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Nearly half of Singaporeans aged 35 to 44 plan to shift over S$250 monthly spending to JB as RTS Link nears

SINGAPORE: A new survey by BlackBox Research found that Singaporeans aged 35 to 44 are the most likely to shift more of their monthly spending to Johor Bahru as the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link ...

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NEA: Haze risk in SG could increase in the coming week if dry conditions continue and regional fires persist

Dry weather and rising hotspot activity in Sumatra and Kalimantan could send more smoke towards Singapore next week

Singaporeans thank Prof Tommy Koh, who’s retiring from foreign service after 55 years

Prof Koh's retirement from the MFA was announced at the MFA National Day Observance, when Minister Balakrishnan presented him with an award. From Sept 1, he will be based at the NUS Centre for Int...

Singaporean man, 25, gets 1 year 4 months jail for taking 179 upskirt voyeur videos over 3 years, and molesting woman at MRT station

The prosecution said the man had repeatedly offended over several years, with his offences dating back as far as 2016

2 Singaporeans face charges for alleged plot to help lawyer Lim Tean illegally escape to Malaysia

The two Singaporean men allegedly arranged for the lawyer to leave Singapore for Malaysia without surrendering to serve his jail sentence

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‘We will always stand by Singaporeans’ — PM Wong says that ‘major review’ is underway to strengthen support for SG families ‘throughout life’s journey’

PM Lawrence Wong says the review will look at child-raising costs, childcare and family pressures, with more details due at the National Day Rally

‘Why not ask her?’: Singaporeans debate commuter who posted woman’s bag taking up train seat

One passenger's bag taking up a seat was enough to get another commuter talking about an all-too-familiar problem on public transport.

Man discovers fiancée had multiple affairs months before wedding, now wonders if he should walk away

A man says he's questioning whether to call off his wedding after discovering his fiancée had been having an affair while they were planning their future together.

‘I’ve had enough after 10 years’: Maid says employer keeps pushing her to renew contract

After nearly a decade working in Singapore, one domestic helper says she's simply ready to go home—but her employer wants her to stay.

Is having no savings a red flag in a partner? Singaporeans share their thoughts

Singaporeans shared mixed views after one Reddit user asked whether they would see a partner with no savings as a red flag.

Woman fears introducing BF who studies at a ‘low-tier school’ to her family: ‘We’re from 2 different worlds’

A woman says she's avoided introducing her boyfriend to her parents for two years because she's convinced they'll judge him for his background and never accept their relationship.

SCDF extinguishes Hougang recycling bin fire; cigarette butt suspected

Residents were startled after a recycling bin caught fire in Hougang, leaving burnt recyclables scattered across the ground.

‘Poor example for younger generations’: Netizens divided over elderly commuters’ bus etiquette

The discussion quickly split into two camps: those calling for better public etiquette, and those urging others to be more understanding towards seniors.

251 victims, S$1.2 million gone: The iMessage courier scam that bypasses Apple’s built-in protection

At least 251 people have lost more than S$1.2 million to courier impersonation scams sent via Apple iMessage since late June, with scammers exploiting a security feature to make phishing links clic...

Woman wonders if friendships in Singapore have become too transactional: ‘I only have 2–3 friends I fully trust’

She says she can count the people she truly trusts on one hand. The rest, she feels, only seem to reach out when they need something.

Singapore mum says juggling work, childcare, and house chores pushed her to hire a helper: ‘I couldn’t find a solution’

The endless debate over who should do which chores eventually gave way to one decision: bring in extra help and stop trying to do everything alone.

Woman says ‘elitist’ ex dumped her after 2 years because she went to a private university: ‘He was embarrassed by my educational background’

She says her ex reassured her that "a degree is just a piece of paper"—until he ended their relationship, allegedly because of the university she attended.
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