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‘Everyone gets stretched thinner’: Singaporeans discuss toxic workplace culture

On Reddit, a netizen asked: What's the most toxic thing that's become normalised in Singapore workplaces?

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Indian national writes note to SIA crew expressing respect & appreciation; says actions of molester does not represent the community

From the FB post of a man named Sharad Govil. "Singapore Airlines (SQ) has been part of our life for years. Its crew have looked after us on more journeys than we can count, always with warmth and ...

‘I feel so sad carrying my sleeping 6-month-old to childcare’: Working mum says she’s overwhelmed by the cost of raising a family in Singapore

She appealed on social media, "Please help this overwhelmed mother. How do I quit my job if my partner only earns 3000. I earn 4000 and I am still bf my child. Could we sustain?"

WP MPs caution against Singapore megasized transport projects, urge for digital transport infrastructure

Singapore could be over-reliant on mega transport projects such as Tuas Port and Changi Airport Terminal 5, Workers' Party (WP) Members of Parliament said during a six-hour debate in parliament on ...

Why some Singaporeans stopped buying the cheapest option and started saving more

SINGAPORE: If there's one thing many Singaporeans excel at, it's finding clever ways to save money. Recently, many revealed the simple lifestyle changes that quietly ended up saving them a surpri...

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Men in Singapore share why they’re opting to be childfree: ‘I get to save so much money’

SINGAPORE: Men in Singapore are sharing why they’ve chosen to stay childfree, saying the financial burden, uncertain future and loss of freedom simply aren’t worth it. The conversation started af...

Photo of helpers waiting outside maid agency puts treatment of domestic workers under the spotlight

SINGAPORE: A viral photo of several domestic helpers sitting on the floor outside a maid agency has sparked fresh debate over how migrant workers are treated in Singapore, with many netizens callin...

Singapore and Indonesia to explore new military training facilities under defence cooperation

Singapore and Indonesia are seeking to deepen defense cooperation under their existing bilateral agreement. including discussions on developing military training areas in three locations on Sumatra...

Jamus Lim: Singapore’s wealth looks strong on average, but is not everyone’s lived reality

In a July 7 post, Lim explains that the latest UBS Global Wealth Report highlights an important difference between wealth (net worth) and income. Wealth is a household's assets minus liabilities—su...

SPF: Four charged in elaborate cross-border money laundering scheme

Four Singaporeans aged 60 to 63 have been charged for their roles in a sophisticated VAT carousel fraud scheme involving gold smuggled inside signal converters from China, with money laundered thro...

Singapore and Indonesia reaffirm commitment to keep Strait of Malacca open amid global tensions

In a meeting between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, the two countries vowed that the Strait of Malacca, a critical oil transit chokepoint in the...

Uber Group CEO leaves Grab board as Singapore company looks at spending over $1 billion in international acquisitions

Uber Group CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has stepped down from Grab’s board of directors as the Singapore-based company acquires an American finance firm and works to complete its proposed acquisition of f...

AI pressure grows: 86% of Singapore CEOs worry failed strategies could cost them their jobs

More than eight in 10 Singapore CEOs believe their jobs are on the line if their AI strategies fail, according to a new global study by Dataiku.

Temasek’s portfolio swells beyond $500 billion despite dampening effect global tensions have had on gains

Temasek Holdings’ net portfolio value increased by 10.5 per cent from a year ago to hit S$518 billion (US$401 billion) as of Mar 31 this year, the state investor announced on Wednesday.

Chinese tourist questions Malaysia hotel over absence of China’s flag

A tourist from China expressed disappointment after noticing that the hotel displayed flags of countries participating in the FIFA World Cup but not China’s. He told staff that if they wished to at...

Maid says employer threatened to send her home and leave negative feedback after she asked if she was the right fit for the job

SINGAPORE: A foreign domestic helper has claimed that her employer threatened to send her back to her home country and leave negative feedback with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) after she asked wh...

‘How could they not have seen it?’: Passenger raises concerns after power bank charged on flight

A member of the public complained that a passenger used a USB port to charge a power bank on the plane , and no flight attendant stopped him throughout the flight, which surprised her.
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