In the midst of life’s daily struggles, an anonymous domestic helper in Singapore found herself in a moment of despair.

She candidly expressed her emotions, stating, “Just now, I broke into tears.”

Her touching story began when she attempted to purchase a simple loaf of bread and realized her cash was missing, compelling her to cancel her order.

But what happened next was nothing short of extraordinary. Out of the blue, a stranger approached her and offered not only the bread she intended to buy but also some cash, placing it into her plastic bag.

Repaying Kindness

Touched by the stranger’s remarkable gesture, the helper felt a strong desire to express her gratitude. She asked for the woman’s number, because she wanted to repay her for her kindness.

However, the woman declined to share her contact information. Undeterred, the helper turned to the public for help, imploring anyone who might know the kind soul to inform her.

Her words echoed her heartfelt wish to return the favor. She said in her Facebook post that maybe someone online knows her, and urged them to inform her.

She said that she wished to visit her and repay her for her kind gesture, as she attached a photo of the woman’s backview, while the latter waited at a bus stop somewhere along Boon Keng.

A Heartwarming Gesture

This touching narrative serves as a reminder of the significance of small acts of compassion and the unexpected kindness that can brighten even the darkest of times.

In a world often filled with negativity and complaints, the actions of this stranger have touched the hearts of many.

Netizens’ comments

1. Pass it forward when you come across someone needy
2. It’s ok – pay it forward to someone whom you might meet one day who needs it.
3. Sister I understand your feeling, too happy and no words can describe how thankful. You must be a good Angel too, now being blessed back.
4. I have watched few stories like this.and at end of the story,they say “pass it forward”.
5. You are blessed , stay strong even you are a helper .. You can repay by prayers .. We pray for this kind hearted woman with good health and longevity 
6. Kind souls with big heart do not need publicity when they helped the poor and needy.

Here is what she said (SIC)

Hi dear admin,,firstly I m helper my English is no so good,

justnow I break my tears,when i buy bread i take my wallet than I found out my cash is missing than I cancel I don’t buy.

than suddenly this women come to me to offer me the bread than she buy for me,she also put some cash in the plastic,i try to ask her phone number but she didn’t gv me,,so maybe somebody knows her please inform me,,

I want to visit her,i wish i can reply her kindness,,this is boon Keng bus stop area,so I think she stay in boonkeng area ,,

sorry maybe I m so dramatic but she mean a lot for me as helper ,in my hard life still got good people who help me,,,

In a world fueled by social media, stories go viral in a matter of seconds. One such incident took place at the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) involving a 29-year-old woman from China named Han Feizi, who went viral after a video showed her in a heated exchange with an investigation officer (IO) at SGH after allegedly insulting a nurse.

China uncle speaks up for Singapore

This incident sparked intense debates both in Singapore and China. While many of Han Feizi’s supporters saw this as an injustice against one of their own people and demanded the release of CCTV footage and the IO’s identity, an uncle from China took a different stance.

A Douyin user in China, by the username “老导演的快乐生活“, posted a video responding to the incident and criticized Han Feizi and her supporters, referring to them as “big babies” and said that they had “glass hearts”.

The CCTV Footage Debate

He addressed her supporters calling for the hospital CCTV footage to be released, saying that many countries around the world, including Singapore, have restrictions of the usage of CCTV footage, and that only the police and other authorities had the authority to release them.

He argued that China’s extensive surveillance systems, not applicable in Singapore, made this argument irrelevant.

The IO’s Hidden Identity

On the issue of the IO not revealing her identification, the uncle clarified that both the China and Singapore police do not allow others to take photos or videos of their identification documents (Han was filming the police woman at the time).

The uncle said that if Han had stopped filming, the officer would have definitely displayed her identification documents. But as Han was filming the whole interaction, she couldn’t do that as it would pose a risk to herself.

Claims of Discrimination

He vehemently denied claims of discrimination against Chinese nationals in Singapore. The uncle accused Han Feizi’s supporters of making exaggerated claims of discrimination and pointed out that in the modern world, few instances of genuine discrimination against Chinese people occur.

The uncle emphasized that Singapore’s medical care facilities are some of the best in Asia and stressed that many of them do not tolerate verbal insults against their staff. He considered it normal and reasonable for the police to investigate and charge individuals who engage in such behavior.

