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| 05-Sep-2010 15:45 |
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| 05-Sep-2010 15:39 |
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Deposit insurance limit to be raised to $50,000 CLAIRE HUANG
clairehuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE
Singapore started the scheme in April 2006 to protect ordinary depositors should a bank or finance company go under.
In a statement on Friday, the MAS said that it will go ahead with plans to raise insurance coverage from the current $20,000 to $50,000 for each depositor at each member bank.
That means if a depositor has at least $50,000 in a bank that folds, he would get back a maximum of $50,000 instead of $20,000.
The MAS said the move was made following public consultation. Members of the public had asked for a higher coverage of $100,000. However, it pointed out that the incremental benefit is small and may not justify the cost if the amount is over $50,000.
Some 90 per cent of depositors will be covered under the scheme.
The MAS also plans to include deposits of other non-bank depositors, such as sole proprietorships and partnerships, under the scheme.
It said it did consider insuring only certain types of businesses and excluding companies but this was not ideal. There was difficulty in setting a common criteria that applied to the diverse range of businesses.
The MAS hopes to implement the revised scheme early next year. |
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| 05-Sep-2010 15:37 |
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Deposit insurance limit to be raised to $50,000 CLAIRE HUANG
clairehuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE
Singapore started the scheme in April 2006 to protect ordinary depositors should a bank or finance company go under.
In a statement on Friday, the MAS said that it will go ahead with plans to raise insurance coverage from the current $20,000 to $50,000 for each depositor at each member bank.
That means if a depositor has at least $50,000 in a bank that folds, he would get back a maximum of $50,000 instead of $20,000.
The MAS said the move was made following public consultation. Members of the public had asked for a higher coverage of $100,000. However, it pointed out that the incremental benefit is small and may not justify the cost if the amount is over $50,000.
Some 90 per cent of depositors will be covered under the scheme.
The MAS also plans to include deposits of other non-bank depositors, such as sole proprietorships and partnerships, under the scheme.
It said it did consider insuring only certain types of businesses and excluding companies but this was not ideal. There was difficulty in setting a common criteria that applied to the diverse range of businesses.
The MAS hopes to implement the revised scheme early next year. |
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| 05-Sep-2010 15:32 |
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Deposit insurance limit to be raised to $50,000 CLAIRE HUANG
clairehuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE
Singapore started the scheme in April 2006 to protect ordinary depositors should a bank or finance company go under.
In a statement on Friday, the MAS said that it will go ahead with plans to raise insurance coverage from the current $20,000 to $50,000 for each depositor at each member bank.
That means if a depositor has at least $50,000 in a bank that folds, he would get back a maximum of $50,000 instead of $20,000.
The MAS said the move was made following public consultation. Members of the public had asked for a higher coverage of $100,000. However, it pointed out that the incremental benefit is small and may not justify the cost if the amount is over $50,000.
Some 90 per cent of depositors will be covered under the scheme.
The MAS also plans to include deposits of other non-bank depositors, such as sole proprietorships and partnerships, under the scheme.
It said it did consider insuring only certain types of businesses and excluding companies but this was not ideal. There was difficulty in setting a common criteria that applied to the diverse range of businesses.
The MAS hopes to implement the revised scheme early next year. |
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| 05-Sep-2010 15:31 |
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Deposit insurance limit to be raised to $50,000 CLAIRE HUANG
clairehuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE
Singapore started the scheme in April 2006 to protect ordinary depositors should a bank or finance company go under.
In a statement on Friday, the MAS said that it will go ahead with plans to raise insurance coverage from the current $20,000 to $50,000 for each depositor at each member bank.
That means if a depositor has at least $50,000 in a bank that folds, he would get back a maximum of $50,000 instead of $20,000.
The MAS said the move was made following public consultation. Members of the public had asked for a higher coverage of $100,000. However, it pointed out that the incremental benefit is small and may not justify the cost if the amount is over $50,000.
