February 26, 2010 TEMASEK REVIEW
The below email has been circulating around in cyberspace and was forwarded to us for publication. For those of you who knows the identity of the author, please keep it strictly confidential.
Please forward this to all your male Singaporean loved ones and friends. This is something that actually happened to me and I feel that it needs to be shared. I believe my experience will help your male loved one stay out of trouble.
On the morning of 18th February at about 9.50 am I was standing at Coffee Bean (Novena Square) counter, ordering my usual cup of mocha latte before heading into the office as usual. Behind me was a row of leather cushions that the mall has provided. In the corner of my eyes, I noticed a middle aged Chinese lady with an umbrella and a cold storage plastic bag, looking really nervous, glancing around every now and then.
The lady had shoulder length hair tied up neatly in a pony tail and looked pretty plain, wearing just a normal t-shirt and jeans – nothing too revealing. She was about mid 20s to early 30s and pretty pleasant looking I must say. But her eyes were scary when she stared intently at me for a short moment I did not pay much attention to her as I thought she was waiting for the slimming centre to open. I carried on my business as usual, glancing through the Today newspaper.
As I made my way towards the direction of Banquet coffee shop, she stood up and walked towards my direction. What happened next caught me completely by surprise.
The lady stopped directly in front me of, stared at me and suddenly screamed “Why you touch me?” Only then did I realise from her unmistakable accent that she is from China. I said “Sorry? What are you talking about?” I was more in shock then angry. The first thing that came to my mind was, is this some woman that I accidentally brushed on the train this morning?
She did not bother to explain but kept on screaming and pointing her index finger at me “Why you touch me!” about 4 or 5 times. She then squatted, covering her face and cried, crying out over and over again that I had touched her. I was really lost. There were some people walking past me and I felt like a criminal standing there, while people gave me this disgusted look. All the while I was trying to talk to the China lady but she remains in a squatted position, covering her face and crying.
At this point of time, a Malay bang in light blue coloured uniform walked over from Banquet. Seeing the situation he asked me what happened. The lady stood up and said that I had “touched” her. She then told the Malay bang that I need to giver her $500 to “see doctor” or else she would report me to the Chinese Embassy. She took out her hand phone and took several photos of me.
The Malay bang then said, “Bro, I think we better call the police”.
At this point of time, I have gotten over my shock and anger was slowly taking over. I nodded to the Malay bang in agreement. I took out my hand phone too. But instead of taking her photo, I dialled 999 immediately. “I am calling the police myself. Let them settle the matter”. I said calmly to the both of them. At this point of time, she picked up her plastic bag and umbrella, and swiftly left towards the direction of Tan Tock Seng hospital – even before my call could connect!
We were left there puzzled. Somehow I was relieved that it was over and did not want to proceed with the call. The Malay bang asked me if I was ok. All I said was “Thanks”. He patted my shoulder and walked away towards the
direction of Coffee Bean. Several patrons inside banquet were already witnessing the commotion. I just wanted to get out of there.
In case something like this happens to you or your loved ones, do not make the same mistake I did, trying to console the woman. Immediately take out your hand phone, take a photo of her and call the police. Please help to
spread this around to our Singaporean husbands, sons, brothers and friends.
Please, my dear Singaporeans, look around you, what has happened to our country? Where have all these pests come from? Think about your loved ones and your other Singaporean friends. Forward this story and make sure that
they know what to do when the same thing happens to them.
Thanks for the posting.
I guess with the loose immigration control, there will be a lot more desperados that try to make money through this type of shameless act.
Just have to be stone-hearted when dealing with FTs who try to take advantage of the kind hearted soul in Singapore.
Originally posted by Medicated Oil:Thanks for the posting.
I guess with the loose immigration control, there will be a lot more desperados that try to make money through this type of shameless act.
Just have to be stone-hearted when dealing with FTs who try to take advantage of the kind hearted soul in Singapore.
Singaporean must help local Singaporean - otherwise Foreign Talents bully us!
Please dont spread email hoaxes and unclear rumours.
have a look at fortune centre - before talk
the coffeeshop there got sell meat bao
people are wise, they know had to judge
is it becos, it's not yet being exposed/cover by the media - then it's bullshit
The lady stopped directly in front me of, stared at me and suddenly screamed “Why you touch me?” Only then did I realise from her unmistakable accent that she is from China. I said “Sorry? What are you talking about?” I was more in shock then angry. The first thing that came to my mind was, is this some woman that I accidentally brushed on the train this morning?
