The Straits Times has finally stopped pretending their job is to inform the public and admitted it’s just a high-SES Qoo10.

With Dow Jones’ CEO calling news a "commodity," SPH is leaning into the fact that the average Sinkie cares more about a 5% discount on a chocolate bunny than global finance.

For a monthly fee of $9.90, subscribers can enjoy the privilege of scrolling past "serious exposes" to find affiliate links for ergonomic mice and HEPA filters.

The paywall isn't there to protect democracy; it's there to make sure you pay for the privilege of being sold a $299 dehumidifier.

Stop acting like an intellectual, lah.

You’re just here for the shopping vouchers.