Hong Kong lawmaker compares sacking of principal who screamed at Singapore guards to a ‘death sentence’
“Summary dismissal is regarded as capital punishment in the labour sector. The threshold for invoking this clause is very high, as employees enjoy no benefits once they are summarily dismissed," La...
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Elevated bridge becomes ‘waterfall’ during downpour; residents demand covered walkways for safety
The public has complained that on rainy days, "mini waterfalls" of water suddenly cascade down the overpass, soaking clothes and shoes. They hope the authorities will install covered walkways.
Mystery man leaves trash near the garbage bin, causing infestation of rats and leaving garbage everywhere
Residents of Bukit Panjang complained that a mysterious person was taking out the trash every night, leaving large garbage bags near the garbage bin openings. This attracted rats that foraged for t...
Singapore and Malaysia strengthen cross‑border dispute‑resolution with the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding
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Johor Bahru rail plans raise fear of worsening traffic congestion ahead of JB-SG RTS Link launch due to confusion over ART-LRT plans
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‘Social cohesion takes a long time to build; it can be broken if not careful’ — Josephine Teo urges Singaporeans not to re-share divisive...
The minister warns against circulating divisive social media posts after Singapore orders 14 race-targeting videos to be blocked
Johor: It’s either war or peace between PH and BN
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DAP leader and Johor MB in massive spat over legitimacy
The Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz is severely criticised by the DAP leader Anthony Loke after saying that he would rather not become MB in Johor if he has to sit face to DAP members in his cabinet...
Malaysian government faces pressure as anti‑Rohingya petition grows to 360,000 signatures
The “Remove Rohingya” campaign has now surpassed 360,000 signatures in Malaysia, reflecting strong public support for the movement. Many users claim that the country’s natural resources are being d...
Sylvia Lim goes on house visits amid blistering heat, but Singaporeans open up their homes, offer her cold drinks
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Malaysian Prime Minister to continue petrol subsidies
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Controversy over height of non-Muslim houses of worship in Malaysia
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Tan Kiat How flies to Silicon Valley to learn how ordinary Singaporeans can benefit from AI
In a video over social media on June 7, Mr Tan said he wasn't going to Silicon Valley to admire Big Tech,
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‘Monitoring again?’ Singaporeans ask why gov’t still has to watch food prices before giving hawkers more assistance
Reactions to Grace Fu's announcement that the gov't is watching the cost of food prices closely, and is ready to assist hawkers if needed. "What do you mean by 'if needed' Obviously, the need is th...
Singaporeans push back against PPP chief Goh Meng Seng’s condemnation of Pritam Singh
PPP chief Goh Meng Seng said in a FB post that some WP old-timers spoke to him about Pritam Singh. He wrote, "Whether we like it or not. Priam has been CONDEMNED as a Convicted Liar and this label ...
Man says he feels ‘cheated’ after uncle asked him and brothers to chip in S$1.5k each for grandmother’s funeral cost
SINGAPORE: A man took to social media to share that he felt “cheated” after his uncle asked him and his two brothers to contribute S$1,500 each towards their grandmother's funeral expenses.
In a ...