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US Ambassador: I’m proud to see Singapore looking to America as it invests in its young people

Charlene Tan is the first female recipient of the Presidential Scholarship in the history of the Singapore Police Force.

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Tan Kin Lian struggles with Philippines eTravel form, says QR code was never requested at immigration

"Why did the Philippine government forced visitors to waste over 30 minutes in completing an unnecessary e-travel form?" asked Mr Tan in a Facebook post

Why a business owner mum isn’t jumping for joy over NDR2026 support measures

A mother of three who also owns and runs a tuition centre said she was not jumping for joy at the new announcement about the additional childcare leaves.

Workers’ Party MP Kenneth Tiong: Singaporeans do not owe Air India a living

WP MP Kenneth Tiong says he will not support any future use of Temasek's funds to prop up Air India and has filed a question in Parliament about it

‘Europe, take notes, please’: Tourist is amazed at how Singapore ‘hits different’

From a recent TikTok from a European tourist who called Singapore "absolutely insane," and could not stop talking about how much he loves the country

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Soon-to-be-divorced couple at odds over BTO: Husband pushes for 60/40 split, citing wife’s unfulfilled duties

She proposed a 54/46 split, saying her husband’s CPF contributions do not tell the full story of what each person contributed to the marriage.

‘There was no other way to express my anger’: Woman torn over donating organ to estranged father

The woman says her father left the family 16 years ago and later returned to their lives after being diagnosed with liver cancer.

‘What’s the point?’ Netizens question LTA’s humanoid robot trial at Little India MRT

Olly’s trial at Little India MRT has drawn questions from netizens who feel human staff would be more useful.

‘Humans are disappearing.’ Elon Musk comments again on Singapore’s historic-low birth rate

The billionaire has repeatedly warned about declining birth rates, including previously saying that Singapore and other countries are “going extinct”.

Man called Singapore police centres 1,035 times in 7 days, stayed silent when answered, gets 23-day jail sentence

He made 1,035 silent calls to police centres over seven days, saying he did it “for fun and enjoyment”.

Singaporeans push back against Acting Manpower Minister Jasmin Lau saying there hasn’t been much substitution of workers due to AI

Ms Lau said AI has 'not yet' replaced many workers. Singaporeans online were already asking what happens when it does.

US Open 2026: Can Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka defend their titles?

In this 1xBet review, we look at the prospects of last year’s US Open champions ahead of the upcoming Grand Slam.   Alcaraz has yet to find his form  Carlos Alcaraz last took to the court four mo...

Strengthen enforcement: Residents raise concern over several illegally parked motorcycles blocking passageway, sparking safety concerns for people

A Redhill resident says motorcycles have been parked along the covered walkway almost every night since April.

Police national serviceman hits 80-year-old woman with bicycle, jailed for negligent driving causing death

The 22-year-old was cycling home after collecting his police uniform when he collided with the elderly woman, who later died from her injuries.

‘Cannot make or force someone to love you’: Singaporeans discuss when it’s time to let go

Is it worth fighting for a relationship when your partner no longer loves you? Singaporeans have some blunt advice.

Son upset after mum earning S$14k demands a portion of his pay in the future: ‘She’s just asking for money for the sake of...

S$14k monthly income — but should that mean a parent shouldn’t expect their child to contribute?

2026 Esports World Cup: Europe’s First-Ever Triumph at MLBB Tournament

The MLBB calendar features only two major international events: the summer Cup and the winter World Championship. In this 1xBet review, we’ll take a closer look at the first one, the 2026 MLBB Mid...
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