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Aaaaand we're back! In a reversal of a long-criticised policy, Singapore Airlines’ flight attendants will no longer be forced to quit after giving birth. We discuss how this archaic rule has lasted till 2022, and how it will affect SIA’s hiring policies going forward. Elsewhere, the National Population and Talent Division released the results of a survey which found that 50% of single Singapore residents were not currently dating, and that within this group, 38% had never dated before. Do Singaporeans have trouble finding love? 

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Singapore Airlines stops forcing pregnant flight attendants to quit

• SIA to retain cabin crew after they give birth, in change to longstanding practice | ST
• Singapore Airlines will no longer sack cabin crew who become pregnant | SCMP
• AWARE questions SIA practice (from 2010)

Half of Singaporean singles not dating

• 50% of 2,848 S'porean singles surveyed not dating, 38% of these never dated before: Govt survey | Mothership

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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, has died at the age of 96. While tributes and condolences from world leaders pour in, we discuss why there’ve been some negative responses as well. Closer to home, the Singapore Armed Forces announced that NSmen can now buy selected SAF products online from their new store on e-commerce platform Lazada. How will shops at the Beach Road Army Market be affected by this news?

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Queen Elizabeth II dies

• PM Lee: Queen Elizabeth left significant mark on S'pore & our close relations with UK
• King Charles III, the new monarch
• Tory leadership: How Liz Truss was chosen as PM
• Grief for the Queen Mixes With Criticism of the Monarchy
• Twitter Takes Down Tweet by Professor Wishing Queen Elizabeth an ‘Excruciating’ Death
• Piers Morgan blasts 'vile disgusting' criticism of Queen's empire amid emotional tribute
• Netflix’s The Crown set to suspend production, events cancelled after Queen Elizabeth’s death

SAF sets up Lazada store

• Selected SAF products now available online on Lazada
• Beach Road Army Market sellers worry new Lazada SAF store could put them out of business

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Shopee is in the news for pulling job offers for positions at its Singapore HQ, including one for a Chinese engineer who had already relocated here with his family to take up a new role. Was there any way they could have handled this better? Also, homegrown bakery franchise Prima Deli was recently called out by an irate customer for using a slice of processed cheese on its cake for a birthday greeting. Was his outrage justified?

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Shopee draws flak for pulling job offers

• Shopee revokes multiple job offers in Singapore
• Chinese engineer flies to Singapore for job at e-commerce giant Shopee but offer is cancelled when he lands at Changi Airport
• Sea cuts some Garena unit jobs, shuts projects: Sources
• Singapore’s Sea (SE) Tumbles 14% After Wider Than Expected Loss

Prima Deli leaves customer cheesed off

• Prima Deli puts 'ridiculous' slice of cheese on cake for birthday greeting, loyal customer disappointed

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In a shocking announcement, Singapore’s sporting icon Joseph Schooling confessed to consuming cannabis while overseas training for the SEA Games. We discuss if there's a way back for our Olympic golden boy. In another post-NDR interview, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing suggested that school alumni can help ease teachers’ workload by offering help with career talks and mental health resources; is this really a wise idea? 

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Joseph Schooling confesses to taking drugs

• Singapore swimmer Joseph Schooling confesses to consuming cannabis overseas: MINDEF
• Public opinion on Schooling's cannabis confession split, some sympathetic while others call for fair treatment
• SportSG to ‘thoroughly review circumstances’ of drug use involving national swimmers Joseph Schooling, Amanda Lim
• Sponsor Hugo Boss stands by Joseph Schooling as experts say it's not end of the line for his brand

Chan Chun Sing asks school alumni to help ease teachers’ workload

• School alumni can help ease the workload of teachers, says Chan Chun Sing

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In a wide-ranging interview with The Straits Times, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan detailed the global challenges that Singapore will be facing in the near future. We discuss why the interview was important, and why it’s also making us worried. Also, several SQ passengers were blasted on social media for standing to get their bags while their plane was still taxiing. Yes, what they did was wrong, but was the outrage justified?

