#479 - Jamus Lim Calls MAS Proposal “Unfair” for Scam Victims & Why Bus 167 was Reinstated

In Parliament this week, WP MP Jamus Lim called the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s proposed loss-sharing framework for phishing scams “fundamentally unfair”, and suggested that scam victims should bear no more than $500 of the cost. Many rushed to call him a populist and other names, but is there any merit to his suggestion? Elsewhere, some numbers were revealed in Parliament to explain why Bus 167 linking Sembawang to the CBD was discontinued, then reinstated. Why the sudden U-turn?Find us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.comJamus Lim Calls MAS Proposal “Unfair” for Scam VictimsWP MP proposes scam victims should bear no more than S$100-S$500 of lossesSingapore's 'Money Lock' Safeguards S$3.2 Billion Across 38,000 Bank AccountsWritten reply to Parliamentary Question on the take-up rate of the "Money Lock" feature in local banksMOM clarifies CPF Board has no intention to consider scheme to insure members against scam lossesSingapore telcos offer call blocking from international numbers to combat scams[Oct 2023] $1.4 trillion lost to scams globally; S’pore victims lost the most on average: StudyYah Lah But 452: Banks and Telcos to Share Responsibility for Scams & Man U Players Gorilla Emoji DebacleWhy Bus 167 was ReinstatedReducing frequency of bus service 167 saves S$2.6 million in subsidies every year: MOTWritten Reply to Parliamentary Question on Rationale for Reinstating Bus Service 167 after Discontinuation AnnouncementLTA Media Statement on Bus Service 167Bus service 167 ends, routes shortened amid 'almost tripled' ridership on Thomson-East Coast LineOne Shiok CommentComment by ewmurphyComment by edwardxadOne Shiok ThingThe Internet Sucks. Neal Agarwal Is on a Quest to Save It.3 Body Problem | Official Trailer | NetflixMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.