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In an age where information travels at lightning speed through various channels, it’s essential to differentiate between fact and fiction.

NTUC FairPrice recently found itself addressing a misleading WhatsApp message that claimed that their eggs were contaminated with Salmonella.

Circulating WhatsApp Message is False

NTUC FairPrice issued a statement that raised a red flag about a misleading WhatsApp message. The message wrongly claimed that the eggs sold at their stores were contaminated with Salmonella and advised customers to return them for a refund. NTUC FairPrice took this matter seriously and acted swiftly to address the situation.

The retail giant was quick to clarify that the WhatsApp message was entirely untrue. There was no egg recall at any of their stores, and the safety of the products remained uncompromised. This reassurance was a testament to the company’s commitment to providing safe and quality products to its customers.

Assurance of Egg Safety

NTUC FairPrice emphasized that official updates and alerts are posted on their official website (www.fairprice.com.sg) and social media channels (Facebook: NTUC FairPrice and Instagram: @fairpricesg).

NTUC FairPrice’s Facebook Statement

𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: 𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗦𝗘 𝗘𝗚𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣

Dear valued FairPrice customers,

We’ve recently come across a misleading WhatsApp message. The message falsely claims that eggs sold at our stores are contaminated with Salmonella and advises you to return them for a refund. We want to clarify that this is untrue, and there is no egg recall at any of our stores.

We urge you to be vigilant when receiving and forwarding information via WhatsApp or any other messaging platform. We only post official updates and alerts on our website (www.fairprice.com.sg) and our official social media channels (Facebook: NTUC FairPrice and Instagram: @fairpricesg).

Your well-being matters to us, and we are committed to providing you with safe and quality products. Thank you for your continued support.

In the movie “Confinement,” directed by acclaimed local director Kelvin Tong, 49-year-old actress Cynthia Koh takes on the role of Ah Qing, a nanny entrusted with the care of a newborn by Rebecca Lim’s character, in the psychological thriller.

Cynthia Koh’s character in “In Confinement” is that of a nanny who must take care of the infant. It’s a challenging role that required her to undergo pre-production training to handle the baby convincingly.

Cynthia Koh’s Personal Choice

In her personal life, Cynthia Koh has made a conscious decision to remain child-free. She spoke to The Straits Times and shared that it is already too late for her to become a mother herself.

Throughout the 2-week shoot of the movie, where she spent a lot of time with the baby, she revealed that she didn’t feel any yearnings to become a mother.

Although the thought of motherhood did cross her mind in the past, she said that she used to believe that childbirth was a responsibility for all women, but the practicalities of life led her on a different path.

The Challenges of Motherhood

Koh’s early plan when she was younger, was to start dating and potentially settle down around the age of 27. However, life had other plans.

Local men, she realized, were often in the early stages of their careers at that age, making it financially challenging to start a family.

She was also apprehensive about dating older men, fearing control or incompatibility. Time passed quickly, and before she knew it, the window for traditional motherhood had closed.

The Realization and Acceptance

Today, Cynthia Koh remains childless and single, having embraced her independent and fulfilling life. She keeps herself busy with work and by trying new experiences, effectively keeping away her loneliness.

She then reflected on her early plans and urged other women not to plan too much.

The idea of adoption did cross Koh’s mind at one point, but it was more of a fleeting thought than a concrete plan. Her focus shifted towards embracing her unique path in life.

In her early 40s, her mother suggested the possibility of getting pregnant using donor, a suggestion that Koh found amusing. She rejected the idea and said that she is already past the nagging stage and that it’s okay if she cannot become a parent.

The movie Confinement opens in theatres this Thursday (19 October).

An estate cleaner has drawn flak from netizens after he was caught posing for his colleague to take a photo of him at work at around 6.30pm on Oct 6, allegedly as “proof” that he had swept that area of the corridor.

Photo proof

In a world where every moment can be shared with the click of a button, a seemingly innocuous incident involving an estate cleaner has sparked controversy.

This cleaner, wearing an Aljunied-Hougang Town Council (AHTC) uniform, found himself in the middle of a social media storm when a colleague captured him posing with his broom and dustpan.