Some 90 per cent of depositors will be covered under the scheme.
The MAS also plans to include deposits of other non-bank depositors, such as sole proprietorships and partnerships, under the scheme.
It said it did consider insuring only certain types of businesses and excluding companies but this was not ideal. There was difficulty in setting a common criteria that applied to the diverse range of businesses.
The MAS hopes to implement the revised scheme early next year. |
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| 05-Sep-2010 15:30 |
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Deposit insurance limit to be raised to $50,000 CLAIRE HUANG
clairehuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE
Singapore started the scheme in April 2006 to protect ordinary depositors should a bank or finance company go under.
In a statement on Friday, the MAS said that it will go ahead with plans to raise insurance coverage from the current $20,000 to $50,000 for each depositor at each member bank.
That means if a depositor has at least $50,000 in a bank that folds, he would get back a maximum of $50,000 instead of $20,000.
The MAS said the move was made following public consultation. Members of the public had asked for a higher coverage of $100,000. However, it pointed out that the incremental benefit is small and may not justify the cost if the amount is over $50,000.
Some 90 per cent of depositors will be covered under the scheme.
The MAS also plans to include deposits of other non-bank depositors, such as sole proprietorships and partnerships, under the scheme.
It said it did consider insuring only certain types of businesses and excluding companies but this was not ideal. There was difficulty in setting a common criteria that applied to the diverse range of businesses.
The MAS hopes to implement the revised scheme early next year. |
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| 05-Sep-2010 15:28 |
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Deposit insurance limit to be raised to $50,000 CLAIRE HUANG
clairehuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE
Singapore started the scheme in April 2006 to protect ordinary depositors should a bank or finance company go under.
In a statement on Friday, the MAS said that it will go ahead with plans to raise insurance coverage from the current $20,000 to $50,000 for each depositor at each member bank.
That means if a depositor has at least $50,000 in a bank that folds, he would get back a maximum of $50,000 instead of $20,000.
The MAS said the move was made following public consultation. Members of the public had asked for a higher coverage of $100,000. However, it pointed out that the incremental benefit is small and may not justify the cost if the amount is over $50,000.
Some 90 per cent of depositors will be covered under the scheme.
The MAS also plans to include deposits of other non-bank depositors, such as sole proprietorships and partnerships, under the scheme.
It said it did consider insuring only certain types of businesses and excluding companies but this was not ideal. There was difficulty in setting a common criteria that applied to the diverse range of businesses.
The MAS hopes to implement the revised scheme early next year. |
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| 05-Sep-2010 15:27 |
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Deposit insurance limit to be raised to $50,000 CLAIRE HUAN Gclairehuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Singapore started the scheme in April 2006 to protect ordinary depositors should a bank or finance company go under. In a statement on Friday, the MAS said that it will go ahead with plans to raise insurance coverage from the current $20,000 to $50,000 for each depositor at each member bank. That means if a depositor has at least $50,000 in a bank that folds, he would get back a maximum of $50,000 instead of $20,000. The MAS said the move was made following public consultation. Members of the public had asked for a higher coverage of $100,000. However, it pointed out that the incremental benefit is small and may not justify the cost if the amount is over $50,000. Some 90 per cent of depositors will be covered under the scheme. The MAS also plans to include deposits of other non-bank depositors, such as sole proprietorships and partnerships, under the scheme. It said it did consider insuring only certain types of businesses and excluding companies but this was not ideal. There was difficulty in setting a common criteria that applied to the diverse range of businesses. The MAS hopes to implement the revised scheme early next year. — The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) plans to enhance the Deposit Insurance (DI) Scheme, including raising the insurance coverage limit to $50,000 for the individual depositor. |
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| 05-Sep-2010 15:20 |
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Singapore dollar hits high against USD
For some it could mean cheaper raw materials, products Jo-ann Huang joannhuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE
On Friday, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) found the Singapore dollar trading at an all-time high against the United States dollar and at a level many analysts expected to trigger an intervention
by the central bank.