Simple, she was out to extort money from the writer.
I came across something similar. The difference was that this woman begged me for money, willing to do anything for me, pastered me to the point of preventing me from leaving. People around looked at me as if I treated a woman so badly.
Real case but l was lucky because she was begging me, not extorting me.
I like to ask the PAP govt this - why is it so difficult for us Singaporean to live our life in the country - save and sound from all these foreign idiots?
If I was the one there, I would do the same, call Police, let passer by or others see or think what happened,, as did not do anything wrong, nothing afraid of. Important is, don't go and comfort her, carry her up, etc...otherwise, have body contact...will be long story...
Originally posted by 4sg:The lady stopped directly in front me of, stared at me and suddenly screamed “Why you touch me?” Only then did I realise from her unmistakable accent that she is from China. I said “Sorry? What are you talking about?” I was more in shock then angry. The first thing that came to my mind was, is this some woman that I accidentally brushed on the train this morning?
Simple, she was out to extort money from the writer.I came across something similar. The difference was that this woman begged me for money, willing to do anything for me, pastered me to the point of preventing me from leaving. People around looked at me as if I treated a woman so badly.
Real case but l was lucky because she was begging me, not extorting me.
I like to ask the PAP govt this - why is it so difficult for us Singaporean to live our life in the country - save and sound from all these foreign idiots?
got people said i bullshit
must find angel 7030 she is the "queen"
angel 7030 is she one of your gal staft
This kind of cheat can happened any time and any where.
You will be caught off hand to react rationally.
So, you have to constantly remind yourself so as to prepare yourself for such attack.
We have to arm ourselves for these undesirable characters.
If it's me, I will be stunned and feel so paiseh.
I think I had an similar experience to 4sg, when I was waiting for my bus to my workplace (near Changi bus interchange) got this auntie (I think is Malaysian) walk around asking people to lend her money cause she need to rush to Changi bus interchange and she left her key and purse at home.
Unfortunately I was pestered too and I reluctantly gave her $2 (cause I took $4 out first, she try to get my $4) to get her off me cause people are looking.
Funny thing is that she took the same bus then get off a couple of stops before the bus interchange...lol, sian.
.............................sad.......................humans preying and eating their own fellow humans.sad indeed.but what comes round goes around!!!!
this problem should be parked under the women charter here in Singapore....which is the main cause of the whole issue...
who is to be blame but back to the over privileged bitches in singapore
yeh the more the guy tries to console, the more he plays into her acting game.
maybe IMH has place for her.
Shame shame, she comes here add on to social problem
Worse than local women.
Why the guy don't cry together with her and say she also "rubbed" him?
Then proceed to show everyone how she rubbed him by using her hands to demostrate lor...... that would be funny cos people will stomped it and send it back to China for Deng Xiaoping to watch!
I ever countered before.
I was inside the mrt going to work.
Then this lady (mid 50s) came towards me.
She told me, she got no money as she need to go home.
She want me to give her money.
I told her Plse go to the counter, they will help you.
Then saw 4 police patrolling, signal them to come over.
Explain to the police and told them to bring this lady to police station for money.
To TS: I would hold on her hand and call the police immediately.
I will not let her go.
Those PRC come here and create nuisances to the public.
so was a police report made after all?
come to think....i did get this problem too at tampines mall.this fat lady not that fat around 40 years old and no spectacles walked up to me...."i have no money...gimme some money!"plenty of facial expression......at that time there was a showcase of army tanks and weapons of tomorrow just 30 steps away.so i pointed to the guy standing proudly on a tank ...."ask that man there standing on the tank!"
and then i walked away......when i turned back some distance later.....she was somewhat giggling.
its all 片�之辞.
its really sad to see singaporeans so anti-PRCs.
its not anti-prc....its anti-crime
Originally posted by Hitman~:its not anti-prc....its anti-crime
anti-crime? why didnt the author proceed with the police report? why must the name of the author be kept strictly confidential?
maybe he liked the china girl:)
I am not against PRCs who want to join and contribute to the society.
But, I am furious with people who take advantage on the kind heartedness of the local to make a quick buck for themselves.
There will be more desperate cheats with the opening of the casino.
So, we have to careful and not land ourselves in a sticky situation.
there are 1001 cheats around anywhere and everywhere.
do you ever wonder why the author chose a topic relating to a PRC?
read the last paragraph.