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Researchers from the Institute of Policy Studies revealed that they surveyed over 800 food establishments across Singapore to study whether food prices have increased in hawker centres, kopitiams and food courts. While the results between different regions of Singapore have sparked debate, the survey also angered some people. Why so? Elsewhere, Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh made history by being the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for best actress for her performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” But why are some Malaysians refusing to celebrate it as a win for their country?

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Where is the Cheapest Place to Dine Out in Singapore

• Study finds eating out cheapest in Toa Payoh, most expensive in Bishan; many stalls didn't raise prices after GST hike
• Prata is cheaper in the west while kopi is cheaper in central S’pore: IPS study | The Straits Times
• IPS study finds regional differences in cost of eating out in Singapore's hawker centres, food courts and kopitiams - The Online Citizen Asia
• #trending: Singapore netizens say cost of eating out has risen, disagree with findings of food prices survey - TODAY
• The IPS Paper - Makan Index 2.0

Does Malaysia Deserve Michelle Yeoh?

• Michelle Yeoh’s Oscars win cannot be credited Malaysia, says Malaysian netizens - TODAY
• Michelle Yeoh - Wikipedia

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