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How much are you willing to spend to test your friendship? One particular Facebook user, Aaron Kwok (another one of the four heavenly kings spotted!), went on to social media to show a Whatsapp conversation between himself and his "bro". 

In the conversation, the "bro" needed some money and asked Aaron for $50 which Aaron PayNow-ed him immediately. More than a month later, Aaron became strapped for cash. He then asked the "bro" for his money back. However, the "bro" asked for an extension of another two days. This was on 20 November 2018.

Fast forwarded to 6 December, the "bro" appears to have not replied to Aaron which made him come to the conclusion "Results: $50 > Bro". Ouch.

It's true. Everything is prohibited in Singapore. Facebook user Nicholas Harrigan found a sign at the Singapore Management University (SMU) which bans music and dancing. He saw it at the School of Economics and Social Sciences building.

He understands that some local Polytechnic students often use the area for dance practice despite it being a studying space. However, he thought that the sign could have been worded better and felt that it was too much. 

"I get it that noise can be a problem while studying. [But] banning dancing and music seems like a rather hilarious overreaction."

Free world, they say. First world, they say. Bullshit, we say.

Some 17 and 18 year old picked up their O level results in the most unconventional manner, when they received it behind bars. They had also taken their O levels behind bars. 

These group of 61 prison inmates who attended the Tanah Merah Prison School took their O Levels towards the end of 2018. They had studied hard for their papers and despite most of them being out of school and have never touched a textbook for years, they did well. Of the 61 who took the exams, more than 80% of them passed three or more of their subjects. In fact, 2 of the inmates scored five distinctions each, better than most students managed. 

So, who says prison is the end of everything? Now, if only the Government would give these inmates a second chance in life.

What would you do if you found out about your close friend shoplifting because she has no money for food? A redditporean went on to the site to share about her friend and asks for tips on how she can help her friend.

An NTUC Fairprice store located at Bedok Mall have apologised after a customer bought a salmon fillet at the store which had worms in it. The incident happened on Saturday 12 January, when the customer was at Bedok Mall NTUC Fairprice Finest.

He proceeded to purchase a packet of salmon that cost $4.95 to prepare dinner for that day. However, when the family reached home and was preparing the salmon, they were shocked that a worm was found on it. The family took the salmon back to NTUC and was given a full refund. They had refused an exchange, as they had become traumatised by the experience. 

NTUC Fairprice apoligised and reiterated that food safety and quality are of the utmost importance to them. 

Something must be wrong if a general practitioner complains about healthcare in Singapore. The 71-year-old wrote in to the forum about rising costs and discrepancies in medical fees. He recently went to the National University Hospital (NUH) to seek treatment for his cataract condition and was told that he had to pay $19,000 for a simple procedure. 

"I was recommended an operation - a day surgery, no stay-in, about 40 minutes - to have the cataract removed and a pump insertion for the glaucoma to relieve the pressure on my right eye..."

He was uncomfortable with the staggering fee and sought advice at the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC), where he was then charged $9,000.

"Why are the surgical fees that high, given that the operation was not complicated and would take only 40 minutes? Why is there such a huge disparity in prices between NUH and SNEC? I understand they use different implants. Still one can't help but suspect profiteering."

$10,000 is too much if a disparity. Will the relevant authorities address his concerns? Or will they simply ignore his questions and conveniently hide behind the facade of a first world healthcare system?