Migrant worker wins $5.7K after 2-year fight as court rejects employer’s ‘fixed’ overtime payments
A migrant worker has won a two-year legal battle after the High Court ruled employers cannot cap overtime pay through fixed allowances, reinstating his full claim of S$5,711.11.
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‘I’m job hugging even harder’: Some Singaporeans share how they’re navigating rising costs amid the Middle East war
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans’ worries over job stability and rising costs have surfaced online amid the Middle East war, as countries scramble for oil and gas supply and contend with higher petrol price...
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Singaporeans flock to Batam to buy groceries, but ferries take fewer trips as fuel prices rise
High fuel prices are causing ferry operators to cut trips, but more S'poreans are heading to Batam to buy cheap groceries
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Singaporean lands 4 job offers after multiple final round interviews, shares job hunting hacks
SINGAPORE: Amid a competitive hiring climate, one Singaporean who received four job offers has shared useful job-hunting tips on Reddit for those still searching for work.
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Singapore woman considers breaking up after BF refuses to propose within five years
SINGAPORE: One Singaporean woman says she is now questioning whether it might be time to end her relationship after her boyfriend refused to promise her a ring within the next four to five years.
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More than 55,000 traffic violations recorded in Singapore, with speeding dominating
More than 55,000 traffic violations were detected in Singapore in the first two months of this year, an increase of about 6% year-on-year. Speeding accounted for nearly 80% of these violations.
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‘We left because it was too comfortable’: Couple say life abroad made them appreciate Singapore more
The woman began a video by saying that she and her husband did not leave Singapore “because it was bad.”
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‘Just pick up the phone’: Singaporeans ask why Foreign Minister Vivian didn’t speak to his Iranian counterpart before addressing Parliament
Netizens are questioning why the foreign minister hasn't communicated with Iran before addressing Parliament.
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Commuter vents online over worsening bus etiquette: ‘Singaporeans are kind and helpful, but why do these things keep happening?’
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‘Is Singapore just an illusion?’ Foreigner nurse-to-be questions reality of life in SG
On Reddit, a foreign nurse would like to move to Singapore and shared impressions of living in Singapore. Netizens reacted, stated that it does not sound like Singapore at all.
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Father of Johor Police Station attacker declared ‘police blood permissible to kill’
The High Court yesterday heard that the father of the Ulu Tiram police station attacker once claimed that “the blood of police, government institutions and soldiers is permissible to kill.”
Ringgit opens higher as weaker US data pressures dollar, Treasury yields; falls against Singdollar
Ringgit opens higher against the US dollar as weaker US economic data and falling Treasury yields boost expectations of potential Fed rate cuts, but the local currency slips against the Singapore d...
Johor gains global investor confidence as high-tech industries drive growth
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‘Like swiping on Tinder’: Couple slammed for turning IVF journey into influencer content
Netizens online are criticizing a couple who has turned an IVF journey into content on making their designer baby, including a Tinder style selection process to choose their donor.
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Malaysians, Singaporeans, Indonesians in lighthearted ‘Do Not Visit’ trend
In an online discussion, it appears that Singapore is recommended as a top tourism destination despite concerns about racism in the red dot.
M’sian who woke up at 4am daily to work in SG says he suddenly got retrenched after 8 years
A cross-border worker who endured long days in SG for 8 years got retrenched and is now worried for his family's future
‘Why is Singapore so calm?’ Post highlights backup plans amid regional energy crunch
IG post explaining why there are multi-layered responses in place to every crisis. These aren't just meant to provide alternative energy supply but importantly, Singapore's reputation
Man caught fleeing ICA checks at Woodlands Checkpoint with duty-unpaid cigarettes
A 37-year-old Singaporean man was arrested after attempting to evade security checks at Woodlands Checkpoint. Authorities intercepted him within the premises and discovered duty-unpaid cigarettes i...
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LTA warns against illegal vehicle mods as workshop fined and penalties raised
Following a workshop fine, the LTA reminds motorists and workshops of tougher penalties, including fines up to $40,000 and imprisonment.
Danger in HDB: Glass in garbage bag fall from HDB high-rise building
A woman complained that someone in a HDB estate threw garbage bags containing glass bottles and wine jars from a high-rise building.
RTS Link: New law to allow Malaysian border control operations at Woodlands North RTS station
Singapore has tabled a new law to designate part of Woodlands North RTS station as a Malaysian CIQ zone, enabling cross-border immigration checks and streamlined travel ahead of the RTS Link’s 2026...
