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A recent Ipsos survey of 500 Singaporeans revealed that 57% of Singaporean men agree with the statement "we have gone so far in promoting women's equality that we are discriminating against men." Is Singapore a really sexist society? Elsewhere, Kate Middleton’s doctored Mother’s Day photo has triggered a firestorm of criticism, with international news agencies even voluntarily opting to remove the photo from circulation. Why is the world obsessed with the Princess’ poor Photoshop skills?

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Do Men Think Women’s Equality Has Gone Too Far?

• 57% of S'porean men think women's equality has gone so far as to discriminate against men: Ipsos survey
• Millennials and Gen Z less in favour of gender equality than older generations
• Commentary: A new global gender divide is emerging
• 2024 Report by IPSOS
• 65% of women in Singapore have never asked for a pay rise: survey
• S’pore women earn 14.3% less than men; gap narrowed over last five years: MOM data
• Women CEOs down to 12.5% in Singapore in 2023: MSCI report, ESG
• New SME programme to support women entrepreneurs in financing, networking

Kate Middleton’s Photo Scandal

• Kate photo: Princess of Wales seen after saying she edited Mother's Day picture
• How Kate Middleton's Photo Controversy Exposes Royal Flaws
• Kate Middleton photo scandal raises questions about media, celebrity photos

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Over the weekend, the Italian ambassador to Singapore went on social media and called out Italian restaurant Gotti Italiano for bearing the name of an infamous mob boss and for hosting a “Hip Hop Mafioso” night. The restaurant has since publicly apologised to the ambassador and for any offence caused. Is it a reasonable expectation for the owners of a restaurant in Singapore to be sensitive to cultural nuances of another country? Elsewhere, US fast food chain Wendy’s caused a furore when their CEO revealed that they were looking at implementing “dynamic pricing” in their restaurants in 2025. Many took it to mean surge pricing a la Uber and Grab, and raged against the decision online, forcing Wendy’s to issue a statement to clarify their position. Is surge pricing for food on its way?

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Italian Ambassador Calls Out Restaurant for Mafia Theme

• Italian ambassador to Singapore takes Gotti Italiano restaurant to task for mafia references - CNA
• Italian ambassador to Singapore calls out Amoy Street's Gotti Italiano restaurant and mafia-themed event: ‘Not illegal, but is definitely of a dubious taste'
• [Dec 2022] Gotti Italiano is a swanky mafia-inspired Italian restaurant serving smoky Neapolitan pizza, pasta & cocktails perfect for a night out
• [Feb 2018] Colombian embassy condemns bar named after drug lord Pablo Escobar in letter to MFA

Wendy’s Backtracks on Surge Pricing for Fast Food

• Commentary: Surge pricing for fast food is a terrible idea – just look at the Wendy’s backlash
• Wendy’s Clarifies It Will Not Be Implementing ‘Surge Pricing’
• Wendy’s won’t be introducing surge pricing, but it’s nothing new to many industries
• Is Wendy's Surge Pricing Going to Become the New Normal?

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This week in Parliament, it was revealed that Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh was the one who referred the West Coast couple in the recent POFMA case to Leong Mun Wai. Senior Parliamentary Secretary Eric Chua questioned his intentions in doing so before the Budget 2024 announcement, chastising the politicising of vulnerable people. Who’s playing politics here? Elsewhere, MP Tan Kiat How revealed in Parliament that he has been testing electric dog collars on himself, as part of his research into whether these pet training accessories pose any harm to animals. Beyond the chorus of “Wut”s heard online, why are some reacting positively to this action?

