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No one should die alone: As more Singapore senior residents die without family, demand for pro bono funeral rites services more than tripled in...

With more shrinking families in SG, seniors are left to face death alone, prompting funeral charities to ensure they receive a dignified farewell

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‘Even saints will think twice about joining the PAP’: What some in Singapore are saying about Faishal Ibrahim’s resignation

Reactions to the July 20 (Monday) resignation of Assoc Prof Faishal Ibrahim, including from Walid Abdullah, Calvin Cheng, etc

WP MP Kenneth Tiong to file Parliamentary question on alleged discrepancy in O-Level English Oral Exam

"I've been reading what students and parents say about the O-Level English oral on 15 July. Many say the question on their screen during prep was not the one the examiner asked. Not just reworded, ...

Most buyers of $1M resale HDB flats paid no cash over valuation

PropNex said 1,002 HDB flats were resold for at least $1m from the start of 2026 to 16 July, compared with the record 1,593 transactions registered in 2025.

Commuter questions why people still eat and drink in MRTs even if it is prohibited, netizens share their thoughts

On Facebook, a netizen asked: "No eat or drink,but why so many people still do it?"

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Kf Seetoh challenges ‘Dear You’ Minister to name 5 Teochew dishes he’s enjoyed at hawker centres

The controversy of Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo saying ministers have no time to watch movies is not yet over, with Singapore food guru Kf Seetoh now asking him via a ...

Malaysian ministers resist quitting job ahead of state poll

Ministers are resisting the call by the Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to quit their posts in his cabinet ahead of the poll in Negeri Sembilan, saying he should instead fire them in renewed crisis in...

‘Coincidence or the Kembangan Curse?’: Minister Faishal Ibrahim leaves PAP on the 3rd anniversary of Tan Chuan-Jin’s resignation

Tan Chuan-Jin resigned as a Member of Parliament on 17 July 2023. He was also on the ministerial track and oversaw the same subdivision of Marine Parade Faishal lead after the last GE.

‘I fear impossible standards are being set’: Academic opines Minister Faishal need not have resigned over ‘lapse in judgment’

Prof Walid wrote, "Given what we know about the matter (though granted, we do not have the full information), did he need to resign? I don’t think so. I fear that impossible standards are being set...

NUS economist: Charging motorists road-use fee when RTS opens could reduce Johor Bahru traffic, save time, and improve public transport services

The NUS economist says JB should introduce congestion pricing alongside better bus services to ease traffic and keep commuters moving smoothly

X users defend the use of chopsticks in Malaysia after ‘haram’ claims were made

Some misinformation has recently surfaced in Malaysia, with chopsticks oddly being labeled as “haram.” On X, users noted a growing fear toward a simple cutlery tool that has been part of Asian cult...

Singapore man demands a cut from his wife’s S$450K insurance payout after she suffered a double stroke

The husband argued that his wife deliberately channelled money into medical insurance to keep it out of the matrimonial asset pool

SIA open to more Air India funding despite hefty $945m loss share

SIA said it would consider requests for additional capital from Air India in response to questions from the Securities Investors Association and added that its board will consider the group’s other...

PTC claims almost 90% of Singaporeans polled are satisfied with local public transport

The survey showed that 87% of the local passengers were satisfied with the overall public transport system last year, while the satisfaction rate for taxi and private hire car point-to-point passen...

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...

Mother seeks help from government & media, claims her daughter was bullied & molested at Punggol primary school

The mum wrote in an FB post: "I sincerely beg the government and the media to help my daughter and our family. I have repeatedly gone to the school to discuss my concerns, but instead of receiving ...
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