Two Singaporeans fined, ordered to do community service for littering in Johor Bahru
Two Singaporean men were fined RM1,000 each and ordered to complete six hours of community service after pleading guilty to littering outside a Johor Bahru shopping mall.
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Checkpoint crackdown: More than 40 vaporisers seized in Woodlands bust, Singaporean man arrested
ICA officers foiled a smuggling attempt at Woodlands Checkpoint, seizing over 40 vaporisers and duty-unpaid cigarettes. A 28-year-old Singaporean man was arrested as investigations continue.
Australian PM flies to Singapore as fuel crisis deepens
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in SG for a one-on-one with PM Wong
‘None of her business’: Singaporeans push back after Nurul Izzah calls SG’s Iran stance ‘regrettable’
Netizens' reactions to PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar saying Singapore's refusal to negotiate with Iran is regrettable,
Malaysia issues arrest warrant against sons of ex-Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin
The two sons of former finance minister Daim Zainuddin have been issued a warrant of arrest after failing to comply with multiple requests for questioning over family’s wealth.
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Educator deeply concerned by Education Minister’s plan to introduce AI to Primary 4 students
An educator is arguing that introducing AI to young children carries a real developmental risk to young minds.
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Food tours in Singapore divide opinion, with some preferring to explore on their own
On Reddit, a traveler is curious to hear from locals if they recommend taking a food tour to get a true Singaporean gastro experience.
With SG being one of the most expensive cities in Asia, netizen ask, ‘How to improve quality of life in Singapore?’
In Reddit, a netizen asked people "What are some things that you can do in Singapore or buy that really improve your quality of life?"
‘I thought it was a scam’: SG man reunited with lost passport after migrant worker tracks him down
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Singaporeans ask if airconditioning will be turned off in Parliament as suggestions for saving fuel are brought up
Responses online to the different suggestions from Parliament yesterday on what to do amid the energy crisis
Why Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand negotiated for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz, but Singapore won’t
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan announced SG will not negotiate for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Why other Asian nations needed to, and why SG is in a position to not have to do so
Malaysian under investigation after Songkhla officials found 100,000 litres of diesel in underground tanks
A Malaysian business man is under investigation by Thai officials after they allegedly found 100,000 liters of diesel stored in underground tanks. Malaysians are shaken by the ordeal as the governm...
WP MP He Ting Ru shares what Sengkang is doing to cope with Singapore’s heat
Ms He's full statement "on what we’ve been doing (and what more we’re planning!) in SengKang to better cope with rising temperatures and global warming"
International human rights organisations call on Singapore Government to ‘immediately’ drop all charges against local activist Jolovan Wham
The statement follows recent charges against the activist over alleged involvement in public assemblies.
Workers’ Party leaders jump on flashback trend, share what they looked like in the ‘90s
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Mun Wai: Singapore needs foreigners. That’s not the debate.
He argues that if immigration had been handled well, Singaporeans would not feel as much anxiety as they do
“Give him a break” – Minister Desmond Lee’s tongue-in-cheek remark about son’s homework draws flak online
Desmond Lee posted about how his son made some pancakes. He ended the post with a remark about whether his son has done his homework, prompting some netizens to urge him to give his son a break.
PSP urges more support as fuel price spike raises costs for businesses and families
"PSP believes more must be done to strengthen long-term energy security. The Government should accelerate the transition to electric goods vehicles by providing additional incentives for businesses...
Singapore High Commissioner to Australia criticizes radio programme for being one-sided
Anil Nayar, Singapore’s High Commissioner to Australia, called claims about the GRC system made on a March 7 radio programme "baseless."
Chee Soon Juan to speak on resilience and politics to Philippine youth
Dr Chee is scheduled to speak on March 26 at one of the Philippines' top universities, Ateneo de Manila
POFMA: Man charged over TikTok videos spreading disinformation about government policies and inciting racial hatred
The videos allegedly included misleading claims about voting secrecy, CPF policies, and the affordability of HDB flats.
Budget 2026: S’poreans agree with Pritam Singh’s call for greater transparency
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Singaporean Han Hui Hui visits her 3 children in hospital for 1 hour
Pritam Singh: Process of bringing in new citizens, Permanent Residents, should be transparent
Mr Singh said, "In Parliament last week, the DPM Gan announced that the Government would increase the intake of New Citizens and Permanent Residents over the next five years. The Workers’ Party be...
Louis Chua calls for government-subsidised discounts on hawker meals for Singaporeans
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