Traders said the SGD traded to as high as $1.3419 against the greenback before retracing to $1.347 later in line with strong rallies by other Asian currencies.
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But it’s not all bad news.
Analysts say a weaker US dollar may signal investors are no longer fleeing to the US currency as a safe haven seen during the global economic crisis. For some Singapore firms and consumers, it could mean cheaper raw materials and products.
“We view this as a full retracement of the losses that we incurred during the global crisis, so in some sense you can view it as some form of closure,” Mr Philip Wee, currency research analyst at DBS, told MediaCorp.
But companies such as those from shipbuilding, oil and gas and technology which earn in US dollars may see their profits reduced by the falling US dollar.
Chief executive of the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce Phillip Overmyer said Singapore companies may move manufacturing operations to cheaper locations to mitigate the negative effects on export pricing.
“If the company employs a lot of labour, it costs more to retain labour in countries with stronger currencies,” said Mr Overmyer.
The export of newer products with higher value-add will remain in Singapore to realise higher profits from a stronger SGD, he said.
But CIMB Research economist Song Seng Wun said most companies would have hedged against currency movements. “With globalisation, more companies deal in a range of different currencies, so the impact of a higher SGD is quite marginal,” he said.
Mr Song pointed out that transportation companies such as SMRT, may find lower costs of fuel used to power their vehicles.
And with US planning to boost exports amid the falling US dollar, consumers here may see more American products on their supermarket shelves.
Analysts are divided on the direction of the US currency.
Some reckoned economic uncertainties in the US, such as unemployment and high structural debt levels should fuel further depreciation.
They added that Asia’s trade decoupling away from the US and Europe should drive the Singapore dollar.
Mr Song, however, is positive that the greenback could still hold its ground on the assumption that US economy is not about to tank but stabilising on the lower end of growth.
But for now, with the stronger currency, Ms Cecilia Jeyaram is looking forward to an enjoyable trip in the US during the year end.
“I should get more bang for my buck now that the Sing dollar has risen. I will definitely visit the money changer soon, in case rates start falling.” the college admissions officer said. |
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| 05-Sep-2010 15:19 |
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Singapore dollar hits high against USD For some it could mean cheaper raw materials, products Jo-ann Huang joannhuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE On Friday, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) found the Singapore dollar trading at an all-time high against the United States dollar and at a level many analysts expected to trigger an intervention by the central bank. Traders said the SGD traded to as high as $1.3419 against the greenback before retracing to $1.347 later in line with strong rallies by other Asian currencies. Journal But it’s not all bad news. Analysts say a weaker US dollar may signal investors are no longer fleeing to the US currency as a safe haven seen during the global economic crisis. For some Singapore firms and consumers, it could mean cheaper raw materials and products. “We view this as a full retracement of the losses that we incurred during the global crisis, so in some sense you can view it as some form of closure,” Mr Philip Wee, currency research analyst at DBS, told MediaCorp. But companies such as those from shipbuilding, oil and gas and technology which earn in US dollars may see their profits reduced by the falling US dollar. Chief executive of the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce Phillip Overmyer said Singapore companies may move manufacturing operations to cheaper locations to mitigate the negative effects on export pricing. “If the company employs a lot of labour, it costs more to retain labour in countries with stronger currencies,” said Mr Overmyer. The export of newer products with higher value-add will remain in Singapore to realise higher profits from a stronger SGD, he said. But CIMB Research economist Song Seng Wun said most companies would have hedged against currency movements. “With