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  • This week, authorities ordered the Israel Embassy in Singapore to take down a social media post that compared mentions of Israel and Palestine in the Quran. Ministers Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan also issued strongly-worded statements in separate interviews explaining the severity of the issue. We look into their statements to understand why they felt these moves were necessary. Elsewhere, former transport minister S. Iswaran was slapped with 8 new charges that allege he had obtained, as a public servant, valuable items worth nearly $19,000. It’s a long list of wines, whiskies, golf clubs, and a titanium Brompton bicycle that costs almost $8,000! We look deeper into the list to try and understand the rationale behind accepting these gifts.

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    Singapore Orders Takedown of Israel Embassy Post

    Israel embassy’s post on Palestine ‘unacceptable’, risks undermining harmony in S’pore: ShanmugamVivian Balakrishnan meets Netanyahu, tells Israeli leaders military actions in Gaza have 'gone too far'FB Post by Masagos ZulkifliGovt tells Israeli embassy to remove Facebook post that was an 'astonishing attempt to rewrite history', says ShanmugamSingapore Orders Israeli Embassy to Delete ‘Inappropriate’ Social Post About ‘Palestine’ | TIME

    Iswaran Slapped With Additional Charges

    Whisky, golf clubs, Brompton bike: What Iswaran is accused of obtaining in his 8 new chargesIswaran's case: A timeline of events from graft probe, resignation and new chargesCPIB Statement: Additional Charges for S IswaranWho is Lum Kok Seng, the man named in Iswaran’s new charges?[Jul 2023] Iswaran’s Cycling VideoBrompton T Line Bicycle websiteAlbert Bichot websiteGordon & MacPhail websiteHonma Golf websiteScotty Cameron Phantom website

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  • The World Happiness Report 2024 placed Singapore as the 30th happiest country in the world, which made it the top in Asia. Some online commentators were incredulous at the ranking, but is there more to the results than meets the eye? Elsewhere, a Kampong Glam bazaar food vendor was caught in a public dispute with a customer who posted a bad review of their fries. Is the customer always right, or does the vendor have a point?

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    Is Singapore REALLY the Happiest Asian Country?

    Singapore falls 5 spots to 30th in world happiness ranking but still tops Asia for 2nd straight yearSingapore is the happiest country in Asia: World Happiness Report 2024Research finds countries that focus the most on happiness can end up making people feel worseThe World Happiness Report HomepageUnderstanding How Gallup Uses the Cantril ScaleWorld Happiness Report 2024Singapore ranked 25th happiest country in the world by UN but some raise doubts over results

    Kampong Glam Bazaar Stall Spars with Customer Over Review

    'Just embarrassing': Kampong Glam bazaar food vendor under fire for 'passive-aggressive' responses to food reviewToo frank? Food vendor clashes with TikTok users over ‘brutally honest’ review, says feedback should be given directly

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  • On Tuesday, WP chief Pritam Singh was charged with lying to Parliament over Raeesah Khan’s case from 2021. While he has pleaded not guilty, what is the political significance of these charges, especially in the lead up to the next General Elections? Elsewhere, a Reddit post ranting about work culture in Singapore has triggered a flurry of both supportive and dismissive comments. Why did this issue polarise online opinion?

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    WP’s Pritam Singh Charged with Lying

    WP chief Pritam Singh charged with lying to Parliament over Raeesah Khan’s case, pleads not guiltySPF | AGC-SPF Joint Statement On Completion Of Investigations Into Conduct Before The Committee Of PrivilegesPritam Singh charged with lying to parliamentary committee: A timeline of eventsAs it happened: Pritam Singh pleads not guilty to charges of lying to parliament committee over Raeesah Khan’s casePritam Singh to continue all parliamentary, town council duties until legal process comes to 'complete close'PAP will not seek Pritam Singh's suspension from parliament while legal proceedings are ongoing - CNAFormer minister Iswaran returns to Singapore, surrenders passport: AGC[Feb 2022] Sylvia Lim's notes from WP meeting damaging to Pritam Singh's testimony: COP[Feb 2022] Sylvia Lim says her handwritten notes back Pritam Singh's position, contrary to privileges committee's finding[Feb 2022] Committee of Privileges 'satisfied' Workers' Party leaders lied while testifying under oath[May 2022] MPs fined at least S$10,000 to be disqualified after Parliament passes changes to raise quantum from S$2,000

    Debate About Singapore Work Culture

    'Is it just me going crazy?' Junior employee in Singapore questions culture of working 44 hours a week[Oct 2023] Fresh graduate’s rant about first 9 to 5 job resonates with netizens

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  • Singapore is currently assessing whether to bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, after Victoria pulled out last year due to its ballooning budget. What are the pros and cons of hosting these Games on such short notice? Elsewhere, the SAF is investigating a photo of a group of servicemen on a military exercise which was posted to IG stories recently. Even worse, a racist caption accompanied the photograph. What would possess these men to post this offensive material?

