{
  "id": 7586407,
  "title": "Ng Chee Meng unveils pay-it-forward umbrellas in Jalan Kayu, but some Singaporeans are sceptical of its success",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ng-chee-meng-unveils-pay-it-forward-umbrellas-in-jalan-kayu-but-some-7586407",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T10:34:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Independent Singapore",
    "slug": "the-independent-singapore",
    "url": "https://theindependent.sg/ng-chee-meng-unveils-pay-it-forward-umbrellas-in-jalan-kayu-but-some-singaporean"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "\"At the bus stops along Jalan Kayu road, we’re trying something simple: Borrow an umbrella when you need it, Return it when you’re done Got a spare at home? Drop it off for a neighbour!\" Mr Ng wrote in an FB post",
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        "title": "Ng Chee Meng unveils pay-it-forward umbrellas in Jalan Kayu, but some Singaporeans are sceptical of its success",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ng-chee-meng-unveils-pay-it-forward-umbrellas-in-jalan-kayu-but-some",
        "published": "2026-09-14T10:34:30.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}