After Isetan NEX closure, Metro to close last two department stores at Causeway Point and Paragon but plans new retail concept
Department store Metro announced that it will close its two remaining stores in Singapore, Paragon on Orchard Road and Causeway Point, after the expiration of their leases, and plans to launch a ne...
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Mother seeks help from government & media, claims her daughter was bullied & molested at Punggol primary school
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International student with just S$100 left receives an outpouring of support from Singaporeans
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‘We watched Amma work under the scorching sun and in the rain’ — Daughters of Malaysian street sweeper say, ‘Mother’s sacrifices inspired us to...
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1-meter-tall beehive was found on the roof of a house in Yishun, residents in full armor to kill the bees
A giant 1-meter-tall beehive was built on the roof of a house in Yishun; residents wore helmets to kill the bees.
3 years, 2 months’ jail for helper who stole S$210,000 from employer & bought land, cars, & condos back home
A Filipino domestic helper stole S$217,000 worth of cash and jewellery from the family of her Singaporean employer over 4 years. She pleaded guilty to two counts of theft by a servant.
Faishal Ibrahim resigns due to ‘lapse of judgment’ over female member of the public
On Monday, July 20, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong accepted the resignation of Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim.
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Employment Claims Tribunals: Man, 63, wins more than S$26K in claims against Singapore employer who made him retire without notice or payment on “lawful...
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Luxury home sales fall as new launches dry up, but resale market stays strong
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