globalisation, more companies deal in a range of different currencies, so the impact of a higher SGD is quite marginal,” he said. Mr Song pointed out that transportation companies such as SMRT, may find lower costs of fuel used to power their vehicles. And with US planning to boost exports amid the falling US dollar, consumers here may see more American products on their supermarket shelves. Analysts are divided on the direction of the US currency. Some reckoned economic uncertainties in the US, such as unemployment and high structural debt levels should fuel further depreciation. They added that Asia’s trade decoupling away from the US and Europe should drive the Singapore dollar. Mr Song, however, is positive that the greenback could still hold its ground on the assumption that US economy is not about to tank but stabilising on the lower end of growth. But for now, with the stronger currency, Ms Cecilia Jeyaram is looking forward to an enjoyable trip in the US during the year end. “I should get more bang for my buck now that the Sing dollar has risen. I will definitely visit the money changer soon, in case rates start falling.” the college admissions officer said. — Four months ago, the Singapore central bank was signalling its willingness to let the Singapore dollar rise in a pre-emptive attempt to curb inflation here.The Wall Streetreported that the MAS intervened for the first time since it formally targeted a gradual rise in its currency in April but several analysts quoted by other news agencies reported they didn’t detect any intervention. |
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| 05-Sep-2010 14:57 |
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| 05-Sep-2010 14:48 |
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Is your MANUKA honey really worth the money?By Jerome Burne Last updated at 7:35 PM on 2nd February 2009 
Manuka honey can cost anything from £5 to £35 a pot Over the past few years, manuka honey from New Zealand has earned a reputation as a bit of a wonder treatment. Research has shown that the honey - produced by bees who feed off the manuka bush - has powerful antibiotic properties and can help combat MRSA, fight infections, reduce wound inflammation and help with skin conditions such as acne and eczema. But there are so many brands available, at vastly different prices (you can pay anything from £5 to £35 for a pot), how do you know which one really packs a good bacterial punch? And does spending more guarantee a better product? Until about a year ago, the solution would have been to rely on the honey's Unique Manuka Factor (UMF) rating (they range from 10 to 25). The higher the rating, the more potent - and usually more expensive - the honey. But according to some manuka honey manufacturers, this UMF system is unreliable. The ratings are made by the Active Manuka Honey Association (AMHA) which compares a batch of honey against the bacteria-killing ability of different concentrations of a standard disinfectant. 'But two tests done at different times on the same batch of honey can give very different results,' alleges Kerry Paul, chief executive of Manuka Health, one of the 'rebel' honey manufacturers. The AMHA retorts that results vary only by a few points and, anyway, it takes this into account when rating the honey. But Mr Paul believes there's a better way - by measuring methylglyoxal (MGO) content. This compound is found in high concentrations in manuka honey - up to 100 times greater than ordinary honey - according to German researchers, and is thought to give it its antiseptic edge. Some manufacturers are now switching to Mr Paul's new system of ratings. To add to the confusion, there is a third rating out there - the label on the honey contains the word 'active', followed by a number (from 10 to 25). But the MGO and UMF camps agree this 'active' rating has no scientific basis and is not regulated. Later this year a fourth standard is due to appear - developed by Dr Peter Molan, head of honey research at Waikato University, Hamilton, New Zealand. Although he's not yet willing to divulge the details, it seems to be an upgrade of the UMF rating - which he originally devised and even he claims needs changing. So where does all this leave the consumer? Ken Allen, managing director of a firm which makes wound dressings impregnated with manuka honey for the NHS, says: 'We use the same honey you get in the supermarket, but we then sterilise and purify it because we are held to much stricter standards.' He says neither UMF nor MGO is ideal, but believes the rest of us don't need to worry about how potent the honey is: 'It doesn't have to have a high rating. Even one as low as UMF 10 can heal leg ulcers.' He adds that using manuka honey at home on minor burns and cuts is probably fine, but would advise the public to steer clear of using it for more serious complaints such as heartburn or the gastric ulcer bug H. pylori. 