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    Should Singapore Host Commonwealth Games?

    Singapore assessing 'feasibility of invite' to host 2026 Commonwealth Games[2023] Gold Coast pulls bid for 2026 Commonwealth GamesUnclear if worthwhile for Singapore to host 2026 Commonwealth Games, say analysts[2023] Singapore to host World Aquatics Championships in 2025[2023] Australian state to pay $330m for withdrawing as 2026 Commonwealth Games host[2023] ‘A pointless exercise’: mixed feelings over Games legacy in bankrupt Birmingham[2022] What was the cost of Commonwealth Games 2022?

    Army Boys Post Photo with Racist Caption

    SAF investigating online photo of servicemen during training that bore racist captionSAF investigating Instagram Story of 6 uniformed men with racist caption

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  • This week, the House of Representatives in the US passed a bill that could lead to a national TikTok ban. In response, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew made an impassioned plea to American users to tell their political leaders not to ban the app. Could this actually happen? Elsewhere, many Malaysians made a meal of a Top 100 Sandwiches in the World list that had “kaya toast” from Singapore at #42. These commentators complained that SIngapore had stolen yet another Malaysian dish; is there any truth to these claims?

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    TikTok Banned in the US

    TikTok ban: How Congress could force ByteDance to sell or push the app out of the US | TechCrunchTikTok begs users to tell Congress not to ban it | TechCrunchExplainer: Potential TikTok ban in US — what's likely to happen next and what are the implications for users? - TODAYWhat to know about TikTok owner ByteDance as U.S. considers possible ban - The Washington PostWhy a sale of TikTok would not be easy | The Seattle TimesBill that could ban TikTok in the US passed. Here's what to knowUS is moving closer to banning TikTok: Which countries have already blocked the Chinese app?TikTok execs believed Biden joining the app meant a ban was no longer an imminent threat: WSJIf the US bans TikTok, China will be getting a taste of its own medicineWhy is Trump now defending TikTok in the US after trying to ban it?

    Is Kaya Toast Malaysian?

    #trending: 'Singapore's kaya toast' in world's top 50 sandwiches list, Malaysians say it was 'stolen' from themWho Created Butter Chicken? India’s Great Curry Clash.

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  • A recent Ipsos survey of 500 Singaporeans revealed that 57% of Singaporean men agree with the statement "we have gone so far in promoting women's equality that we are discriminating against men." Is Singapore a really sexist society? Elsewhere, Kate Middleton’s doctored Mother’s Day photo has triggered a firestorm of criticism, with international news agencies even voluntarily opting to remove the photo from circulation. Why is the world obsessed with the Princess’ poor Photoshop skills?

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    Do Men Think Women’s Equality Has Gone Too Far?

    57% of S'porean men think women's equality has gone so far as to discriminate against men: Ipsos surveyMillennials and Gen Z less in favour of gender equality than older generationsCommentary: A new global gender divide is emerging2024 Report by IPSOS65% of women in Singapore have never asked for a pay rise: surveyS’pore women earn 14.3% less than men; gap narrowed over last five years: MOM dataWomen CEOs down to 12.5% in Singapore in 2023: MSCI report, ESGNew SME programme to support women entrepreneurs in financing, networking

    Kate Middleton’s Photo Scandal

    Kate photo: Princess of Wales seen after saying she edited Mother's Day pictureHow Kate Middleton's Photo Controversy Exposes Royal FlawsKate Middleton photo scandal raises questions about media, celebrity photos

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  • Over the weekend, the Italian ambassador to Singapore went on social media and called out Italian restaurant Gotti Italiano for bearing the name of an infamous mob boss and for hosting a “Hip Hop Mafioso” night. The restaurant has since publicly apologised to the ambassador and for any offence caused. Is it a reasonable expectation for the owners of a restaurant in Singapore to be sensitive to cultural nuances of another country? Elsewhere, US fast food chain Wendy’s caused a furore when their CEO revealed that they were looking at implementing “dynamic pricing” in their restaurants in 2025. Many took it to mean surge pricing a la Uber and Grab, and raged against the decision online, forcing Wendy’s to issue a statement to clarify their position. Is surge pricing for food on its way?

