Singapore school battles backlash over bento meal quality: ‘pasta tasted like grass’

Singapore’s Hwa Chong Institution has defended its new canteen programme after photos of student meals sparked an online backlash, saying the images do not accurately reflect the food standards. However, students interviewed on Wednesday confirmed the images showed what was being served. The controversy erupted when photos posted on social media on Saturday showed meals in turquoise trays containing rice, vegetables and protein. They drew sharp criticism from internet users who questioned...