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In an interview marking the start of the school year, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing gave blunt advice to parents of young children. Why is his advice prompting cynical reactions on social media? Elsewhere, a Singapore bride agency put up an advertisement for a 17-year-old Vietnamese lady seeking a husband earning at least $4,800. Some criticised the requirement set by the agency, while others questioned the lady’s age. Did the bride agency do anything wrong?

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Chan Chun Sing Advises Parents to Give Kids Space

• Give children space to grow and be independent: Chan Chun Sing
• Chan Chun Sing lays out key priorities for S’pore’s education system in 2024
• [5 Dec] Singapore tops world education list along with Asia’s Japan and South Korea, as Europe sees ‘worrying’ decline
• [7 Dec] Less than half of S’pore students say parents ask about problems in school, lower than OECD average
• [Oct 2023] CNA Explains: What you need to know about full subject-based banding

17yo Vietnamese Bride Seeks Husband Earning $4,800

• S'pore bride agency lists Vietnamese girl, 17, with S$4,800 salary requirement of prospective husband, sparks controversy
• [Apr 2021] 'You're not here to buy, you're here to marry': S'porean who founded Vietnamese bride agency
• B & G Vietnamese Bride Marriage Agency Website

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It’s that time of the year again, where we look back at the Top 10 Trending News Stories as collated by Google Trends. In a year rife with political scandals, a Presidential Election and $50,000 Taylor Swift concert packages, what were Singaporeans really searching for?

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Singapore’s Top 10 Trending News Topics

• Year in Search: Google’s top searches for S’pore in 2023
• Year in Search 2023

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People's Park Complex is being considered for conservation by the Government, a move which has been praised by heritage experts. However, some of the owners are not as happy, preferring complete redevelopment instead. Who’s right? Elsewhere, residents in Sembawang have reacted with shock to the announcement that a new columbarium might be built near their homes. Is this another case of NIMBY rearing its ugly head?

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People’s Park Complex to be Conserved

• People's Park Complex assessed to be of 'high heritage significance', may affect collective sale
• Heritage lovers laud People's Park Complex's possible conservation, but some say total rebuild better for business
• [Oct 2022] Golden Mile Complex gazetted as conserved building
• [Jan 2023] Pioneer architect behind People’s Park Complex and Golden Mile Complex dies

Residents Gripe about New Columbarium

• Residents fear plans of new columbarium complex in Mandai may affect property prices, impact en bloc deal
• New funeral and columbarium complex may be built in Mandai

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An Israeli folk dance class offered by the People’s Association online portal has sparked debate online about whether such an activity should be promoted at this point of time. Should the class be cancelled? Elsewhere, IKEA Singapore announced that it will be absorbing the upcoming GST increase and maintaining its current prices into 2024 to help alleviate inflation concerns of Singaporeans. What is the motive behind this move?

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Israeli Folk Dance Class Sparks Debate

• Israeli folk dance class part of efforts to 'promote racial harmony', say grassroot organisations amid online controversy
• Singapore Palestine Film Festival
• Palestinian Folk Dance - Dapke

IKEA Singapore to Absorb GST Hike

• IKEA S'pore to absorb 1% GST hike & maintain current prices in 2024
• IKEA Singapore to absorb GST hike in 2024 to remain affordable for the many people

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This past week, the Vatican said in a landmark ruling that Roman Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples. The Catholic Church in Singapore then came out to reiterate its stance against 'official blessings' of same-sex unions, drawing snide remarks from online commenters. Elsewhere, Tengah BTO residents have been facing challenges adjusting to life in their new town. Is there any justification for their grievances?

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Catholic Church in Singapore Clarifies Stance on Same-Sex Unions

• Catholic Church in Singapore reiterates stance against 'official blessings' of same-sex unions
• Pope Francis approves blessings for same-sex couples | AP News
• Vatican approves blessings for same-sex couples in landmark ruling 
• Doctrinal declaration opens possibility of blessing couples in irregular situations - Vatican News
• Responsum of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to a dubium regarding the blessing of the unions of persons of the same sex
• [Feb 2023] Anglican Church in S’pore ‘deeply disappointed’ by Church of England’s blessing of same-sex couples | The Straits Times

Tengah BTO Residents’ Struggles

• Tengah’s early residents bemoan lack of amenities, transport options and connectivity

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An Instagram ad for Prism+ air-conditioners was deemed to be “misleading” by Singapore’s advertising watchdog, and was forced to be taken offline. Is “greenwashing” an actual problem, or are people being too woke? Elsewhere, a Redditor ignited another debate on wedding customs in Singapore after she attended a wedding dinner, but harboured reservations about giving an ang bao. Why were people so triggered by her story?

