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Socialist candidate’s RM3,074 (S$975) pay sparks heated online discussion

The Parti Sosialis Malaysia has gotten itself into some controversy as they were showing the financial status of their candidates. A candidate in particular, Amir Syafiq has gotten viral due to his...

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‘What happened?’ Singaporeans ask after Stephanie Tan announces she’s leaving PSP due to ‘differences in opinion’

"In August 2023, I signed up to be a volunteer for the Progress Singapore Party and started my political journey. My goal was to contribute to greater vibrancy and discussions on important issues w...

MHA new road traffic bill: Jail and fine for holding mobile devices while driving, even without using them, under latest proposed law amendments on...

Traffic Police could also use cameras and public-submitted videos to catch drivers holding phones behind the wheel if Parliament passes the Bill

Singapore is the world’s most expensive city for affluent individuals for fourth year in a row

Singapore also remains the most expensive city to buy a car and the third most expensive for residential property.

Court of Three Judges to hear Law Society case against WP chief Pritam Singh on Aug 13

The Law Society of Singapore v Pritam Singh has been set for Aug 13, according to the Supreme Court's hearing list It is descrobed as "disciplinary proceedings for Advocates and Solicitors of the S...

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PM defends Chinese allies saying they never questioned Malay rights

Ahead of the Johor vote, Anwar defended his allies from the DAP saying that the party has never questioned Malay rights while his government pushes aid for Malay folks without the DAP showing any s...

Singaporeans defend Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim after he was called out for watching World Cup on Monday morning

"Really working for Singaporeans? While the majority of us battled the Monday morning rush to work, Workers' Party's Jamus Lim was spotted at a CBD bar at 9.30am on a Monday watching the Mexico vs...

UMNO leader says he sees growing Chinese support in Johor

Barisan Nasional Chairman, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is confident that Chinese voters are starting to give MCA and MIC candidates a chance in this Johor State Election after being disappointed with the pe...

Singapore ranks second in 2026 global relocation index

Singapore ranked second in the 2026 Rumavi Global Relocation Index, scoring 72.6 out of 100 and emerging as the highest-ranked Southeast Asian market.

Not guilty: Singaporean father and two sons detained in Malaysia for drug trafficking charges acquitted by judge after 5 years

The Malaysian High Court ruled there was insufficient evidence for the case to proceed, freeing the trio 5 years after their arrest in March 2021

SLA data leak leaves 70,000 individuals exposed

The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) has disclosed that the personal data of about 70,000 individuals was affected in a data security incident involving an IBM-managed cloud environment.

Singapore captures whopping 94% share of tech funding across Southeast Asia

Singapore accounted for $8.90b (US$6.9b) of Southeast Asia’s (SEA) $9.55b (US$7.4b) tech funding in the first half (H1) of 2026, or 94%, according to Tracxn’s Southeast Asia Tech H1 2026 report

SIA subsidiary draws up new partnership with Air India

SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) and Air India have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) opportunities in India, including the potential form...

Singapore National Day Parade eases guidelines after public concerns

The Singapore National Day Parade (NDP) in 2026 will be the first time in a decade that the National Stadium has returned to the event, making it a momentous occasion. The National Day Parade Organ...

130 victims identified, S$2.9 million saved: Inside Singapore’s latest crypto scam crackdown

Singapore Police's Anti-Scam Centre blocked over S$2.9 million in potential losses in June by working with seven cryptocurrency exchanges and sharing blockchain intelligence with the FBI and NSW Po...

‘An eye for an eye’: Woman buys screaming chicken as revenge to noisy upstairs neighbor after many nightly disturbances

The woman complained that footsteps, flushing sounds, and loud noises came from upstairs every night, disturbing her sleep. After complaining repeatedly, she could no longer tolerate it and bought ...

Analysts: Petrol prices at Singapore pump stations will take longer time to return to pre-Middle East conflict levels

Crude oil prices have nearly returned to pre-conflict levels, but motorists will still be paying more at Singapore pump stations for months to come
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