peter-lin

Articles by Peter Lin

I am the poster boy for reinventing one's self. I've been a broadcast journalist, technical writer, banking customer service officer and a Catholic friar. My life experiences have made me the most cynical idealist you'll ever meet, which is why I'm also the co-founder of a local pop culture website. I believe ignorance is not bliss, and that money is the root of all evil only if you allow it to be.

Here's the One Big Disaster That Can Happen When Singaporeans Buy Second Hand Cars
Transportation
Here's the One Big Disaster That Can Happen When Singaporeans Buy Second Hand Cars
Halloween may be over, but there’s still a lot for Singaporeans to be afraid of. Take transport, for example. Surprisingly, it’s not the usual suspect...
3 November 2015
Karhoo - Will this New Third-Party App Level the Playing Field for Taxi Companies?
Opinion
Karhoo - Will this New Third-Party App Level the Playing Field for Taxi Companies?
No matter which country you’re from, you’ve definitely got a word to describe someone who sticks his nose where it’s not wanted. In the Philippines, t...
28 October 2015
Here's What You Need to Do to Become an Uber Driver in Singapore
Transportation
Here's What You Need to Do to Become an Uber Driver in Singapore
In the real world, just because you have the right tools and the knowledge to use them does not necessarily mean you can turn professional overnight....
21 October 2015
3 Reasons Why Taking a Cash Advance on Your Credit Card is Financial Suicide
Credit Cards
3 Reasons Why Taking a Cash Advance on Your Credit Card is Financial Suicide
When you’re in desperate need of money that you don’t have, one option is to withdraw money using your credit card. That’s right. All you need is to h...
21 October 2015
5 Things Singaporeans Need to Beware of When Buying a Car from a Parallel Importer
Transportation
5 Things Singaporeans Need to Beware of When Buying a Car from a Parallel Importer
Buying a car from a parallel importer is like trying to find a life partner on Tinder. I’m not saying it’s impossible. I’m just saying you’re probably...
20 October 2015
3 Additional Costs of Shopping Online Which Many Singaporeans Forget About
Shopping
3 Additional Costs of Shopping Online Which Many Singaporeans Forget About
I love how colourful Hokkien slang can be, especially in Singapore. And I’m not referring to the many swear words I learnt in NS. Take “pao toh”, for...
16 October 2015
Should HDB Allow Flat Owners to Rent Out Their Homes on Airbnb?
Opinion
Should HDB Allow Flat Owners to Rent Out Their Homes on Airbnb?
Some genius inventions are so deceptively simple that you keep kicking yourself and wondering why you didn’t think of it first. Like the alarm clock t...
12 October 2015
5 Notable Subsidies That Singapore Citizens Are Currently Getting
Opinion
5 Notable Subsidies That Singapore Citizens Are Currently Getting
I tend to avoid taking cabs these past few weeks. Not only because I can't afford the taxi fare, but also because taxi drivers are rather fond of enga...
7 October 2015
The 5 Best Items to Buy With 0% Interest Instalment Payment Plans
Credit Cards
The 5 Best Items to Buy With 0% Interest Instalment Payment Plans
When I was a kid, I would sometimes go without lunch for days. No, it’s not because my parents were poor or cruel. It’s because I bought video games,...
5 October 2015
Why the COE System in Singapore Benefits Only the Rich
Transportation
Why the COE System in Singapore Benefits Only the Rich
Welcome to Singapore. A country where there’s always someone complaining about how much a car costs here, thanks to COE. The automatic response to thi...
2 October 2015