Despite its Wild Reputation, Geylang Remains Part of Singapore’s Unchanged Charm British banker-comedian Sasha Frank recently shared her thoughts on Geylang, Singapore’s notorious red-light district, claiming that she feels safer there than in many parts of the world. Frank, who lived in the area for two years, noted the convenience and safety of the neighborhood,...
Unpleasant Ride Experience Shared on Social Media, Prompting Other Complaints About Taxi Conditions A taxi passenger in Singapore voiced her frustration on social media after what she described as a “disgusting” ride in a dirty taxi with an unpleasant odor. The incident occurred early on Tuesday morning (April 16) near Bugis Street, where the passenger,...
Frustration Grows Over Lack of Public Bathroom Etiquette in Singapore A Singaporean man took to social media to express his frustration over poor restroom etiquette, specifically urging public toilet users to refrain from “flicking water on others” after washing their hands. The post, shared on the r/askSingapore forum, detailed an unpleasant encounter at a popular...
Online Discussions Unpack the Factors Behind Singapore’s High-Pressure Work Environment A foreigner recently sparked an online discussion about the work culture in Singapore, highlighting issues like last-minute assignments, long overtime hours, unrealistic deadlines, and work-related messages outside office hours. In a social media post on April 2, the individual expressed frustration at the common practices...
Punggol Diner Receives Plain Bee Hoon After Ordering Fish Soup, Gets Refund After Dispute A customer in Singapore was left stunned after discovering that his $6.50 Fish Soup Bee Hoon order, purchased from Oasis Terrace in Punggol, contained no fish at all. Instead, the bowl of soup only featured thick noodles, broth, and vegetables, leaving...
Fast-food breakfast box disappoints customers with its underwhelming serving size, sparking humorous reactions online. A recent “Big Breakfast” order from a fast-food chain in Singapore has left online users amused and unimpressed after a customer posted a photo of the meal, which appeared to underwhelm both in size and presentation. The image showed a modest...
Customer Criticizes Airport Canteen Prices, While Others Defend Cost Due to Location A Changi Airport diner expressed his frustration on social media after paying S$10 for a meal at the T1 worker’s canteen, calling it “poor man’s food at a rich man’s price.” The customer, identified as Fsrmer Chan, posted his complaint in the Complaint...
A Photo of Nearly S$40 Pineapple Tarts Sparks Debate Over Price and Value on Social Media A recent post by a user named John Chapati has generated a flurry of online comments after he shared a photo of a jar of pineapple tarts, which he claimed cost nearly S$40. In the post, shared in the...
The royal couple provides a new home for Sinkie, Ellen’s rescued hen. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have welcomed a new feathered friend into their home: Sinkie, a chicken previously owned by Ellen DeGeneres. On January 13, DeGeneres shared on Instagram that Sinkie had been relocated due to an injury and ongoing issues with other...
A Singaporean Diner Decries Low Food Quality and High Costs at Local Eatery A recent post by a frustrated diner has sparked further discontent over small food portions and high prices at local eateries in Singapore. Santhi Shan, a Facebook user, shared her disappointing experience in the Complaint Singapore group on January 9, 2024. She...