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'Call me entitled if you want': Indonesian woman, 28, looking for sponsors for S$82,000 SMU MBA
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Nicolas Wong , as published by Mothership
· September 24, 2026
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An Indonesian woman was accepted into a master's programme with the Singapore Management University (SMU). Unlike most prospective students, she took to the internet to look for sponsors. However, responses were mixed, and she was met with both support and heavy criticism. On Instagram and Thread...
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