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Who let the kids out? Children ‘take over’ official social media accounts, post ‘accidental selfies’
SG🏛️ PoliticsCenter6 hr. ago

Who let the kids out? Children ‘take over’ official social media accounts, post ‘accidental selfies’

An unusual trend of posting 'accidental' child selfies with cropped faces has spread across social media platforms, including government organizations in Singapore. The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), the Land Transport Authority (LTA), and gov.sg inadvertently shared photos of children on their Instagram accounts, sparking online reactions. Netizens praised the cuteness of the images and speculated it might be a subtle effort to promote higher birth rates in Singapore. The trend originated from a Saudi Arabian fashion brand, Sahaba Abaya, and has since been adopted by various international businesses and organizations, including BMW in Qatar, Taobao in China, and several Malaysian and Middle Eastern companies.

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The Straits Times logoThe Straits TimesParty-aligned🔒Center6 hr. ago
Who let the kids out? Children ‘take over’ official social media accounts, post ‘accidental selfies’

An unusual trend of posting 'accidental' child selfies with cropped faces has spread across social media platforms, including government organizations in Singapore. The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), the Land Transport Authority (LTA), and gov.sg inadvertently shared photos of children on their Instagram accounts, sparking online reactions. Netizens praised the cuteness of the images and speculated it might be a subtle effort to promote higher birth rates in Singapore. The trend originated from a Saudi Arabian fashion brand, Sahaba Abaya, and has since been adopted by various international businesses and organizations, including BMW in Qatar, Taobao in China, and several Malaysian and Middle Eastern companies.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the trend of child selfies as a viral phenomenon without overt political commentary. While it mentions government agencies being affected, it does not frame the issue as politically charged or partisan. The focus remains on the cultural and social impact of the trend rather than

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