A recent incident involving a beggar near Waterloo Street, who reportedly made $10 in just five minutes, has sparked a heated online debate.
Posted on 27 December 2024 10:08 am | 442 views | 1 commenton the Complaint Singapore Facebook page on Dec 18, where the user expressed frustration at how quickly the beggar accumulated the cash.
According to Shin Min Daily News, the man has been begging near Choh Dee Food Place in Fu Lu Shou Complex for over a year.His seemingly kind demeanor has prompted some sympathetic customers to give him cash.Several stall owners expressed discomfort with his presence, claiming his actions were affecting their business by deterring potential customers.
The manager said: “He is smart. He will come back either when I am not working or when I am not in the food place.”The Facebook post has drawn mixed reactions. Some commenters urged greater empathy, suggesting that those who disagree with his actions could simply choose not to give him money.
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