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Pritam Singh Wades into Leong Mun Wai POFMA Case

• Pritam Singh referred couple in POFMA case to Leong Mun Wai; plight of vulnerable shouldn’t be politicised, says Eric Chua
• Video of debate:  ‘Vulnerable people shouldn’t be used as pawns’: Eric Chua & Pritam Singh
• SPS Eric Chua calls out Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh for not offering help to a vulnerable couple directly
• Facebook post by Pritam Singh

MP Tests Electric Dog Collars on Himself

• S'pore MP tries electric dog collars on himself, says NParks not looking at banning its use on animals but to develop guidelines to prevent cruelty
• Tan Kiat How zaps himself with electronic dog collar, fails at Level 7
• SMS Tan Kiat How personally tested 'a range of' electric dog collars on himself, says NParks looking at developing guidelines to prevent cruelty

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It's the world's first TRISHAW PODCAST! We’ve sped through 499 episodes of Yah Lah BUT, so for ep 500, we decided to do something wheel-y special! Harking back to our MOF roots, we took it to the streets ON A TRISHAW to bring some YLB goodness to the gentrified hipster heritage district of the East Coast. We look back on some of our favourite moments on the podcast over the years, and talk about some of our plans for the future, including the spanking new MOF website! There is no East Coast Plan here; just skid marks, sore butts and lots of spandex in this Tour de Joo Chiat!

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• YLB #77: XiaXue, like you've never heard her before
• YLB #78 - Narelle Kheng and being part of the “WOKE” generation
• YLB #83 - TrueLove.Is and the Controversy Behind What They Do
• YLB #85 - A gay man’s thoughts on TrueLove.Is and other LGBTQ+ issues, feat. Sean Foo
• YLB #88 - A gay pastor shares his thoughts on Christianity, TrueLove.Is & LGBTQ issue

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It’s Taylor Swift Week! And alongside the buzz about her sold out series of concerts at the Sports Hub, officials in the Philippines have called out Singapore’s deal with the singer, saying it "isn't what good neighbours do." Should we be feeling bad about depriving our regional neighbours of their dose of Swift-mania? Elsewhere, NSmen’s allowances came under the spotlight in Parliament, with Opposition MP Gerald Giam arguing for paying our soldiers a higher salary that even includes CPF contributions. However, this idea was shot down by SMS Heng Chee How, who asked “for whom are we defending Singapore?” Is there any merit to this suggestion?

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Should Taylor Swift Belong With Singapore EXCLUSIVELY

• Revenue from top-tier events like Taylor Swift concerts goes back into 'highly impactful social events': Edwin Tong
• Govt subsidies for Taylor Swift's exclusive Singapore deal 'nowhere as high' as speculated: Edwin Tong
• S'pore 'proactively' courted Taylor Swift even before international tour dates announced: Edwin Tong
• Taylor Swift’s Singapore-Only Shows Have Neighboring Governments Seeing Red
• Bad blood over Singapore Taylor Swift Eras tour subsidies
• Anant-Radhika wedding: Here’s how much Rihanna is getting paid to perform at the Ambani wedding
• Coldplay concert buzz dampened by cannabis fumes in Bangkok

Should NSmen Be Paid a “Salary”?

• For whom are we defending Singapore? Heng Chee How asks after Gerald Giam suggests changing NS allowance to NS salary

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Shibani Mahtani is the Washington Post journalist who published an article last year which alleged that local Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao “now routinely echoes some of Beijing’s most strident falsehoods”. This prompted a strong rebuttal from the newspaper and even Singapore’s ambassador to the US. However, Singapore recently invoked the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act 2021 against businessman Philip Chan, who has had 25 articles published in Lianhe Zaobao before; how does Shibani feel about seeing this play out?

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• [July 2023] In Singapore, loud echoes of Beijing’s positions generate anxiety | The Washington Post
• Behind the Headlines: Why Shibani Mahtani Pissed Off Lianhe Zaobao | Rice
• Analysis: Why Philip Chan was deemed to have 'crossed a red line' under Singapore's foreign interference law | CNA

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This week, we got comedian Jacky Ng in the studio to talk about his upcoming hour-long standup performance, and to contribute his thoughts on a couple of funny (OK, maybe not-SO-funny) topics. Concerns arose last week when it was revealed that schools have been teaching students about the conflict in Gaza via their Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) lessons. The slides from the lessons were also heavily criticised for oversimplifying the issue. We went through the slides to see what MOE could have done better. Elsewhere, the PSP also announced that Leong Mun Wai would be stepping down as secretary-general of the party, as part of the fallout from the POFMA directive he received. Will this change the face of opposition politics in Singapore?

