9 Singapore government ads that made us cry like babies

Clockwise from right to left: NTUC Income, MCYS, Ministry of Manpower, MCYS

9 Singapore government ads that made us cry like babies

Grab some tissues

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By Shi Min Xie | Feb 11, 2016

Grab some tissues

By Shi Min Xie
| Feb 11, 2016

Thailand seems to get all the laurels for sentimental, heartstring-snapping ads and public service announcements, but Singapore is not far behind. Most government agencies have tried their hand at making us cry with their short film-style ads. These are the ones that messed with us the most.

1. This SMRT tear-jerker that made us forgive every breakdown. Almost.

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Posted by SMRT on Wednesday, 3 February 2016

2. This MOM one that made us feel like deadbeat kids.

Life is tough for a mother and her son as she struggles at work. How will the story unfold? Watch the video below to find out. More information about the WorkRight campaign can be found here: http://goo.gl/HvapWF
Posted by Singapore Ministry of Manpower on Monday, 18 January 2016