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Hwa Chong Institution says no students penalised or reprimanded for voicing opinions on school meals

Hwa Chong Institution denies social media claims of penalising students for speaking out on school meals. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Hwa Chong says it did not reprimand or penalise students who spoke about controversial canteen meals

A teacher's message warning students not to participate in the controversy was sent "out of concern" for their well-being, the school says.

HCI denial over alleged silencing of bento meal feedback draws scrutiny over unanswered concerns

SINGAPORE: On 8 January 2026, Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) issued a response to local media denying allegations that it had penalised students for speaking to the media about its new canteen programme. The clarification followed online claims that nine students were issued demerit points after commenting publicly on the quality of bento meals provided under a new SATS-operated catering arrangement. According to the school, no students were discip…

Hwa Chong students allegedly punished after speaking to media over food quality issues, school denies claims

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Hwa Chong denies reprimanding or penalising students who spoke about controversial canteen meals

In response to CNA’s queries, a school spokesperson acknowledged that the message was sent by a teacher in a class chat but said it was issued “out of concern for our students’ well-being while reminding students to be responsible in their online activities”. “The reminder was not meant to discourage students from sharing their views or offering feedback through appropriate channels, nor were any students penalised or reprimanded for voicing the…