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Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim

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Despite Prof Faishal’s claim of 3 million attendees, crowd numbers at Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar remain unclear

Around three million people have attended the Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar this year, according to Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development, Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim. These figures, however, have been contested by some visitors and media outlets, with reports of light or deserted foot traffic in some areas of the bazaar. T

Minister Faishal’s claim of one-third of Singapore’s population visiting Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar raises questions online

Stallholders and netizens express complaints and criticism over high rental costs at Singapore’s Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar this year. Founder of Makansutra, Kf Seetoh, called it the “world’s most expensive pasar malam stall.” The contracted organizer defended the rental rates, but some stallholders say they are losing money and cannot cover rent. Minister Faishal Ibrahim claimed more than 2 million visitors to the bazaar, but veteran journalist Bertha Henson and netizens question the credibility of this figure. Some suggested that organizers made a significant profit from high rental fees paid by the stallholders.

Netizens criticise Govt for not acknowledging how Joint Singles’ Scheme forces low-income singles to live with “complete strangers”

Speaking at the Committee of Supply debate for the Ministry of National…