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Car driver uses his elderly mother to ‘chope’ carpark space at AMK Hub
SINGAPORE — An irate netizen took to...
Water pours into Kallang elevator and begins to flood hallway, poses danger to residents
SINGAPORE — A Singapore Reddit user appeared to make light of a situation where water poured into an elevator...
2 uncles fight & punch each other on Still Road, family tags in, TikToker calls it “UFC (Uncle Fighting Championship)”
SINGAPORE — A video of an older man racing down the street and then pounding heavily on a car,...
Former PSP candidate Kumaran Pillai is back in ‘another avatar’ to serve Singaporeans, says his political journey is far from over…
SINGAPORE — After nearly a year’s break from active politics, Kumaran Pillai, 2020 Singapore General Election candidate for Kebun...
Car driver uses his elderly mother to ‘chope’ carpark space at AMK Hub
SINGAPORE — An irate netizen took to social media to complain after seeing an older woman chope-ing a car...
Grandson searches for his late grandmother on Google Maps whenever he misses her every CNY, says ‘miss you grandma’
SINGAPORE — A grandson who said that he searches...
Desmond Lee files Ministerial Motion to counter PSP’s public housing motion
SINGAPORE — The Minister for National Development Desmond Lee...
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...
Fake cancer victim on TikTok and GoFundMe scammed hundreds
IOWA: Maddison Russo the fake cancer victim defrauded hundreds of donors by claiming she had leukemia and pancreatic cancer...
How to tell if you’re in a relationship with a serial cheater?
Relationships are difficult and it’s hard to ascertain if the person you’re with is going to be a serial...
Deloitte Netball Super League | Defending champions Blaze fall to Sneakers
SINGAPORE: It was a display of mental strength and...
Best Savings Accounts That Give You High Returns
Savings accounts have made a resurgence in today’s era...
18 of world’s top 20 ranked golfers confirmed for 2023 HSBC Women’s World Championship
Singapore will welcome 18 of the world’s top 20 ranked players, including all of last year’s Major champions, as...
Lecture goes on in NUS despite rain pouring through ceiling, netizens call it a ‘mini jewel waterfall’
SINGAPORE: A TikTok of a professor continuing with his lesson at a lecture hall in the National University of...
2 uncles fight & punch each other on Still Road, family tags in, TikToker calls it “UFC (Uncle Fighting Championship)”
SINGAPORE — A video of an older man racing...
Grandson searches for his late grandmother on Google Maps whenever he misses her every CNY, says ‘miss you grandma’
SINGAPORE — A grandson who said that he searches...
Tin Pei Ling: Interests of MacPherson constituents must come first
Suddenly concerned Singaporeans are being confronted by four developments...
Tin Pei Ling: Interests of MacPherson constituents must come first
Suddenly concerned Singaporeans are being confronted by four developments...
SPH Media circulation data massaging: Some 30 years of hanky panky?
On Monday (Jan 9), TheIndependent.Sg reported that several senior...
In the House
Desmond Lee files Ministerial Motion to counter PSP’s public housing motion
SINGAPORE — The Minister for National Development Desmond Lee has filed a ministerial motion...
Louis Ng to file parliamentary questions on shark fin trade and the possibility of a generational smoking ban
SINGAPORE: Louis Ng, known for his love for animals and the environment plans to...
Love should never be criminal: Jamus Lim on why he supported 377A repeal
SINGAPORE: On Thursday (Feb 2), Jamus Lim posted on social media explaining why he...
In the Hood
Water pours into Kallang elevator and begins to flood hallway, poses danger to residents
SINGAPORE — A Singapore Reddit user appeared to make light of a situation where...
2 uncles fight & punch each other on Still Road, family tags in, TikToker calls it “UFC (Uncle Fighting Championship)”
SINGAPORE — A video of an older man racing down the street and then...
Car driver uses his elderly mother to ‘chope’ carpark space at AMK Hub
SINGAPORE — An irate netizen took to social media to complain after seeing an...
Grandson searches for his late grandmother on Google Maps whenever he misses her every CNY, says ‘miss you grandma’
SINGAPORE — A grandson who said that he searches for photos of his late...
Celebrities
Joshua Tan spent $200K overhauling his luxury condo after termite infestation
SINGAPORE — Joshua Tan paid a total of $200K...
‘Will this be a reason for you to watch…?’ – Shirtless Desmond Tan invites fans to watch his new drama series
SINGAPORE – Desmond Tan, 36, a Singaporean actor, shared...
Naomi Neo celebrates her birthday, surrounded by daisies, but netizens are more interested to only see her “panties”
SINGAPORE – Naomi Neo, a Singaporean lifestyle blogger, recently...
Business & Economy
Best Savings Accounts That Give You High Returns
Savings accounts have made a resurgence in today’s era of high interest rates. Banks...
Hybrid vs Electric Vehicles — Value Champion Compares
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding electric vehicles as of late. However,...
Rising Interest Rates and Returns for Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB) – Should You Start Investing In It?
With the increased attention towards personal assets, people are looking to strengthen their portfolios...
Top Uses for Personal Loans and the Pros & Cons of it in Singapore
In Singapore, it’s relatively common for someone to take a personal loan from a...
Letter to the Editor
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...
Letter to the Editor | How would SPH Media Trust learn from its painful lesson and turn over a new leaf from here?
Dear Editor,
I read with astonishment and puzzlement about The Independent Singapore’s featured news, “SPH Media circulation data massaging: Some...
Lifestyle
Deloitte Netball Super League | Defending champions Blaze fall to Sneakers
SINGAPORE: It was a display of mental strength and a gritty performance as defending...
18 of world’s top 20 ranked golfers confirmed for 2023 HSBC Women’s World Championship
Singapore will welcome 18 of the world’s top 20 ranked players, including all of...
Louis Ng to file parliamentary questions on shark fin trade and the possibility of a generational smoking ban
SINGAPORE: Louis Ng, known for his love for animals and the environment plans to...
Arena Football League to be relaunched, under new leadership, plans to resume play in 2024
Before the Arena Football League's (AFL) closure in 2019, it was the third-longest-running professional...
Lionel Messi honoured as Athlete of the Year in the wake of World Cup final
Leo Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue...
WWE announces plans for historic title match at Elimination Chamber
WWE reveals the Elimination Chamber 2023 event with the company saying that the United...
Deloitte Netball Super League 2023 begins 4 Feb, to feature Brunei & Thailand from Round 2
SINGAPORE — The Deloitte Netball Super League 2023 will kick off this weekend, 4...