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Did MOE Really Need Lessons on Israel-Hamas?

• CCE lesson on Israel-Hamas conflict not meant to teach history or apportion blame: Chan Chun Sing
• The MOE CCE Slide Deck on Israel-Hamas
• CCE lessons such as on Israel-Hamas conflict help students process emotions, reflect on cohesion: Chan | The Straits Times
• MOE responds to parents’ criticisms over Israel-Hamas lesson material | The Straits Times
• Mediacorp and SPH's Interview with Minister for Education | MOE
• Teachers don't impose personal views, advocate for any party in school lessons about Israel-Hamas war: MOE - TODAY
• In full: Chan Chun Sing responds to questions in interview on MOE's CCE lessons on Israel-Hamas conflict - CNA
• MHA confirms that S’porean influencers were advised on content about Gaza conflict | The Straits Times

Leong Mun Wai Steps Down as PSP Chief

• Leong Mun Wai stepped down as sec-gen of own accord, did not face no-confidence vote, says PSP | The Straits Times
• Analysis: POFMA order given as reason behind Leong Mun Wai's resignation as PSP chief but could there be other factors? - CNA
• Leong Mun Wai issued POFMA & PUB Calls Out Sterra for “Misleading” Ad | #YLB 493

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Clarence Sim AKA @clarencesimple, the NTU scientist who went viral after highlighting filtration company Sterra’s misleading ad on tap water in Singapore, drops by the YLB studio! He talks about his journey as a science communicator, why he decided to call out Sterra, and whether the company has since reached out to him to make amends. And oh, he also talks about all the THIRSTY messages in his DMs he’s received in the aftermath.

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• PUB & NTU scientist call out water purifier ad that claims S'pore's tap water contains 'bacteria & algae'
• YLB #493 - Leong Mun Wai issued POFMA & PUB Calls Out Sterra for “Misleading” Ad

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In response to recent rumours of a Southeast-Asia exclusivity deal, STB and the Ministry of Community, Culture and Youth (MCCY) clarified that a grant had been provided to help bring Taylor Swift’s concert to Singapore, but did not confirm if the deal was indeed exclusive. Will this news cause bad blood with Swifties in our neighbouring countries? Elsewhere, the fallout over football star Messi’s no-show on the pitch in Hong Kong continues. Most recently, a pair of friendly matches in China featuring Argentina’s football team were cancelled, and Messi had to post another video on Weibo explaining his absence. Will this messy issue ever be resolved?

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Did Taylor Swift and STB Strike Deal for Exclusivity?

• STB gave grant for Taylor Swift's Singapore concerts, other government bodies 'worked directly' with promoter AEG
• Airfares, hotel bookings surge in March 2024 as fans flock to S’pore for Taylor Swift shows
• Singapore sought exclusivity deal over Taylor Swift concerts in south-east Asia, Thai PM alleges
• S'pore govt clarifies Taylor Swift sponsor rumour, says it worked directly with organisers due to 'significant demand'
• Jewel Changi Airport to host Taylor Swift sing-along on 1 Mar that'll 'make the whole place shimmer'
• From Coldplay to Taylor Swift, Singapore’s Concert Dominance Explained | TIME
• The Economy (Taylor’s Version) | Washington Post
• Taylor Swift Is Making An Insane Amount Of Money Every Night On The Eras Tour | Forbes

Messi’s China Backlash Continues

• Lionel Messi defends HK absence as China backlash continues
• Beijing has no plans to hold matches in which Lionel Messi will participate: local football association | Global Times

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For the first “instalment” of the Forward SG social compact, DPM Lawrence Wong delivered Budget 2024, which leaned in on preparing workers for uncertain times ahead, and providing relief for those affected by ongoing retrenchments. In what’s becoming an annual tradition, we invited Reggie, boss of personal finance network The Financial Coconut (TFC) into our studio to help us read the tea leaves about the budget, and what the mainstream media missed.

