policies and I can never managed to keep up with).
Find a second career? What can I do? Where did I last place my U-cert, A-level-cert, O-level-cert? I thought I would never need them since the current job is my first and last job.
Life is never a bed of roses.
My immediate boss is understanding and caring. He thinks more humanly than the previous ones who have placed work on top of everything and anything. I have been working with him for the past couple of years and why can't such good days continue till I retire?
This mid-life crisis is going to dampen my mood for the rest of this year until it has settled its dust.
Many would say "count yourself very lucky as you are still holding onto a job". Yes, I agreed totally but to be transferred back to HQ in Changi is the last thing in my life.
All along since I was transferred to work in the west about 10 years ago, I "vowed" not to return to Changi. My office is in the west, I live in the west, J works in the west, Isa studies in the west, ... I spend much more time in the west than at other parts of Singapore. Why drag me out from the west?
The management has been dangling carrots - better chance of promotion, make me a more rounded person being exposed to different departments in an organisation, time to return to HQ since I have been out-stationed for close to 10 years, ... all sorts of reasons sensible to the management but did not make much to me.
The management is likely to have 2 approaches on this job rotation. Maybe I can first negiotate or bargain to be transferred about 2 years later since Isa would then be in the sec school. Second, I choose to be ranked last ie no promotion, no increment, ..
If worse comes to worse, I may have to pack up and go!
Retiring at age 42? What am I doing to do for the next 20 years or less? I have never thought to work beyong age 60 and in fact, I plan to tender my big letter once I collect my CPF at age 55. (BTW, are we still able to collect our CPF at age 55 after so much changes in the policies and I can never managed to keep up with).
Find a second career? What can I do? Where did I last place my U-cert, A-level-cert, O-level-cert? I thought I would never need them since the current job is my first and last job.
Life is never a bed of roses.
My immediate boss is understanding and caring. He thinks more humanly than the previous ones who have placed work on top of everything and anything. I have been working with him for the past couple of years and why can't such good days continue till I retire?
This mid-life crisis is going to dampen my mood for the rest of this year until it has settled its dust.
Holiday trip spoilt by GST shock at airport (ST Forum 2 Dec 2009)
MY FAMILY recently returned from a holiday in Europe.
As usual, we bought some gifts from the countries we had visited.
But we were stunned when the Customs officers stopped us and slapped us with 7 per cent goods and services tax (GST) for the gifts we purchased abroad.
Even the watch I was wearing on my wrist was not spared.
We were told that the maximum limit for gifts purchased overseas is $300 - anything exceeding that is taxable.
I checked with many friends and relatives and none of them knew that this rule exists, not even the tour agency.
Needless to say, the incident dampened our spirit after a great holiday.
Patrick Lim
(source: www.straitstimes.com/STForum/OnlineStory/STIStory_461188.html)
My Comments:
I did not know that the max limit for gifts purchased overseas is just $300 until now.
As usual, we bought some gifts from the countries we had visited.
But we were stunned when the Customs officers stopped us and slapped us with 7 per cent goods and services tax (GST) for the gifts we purchased abroad.
Even the watch I was wearing on my wrist was not spared.
We were told that the maximum limit for gifts purchased overseas is $300 - anything exceeding that is taxable.
I checked with many friends and relatives and none of them knew that this rule exists, not even the tour agency.
Needless to say, the incident dampened our spirit after a great holiday.
Patrick Lim
(source: www.straitstimes.com/STForum/OnlineStory/STIStory_461188.html)
My Comments:
I did not know that the max limit for gifts purchased overseas is just $300 until now.
Shopping in Terminal 3
After J has checked-in for his flight to France, he shopped in Changi airport terminal 3. Besides being huge, there are plenty of shops selling things which are quite dear!
He found Hainanese Chicken Rice Paste, Singapore Laksa Paste, Singapore Ba Gu Teh, Singapore Kaya, Dried Mango etc, all nicely wrapped and ready to present as gifts for overseas friends.
Heh, they don't come cheap! A similar type of the chicken rice paste in the super-market cost less than $10. But such in the airport with a nice wrapping costs almost double.
He will be buying some when he returns so that we can pack them into our big luggage to be checked-in.
In a way, I am relieved that the gifts for Ito have been prepared.
He found Hainanese Chicken Rice Paste, Singapore Laksa Paste, Singapore Ba Gu Teh, Singapore Kaya, Dried Mango etc, all nicely wrapped and ready to present as gifts for overseas friends.
Heh, they don't come cheap! A similar type of the chicken rice paste in the super-market cost less than $10. But such in the airport with a nice wrapping costs almost double.
He will be buying some when he returns so that we can pack them into our big luggage to be checked-in.
In a way, I am relieved that the gifts for Ito have been prepared.
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