'No trials support this use, and I'd be very careful about using shop-bought manuka on any serious or deep wounds,' he says. 'When we've analysed samples for purity, we've found microscopic traces of stuff such as paint and even lead.' So, if you want only a gentle antiseptic, the lower rating of either UMF or MGO should do the trick. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1134423/Is-manuka-honey-really-worth-money.html#ixzz0ydJzUeg0 |
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Is your MANUKA honey really worth the money?By Jerome Burne Last updated at 7:35 PM on 2nd February 2009
Manuka honey can cost anything from £5 to £35 a pot Over the past few years, manuka honey from New Zealand has earned a reputation as a bit of a wonder treatment. Research has shown that the honey - produced by bees who feed off the manuka bush - has powerful antibiotic properties and can help combat MRSA, fight infections, reduce wound inflammation and help with skin conditions such as acne and eczema. But there are so many brands available, at vastly different prices (you can pay anything from £5 to £35 for a pot), how do you know which one really packs a good bacterial punch? And does spending more guarantee a better product? Until about a year ago, the solution would have been to rely on the honey's Unique Manuka Factor (UMF) rating (they range from 10 to 25). The higher the rating, the more potent - and usually more expensive - the honey. But according to some manuka honey manufacturers, this UMF system is unreliable. The ratings are made by the Active Manuka Honey Association (AMHA) which compares a batch of honey against the bacteria-killing ability of different concentrations of a standard disinfectant. 'But two tests done at different times on the same batch of honey can give very different results,' alleges Kerry Paul, chief executive of Manuka Health, one of the 'rebel' honey manufacturers. The AMHA retorts that results vary only by a few points and, anyway, it takes this into account when rating the honey. But Mr Paul believes there's a better way - by measuring methylglyoxal (MGO) content. This compound is found in high concentrations in manuka honey - up to 100 times greater than ordinary honey - according to German researchers, and is thought to give it its antiseptic edge. Some manufacturers are now switching to Mr Paul's new system of ratings. To add to the confusion, there is a third rating out there - the label on the honey contains the word 'active', followed by a number (from 10 to 25). But the MGO and UMF camps agree this 'active' rating has no scientific basis and is not regulated. Later this year a fourth standard is due to appear - developed by Dr Peter Molan, head of honey research at Waikato University, Hamilton, New Zealand. Although he's not yet willing to divulge the details, it seems to be an upgrade of the UMF rating - which he originally devised and even he claims needs changing. So where does all this leave the consumer? Ken Allen, managing director of a firm which makes wound dressings impregnated with manuka honey for the NHS, says: 'We use the same honey you get in the supermarket, but we then sterilise and purify it because we are held to much stricter standards.' He says neither UMF nor MGO is ideal, but believes the rest of us don't need to worry about how potent the honey is: 'It doesn't have to have a high rating. Even one as low as UMF 10 can heal leg ulcers.' He adds that using manuka honey at home on minor burns and cuts is probably fine, but would advise the public to steer clear of using it for more serious complaints such as heartburn or the gastric ulcer bug H. pylori. 'No trials support this use, and I'd be very careful about using shop-bought manuka on any serious or deep wounds,' he says. 'When we've analysed samples for purity, we've found microscopic traces of stuff such as paint and even lead.' So, if you want only a gentle antiseptic, the lower rating of either UMF or MGO should do the trick. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1134423/Is-manuka-honey-really-worth-money.html#ixzz0ydJzUeg0 |
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Is your MANUKA honey really worth the money?
