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From time-stamped exams to bubble tea regulations — How repressed bureaucrats run Singapore

Last week, Peoples’ Action Party (PAP) member of parliament (MP), Ang Wei Neng came up with the “provocative” suggestion that degrees from local universities be “time-stamped” to expire after 5 years unless holders took upgrading courses.

The West Coast Group Representative Constituency (GRC) MP’s suggestions that were deemed ridiculous met with a backlash, and he was quick to issue an apology.

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Got this CPF letter asking to update bank account? It’s not a scam, but how to verify?

With multiple scam types cheating victims of millions, members of the public have been extra cautious when it comes to revealing personal information.

In a recent case, a scam alert warning the public of a letter from the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board asking recipients to update their bank accounts went viral online.

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Cat still stuck on roof in Jalan Besar for 8 days ‘no food and rescue’ trap set up too far away

Facebook netizen Janice Lim first informed the public of the situation on March 12 about a cat “crying for help” as it was stuck on the roof for a week.

Ms Lim said that the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) told her to call the Animal Veterinary Service (AVS) while the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said they only rescue humans.

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“NTUC CEO, take note on how a true leader behaves” — says netizen of Sheng Siong CEO who stacked shelves on behalf of 4 workers who got COVID

Many netizens have praised Mr Lim Hock Chee, the Chief Executive Officer of Sheng Siong, who, together with his wife, have been stocking grocery shelves over the past week.

The Sheng Siong outlet in Commonwealth suffered a manpower shortage after four employees fell ill with Covid-19. Without any fanfare, Mr Lim and his wife got to work.

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Man orders mala hotpot online, receives ‘utterly disgusting bag of rubbish’ instead

Imagine a customer’s surprise when an order of hot pot turns into a bag filled with used tissue, wrappers, and cockroaches. Facebook netizen Ng posted his shocking discovery on Complaint Singapore Facebook page on Saturday (March 12).

“This is what I received today from Chuan Wei Mala Hot Pot via foodpanda,” he said, attaching a photo for proof.

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