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Singaporean man charged in Johor with trafficking over 10 kg of drugs

MALAYSIA: A Singaporean man has been charged with trafficking...

Tutor turns nasty after parent declines to make advance payment or loan him $500

SINGAPORE: A family's search for a private tutor ended...

Two arrested, weapons seized after video of vicious assault goes viral online

SINGAPORE: A man and a woman have been arrested...

24-year-old male student arrested in connection with voyeurism case at NTU

SINGAPORE: A 24-year-old has been arrested in connection with...

Business

Singaporeans on possibility of S$ parity with US$

SINGAPORE: The Singapore dollar, like other Asian currencies, performed...

Johor businesses urged to tap JS-SEZ for growth and investment opportunities

MALAYSIA: Businesses in Johor have been strongly encouraged to...

Sick of being broke? Eliminate these 8 silent budget killers now—before they sink you

Living paycheck to paycheck is like running on a...

Singapore SMEs eye JS-SEZ for growth amid rising costs and global trade tensions

SINGAPORE: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is emerging...

Singapore Politics

Ng Chee Meng asks PM Wong to exclude him from government role in new leadership lineup

SINGAPORE: Jalan Kayu MP and National Trades Union Congress...

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)...

Monthly Archives: March 2025

Southeast Asia’s green future: $700M power play to supercharge solar, wind, and hydropower

Superwomen in Singapore: Moms outshine their mothers, balancing family and finances like never before

New SkillsFuture scheme provides financial aid and career support for unemployed job seekers

Study reveals sleep struggles across Singapore: A hidden health crisis

Gerald Giam calls on MOE to expand recreational sports CCAs so more students can play

Sinkhole risks in Malaysia: 24 cases in five years, Perak the worst hit

Singapore and Japan lead Asia in embracing flexible work models, survey reveals

Eight minutes with Jisoo: The BLACKPINK star’s presence draws hordes of Blinks to Orchard

FairPrice shoppers to enjoy up to 36% off in first week of 12-week SG60 deals

Government to boost long-term care support for seniors with enhanced subsidies and new initiatives