Man says eating at hawkers now ‘ridiculous,’ S$4 fish ball noodles only cost less than S$1 at home

 

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The topic of expensive meals is often discussed on social media, especially lately amid a steady increase in food prices.

A public member then took it upon himself to compare eating out versus cooking at home and listed down the related costs of both options.

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NS55 credits now redeemable at any Singapore McDonald’s outlet for dine-in, drive-thru or takeaway

 

Photo: FB screengrab/McDonalds

“Fall in, NSFs and NSmen! Whether you’ve ORD-ed or you’re just booking out, here’s one more reason to enjoy your McDonald’s favourites,” said the popular fast-food chain in a Facebook post on Sunday (Aug 14).

McDonald’s said that this was an independent initiative launched by the local branch of the multinational brand. Customers simply have to use the LifeSG app when paying for their orders. Those who opt for self-ordering kiosks will need to select the cash payment option to use the NS55 credits.

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Paul Tambyah has ‘pleasant encounter’ with Ong Ye Kung; netizens tell him ‘You are the best man for MOH top job’

 

Photo: FB screengrab/Paul Tambyah

Singapore Democratic Party chairman Paul Tambyah wrote in a Saturday (Aug 13) Facebook post of a recent encounter with Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, which he called a pleasant one.

Mr Ong anchors the People’s Action Party team at Sembawang (GRC), where the SDP has said it will field candidates for the next general election.

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U-turn on decision to not include dialect group in birth certs, Minister Shanmugam explains Government stance

 

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Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam said that he understands that many Singaporeans value their culture and dialects and are dissatisfied with the fact that the electronic birth certificate does not show the dialects of the parents. The authorities should have explained the reasons for omitting this information earlier, he explained.

Mr Shanmugam told the media after participating in community activities this afternoon (13 August) that dialect and cultural heritage are closely related, and he also understands that many Chinese people want to preserve the culture of their dialect.

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3-decade-old Xian Ji Porridge stall in Tiong Bahru may close in August, owners considering selling recipe for S$500k

 

Photo: FB screengrab/Xian Ji Tiong Bahru Porridge 中峇鲁鱻记粥品 – since 1989

Known for its silky smooth Cantonese-style porridge, Xian Ji Porridge in Tiong Bahru might be closing for good by the end of this month.

The hawker stall, started by Mr and Mrs Soon, has been around since 1989 and operates only two hours a day.

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