Lau Guat Toh, a 56‑year‑old waiter at Lau Ka Kopitiam in Bedok North, saw a black bag left on a chair during the busy dinner rush. The bag later turned out to hold at least S$20,000 in cash.

She and two colleagues kept the bag in view of a CCTV camera. Under the camera they opened it, found stacks of S$1,000, S$100 and S$50 notes, and tried to find the owner.

Later that night they gave the bag to the owners, Tan Yeok Sin, 70, and Low Hong Geok, 63. The couple thanked the staff with snacks, sweets and a Labubu doll, and many net‑users praised Lau’s honesty online.

Singapore’s strict theft laws and its low crime rate create a culture that values honesty. This story shows how a simple act of integrity can earn trust and praise.