iCIMB’s long-service award of a plaque, “torch light without even batteries” upsets recipient’s daughter
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A daughter questions whether companies truly appreciate long-serving employees after her father receives a torchlight without the batteries for 36 years of services.
From the original report
ACCORDING to Mirriam-Webster dictionary, a "slap in the face" is a common idiom that means a surprising and sharp insult, rebuff or rejection.
It describes an unexpected action or remark that shocks and upsets a person because it shows a clear lack of respect or support.
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- Aug 30, 2026
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- Aug 30, 2026
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