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‘These cyclists are ridiculously irresponsible!’ — Singaporeans call out large group of cyclists at Upper Bukit Timah Road

SINGAPORE: On Saturday (May 3), a video of a...

Questions raised after Ong Ye Kung and Chee Hong Tat issued statement saying they don’t know Fujian gang member Su Haijin

SINGAPORE: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and Transport Minister...

Gates Foundation to open an office in Singapore with support from EDB

SINGAPORE: The Gates Foundation announced plans to open an...

Maid says her employer did not give her Labour Day off, even though her contract includes PH entitlements

SINGAPORE: A domestic helper has raised concerns about the...

Business

‘I don’t want to play this game’ — Man says his coworker turned hostile on him after promotion rumours

SINGAPORE: An employee took to an online forum to...

Financial giant Nomura raises 2025 unemployment forecast to 2.4%

SINGAPORE: Nomura has raised its forecast for Singapore’s unemployment...

Money habits that stop couples from destroying their relationship over cash

Money is one reason why couples argue and why...

Retirees beware: 7 hidden money traps that can wipe out your savings fast

For most people, retirement is the most-awaited finish line,...

Singapore Politics

Australian think tank piece says GE2025 results mean Singaporeans have become ‘incredibly savvy voters’

SINGAPORE: The Lowy Institute, a think tank based in...

PM Wong confirms Pritam Singh to remain as leader of the opposition

SINGAPORE: In a Facebook post on May 5, Prime...

Long weekend or rising apathy? Some wonder at low voter turnout for GE2025

SINGAPORE: On Sunday (May 4), the Elections Department (ELD)...

After polling day, Singaporeans look for ‘silver lining’ and ‘bright side’ of poll results

SINGAPORE: In the aftermath of the May 3 polls,...

Monthly Archives: February 2024

Singapore shares took a dip on Tuesday morning—STI slightly declined 0.1%

Scam cases surged by 50% in 2023, leading to hefty $650M losses

“Do this at your own house!” — Woman heckles and shouts at lion dance troupe at Plaza Singapura

MNCs offer more flexi working days than local companies: Study

Singapore dollar hits new high against ringgit, breaking through at one point to 3.559MYR per 1SGD

Trump Sneakers: Stepping into fashion industry to pay for legal fees?

Conservatives calling NYPD dance team “weight watchers infomercial” citing the team’s weight

Eve Graham dissertation on Taylor Swift gets top university marks

“Been trying my best to find a job… but it has been hard” — 24yo cancer survivor with no savings asks for advice

18yo says her mum demands to see her “bank account balance every month”