Stomper : “That’s why many people are heading to JB for food.

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Disappointed diner slams tiny $6.90 chicken spaghetti: 'Felt like they were just getting rid of it'​

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Farah Daley​

Posted on 11 April 2025 11:56 am | 11,058 views | 18 comments
Submitted by Stomper Timbre

A diner was left feeling 'shortchanged' after ordering grilled chicken spaghetti from a stall she had patronised before -- only to receive a portion so small it left her stunned.

Sharing her experience with Stomp, Stomper Timbre said she was shocked by the size of the grilled chicken that came with her takeaway order from a coffee shop at Block 504 Jurong West Street 51 on April 9.

It cost her $6.90.

"It shows whoever was cooking does not bother whether it’s justifiable for the amount paid," said the Stomper. "It felt more like they were just getting rid of this piece of chicken meat and calling it a day."

She added that she had dined at the stall a few times in the past, though it had been a while since her last visit.

"This wasn’t cheap," she said.

"What’s the point of paying this much when you can get something more filling and actually feel happy eating it?" she said.

"Just because no one controls the prices doesn’t mean stalls can do whatever they like.

"Customers are still paying -- it’s not free food."

While the Stomper had considered leaving a Google review, she ultimately decided not to as she felt such feedback often goes unnoticed.

The meal had also been a takeaway, and she only realised the portion size after getting home.

Despite the let-down, she said she would still consider giving the stall another chance -- but would opt to dine in next time.

"At least that way, there’s proof," she said.

The Stomper added: "It's not common these days to see such blatant shortchanging when food isn’t even cheap.

"I eat out a lot, and if you stay quiet, these things just continue.

“That’s why many people are heading to JB for food.

"It's cheaper and they’re happier eating there.

"Honestly, some food court stalls here just serve food at high prices.

"You end up eating just for the sake of it. No joy."

 

[syed putra]

Don't show this to Italians.

 

[threadfin]

PAP has breed this rent seeking culture and now kopitiam food is becoming from bad to worse. And EXPENSIVE TOO!

 

[laksaboy]

PAP's money laundering hub = inflation = high price, or low quantity and/or low quality.

Welcome to the new normal.

Anyway if you want to eat pasta, minimum standard should cost you around $12 to $15. Life is short, you can only eat so many meals in your lifetime, don't spend money on things that make you unhappy.

 

[NanoSpeed]

Sharing her experience with Stomp, Stomper Timbre said she was shocked by the size of the grilled chicken that came with her takeaway order from a coffee shop at Block 504 Jurong West Street 51 on April 9.

It cost her $6.90.

What about Jurong East ? Price same same ?

 

[ftan42]

if can relates to mini-star correctly, of a pasta costing $20, it meant to be "Large" serving, so $6.90 to be "Small" serving

 

[k1976]

Good strong record of delivery by Good Hands​

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Singapore voters are largely content but undecided as poll nears​

Bloomberg
Sat, 12 April 2025 at 4:55 PM SGT2-min read

As the election nears, a survey revealed that the average Singapore voter is content but there are some who remain undecided. (PHOTO: Getty Images) (Margarita Almpanezou via Getty Images)
By: Audrey Wan and Low De Wei

(Bloomberg) — The average Singaporean voter is content and prioritises bread-and-butter issues ahead of geopolitics in their voting considerations, according to a BlackBox Research survey.

Over 80% of about 1500 respondents are satisfied with the city-state’s trajectory, a sign of confidence in the government with a national vote to be held by November. Optimism among younger citizens aged 21-29 was “particularly pronounced,” based on the survey conducted March 28 to April 8.

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Still, about three in 10 of the Singaporeans polled are undecided on who they will vote for, according to the results released on Friday. The under 30s and the lower-income households showed more voter uncertainty.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong had a stable approval rating of 75%, Opposition leader Pritam Singh’s popularity rose 7 points to 71% from the previous quarter despite his conviction in February for lying to a parliament committee.

“This election won’t necessarily come down to personalities or geopolitics – there are a lot of votes to be won on the ground,” BlackBox CEO David Black said. “Election campaigning will revolve around the day to day issues, so the parties and their candidates will need to be at the ready or suffer for it.”

While cost of living, jobs and housing affordability are top of mind for Singaporeans, international developments including the impact of tariffs and US-China ties also have an influence on voter sentiment, according to the survey. The BlackBox poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.5%.

 

[bobby]

So many good local hawker food but lan lan must eat spaghetti from a hawker centre…the hawker Italian accent already cost $5

 

[sbfuncle]

What about Jurong East ? Price same same ?

Jurong east stall is at risk for selling grilled chicken.

 

[sbfuncle]

Stomper timbre must be a tam jiak ter

 

[searcher1]

 

[A Singaporean]

Once again. Cannot afford please fuck off. Sickipoora is not for losers.

 

[True Believer]

S'porean influencer Debbie Soon promotes JB eateries

 

[nabeifuckpap]

Shitgapore shit food quality thanks to retarded PAP voters

 

[True Believer]

Once again. Cannot afford please fuck off. Sickipoora is not for losers.

It is not the duty of the PAP to make houses, condos and cars affordable to the hoi polloi.

 

[ftan42]

This might be a controversial statement, as many people expect their government to help make life more affordable for its citizens.

 

[threadfin]

This might be a controversial statement, as many people expect their government to help make life more affordable for its citizens.

PAP elites are the landlords. Very strong holding power one. They rather let the commercial spaces they own go vacant than to lease out at market reality prices.

 

[True Believer]

This might be a controversial statement, as many people expect their government to help make life more affordable for its citizens.

The PAP made S'pore overcrowded by squeezing 6 million people into this tiny island to compete for limited private homes and cars. Of course these 2 prized commodities are going to the highest bidders.

 

[rocket]

PAP elites are the landlords. Very strong holding power one. They rather let the commercial spaces they own go vacant than to lease out at market reality prices.

High rental killing hawker

 

[True Believer]

PAP elites are the landlords. Very strong holding power one. They rather let the commercial spaces they own go vacant than to lease out at market reality prices.

There is no end to the Govt's greed.