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This past week, NCMP and PSP leader Leong Mun Wai was issued a POFMA for publishing false information about an elderly West Coast couple who were allegedly facing financial difficulties. Was there any merit to this POFMA? Elsewhere, PUB called out water purifier firm Sterra for its “misleading” advertisements that made dubious claims about the cleanliness of Singapore tap water. Was this a POFMA-able event?

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Leong Mun Wai issued POFMA

• Pofma order issued to Leong Mun Wai, The Online Citizen, Gutzy Asia over falsehoods on lack of financial aid for West Coast residents - TODAY
• Corrections regarding falsehoods in Mr Leong Mun Wai social media posts (12 Feb 2024) and republished by The Online Citizen and Gutzy Asia
• FB Post by Leong Mun Wai

PUB Calls Out Sterra for “Misleading” Ad

• Singapore’s tap water safe to drink, no need for further filtering devices: PUB
• Water purifier firm Sterra "reviewing marketing procedures" after criticism over its advertisement

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The police announced that they are looking into 2 events related to the Israel-Hamas war that took place in Singapore over the last couple of weeks, including a march to deliver letters to the Istana. In light of how the rest of the world is reacting to the Middle East conflict, were these events really out of line? Elsewhere, Singaporean actress Caitanya Tan is starring in the new Ubisoft video game, Skull and Bones, but rather than celebrating the fact, people have pounced on her character’s Singapore accent instead. Why the hate for Singlish?

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Police Investigate Events Related to Israel-Hamas War

• Police investigate 2 events related to Israel-Hamas war, warn against protesting at Singapore Airshow
• SPF | Media Reply For Events – Letters For Palestine: With Love, From Singapore, Steadfast For Palestine, And The Singapore Airshow 2024
• [2023] Police, NParks will reject applications to hold public events relating to Israel-Hamas war
• [2023] How Watermelon Became a Symbol of Palestinian Solidarity
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) at the Singapore Airshow

Ubisoft Video Game Features Singapore Accent

• Clip of Singaporean Character in Skull and Bones Gameplay
• Caitanya’s Video Explaining Her Voiceover
• Definition and Examples of Acrolects

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This week, PM Lee and members of the Opposition were engaged in a marathon debate about Singapore’s reserves, with PSP putting forward a motion to use more of the national reserves for the needs of the current generation of Singaporeans. Who made the better points in the debate? Elsewhere, Mr Coconut is currently caught in a bitter dispute with an ex-employee, who alleged on social media that she was unfairly terminated by the company due to her pregnancy. Mr Coconut then published the results of their internal investigations, which included CCTV footage of the employee watching TV on the job, as well as other details about her work performance. Who’s in the wrong here?

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Parliament Debates on Singapore’s Reserves

• PSP's motion on reserves passes after PAP's amendments, WP & PSP rejects amended motion
• Parliament votes for amended motion on national reserves, rejects PSP motion to review fiscal policies
• Opposition MPs debate reserves accumulation and use: 6 key issues and the Govt’s response
• PM Lee calls on opposition to be 'upfront' about stance on Singapore's reserves and take ideas to ballot box

Mr Coconut Shows Receipts in Employee Dispute

• Mr Coconut brings tea & receipts: Woman fired for reasons other than pregnancy, watched movie on phone at work
• Mr Coconut employee alleges unfair dismissal due to pregnancy, company releases findings pointing to her poor performance

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The 2023 suicide case of police officer Uvaraja Gopal and related discrimination allegations were addressed by Minister Shanmugam in Parliament this week, prompting a question by NCMP Leong Mun Wai about whether the case warranted a Committee of Inquiry. Does his point have any merit? Elsewhere, NTU announced that it will be imposing a fee on tourist groups coming to their campus in response to an influx of visitors in recent months. Will this really help to mitigate the issues of security, privacy and overcrowding?

