Public Divided on Whether Elderly Commuter’s Actions Were Inconsiderate or a Result of Fatigue A photo of an elderly man lying across seats on Bus 99 has triggered a lively debate on social media, with Singaporeans expressing differing views on the incident. Shared on January 17, the image was initially met with criticism, with some...
Category: Social Issues
Navy Hairstyles Spark Debate on Social Media
Public Reaction to Military Hair Standards Divided After Photo Surfaces A photo shared on the Complaint Singapore Facebook page, originally posted by the Republic of Singapore Navy, has ignited a discussion over the appearance of navy personnel. The image, which depicted members of the Navy during the Keel Laying Ceremony for the Multi-Role Combat Vessel...
Singaporeans Criticize Report on Elderly Men Eating Leftovers at Chinatown Hawker Centre
Public Responds to Media Coverage, Highlighting Lack of Empathy for Vulnerable Individuals A recent report about elderly men eating leftover food at a hawker centre in Chinatown has sparked criticism from Singaporeans, with many accusing the media of lacking empathy. The incident, first reported by Shin Min Daily News and later covered by outlets such...
Migrant Worker’s Rest on MRT Sparks Debate on Empathy and Privacy
Photo of Worker Taking Four Seats Draws Both Sympathy and Criticism In Singapore, a photo of a migrant worker occupying four seats while lying down in an MRT train has prompted a mix of reactions online. Shared by Nguyễn Văn Tín in the Complaint Singapore Facebook group, the image showed the worker asleep, seemingly exhausted...
Singaporean Faces Backlash After Criticizing “Expat Woman” in Condo Forum
Online Shaming Backfires in Forum Discussion About Condo Behavior A Singaporean man, named Mike, attempted to shame a foreign woman for cycling on a prohibited walkway in a condominium. His post, shared in a private forum, quickly attracted criticism. Commenters questioned his use of “expat” to describe the woman, mocked his actions, and pointed out...
Residents of Little India Raise Concerns Over Foreign Workers’ Behavior, Including Noise and Littering
Community Members Call for Action as Public Disturbances and Hygiene Issues Persist Near HDB Blocks Residents living near the Little India MRT station have voiced increasing frustration over the weekend gatherings of foreign workers in the area, citing numerous problems such as noise, public safety concerns, and littering. Local residents, particularly those near HDB blocks,...
Passenger Complains of Space Invasion by Tourists on Singapore MRT
MRT Incident Involving Tourists’ Lack of Etiquette Sparks Online Backlash A recent incident on Singapore’s MRT has sparked widespread outrage after a passenger shared a post detailing how a group of tourists invaded her seat space. The post, made by a user identified as TR Terminated, describes how the group rushed into the train, forcing...
Singaporean Urges Public to Stop Flicking Water in Restrooms After Incident
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...
KF Seetoh Highlights Disparity in Singapore: Many Families Still Struggling Despite City’s Wealth
Food Guru Calls Out Socioeconomic Inequality, Emphasizes Need for Greater Responsibility Amid Growing Costs Food entrepreneur KF Seetoh took to social media on April 10, marking Eid al-Fitr, to reflect on the stark inequality still present in Singapore, despite its image as a world-class, rich city. Seetoh, known for his advocacy of local food culture,...
“Disgruntled Shopper Heckles Lion Dance Troupe at Plaza Singapura”
“Woman interrupts performance, demanding it be stopped, sparking online debate over her behavior.” A lion dance performance at Plaza Singapura on Saturday took an unexpected turn when a woman angrily confronted the performers, disrupting the lively spectacle. The incident, captured on video and shared widely on social media, shows the woman in a blue jacket...