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    Italian Ambassador Calls Out Restaurant for Mafia Theme

    Italian ambassador to Singapore takes Gotti Italiano restaurant to task for mafia references - CNAItalian ambassador to Singapore calls out Amoy Street's Gotti Italiano restaurant and mafia-themed event: ‘Not illegal, but is definitely of a dubious taste'[Dec 2022] Gotti Italiano is a swanky mafia-inspired Italian restaurant serving smoky Neapolitan pizza, pasta & cocktails perfect for a night out[Feb 2018] Colombian embassy condemns bar named after drug lord Pablo Escobar in letter to MFA

    Wendy’s Backtracks on Surge Pricing for Fast Food

    Commentary: Surge pricing for fast food is a terrible idea – just look at the Wendy’s backlashWendy’s Clarifies It Will Not Be Implementing ‘Surge Pricing’Wendy’s won’t be introducing surge pricing, but it’s nothing new to many industriesIs Wendy's Surge Pricing Going to Become the New Normal?

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  • This week in Parliament, it was revealed that Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh was the one who referred the West Coast couple in the recent POFMA case to Leong Mun Wai. Senior Parliamentary Secretary Eric Chua questioned his intentions in doing so before the Budget 2024 announcement, chastising the politicising of vulnerable people. Who’s playing politics here? Elsewhere, MP Tan Kiat How revealed in Parliament that he has been testing electric dog collars on himself, as part of his research into whether these pet training accessories pose any harm to animals. Beyond the chorus of “Wut”s heard online, why are some reacting positively to this action?

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    Pritam Singh Wades into Leong Mun Wai POFMA Case

    Pritam Singh referred couple in POFMA case to Leong Mun Wai; plight of vulnerable shouldn’t be politicised, says Eric ChuaVideo of debate: ‘Vulnerable people shouldn’t be used as pawns’: Eric Chua & Pritam SinghSPS Eric Chua calls out Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh for not offering help to a vulnerable couple directlyFacebook post by Pritam Singh

    MP Tests Electric Dog Collars on Himself

    S'pore MP tries electric dog collars on himself, says NParks not looking at banning its use on animals but to develop guidelines to prevent crueltyTan Kiat How zaps himself with electronic dog collar, fails at Level 7SMS Tan Kiat How personally tested 'a range of' electric dog collars on himself, says NParks looking at developing guidelines to prevent cruelty

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  • CHECK OUT our new Ministry of Funny website at https://www.ministryoffunny.com/!

    It's the world's first TRISHAW PODCAST! We’ve sped through 499 episodes of Yah Lah BUT, so for ep 500, we decided to do something wheel-y special! Harking back to our MOF roots, we took it to the streets ON A TRISHAW to bring some YLB goodness to the gentrified hipster heritage district of the East Coast. We look back on some of our favourite moments on the podcast over the years, and talk about some of our plans for the future, including the spanking new MOF website! There is no East Coast Plan here; just skid marks, sore butts and lots of spandex in this Tour de Joo Chiat!

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    YLB #428: Tan Kin Lian - Why He Left the PAP & What He Will Do Differently as PresidentYLB #77: XiaXue, like you've never heard her beforeYLB #78 - Narelle Kheng and being part of the “WOKE” generationYLB #83 - TrueLove.Is and the Controversy Behind What They DoYLB #85 - A gay man’s thoughts on TrueLove.Is and other LGBTQ+ issues, feat. Sean FooYLB #88 - A gay pastor shares his thoughts on Christianity, TrueLove.Is & LGBTQ issue

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  • It’s Taylor Swift Week! And alongside the buzz about her sold out series of concerts at the Sports Hub, officials in the Philippines have called out Singapore’s deal with the singer, saying it "isn't what good neighbours do." Should we be feeling bad about depriving our regional neighbours of their dose of Swift-mania? Elsewhere, NSmen’s allowances came under the spotlight in Parliament, with Opposition MP Gerald Giam arguing for paying our soldiers a higher salary that even includes CPF contributions. However, this idea was shot down by SMS Heng Chee How, who asked “for whom are we defending Singapore?” Is there any merit to this suggestion?