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Does Police Officer Suicide Deserve Inquiry

• Police officer suicide: Workplace racism allegations in SPF will be investigated as disciplinary breaches, says Shanmugam - CNA
• Internal investigation, not inquiry committee, held for SPF officer's death to protect morale: Shanmugam
• Cop who made discrimination allegations faced 3 investigations at time of death: Shanmugam | The Straits Times
• SPF went to ‘considerable lengths’ to help late sergeant Uvaraja Gopal through health, family issues: Shanmugam - CNA
• [2007] Second reading speech on Inquiries Bill by DPM Prof S Jayakumar

NTU is Now a Tourist Attraction?

• NTU imposes fee on tourists amid influx to university campuses which students say is disrupting classes, crowding canteens

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Last week, a Singaporean businessman, Phillip Chan, became the first person to be designated a “politically significant person” under the recently implemented foreign interference law. Is this a valid use of this law? Elsewhere, Hong Kong football fans were left raging when Lionel Messi sat out of an exhibition match between Inter Miami and a local team due to injury. Is the fans’ anger valid?

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Foreign Interference Law Invoked Against Businessman

• Singaporean businessman the first person to be served 'notice of intended designation' under foreign interference law
• Who is Philip Chan, the man against whom S’pore has invoked its foreign interference law?
• The case of Philip Chan: Beijing steps up efforts to co-opt diaspora to ‘tell the China story well’
• [Dec 2023] Anti-foreign interference law to come into full force on Dec 29 after provisions on local proxies take effect - TODAY
• [Sep 2022] Maruah, Think Centre criticise draft foreign interference law, raise concern about uncertainty over their activities - TODAY

Hong Kong Left Outraged by Messi

• Messi sits out Hong Kong friendly; government may cut support funding
• Tatler XFEST - Hong Kong Team vs Inter Miami CF | February 4, 2024
• Lionel Messi angers Hong Kong after sitting out match

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TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi was grilled by US senators on his personal ties to China; one senator even asked pointedly about the status of his Singapore citizenship. Some decried the line of questioning as “racist”, but was it really? Elsewhere, the Singapore Repertory Theatre recently announced that it is changing its name to Singapore Theatre Company, to the consternation of some in the local theatre community. Was it just much ado about nothing, or is there more to this disquiet?

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TikTok CEO’s Ties to China Questioned

• Cotton defends pressing TikTok CEO on ties to Chinese Communist Party
• TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is Singaporean, not Chinese. Somebody please convince Senator Tom Cotton
• Accusations, tears and rants: 5 takeaways from today’s tech CEO hearing | CNN Business
• Video of Tom Cotton in Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
• Kids aren’t safe on social media, lawmakers say. Tech CEOs are back in DC this week to pledge (again) that they’ll handle it
• Tech CEOs told ‘you have blood on your hands’ at US Senate child safety hearing, International - THE BUSINESS TIMES
• [2017] Opinion | What Singapore is saying by expelling China hand Huang Jing
• [2020] How a Singaporean man went from NUS PhD student to working for Chinese intelligence in the US - CNA

Theatre Company’s New Name “Disrespectful”?

• ‘No company can be Singapore Theatre Company’: SRT’s rebrand draws flak from theatre community
• Singapore Repertory Theatre changes name to Singapore Theatre Company

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Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information and for Health Dr Janil Puthucheary said that young LGBTQ people should “stand up for what you believe in” in Singapore instead of leaving the country, in response to a question from Pink Dot SG spokesperson Clement Tan at a conference. Why was this response not particularly well-received by online commentators? Elsewhere, some migrant workers were treated by a soup kitchen to free Coldplay concert tickets, which caused a few doubters to question the point of the action. Why the hate?

