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‘So humiliating and traumatic!’: Yali High School from China crushes Nanyang Polytechnic with staggering 110-14 score

Nanyang Polytechnic was beaten 14-110 by Yali High School at the NBA Rising Stars Invitational 2026 (currently held at OCBC Arena).

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‘Nowadays, helpers are like queens, or what?’ Employer says she feels ‘bullied’ by maid who keeps saying ‘no time’

SINGAPORE: "Nowadays, helpers are like queens, or what. " That was the question one frustrated employer asked online after claiming she feels "bullied" by her helper, who allegedly responds to req...

Young Malaysian dad died in Tuas Second Link bridge mishap on his first day of new job in Singapore

A 31-year-old M'sian man died on June 22 in an accident at the Tuas Second Link bridge on his first day of work. He leaves behind a one-year-old child.

Workers’ rights group asks why it took 100 migrant workers to complain before MOM took action, when early warning signs were there

"Long before the crisis escalated, MOM was already alerted about salary issues from KPA Engineering. The company has a history of not paying their workers properly. Across 2025 and 2026, TWC2 helpe...

‘First time on the road, is it?’—Netizens outraged after Nissan Sylphy nearly hits pedestrian at Sims Avenue crossing

A Nissan Sylphy was caught on dashcam hitting a pedestrian at a Sims Avenue junction on 23 June, after the driver failed to give way to pedestrians crossing during a discretionary right turn.

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Malaysia moves to secure Johor’s water future as data centres and industrial growth strain supply

Malaysia is scaling up Johor's water infrastructure through new dams, barrages, treatment plants and reclaimed water schemes, as data centre growth and industrial expansion push demand to new heights.

Singapore’s Circle Line is finally complete — Here’s how to be among the first to ride it

LTA is inviting commuters to a free public preview of the three new Circle Line Stage 6 stations, Keppel, Cantonment, and Prince Edward Road, on July 4, 2026, ahead of their official opening on Jul...

1000kg free durians given away daily until August; long queues of up to 2 hours at Tampines fruit stall

Tampines fruit stall owners say the campaign is about sharing with the community and getting more young people to enjoy the king of fruits

Malaysia-registered taxis to pay S$15 per trip entering Singapore from 2027; netizens question who will really foot the bill

From January 1, 2027, Malaysia-registered taxis entering Singapore will pay a Public Service Vehicle Permit fee of S$15 per trip, up sharply from the current S$2 per month, in a move to level the p...

‘Ragebait!’ – ‘Entitled’ foreigner’s alleged demand for CDC vouchers recirculates online

He claimed, "My entire family also pays taxes, GST and other surcharges to Singapore govt so how is it that only local Singaporean can get it? It's blatant discrimination towards us who also contri...

Singapore hotels prepare BTS-themed experiences as concert demand soars

South Korean boy band BTS is set to perform in Singapore this December, and the resulting surge in demand for concert tickets has also driven up hotel bookings. Some hotels have seen room demand in...

Singapore PR man gets 5 weeks’ jail for slapping churchgoers after being stopped from taking a free bible

A Singapore permanent resident lashed out at 5 congregants after being stopped from taking a free Bible, leaving one woman with a bleeding nose

‘I know it’s for illustration only, but not this different’: Man seeks refund over coconut ice cream

A man complained that the coconut ice cream he bought at a supermarket pop-up event was vastly different from the advertised picture, and he received a refund after filing a complaint.

‘Sloppy argument’: Netizens challenge Ho Ching’s views in religion post

When Mdm Ho wrote in a post, "Surely, we can make space for this tiny minority group to live in peace and security, instead of trying to find all sorts of excuses to try to demonise them in order t...

‘They should be parked downstairs’: Residents frustrated by bicycles left in HDB stairwell

Residents complained that some people were riding shared bicycles home, or even parking them at the stairwell, condemning the lack of public spirit. A reporter from Shin Min Daily News indeed found...

Civil servants to get 0.45 month mid-year bonus as Singapore exceeds growth forecast in Q1

The announcement comes as Singapore’s economy recorded stronger-than-expected growth in the first quarter of 2026. Gross domestic product expanded by 6 per cent year-on-year between January and March.
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