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‘It was the right thing to do’: Man who stopped voyeur at Sengkang MRT station

Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · As published by Straits Times — Singapore · September 4, 2026 · 1 min read

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A willingness to assist someone in a difficult situation can have a significant impact. This sentiment was expressed by Second Minister for Home Affairs Sim Ann. She emphasized the importance of helping those who need it.

Further details about this statement are available from the source. The incident that prompted this comment is also described in the source.

The source provides more information about the events that led to this statement, including an incident at an MRT station.

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Category: Local · Published: September 4, 2026 · Source: Straits Times — Singapore · Reading time: 1 min

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‘It was the right thing to do’: Man who stopped voyeur at Sengkang MRT station

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