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anil Puthucheary Tells LGBTQ Youths to “Stay”

• ‘Stay... stand up for what you believe in’: Janil Puthucheary tells LGBTQ youths thinking of leaving Singapore
• Program for IPS Event - Singapore Youth Perspectives 2024
• Women aged 21 to 49 more likely than male peers to accept being single, married without children: IPS poll
• Youths in Singapore more likely to report higher levels of social isolation and loneliness: IPS poll
• Video of Q&A by Clement Tan with Dr Janil

Should Migrant Workers Get Free Coldplay Tickets?

• #trending: S’pore migrant workers get free Coldplay concert tickets, but some question if they'd enjoy the show

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The fallout from the revelation of the CEO’s fake credentials at the AI startup Vizzio continues, with an interim CEO being appointed to take over. But who were the real victims in this web of half-truths and lies? Elsewhere, TODAY journalists uncovered that some massage parlours were accepting payments in CDC vouchers for “special services” of a sexual nature. Is this a big enough problem that will force authorities to clamp down on the use of CDC vouchers?

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Vizzio CEO’s Fake Degree Fallout

• Vizzio CEO’s fabricated credentials, inflated client list haunt start-up
• Vizzio board backs CEO despite sham doctorate, Lee admits 'grave misjudgment'
• Kai-Fu Lee quit Vizzio's board days before founder's sham degree exposed
• Vizzio founder, CEO steps down amid controversy
• Woman jailed for getting jobs with forged NTU degree, says she faced economic and parental pressure

CDC Vouchers Used at Massage Parlours

• Happy spending? Some heartland massage parlours tout illicit services payable with CDC vouchers

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A self-radicalized Chinese teenager was detained by the ISD for his white supremacist views. What caused this strange turn of events? Elsewhere, queues formed for new and fit-for-gifting notes for CNY; but why does this practice still persist?

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Chinese SG Teen Identifies as White Supremacist

• Self-radicalised S’porean, 16, who identified as white supremacist, given restriction order under ISA
• 16-year-old Singaporean who identified as white supremacist issued restriction order under ISA; second case of far-right radicalisation
• askST: What is far-right extremist ideology and how did a S’porean teen become radicalised?
• Update on Terrorism-Related Cases Under the Internal Security Act
• First Singaporean who was detained for far-right extremist ideologies in 2020 released following rehabilitation programme
• Rising threat of far-right extremism could be worsened by global conflicts like Ukraine war: ISD

Should We Use New Notes for CNY?

• Snaking queues at ATMs on 1st day for withdrawal of hongbao notes
• Choose Fit-for-Gifting Notes this Lunar New Year in Support of a Greener Future!

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The U-turn that came out of nowhere! Fresh from being sworn in as the Minister of Transport, Chee Hong Tat announced that the plan to transition fully to SimplyGo by 1st June would be shelved. Does this show that the authorities are listening to feedback, or is it just delaying the inevitable? Elsewhere, a viral TikTok showed that an Old Chang Kee sardine puff from the Trafalgar Square outlet sells for about $7, triggering a range of responses from incredulous Singaporeans. Is the higher price in London warranted?

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Was SimplyGo U-turn the Right Move?

• LTA shelves plan to replace older public transport payment cards with SimplyGo by June
• Commuters no longer need to switch to SimplyGo as LTA U-turns on move to replace older ticketing system
• SimplyGo timeline: How it came about and why the change of mind on EZ-Link, NETS FlashPay card replacement
• Singapore’s rare U-turn on transport payment: will SimplyGo ‘policy blind spot’ become an election issue? | South China Morning Post
• Commentary: SimplyGo Ez-link woes — why contactless card payments haven't taken off in S'pore as they have elsewhere
• MPs voice support as MOT & LTA postpone transition to SimplyGo

Old Chang Kee Costs $7 in London?

• #trending: S$7 for Old Chang Kee sardine puff? Netizens reel over steep prices at homegrown brand's London outlet

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