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Some netizens praise Singaporean earning just S$2,400 who struggles to afford cai png but still supports his parents
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Mary Alavanza , as published by The Independent Singapore
· September 15, 2026
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Key points He gives S$300 to his parents each month, while also spending S$120 on transportation and S$750 on insurance premiums. A man earning S$2,400 a month has drawn praise from some netizens for supporting his parents despite struggling financially.
A man earning S$2,400 a month has drawn praise from some netizens for supporting his parents despite struggling financially. He gives S$300 to his parents each month, while also spending S$120 on transportation and S$750 on insurance premiums. These expenses take up nearly half of his salary, leaving him little for food and other necessities. He has noted that even affordable food options, such as cai png, have become too expensive for him, with prices exceeding S$5.
His situation has prompted advice and comments from others, with some expressing admiration for his commitment to helping his parents. Further details about his situation and the responses it has generated are available.
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Category: library Published: September 15, 2026 Source: The Independent Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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