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    Should Taylor Swift Belong With Singapore EXCLUSIVELY

    Revenue from top-tier events like Taylor Swift concerts goes back into 'highly impactful social events': Edwin TongGovt subsidies for Taylor Swift's exclusive Singapore deal 'nowhere as high' as speculated: Edwin TongS'pore 'proactively' courted Taylor Swift even before international tour dates announced: Edwin TongTaylor Swift’s Singapore-Only Shows Have Neighboring Governments Seeing RedBad blood over Singapore Taylor Swift Eras tour subsidiesAnant-Radhika wedding: Here’s how much Rihanna is getting paid to perform at the Ambani weddingColdplay concert buzz dampened by cannabis fumes in Bangkok

    Should NSmen Be Paid a “Salary”?

    For whom are we defending Singapore? Heng Chee How asks after Gerald Giam suggests changing NS allowance to NS salary

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  • Shibani Mahtani is the Washington Post journalist who published an article last year which alleged that local Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao “now routinely echoes some of Beijing’s most strident falsehoods”. This prompted a strong rebuttal from the newspaper and even Singapore’s ambassador to the US. However, Singapore recently invoked the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act 2021 against businessman Philip Chan, who has had 25 articles published in Lianhe Zaobao before; how does Shibani feel about seeing this play out?

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  • This week, we got comedian Jacky Ng in the studio to talk about his upcoming hour-long standup performance, and to contribute his thoughts on a couple of funny (OK, maybe not-SO-funny) topics. Concerns arose last week when it was revealed that schools have been teaching students about the conflict in Gaza via their Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) lessons. The slides from the lessons were also heavily criticised for oversimplifying the issue. We went through the slides to see what MOE could have done better. Elsewhere, the PSP also announced that Leong Mun Wai would be stepping down as secretary-general of the party, as part of the fallout from the POFMA directive he received. Will this change the face of opposition politics in Singapore?

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    Did MOE Really Need Lessons on Israel-Hamas?

    CCE lesson on Israel-Hamas conflict not meant to teach history or apportion blame: Chan Chun SingThe MOE CCE Slide Deck on Israel-HamasCCE lessons such as on Israel-Hamas conflict help students process emotions, reflect on cohesion: Chan | The Straits TimesMOE responds to parents’ criticisms over Israel-Hamas lesson material | The Straits TimesMediacorp and SPH's Interview with Minister for Education | MOETeachers don't impose personal views, advocate for any party in school lessons about Israel-Hamas war: MOE - TODAYIn full: Chan Chun Sing responds to questions in interview on MOE's CCE lessons on Israel-Hamas conflict - CNAMHA confirms that S’porean influencers were advised on content about Gaza conflict | The Straits Times

    Leong Mun Wai Steps Down as PSP Chief

    Leong Mun Wai stepped down as sec-gen of own accord, did not face no-confidence vote, says PSP | The Straits TimesAnalysis: POFMA order given as reason behind Leong Mun Wai's resignation as PSP chief but could there be other factors? - CNALeong Mun Wai issued POFMA & PUB Calls Out Sterra for “Misleading” Ad | #YLB 493

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  • Clarence Sim AKA @clarencesimple, the NTU scientist who went viral after highlighting filtration company Sterra’s misleading ad on tap water in Singapore, drops by the YLB studio! He talks about his journey as a science communicator, why he decided to call out Sterra, and whether the company has since reached out to him to make amends. And oh, he also talks about all the THIRSTY messages in his DMs he’s received in the aftermath.

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    Clarence’s viral IG reelPUB & NTU scientist call out water purifier ad that claims S'pore's tap water contains 'bacteria & algae'YLB #493 - Leong Mun Wai issued POFMA & PUB Calls Out Sterra for “Misleading” Ad

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  • In response to recent rumours of a Southeast-Asia exclusivity deal, STB and the Ministry of Community, Culture and Youth (MCCY) clarified that a grant had been provided to help bring Taylor Swift’s concert to Singapore, but did not confirm if the deal was indeed exclusive. Will this news cause bad blood with Swifties in our neighbouring countries? Elsewhere, the fallout over football star Messi’s no-show on the pitch in Hong Kong continues. Most recently, a pair of friendly matches in China featuring Argentina’s football team were cancelled, and Messi had to post another video on Weibo explaining his absence. Will this messy issue ever be resolved?

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    Did Taylor Swift and STB Strike Deal for Exclusivity?