By Jerome Burne Last updated at 7:35 PM on 2nd February 2009
Manuka honey can cost anything from £5 to £35 a pot Over the past few years, manuka honey from New Zealand has earned a reputation as a bit of a wonder treatment. Research has shown that the honey - produced by bees who feed off the manuka bush - has powerful antibiotic properties and can help combat MRSA, fight infections, reduce wound inflammation and help with skin conditions such as acne and eczema. But there are so many brands available, at vastly different prices (you can pay anything from £5 to £35 for a pot), how do you know which one really packs a good bacterial punch? And does spending more guarantee a better product? Until about a year ago, the solution would have been to rely on the honey's Unique Manuka Factor (UMF) rating (they range from 10 to 25). The higher the rating, the more potent - and usually more expensive - the honey. But according to some manuka honey manufacturers, this UMF system is unreliable. The ratings are made by the Active Manuka Honey Association (AMHA) which compares a batch of honey against the bacteria-killing ability of different concentrations of a standard disinfectant. 'But two tests done at different times on the same batch of honey can give very different results,' alleges Kerry Paul, chief executive of Manuka Health, one of the 'rebel' honey manufacturers. The AMHA retorts that results vary only by a few points and, anyway, it takes this into account when rating the honey. But Mr Paul believes there's a better way - by measuring methylglyoxal (MGO) content. This compound is found in high concentrations in manuka honey - up to 100 times greater than ordinary honey - according to German researchers, and is thought to give it its antiseptic edge. Some manufacturers are now switching to Mr Paul's new system of ratings. To add to the confusion, there is a third rating out there - the label on the honey contains the word 'active', followed by a number (from 10 to 25). But the MGO and UMF camps agree this 'active' rating has no scientific basis and is not regulated. Later this year a fourth standard is due to appear - developed by Dr Peter Molan, head of honey research at Waikato University, Hamilton, New Zealand. Although he's not yet willing to divulge the details, it seems to be an upgrade of the UMF rating - which he originally devised and even he claims needs changing. So where does all this leave the consumer? Ken Allen, managing director of a firm which makes wound dressings impregnated with manuka honey for the NHS, says: 'We use the same honey you get in the supermarket, but we then sterilise and purify it because we are held to much stricter standards.' He says neither UMF nor MGO is ideal, but believes the rest of us don't need to worry about how potent the honey is: 'It doesn't have to have a high rating. Even one as low as UMF 10 can heal leg ulcers.' He adds that using manuka honey at home on minor burns and cuts is probably fine, but would advise the public to steer clear of using it for more serious complaints such as heartburn or the gastric ulcer bug H. pylori. 'No trials support this use, and I'd be very careful about using shop-bought manuka on any serious or deep wounds,' he says. 'When we've analysed samples for purity, we've found microscopic traces of stuff such as paint and even lead.' So, if you want only a gentle antiseptic, the lower rating of either UMF or MGO should do the trick. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1134423/Is-manuka-honey-really-worth-money.html#ixzz0ydJzUeg0 |
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Sunday September 5, 2010Between ethics and etiquetteFrom ANN By SANDRA LEONGMore people are taking a stand on what they eat, but where do they draw the line between political correctness and politeness? SINGAPORE: Whenever Olivia Choong receives an invitation to a wedding, she makes it a point to ask if shark’s fin soup is being served. If it is, she skips the occasion. Both a vegetarian and an anti-shark’s fin advocate, she made an exception earlier this year when a persuasive bride-to-be begged her to ease up on her self-imposed ban. But she felt torn. In the end, she presented the bridal couple with a special hongbao at the dinner. Designed by LoveSharks.sg, a local anti-shark’s fin group, a message on it urges diners to boycott the delicacy.  “My friends usually give me a polite smile when they accept the hongbao,” says Choong, a 31-year-old publicist who is the founder of Green Drinks Singapore, a networking platform for environmentalists. Fellow environmentalist Jaki Teo, 28, a marketing director for a diving company and the organiser of LoveSharks.sg, also finds herself in similar situations. She says: “If it is a business dinner, I would ask to change the venue. Most business associates are very understanding. They are also afraid to make things awkward so they usually try to remove the awkwardness by going somewhere else.” Things are a “bit more complicated” if the event is a friend’s wedding. “What I did the last time was tell my friend that many people these days do not consume shark’s fin and it would be a waste of money for him to serve it,” she says. “I also made it very clear that he would get a much smaller hongbao if he served shark’s fin.” Choong and Teo are not alone in their ethical eating approach. Increasingly, more people are taking a stand on what they eat, in a more environmentally concerned world: from rallying against the slaughter of sharks to abstaining from meat to lowering their carbon footprint. However, it is throwing up a slew of new social dilemmas about drawing the line between ethics and etiquette. When does turning down a bowl of shark’s fin soup at a dinner – or in Choong’s case, not attending at all – border on bad manners? At one end of the spectrum, people whose causes dictate their appetites contend that they should consistently stand up for what they believe in. At the other end, there is this: between political correctness and politeness, should it not be the latter that takes precedence? Wealth manager and meat-lover S.K. Tan, 43, attended a wedding where the hosts did not serve meat for ethical reasons. He says: “I didn’t think it was very considerate of the couple. I was hungry even after all the courses. “People can have their own beliefs but I don’t think they should impose them on others.” At a recent Chinese wedding, nurse Joanne Ng, 27, was seated with two guests who looked aggrieved when shark’s fin was served. “One walked out and came back only after the course was cleared, and the other tried to persuade other people at the table to boycott the dish,” she says. “I felt they spoilt the party and made it about them rather than the couple.” Because so many of these awkward situations revolve around the favourite Singaporean pastime of eating and dining out, it seems new social minefields are emerging daily. There are difficult questions, whatever your beliefs: to attend or not to attend, to serve or not to serve, to speak up or to hold your peace. Etiquette consultant Raelene Tan says friction might occur in communal settings because these days “people are more outspoken and are not afraid to air their views, no matter how controversial they may be”. “Previously, people were more mindful of keeping the peace and toeing the line.” As far as dinner party etiquette is concerned, the practical answer is that it all depends, says Tan. She believes it is the prerogative of the host to serve what he wants. Special requests from guests are acceptable for religious, medical or ethical reasons, but “fads and fancies have no place”. And as for speaking up, walking out or other statements of protest, it is best to do so without any fuss or fanfare. Disrupting the occasion is a big no-no, she adds. Indeed, mutual tolerance and restraint seem to be the way to go. Take lecturer George Jacobs, 58, a vegan of 30 years, and his wife, private banker Fong Cheng Hong, 50. After 20 years of marriage, she still loves her meat. Describing her husband as “very liberal”, Fong says: “By the time I met him, I was set in my ways. I wish I could change but I can’t. All I can do is to try to reduce my meat intake.” The couple make daily compromises. They have smoothies for breakfast and a simple vegetarian meal for dinner. But at their separate lunch hours, she is free to eat meat. She does not expect him to prepare meat for her but says: “Even if we invite friends over, we rarely have vegetarian as most of them are meat lovers.” “We emphasise the social, not the food,” says Jacobs, who is president of the Vegetarian Society. Researcher Jared Tham, 32, believes in the concept of “virtual water”, choosing what food to eat depending on how much water has been used to process it. He tries to stay away from beef, for example, because too much water – 10,000 litres to be exact – is needed to fuel the production process behind just 1kg of the meat. Thinking over the ethics-etiquette debate, he says: “My personal preferences should affect just me. They should not go as far as to impact other people. At the end of the day, my relationships with people are more important.” |
