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What's Trending: Would you survive a toilet timer? China’s new bathroom watchdog

Published on 12 Oct 2026
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A tourist attraction in China has introduced digital timers above public toilet stalls, counting how long visitors spend inside. Officials say the system helps manage crowds and alert staff if someone has been in a stall for an unusually long time, but it’s also sparking debate over privacy.

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada get candid about bathroom habits, from quick three-minute visits to 20-minute scrolling sessions.

Would a countdown clock make you hurry up, or give you performance anxiety? And if Singapore introduced toilet timers at shopping malls, hawker centres and MRT stations, would you welcome them or should bathroom breaks remain private?

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