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Prism+ Xiaxue Air-con Ad Deemed Misleading

• Prism+ air-con ad deemed ‘greenwashing’ by S’pore watchdog; company defends it as ‘tongue-in-cheek’
• PRISM+ air-con ad featuring Xiaxue deemed misleading by advertising standards watchdog
• [PDF] Singapore Code of Advertising Practice
• Study on Greenwashing in Online Marketing Funded by CCCS Finds Use of Vague Environmental Claims and Confusing Technical Jargon
• [Sep 2023] Regulators across the world crack down on greenwashing before it gets worse

Are Ang Baos at Weddings Necessary?

• Redditor seeks advice on not giving ang bao at friend's 5-star wedding dinner, gets criticised

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• S'porean powerlifter Farhanna Farid, 31, deadlifts 208kg to break own world record again
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The Active Mobility Advisory Panel, in a proposal presented to the Ministry of Transport, has suggested limiting the use of personal mobility aids only to those certified with difficulty walking. Why the need to police the use of these devices? Elsewhere, several COVID-19 Resilience Medals were listed for sale on Carousell, leading the Prime Minister’s Office to issue a statement about respecting the spirit of the award. Is it really that big of a deal?

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Mobility Scooters Might Face Stricter Regulations

• Panel proposes limiting mobility scooters to those certified to have difficulty walking
• Convenience or obstruction? Debate on allowing PMAs in indoor spaces rages on
• Woman on mobility scooter crashes into glass door at Toa Payoh interchange, leaves scene 'immediately'
• PMA rider, 69, dies after colliding with motorcycle at Jurong West, Singapore News
• MOT | Rules & Code of Conduct
• Review of Regulations for Personal Mobility Aids (PDF)

COVID-19 Medals Listed on Carousell

• Carousell listings for Covid-19 medals removed, PMO calls for awards to be treated with respect
• List of all Covd-19 medal recipients
• [Dec 2022] More than 100,000 people to receive awards for contribution to Singapore’s fight against COVID-19

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This week, DPM Lawrence Wong took to social media to dismiss rumours that the government is bringing back Circuit Breaker to curb rising COVID cases, as well as deepfakes of him promoting commercial products. What companies were using his image to promote their products?  Elsewhere, a video of an SIA stewardess spoon-feeding a 5-year-old boy on a long haul flight has sparked mixed reactions online. Where is the line between good service and entitlement?

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Lawrence Wong Dismisses Circuit Breaker Rumour

• DPM Lawrence Wong dismisses rumour that govt wants to bring back Circuit Breaker as 'falsehood'
• MOH | COVID-19 Statistics
• More hospitalisations as Singapore’s Covid-19 cases hit record high for 2023
• 13 fake PAP MP Facebook profiles created in phishing bid

Debate Rages Over SIA Stewardess Spoon-Feeding Boy

• Video of SIA stewardess spoon-feeding boy, 5, on flight sparks debate online
• Heartwarming or entitled? Video of SIA flight attendant spoon-feeding child sparks heated debate

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Soh Rui Yong is BACK and shares his honest thoughts about being axed from the Asian Games and how he coped with it. He talked about his interactions with ex-SNOC chairman  Tan Chuan Jin and the double standards involved. He also spoke about the challenges facing local sports, his first year as a married man and his plans for the future. He doesn’t hold back, so it gets pretty spicy. 

Heads up that this was recorded on 30 Nov 2023, a couple of days before he won the national title at the S’pore Marathon for the 4th year running. 

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This is our most “transparent” episode ever! In the spirit of the year end, we’re doing a review of our most “triggering” episodes from 2023 that covered cases where businesses, brands and even individuals were not as upfront as they could be. All of them led to backlash and claims of poor accountability, but what has happened since then? From MBS to DBS and Cai Png cafes to food bloggers, brace yourself to re-live these issues :)

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Our Top 5 “Transparency” Episodes

• Episode #459 - Shanmugam Disputes ST Israel-Hamas Op-ed & MBS Launches $10K Taylor Swift Concert Packages 
• Episode #448 - DBS Services Down in Major Disruption & Flash Coffee Abruptly Quits Singapore
• Episode #434 - Kinderland and ECDA Address Alleged Child Abuse & Ho Ching Pitches Caning Diners Who Cheat
• Episode #462 - Long Island to Be Reclaimed off ECP & Cai Png Cafe Faces Backlash for Charging by Weight
• Episode #446 - SethLui.com Addresses Sponsored Review Drama & Arcade Prizes to be Capped at $100

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