    STB gave grant for Taylor Swift's Singapore concerts, other government bodies 'worked directly' with promoter AEGAirfares, hotel bookings surge in March 2024 as fans flock to S’pore for Taylor Swift showsSingapore sought exclusivity deal over Taylor Swift concerts in south-east Asia, Thai PM allegesS'pore govt clarifies Taylor Swift sponsor rumour, says it worked directly with organisers due to 'significant demand'Jewel Changi Airport to host Taylor Swift sing-along on 1 Mar that'll 'make the whole place shimmer'From Coldplay to Taylor Swift, Singapore’s Concert Dominance Explained | TIMEThe Economy (Taylor’s Version) | Washington PostTaylor Swift Is Making An Insane Amount Of Money Every Night On The Eras Tour | Forbes

    Messi’s China Backlash Continues

    Lionel Messi defends HK absence as China backlash continuesBeijing has no plans to hold matches in which Lionel Messi will participate: local football association | Global Times

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  • For the first “instalment” of the Forward SG social compact, DPM Lawrence Wong delivered Budget 2024, which leaned in on preparing workers for uncertain times ahead, and providing relief for those affected by ongoing retrenchments. In what’s becoming an annual tradition, we invited Reggie, boss of personal finance network The Financial Coconut (TFC) into our studio to help us read the tea leaves about the budget, and what the mainstream media missed.

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  • This past week, NCMP and PSP leader Leong Mun Wai was issued a POFMA for publishing false information about an elderly West Coast couple who were allegedly facing financial difficulties. Was there any merit to this POFMA? Elsewhere, PUB called out water purifier firm Sterra for its “misleading” advertisements that made dubious claims about the cleanliness of Singapore tap water. Was this a POFMA-able event?

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    Leong Mun Wai issued POFMA

    Pofma order issued to Leong Mun Wai, The Online Citizen, Gutzy Asia over falsehoods on lack of financial aid for West Coast residents - TODAYCorrections regarding falsehoods in Mr Leong Mun Wai social media posts (12 Feb 2024) and republished by The Online Citizen and Gutzy AsiaFB Post by Leong Mun Wai

    PUB Calls Out Sterra for “Misleading” Ad

    Singapore’s tap water safe to drink, no need for further filtering devices: PUBWater purifier firm Sterra "reviewing marketing procedures" after criticism over its advertisement

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  • The police announced that they are looking into 2 events related to the Israel-Hamas war that took place in Singapore over the last couple of weeks, including a march to deliver letters to the Istana. In light of how the rest of the world is reacting to the Middle East conflict, were these events really out of line? Elsewhere, Singaporean actress Caitanya Tan is starring in the new Ubisoft video game, Skull and Bones, but rather than celebrating the fact, people have pounced on her character’s Singapore accent instead. Why the hate for Singlish?

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    Police Investigate Events Related to Israel-Hamas War

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    Ubisoft Video Game Features Singapore Accent

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  • This week, PM Lee and members of the Opposition were engaged in a marathon debate about Singapore’s reserves, with PSP putting forward a motion to use more of the national reserves for the needs of the current generation of Singaporeans. Who made the better points in the debate? Elsewhere, Mr Coconut is currently caught in a bitter dispute with an ex-employee, who alleged on social media that she was unfairly terminated by the company due to her pregnancy. Mr Coconut then published the results of their internal investigations, which included CCTV footage of the employee watching TV on the job, as well as other details about her work performance. Who’s in the wrong here?

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    Parliament Debates on Singapore’s Reserves

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    Mr Coconut Shows Receipts in Employee Dispute

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  • The 2023 suicide case of police officer Uvaraja Gopal and related discrimination allegations were addressed by Minister Shanmugam in Parliament this week, prompting a question by NCMP Leong Mun Wai about whether the case warranted a Committee of Inquiry. Does his point have any merit? Elsewhere, NTU announced that it will be imposing a fee on tourist groups coming to their campus in response to an influx of visitors in recent months. Will this really help to mitigate the issues of security, privacy and overcrowding?

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    Does Police Officer Suicide Deserve Inquiry

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    NTU is Now a Tourist Attraction?

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  • Last week, a Singaporean businessman, Phillip Chan, became the first person to be designated a “politically significant person” under the recently implemented foreign interference law. Is this a valid use of this law? Elsewhere, Hong Kong football fans were left raging when Lionel Messi sat out of an exhibition match between Inter Miami and a local team due to injury. Is the fans’ anger valid?

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    Foreign Interference Law Invoked Against Businessman

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    Hong Kong Left Outraged by Messi

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