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‘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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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...

‘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...

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...

Sense & Nonsense

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In the House

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...

‘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...

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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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