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Father suspected of accidentally running over and killing two-year-old daughter in Woodlands family tragedy

A two-year-old girl died on Monday (13 March) after being run over by her father in Woodlands, Singapore. The incident occurred as the father was reversing his van out of a parking space in a block of flats, and the girl fell out of her stroller and onto the road. Members of the public helped to shield the injured family members with umbrellas. A 33-year-old man has been arrested for careless driving, causing death. Investigations are ongoing.

IPS study finds regional differences in cost of eating out in Singapore’s hawker centres, food courts and kopitiams

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) has published a study titled “The Cost of Eating Out: Findings from the Makan Index 2.0”, revealing that the average cost of breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Singapore is S$4.81, S$6.01, and S$6.20 respectively. When adding up all three meals, an individual spends an average of S$16.89 if they eat at hawker centres, food courts, and kopitiams. The study collected prices from 829 food establishments in 26 residential neighborhoods and found regional differences for nine out of 18 food items surveyed. The study found that areas with a higher proportion of socio-economically vulnerable people tend to have cheaper food prices.

SPCA reveals 17 guinea pigs abandoned in Grab food bag, Left to die in harsh weather conditions

SPCA Singapore found 17 guinea pigs abandoned in a Grab food bag without food or water, exposed to harsh weather conditions. One guinea pig was already dead, and the others were struggling to survive.

Local delivery rider exposes alleged illegal rider on social media, sparking mixed reactions

A delivery rider in Singapore posted a video online accusing another delivery worker of working illegally as a foreigner. The video has since received mixed reactions, with some criticizing the rider’s behavior.

Dirty dishes pile up at Albert Food Centre amid cut in cleaning staff after diners made to return their own trays

Albert Food Centre faces cleaning issues with dirty dishes piled up due to staff shortage ever since diners were required to return their own trays.

Facebook post raises awareness of financial strain from requests for extra utensils and dishes for Singapore hawker stores

A Facebook post by a Singapore hawker’s nephew has raised awareness of the financial strain that hawkers face when customers request extra utensils and dishes. Limited storage space, low prices, and the need to wash bowls after closing time can make it difficult for hawkers to provide extra items, which can cut into their profits.

Netizens stand in solidarity with Bangladeshi cleaner punched by man in MacPherson

An alleged assault on a Bangladesh worker occurred in MacPherson, Singapore, according to Tin Pei Ling, Member of Parliament for MacPherson SMC, who took to Instagram to share the news. The victim, Ahammed Siyam, was punched in the chest by a man who had previously harassed and broken the brooms of town council workers. Investigations are ongoing, and the police are aware of the incident. Netizens expressed their support for Babul and his son, who are both town council workers, and called for respect towards workers.

“Red like Tua Pek Gong Temple”? Spooky new HDB in Tampines raises concern among residents

Visitors and residents may feel spooked by the new HDB project in…

Love Aid Singapore’s Gilbert Goh provides relief to Syrian refugees in Turkey, urges donations for tents

Gilbert Goh, a Singaporean activist and founder of Love Aid Singapore, is…

Delivery rider flexes S$6,500 earning on TikTok after having enough of people looking down on his job

SINGAPORE — Some people may hold negative perceptions towards logistic, service-oriented jobs…