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Minister Vivian Balakrishnan talks global politics

• S'poreans must 'jealously safeguard S'pore's sovereignty & independence': Vivian Balakrishnan
• External parties trying to influence Singapore, people here should guard themselves: Vivian Balakrishnan
• ST Full Interview with Vivian Balakrishnan

SQ passengers shamed for rushing for bags

• 'Please take a seat': SIA passengers rush to retrieve luggage while plane was still taxiing

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The COVID-19 multi-ministry task force announced that from 29th August, people in Singapore will no longer be required to wear a mask except on public transport and in healthcare facilities. Is Singapore really ready to go mask-free? Elsewhere, a St Andrew’s Secondary School student was caught on video threatening his teacher with very abusive language. The news has since gone viral internationally, but was there any other way the teacher could have reacted to the student?

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Singapore to go mask-free indoors

• Covid-19: Mask-wearing in Singapore only required on public transport from Aug 29; optional in taxis, private-hire cars and school buses
• Singapore must prepare for year-end Covid-19 wave possibly caused by variant of concern
• Vaccination-differentiated rules remain for F&B outlets, large events, nightlife venues even as mask-wearing becomes optional

St Andrew’s student threatens teacher

• St Andrew's Secondary School student disciplined after threatening to 'end' staff member's life

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After the bombshell announcement at NDR 2022 that Section 377A will be repealed, Ministers K Shanmugam, Lawrence Wong and Edwin Tong all sat down for interviews with mainstream media outlets to clear up the confusion about the process. What interesting nuggets did we glean from watching both interviews? Also, a researcher found that TikTok's in-app browser can monitor users’ keystrokes, including their credit card numbers and passwords. But if TikTok is just an innocent way for most people to while away their free time, why should we be concerned?

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Ministers clarify misconceptions about 377A repeal

• Section 377A: Court of Appeal said law on sex between men could be unconstitutional, says Shanmugam
• National Day Rally 2022: No change to marriage definition 'under my watch' as next PM if PAP wins next GE: DPM Lawrence Wong
• 'First step on a long road towards full equality': Relief from LGBTQ groups over intention to repeal Section 377A
• Focus on the Family surveys parents on Section 377A repeal
• MUIS issues religious advice to Singapore Muslim community following news of 377A repeal
• The statement by MUIS Singapore

TikTok’s ability to monitor users’ keystrokes exposed

• TikTok's In-App Browser Can Monitor Your Keystrokes, Researcher Says - CNET
• The report by Felix Krause

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At the National Day Rally 2022, PM Lee Hsien Loong announced that Section 377A will finally be repealed, which ends the criminalisation of gay sex. At the same time, he also announced that the traditional definition of marriage as between a man and a woman would be enshrined in the Constitution, so is it truly a step forward? Elsewhere, Finland’s PM faced backlash after videos of her partying with celebrities and influencers were leaked, leading to her even having to take a drug test to silence the critics. Should heads of state be allowed to party and post the videos online?

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Singapore repeals Section 377A

• National Day Rally 2022: Singapore to repeal Section 377A, amend Constitution to protect marriage definition from legal challenges
• National Day Rally 2022: NDR 2022: Repeal of 377A a relief but protection of marriage definition is 'disappointing', say LGBTQ groups
• NDR 2022: Churches say Section 377A repeal very regrettable
• From reduced mask requirements to the repeal of 377A: 7 key takeaways from NDR 2022 - CNA
• PMO | National Day Rally 2022

Finland PM faces backlash for party videos

• Finland's prime minister takes drug test after party video causes stir | Reuters
• Women in Finland post party videos to back PM Sanna Marin

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We had the privilege of speaking to Lavaniyah Ganapathy, an inspiring mother whose ​​daughter was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia at the age of 6 last year. Since the diagnosis, Lavaniyah has started a blog to share her experience and to educate other families about facing childhood cancer head-on. She tells us how she stays positive even through the most emotional moments of the journey, and why she believes that sharing her story is important. 

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• Lavaniyah's blog | Mahiyaa Bala - The HOPE for Ph+ve B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Warriors

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In a recent CNA podcast, Singapore's ambassador-at-large Tommy Koh called Singapore a "very snobbish and hierarchical society". We break down his comments and why it needs to be taken in context. Elsewhere, Naomi Neo faced an intense backlash over a prank she played on her son that she subsequently posted as a TikTok video. Is the outrage warranted?

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Did Tommy Koh really say SG is snobbish?

• Tommy Koh: S'pore is snobbish & 'look down on those who are poor'
• Singapore's Next PM Lawrence Wong Signals Wealthy May Face More Taxes

Naomi Neo backlash over prank video

• Naomi Neo responds to backlash after scaring son in TikTok ghost prank video

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