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New parents opted for a S$1 million HDB over a condo — here’s why

SINGAPORE: Home buyers in Singapore often face the dilemma of having to choose between a resale Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat or a condominium. Deciding becomes even more complex when l...

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‘Money’, ‘busy’, ‘grateful’: Singaporeans describe life in one word

On Reddit, a netizen asked: If you could sum up your Singapore life experience so far in just ONE word, what would it be?

Maid dares employer to send her back to the agency, then begs to keep her job

SINGAPORE: One helper's gamble appears to have backfired after she dared her employer to “send her back to the agency” if she was unhappy with her work. Instead of brushing off the remark, the em...

Singapore rolls out another S$500 CDC voucher support to help Singaporean households cope with cost-of-living pressures

More than 500,000 households claimed the latest vouchers on the first day as the government moved up support originally planned for 2027

Singapore’s PayNow use of ‘X’ to mask customer names spells out inappropriate words, ABS cites system limitations

An anti-scam update meant to improve customer safety has instead left PayNow users embarrassed due to asterisk or symbol limitations

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Alexis Dang says WP volunteers have visited 10,000 households in Punggol

"While 10,000 households may sound like a lot, the road ahead is still a long one. We will continue to press on, work hard, and walk the talk. Most importantly, we look forward to meeting many more...

‘Waste of money!’: PAP Minister under fire for ‘showing off’ as he flies first class to Tokyo

Ong Ye Kung is attracting flak after posting a seemingly innocuous photo on social media.

Malaysia Politics: PM says no plans to work with Bersatu

Anwar dismissed persistent rumours that a split in the opposition coalition will pave the way for the Bersatu party to work or to ally with Pakatan Harapan

Ex-Malaysia PM’s wife risks bankruptcy in Lebanese jeweller’s case

Rosmah, the wife of Najib Razak is now facing a tough decision - pay a massive $21m to Lebanon-based jeweller or face bankruptcy. It will be a devastating end to the once First Lady of Malaysia who...

‘Loyalty has become a liability’: Singaporeans react to rising retrenchments

Retrenchments have increased over the past few years from 6,440 in 2022 to 13,020 in 2024 and 14,490 in 2025.

Still wanted in Singapore: Police say red notice for Jho Low still in effect despite pardon appeal to Trump

"Warrants of arrest and Interpol red notices for both Tan Kim Loong and Low Taek Jho are still in effect," said the Singapore Police Force on June 10

SG residents set up snack trolley for delivery riders with handwritten thank-you note

SINGAPORE: A Grab delivery rider got a pleasant surprise while making a delivery to a residential block recently. Waiting beside the lift was a trolley packed with free snacks, seemingly left out ...

7 in 10 formal workers earn less than RM5,000 (S$1,579) a month in Malaysia

The debate over low salaries in Malaysia continues to dominate social media, with many users voicing frustration over stagnant wages. A recent report revealed that 70% of formal workers earn less t...

Vehicle drove over a kerb and hit a van, netizens share opinions on what happened

On Facebook, SGRV Admin shared: "4jun2026 1115hrs... geylang east central... honda civic drove up the kerb hit byd t3 van hopefully this video helps the van owner with the claim against that civic

New way to scare away wild birds: Food vendors now use laser pointers for birds who openly steal food from diners

The bird problem at the market and food center on Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 is a nuisance, with wild birds openly stealing food. The vendors and cleaners interviewed had to use laser pointers to scare a...

BTS ticket scams leave victims out of pocket by more than S$68,000

Police have received at least 62 reports of scams involving tickets to the popular South Korean boy band BTS's "ARIRANG" world tour.

SDP chief Chee Soon Juan says he did well at Sembawang West in GE2025 because Singaporeans recognize authenticity

SDP chief Chee Soon Juan spoke to Walid Abdullah on a recent Teh Tarik episode on "Staying true to your principles, to the people, and to yourself." The host asked him why he thought he did well at...
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