{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Yah Lah But","title":"#373 - Big Changes to A-Level Scoring & Red Tampines HDB Scares Residents","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/68982e7e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3920,"description":"Minister of Education Chan Chun Sing recently announced major changes to A-Level exam scoring for Junior College students in Singapore; for example, the Project Work module will become a Pass/Fail subject. While these changes are meant to benefit students by partially relieving their exam stress, some have said it could have the reverse effect. How so? Elsewhere, certain residents have complained about the bold red facade of a new Tampines BTO block lobby, likening it to a red-light district or a scene in a horror movie. A photographer has come forward and warned that this negative public feedback could end up stifling innovation in Singapore. Who’s right?\nFind us here!\nYLB Subreddit \nYLB TikTok \nYLB IG \nYLB YouTube\nJust Try Only, our new weekly newsletter\nFolklory\nIf 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.com!\nBig Changes to A-Level Scoring\nA-Level scoring in Singapore to change from 2026 to reduce emphasis on grades\nThe Definitive JC A Level Subject Combination Guide [up till 2022]\nChanges to A-level scoring system may reduce stress but not competition: Students, observers\nFourth content-based A-level subject to be dropped from university admission score\nProject Work Will Soon Be Cut From University Admission Scores. Good Riddance.\nRed Tampines HDB Scares Residents\nRed Tampines BTO block gives residents the creeps with its crimson walls, ceilings & floor\nHDB to improve ‘scary’ red-themed blocks in Tampines North BTO project\nS'porean photographer muses about decision to repaint Tampines BTO lobby, warns of stifling innovation\nOne Shiok Comment\nPoll by butthenhor\nComment by junglejimbo88\nOne Shiok Thing\nSrisun Express gives away 6,780 free prata kosong to Man U jersey-wearing diners\nChris Rock: Selective Outrage\nEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak\n ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Lvk5K12uIp8q5bBqjTX7ifPJqJOT83Ao1XFNVRr_Xoo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85ZTdl/ZGY1MDIzMGVjZThh/OWI0MzllMzQ5ZWQ2/Zjg0ZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}