Foodpanda Faces Warning Over Misleading Advertising

In a surprising turn of events, Foodpanda's parent company, Delivery Hero (Singapore), has faced a warning from the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS) regarding misleading advertising practices. The controversy stems from an advertisement promoting their Pandapro subscription service, which misrepresented the benefits to consumers.

From July 1 to September 30, Foodpanda advertised "unlimited free delivery on all restaurants" for subscribers. However, investigations revealed that this claim was misleading; users actually only received a discount of $3 on all restaurant orders, and up to $6 for selected eateries, resulting in over 40% of transactions still incurring additional delivery fees. This has raised questions on consumer trust and the integrity of promotional offers.

Prime Minister Wong Congratulates US President-Elect Donald Trump

Meanwhile, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has extended congratulations to US president-elect Donald Trump, emphasizing the strong ties between the nations. Additionally, Wong praised the accomplishments of students who received their PSLE results, noting that 98.5% will advance to secondary school under the new academic framework that will soon eliminate traditional streaming.

Tuition Centre's Controversial Giveaway of Coach Bags

In an equally intriguing story, a tuition centre located in the NEWest Mall is creating buzz by giving away free Coach bags to parents loyal to their program for four years. The centre's promotional strategy has attracted attention, though specifics about the number of bags and costs remain undisclosed. This has sparked debates among parents about the ethics of using branded giveaways to foster loyalty.

SportSG and Feng Tianwei Address Misuse of Public Funds Allegations

In a scandal involving possible misuse of public funds, Sport Singapore (SportSG) and Olympian Feng Tianwei have found themselves at the center of controversy. Allegations surfaced from Feng's former fitness coach, Zhou Xiang, who claimed that Feng engaged him in swimming lessons as part of an inappropriate use of public resources.

Clarifying the situation, SportSG announced that their records found no evidence supporting these claims. Feng countered Zhou's allegations by revealing that she personally covered his training costs during the period he worked with her. She expressed her frustration, citing ongoing harassment from Zhou that has caused her significant distress. Feng is prepared to take legal action against him for what she terms “defamatory statements and violations of her privacy.”

Conclusion: Discussions on Integrity and Accountability

With intertwined tales of advertising controversy, educational reforms, loyalty giveaways, and scandal, Singapore is abuzz with discussions regarding integrity and accountability in both public and private sectors. Stay tuned for more developments on these engaging stories!