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Sunday September 5, 2010Between ethics and etiquetteFrom ANN By SANDRA LEONGMore people are taking a stand on what they eat, but where do they draw the line between political correctness and politeness? SINGAPORE: Whenever Olivia Choong receives an invitation to a wedding, she makes it a point to ask if shark’s fin soup is being served. If it is, she skips the occasion. Both a vegetarian and an anti-shark’s fin advocate, she made an exception earlier this year when a persuasive bride-to-be begged her to ease up on her self-imposed ban. But she felt torn. In the end, she presented the bridal couple with a special hongbao at the dinner. Designed by LoveSharks.sg, a local anti-shark’s fin group, a message on it urges diners to boycott the delicacy. “My friends usually give me a polite smile when they accept the hongbao,” says Choong, a 31-year-old publicist who is the founder of Green Drinks Singapore, a networking platform for environmentalists. Fellow environmentalist Jaki Teo, 28, a marketing director for a diving company and the organiser of LoveSharks.sg, also finds herself in similar situations. She says: “If it is a business dinner, I would ask to change the venue. Most business associates are very understanding. They are also afraid to make things awkward so they usually try to remove the awkwardness by going somewhere else.” Things are a “bit more complicated” if the event is a friend’s wedding. “What I did the last time was tell my friend that many people these days do not consume shark’s fin and it would be a waste of money for him to serve it,” she says. “I also made it very clear that he would get a much smaller hongbao if he served shark’s fin.” Choong and Teo are not alone in their ethical eating approach. Increasingly, more people are taking a stand on what they eat, in a more environmentally concerned world: from rallying against the slaughter of sharks to abstaining from meat to lowering their carbon footprint. However, it is throwing up a slew of new social dilemmas about drawing the line between ethics and etiquette. When does turning down a bowl of shark’s fin soup at a dinner – or in Choong’s case, not attending at all – border on bad manners? At one end of the spectrum, people whose causes dictate their appetites contend that they should consistently stand up for what they believe in. At the other end, there is this: between political correctness and politeness, should it not be the latter that takes precedence? Wealth manager and meat-lover S.K. Tan, 43, attended a wedding where the hosts did not serve meat for ethical reasons. He says: “I didn’t think it was very considerate of the couple. I was hungry even after all the courses. “People can have their own beliefs but I don’t think they should impose them on others.” At a recent Chinese wedding, nurse Joanne Ng, 27, was seated with two guests who looked aggrieved when shark’s fin was served. “One walked out and came back only after the course was cleared, and the other tried to persuade other people at the table to boycott the dish,” she says. “I felt they spoilt the party and made it about them rather than the couple.” Because so many of these awkward situations revolve around the favourite Singaporean pastime of eating and dining out, it seems new social minefields are emerging daily. There are difficult questions, whatever your beliefs: to attend or not to attend, to serve or not to serve, to speak up or to hold your peace. Etiquette consultant Raelene Tan says friction might occur in communal settings because these days “people are more outspoken and are not afraid to air their views, no matter how controversial they may be”. “Previously, people were more mindful of keeping the peace and toeing the line.” As far as dinner party etiquette is concerned, the practical answer is that it all depends, says Tan. She believes it is the prerogative of the host to serve what he wants. Special requests from guests are acceptable for religious, medical or ethical reasons, but “fads and fancies have no place”. And as for speaking up, walking out or other statements of protest, it is best to do so without any fuss or fanfare. Disrupting the occasion is a big no-no, she adds. Indeed, mutual tolerance and restraint seem to be the way to go. Take lecturer George Jacobs, 58, a vegan of 30 years, and his wife, private banker Fong Cheng Hong, 50. After 20 years of marriage, she still loves her meat. Describing her husband as “very liberal”, Fong says: “By the time I met him, I was set in my ways. I wish I could change but I can’t. All I can do is to try to reduce my meat intake.” The couple make daily compromises. They have smoothies for breakfast and a simple vegetarian meal for dinner. But at their separate lunch hours, she is free to eat meat. She does not expect him to prepare meat for her but says: “Even if we invite friends over, we rarely have vegetarian as most of them are meat lovers.” “We emphasise the social, not the food,” says Jacobs, who is president of the Vegetarian Society. Researcher Jared Tham, 32, believes in the concept of “virtual water”, choosing what food to eat depending on how much water has been used to process it. He tries to stay away from beef, for example, because too much water – 10,000 litres to be exact – is needed to fuel the production process behind just 1kg of the meat. Thinking over the ethics-etiquette debate, he says: “My personal preferences should affect just me. They should not go as far as to impact other people. At the end of the day, my relationships with people are more important.” |
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