The Straits Times' News In A Minute: Dec 9, 2016

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$130 million given to 87,000 beneficiaries under ComCare; SingPass 2FA grace period provision to end on Jan 15; almost 10,000 fans queue for Hello Kitty ez-link charms.

In today's The Straits Times News In A Minute video, we look at:

* A total of $130 million was distributed through Government ComCare schemes to help some 87,000 beneficiaries.

* SingPass users who have yet to sign up their 2-factor authentication needs to so by Jan 15.

* Nearly 10,000 people turned up at 14 7-Eleven outlets islandwide to queue for the latest Hello Kitty ez-link charms.

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