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Stories you might’ve missed, March 28
‘Salary higher than fresh U grad, who wants?’ — Cleaner job offer for S$3800/month
SINGAPORE: An old video of a...
Relationships: How to stop an argument in its tracks
Usually, a small disagreement in a relationship takes off into a full-fledged argument when one person starts to become...
Warning signs your partner is losing interest in you
If you feel like your partner is avoiding you or blowing off plans all the time, it’s time to...
Your reusable water bottle is carrying more bacteria than a toilet seat
It’s very common to carry around your reusable water bottle everywhere you go, and since it’s only you using...
Netizen: ‘A stranger lies on abandoned sofa outside my hdb unit every night to talk on the phone’
SINGAPORE: A local Reddit user asked if loitering outside someone else’s flat is illegal, claiming that “a stranger lies...
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Wife asks husband to buy her LV bags and purse equivalent to 3 months of his salary, she says it’s an “investment”
SINGAPORE: A troubled husband took to social media asking...
Woman shouts at family tourists over their luggage taking up space on train
SINGAPORE: A woman shouted at a family tourist for...
Food delivery aunty and restaurant cashier pitch in to buy food and drink for hungry cyclist who didn’t have enough money
SINGAPORE: When a cyclist got hungry but found out he didn’t have enough money for a meal at Little...
‘Have more respect and empathy to those elderly who come for your meal’ — Woman tells stallholder serving cai png with ‘pathetic & miserable’...
SINGAPORE: A woman checked up on the meals made available to the elderly at a cai png, or economy...
‘Flying shoes’ — Woman throws shoes and other items from upper storey in Yishun
SINGAPORE: A woman was caught on camera in the unusual act of throwing items from the second floor of...
Singaporean car driver caught filling up RON95 fuel in JB; insists he can because he’s Malaysian
SINGAPORE: In a video uploaded to the social media...
Maid who has a husband and boyfriend runs away with only her passport despite employer allowing her to rest 6 hours in the daytime...
SINGAPORE: A puzzled employer took to social media sharing...
Farrer Park resident builds bird park in his neighbourhood
SINGAPORE: Farrer Park residents are proud owners of their very own mini bird park called ‘Farrer Park Bird Paradise’,...
‘Why you never bring me along? I would love to fly with you too’ — Ya Hui lost her AirPods at the airport, tracks...
SINGAPORE: Actress Ya Hui recently lost her AirPods Pro while filming at the Jewel Changi Airport when she accidentally...
‘Have more respect and empathy to those elderly who come for your meal’ — Woman tells stallholder serving cai png with ‘pathetic & miserable’...
SINGAPORE: A woman checked up on the meals made...
Singaporean car driver caught filling up RON95 fuel in JB; insists he can because he’s Malaysian
SINGAPORE: In a video uploaded to the social media...
‘Salary higher than fresh U grad, who wants?’ — Cleaner job offer for S$3800/month
SINGAPORE: An old video of a cleaner job offer...
Tommy Koh and Bilahari Kausikan have just shown us why the post-pioneer standard of Singapore’s Foreign Ministry has been declining
Just 58 years of independence and already two of...
PE2023: In the race, Lim Hng Khiang? Or Khaw Boon Wan?
With Lee Hsien Yang having left the country after...
In the House
Leon Perera: Since Singapore is biggest user of bottled water in the world, why can’t we have more water coolers & water dispensers?
SINGAPORE: Noting that Singapore is the biggest user of bottled water in the world,...
WP Giam seeks clarification on political campaigning and rights of MPs after parliament is dissolved
SINGAPORE — The Workers’ Party member of parliament Gerald Giam filed several Parliamentary Questions...
Stricter laws for shoe recycling to prevent resale
SINGAPORE — Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth has reassured the public...
In the Hood
Woman shouts at family tourists over their luggage taking up space on train
SINGAPORE: A woman shouted at a family tourist for blocking space with their luggage...
Food delivery aunty and restaurant cashier pitch in to buy food and drink for hungry cyclist who didn’t have enough money
SINGAPORE: When a cyclist got hungry but found out he didn’t have enough money...
‘Have more respect and empathy to those elderly who come for your meal’ — Woman tells stallholder serving cai png with ‘pathetic & miserable’...
SINGAPORE: A woman checked up on the meals made available to the elderly at...
‘Flying shoes’ — Woman throws shoes and other items from upper storey in Yishun
SINGAPORE: A woman was caught on camera in the unusual act of throwing items...
Celebrities
‘Why you never bring me along? I would love to fly with you too’ — Ya Hui lost her AirPods at the airport, tracks...
SINGAPORE: Actress Ya Hui recently lost her AirPods Pro...
Naomi Neo tears down her old home to build her dream glass house, but netizens ask ‘why don’t you buy an empty land instead’
SINGAPORE: Naomi Neo shared an Instagram reel displaying how...
Dee Kosh just got out of jail: Netizen says he doesn’t deserve a second chance
SINGAPORE: Dee Kosh recently got out of jail and...
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Business & Economy
Household must earn $4,700 monthly to buy 3-room HDB flat—report
SINGAPORE: According to a March 21 report, a family needs an average salary of...
Contractor won HDB award for Yishun BTO, but residents complain about leaks and mould just 5 years later
SINGAPORE: Residents at the Meadow Spring @ Yishun Built-to-Order (BTO) project at Yishun Street...
‘Hawkers will not survive unless food prices increase…’ — Netizens respond to hawker closing shop
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans are responding to news of a hawker closing shop after admitting she...
Best Frequent Flyer Plans to Upgrade Your Travels in 2023
Being a part of a good frequent flyer programme is the key to comfortable...
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor | If HDB flat prices keep going up, it will spur a vicious cycle and far-reaching negative impacts
Dear Editor,
I read with concern The Independent Singapore News, “Sengkang HDB flats sell for almost $1M as resale prices...
Letter to the Editor | Ugly & bad behaviour in civilised society and first-world country like Singapore
Dear Editor,
I read with disappointment about Auntie uses bus handlebar as footrest; commuter urges bus captain to call police...
Letter to the Editor | SPH Media incident serves as reminder of the need for transparency, integrity, and ethical conduct in business
Dear Editor,
It is deeply disturbing to learn about the circulation data at SPH. It is only natural to take...
Lifestyle
Workers’ Party believes there’s room for Singapore’s football scene to flourish
In a Workers’ Party town hall held over the weekend on Saturday, 25th March,...
$78,300 boost in funding for Tchoukball Association of Singapore as they prepare for World Championships
SINGAPORE — The Tchoukball Association of Singapore (TBAS) recently announced that various benefactors, including...
Simone Johnson, the Rock’s daughter, set to make WWE debut
Daughter of wrestling icon Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Simone Johnson is set to make...
“Brings back good memories”: Singaporeans nostalgic over blast from the past, old Comfort taxi
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans started feeling nostalgic after a netizen uploaded a photo of an "old...
Poly student says his father is embarrassed by him for being close friends with girls instead of guys
SINGAPORE: A student took to Reddit to ask for advice on the following problem:...
Healthier to drink Coke than 100plus or Milo? — Nutri-Grade system shocks TikToker
SINGAPORE: A Singapore TikTok user was very surprised to learn that based on the...
‘Hawkers will not survive unless food prices increase…’ — Netizens respond to hawker closing shop
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans are responding to news of a hawker closing shop after admitting she...
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