The incident, which unfolded on the evening of October 6th, has left netizens questioning whether it was an attempt to put on a show or simply a misunderstanding.

The Viral Video

The incident came to the public’s attention through a 13-second-long video uploaded on TikTok by user Rafeyan, a Sengkang resident.

In this video, the cleaner, who was wearing an Aljunied-Hougang Town Council uniform, can be seen walking behind his colleague, who then motions for him to stand at the end of a corridor for a photo.

With nonchalance, he strikes a pose with his cleaning equipment and proceeds to briefly sweep a small area. His coworker hastily captures this moment, and both individuals depart the scene shortly after.

The video is accompanied by Rafeyan’s caption, “Employee of the month. Must take photo show proof.”

Public Reaction

The video quickly went viral, garnering thousands of views, comments, and shares. Netizens across various social media platforms expressed their disbelief and, in some cases, outrage at the cleaner’s actions.

Some questioned the integrity of the cleaner’s role, while others condemned what they perceived as a staged photo op.

Netizens’ comments

1. and we r still paying more and more to town council
2. be like me i always use the ONE SERVICE APP, as long i see litters or major dirts more thn 1 day just report there, no use email all slow nowadays
3. not just in SK.. punggol also.. lump of rubbish can stay at the same spot for up to 1 month. inform MP abt it they called for floor washing next day
4. Happened at Bukit Panjang also and then town council updated it’s cleaned
5. And yet they increased conservancy charges.
6. common practice in cleaning industry.. take photo to show proof of work

@nasigorengpedastknksayur Employee of month. Must take photo show proof 🤣 #singapore #singapretiktok ♬ mau sabar adik mana mana kerja – uncle musliadi SSAR

23-year-old Muhammad Nurul Hakim Mohamed Din, is accused of causing the death of Puah Xin Yang Jethro, a 15-year-old student, during a high-element rope course At Yishun SFRA.

This incident occurred at the SAFRA Adventure Sports Centre in Yishun, Singapore, during a school camp. The deceased was suspended from his safety harness during the activity and ended up suffering from organ failure, before he died, according to Channel NewsAsia.

The Incident

The tragedy that occurred at the SAFRA Adventure Sports Centre was a result of a fatal lapse in safety measures. Muhammad Nurul Hakim faces a charge of a rash act that does not amount to culpable homicide.

This charge stems from his alleged failure to ensure that both the leg straps of Jethro’s safety harness were properly buckled and adjusted before dispatching him onto the rope course.

Jethro’s demise was a result of multi-organ failure, which occurred after his neck was compressed, leading to traumatic asphyxia.

He was left suspended in a loose harness after falling off the rope course, and his leg straps became completely unbuckled.

The Role of Muhammad Nurul Hakim

At the time of the incident, Muhammad Nurul Hakim was working as the dispatcher of the Canopy Sky Walk rope course that was organized by the outdoor adventure learning company Camelot.

As the dispatcher, Muhammad Nurul Hakim had a critical responsibility to ensure the safety of participants, which, tragically, was not fulfilled in this case.

The consequences of this incident were severe and heartbreaking. A young student lost his life due to a mishap that could have been prevented with proper safety measures. The tragic events led to the loss of a promising life and brought immense grief to the victim’s family and community.

SAFRA Yishun said in a statement last year that the incident was a “mishap”, and revealed that the deceased was taking part in a camp programme by ACS (Independent).

Muhammad Nurul Hakim’s Travel Plans

In a recent development, Muhammad Nurul Hakim expressed his intention to the court on 16 October, asking for permission to leave Singapore temporarily. He plans to travel to Dubai and the United Arab Emirates from November 5 to November 15.

His purpose for this travel is to represent the Singapore Silat Federation as an international technical official at two international events.

The court, while granting permission for Muhammad Nurul Hakim’s travel, imposed several conditions. He is required to provide additional bail of S$5,000 (US$3,651) and submit his complete travel itinerary to the investigating officer before departure.

Additionally, he must remain contactable and surrender his passport within 24 hours of his return.

Upcoming Court Date

Muhammad Nurul Hakim is set to return to court for his guilty plea on November 22. This date will mark a crucial step in the legal proceedings and bring the case closer to a resolution.