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MFA: Singapore to contribute US$100K to Red Cross humanitarian fundraising for Nepal-Tibet disaster relief

Singapore’s contribution will support emergency aid as more than 1,000 people remain missing after severe flooding near the Nepal-China border

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‘The driver did not brake’: Monkey allegedly hit by car at Mandai as authorities urge caution

The driver allegedly hit a monkey at the Mandai Crematorium and then drove away without stopping. The Animal Concern Research and Education Society advises drivers to slow down when approaching gre...

Singapore mum claims her 19-month-old daughter’s been pointing at objects & saying ‘baby’ since ghost month began

A Singapore mum said she started wondering if she needed a crystal bracelet after her toddler repeatedly pointed at places where she could not see anyone.

Indonesian politician asks Malaysia & Singapore to help prevent haze

Indonesia’s House of Representatives Commission VIII Chairman Marwan Dasopang asked his government to call upon Malaysia & Singapore for help with haze issue

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Singapore woman questions 50/50 expenses after fiancé’s income jumps to 3x hers

The couple are also unsure how to divide their wedding ang bao. Her fiancé is inviting around 70% of the guests, she said.

Pritam Singh thanks Eunos residents for feedback providing input for improvements

‘Your inputs represent the backbone of the improvements to come,’ the Aljunied MP said.

Chef who lived through war in Iraq says Singaporeans may not realise how safe they have it

Chef Omar, who grew up in Iraq in the 1980s, says living through years of conflict has made him appreciate the peace and safety he now experiences in Singapore.

‘Suffer in silence’: Woman in her 50s says husband’s depression is affecting her mental health too, seeks advice online

After months of supporting her husband, the woman says she is beginning to realise that his struggles are affecting her emotionally too.

‘No one goes until at least 10’: Singapore intern struggles with 13-14 hour workdays

After just one week, she says she is already wondering how people manage to work those hours for years.

US Ambassador: I’m proud to see Singapore looking to America as it invests in its young people

Charlene Tan is the first female recipient of the Presidential Scholarship in the history of the Singapore Police Force.

Tan Kin Lian struggles with Philippines eTravel form, says QR code was never requested at immigration

"Why did the Philippine government forced visitors to waste over 30 minutes in completing an unnecessary e-travel form?" asked Mr Tan in a Facebook post

‘Yes, high stress is a part of work in Singapore’: Netizens discuss working life

A netizen planning to study in Singapore asked locals whether working here is really as stressful as people say.

‘We forget how lucky we are to be born in Singapore’: Local says life here offers a rare head start

“Honestly, I think we live in one of the best countries, in one of the best periods of human history. Sometimes, I think we forget how lucky we are to be born in Singapore,” he said.

Bilahari Kausikan says Singapore needs new approach to integrating immigrants in age of technology

The former diplomat says immigration has changed fundamentally because people can remain connected to their home countries through technology.

Why a business owner mum isn’t jumping for joy over NDR2026 support measures

A mother of three who also owns and runs a tuition centre said she was not jumping for joy at the new announcement about the additional childcare leaves.

Workers’ Party MP Kenneth Tiong: Singaporeans do not owe Air India a living

WP MP Kenneth Tiong says he will not support any future use of Temasek's funds to prop up Air India and has filed a question in Parliament about it
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