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<\/div>\n<\/div>\nHe was later seen alongside Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the reopening of the MHC, which had been closed since 2022 for restoration works.<\/p>\n
According to Instagram Stories posted by the MHC, Assoc Prof Faishal also performed Malay spoken word poetry \u2014 pantun \u2014 at the event, drawing cheers from the audience.<\/p>\n
While his pantun skills impressed attendees, reactions to his train commute were more mixed.<\/p>\n
Netizens praise \u2013 and offer practical suggestions <\/h2>\n
His Facebook post has garnered more than 1,400 likes and 119 comments, with some netizens praising his choice of baju melayu and describing him as \u201chumble\u201d.<\/p>\n
One commenter said he wished he had been there to \u201caccompany\u201d the minister on his commute on a \u201cmore than world-class transport system\u201d. Another noted that it was \u201cnice\u201d to see a politician share about taking public transport, making it feel \u201cmore normal\u201d for everyone and \u201cnot something unusual\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cA minister who set a good example for the rest of the population,\u201d another commenter wrote.<\/p>\n
However, one netizen suggested what he felt was a more convenient route to the MHC, which is located in Kampong Glam.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you are a frequent walker, you would have known that a more convenient way to reach (the Kampong Glam area) is just to walk and cross Nicoll (Highway) and Beach (Road) using overhead bridges,\u201d the commenter wrote.<\/p>\n
Another commenter suggested the switch could be prompted by something other than a traffic jam. <\/p>\n
\u201cJust admit Malay Heritage Centre no parking lot. Don\u2019t say jam.\u201d<\/p>\n
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