Employer says helper wants out months into two-year contract: ‘Now, if I want another maid, I have to pay again’
The employer said the helper gave different reasons for wanting to leave, including family problems in the Philippines.
Nearly 8 in 10 Singapore consumers ditch AI agents when bots fail to recognise them
Singapore saves S$123.8M in fossil fuel import costs as solar power investments cushions global energy crisis
Ex-President Halimah asks hard question about predators working with children in Singapore
22-year-old alleged Peeping Tom arrested at Singapore's NTU
Singapore News
LTA adds three new bus services including RTS Link connector and two Tengah routes as Bus Connectivity Enhancement Programme continues
LTA is introducing three new bus services and enhancing two existing ones under the BCEP, including two Tengah connectivity services from Oct 25 and...
AWARE: 6 in 10 Singapore men believe women who flirt, dress provocatively are to blame for sexual violence
From an AWARE post, and what the organization is doing
Ex-President Halimah asks hard question about predators working with children in Singapore
It appears to be an issue close to Mdm Halimah's heart, and she wrote about it in a recent FB post
22-year-old alleged Peeping Tom arrested at Singapore's NTU
A man was arrested NTU's Banyan Hall on Sept 22. The 22-year-old alleged peeping tom is said to be a student
Rare Louis Vuitton pumpkin bag from Singapore’s S$3B money laundering case fetches S$87,000 after 30-minute bidding
The rare Louis Vuitton pumpkin bag was initially estimated by auctioneer Hotlotz to fetch between S$12,000 and S$16,000.
Six-year tax evasion scheme lands two car dealership directors in jail, with S$812,000 fines each
Two directors of a Singapore car dealership have been convicted of tax evasion and money laundering after channelling more than $3 million in...
Technology
Amid global calls for AI slowdown, Minister Josephine Teo shares her take
Singapore workers embrace AI while keeping human judgment at the centre: Microsoft
Singaporeans discuss whether AI is helping workers or simply helping companies cut costs
Singapore's youth are AI's biggest sceptics, new survey finds — and it's not about access
In The Hood
Man caught on camera stealing speaker from shop at Bukit Batok; owner appeals for help with finding him
14-member e-cigarette syndicate revealed, husband-and-wife duo among six who plead guilty
Singapore family’s S$80K renovation budget ends up with S$216K bill; contractor ‘goes missing’
Singapore man, 69, dies an unnatural death alone in Ubi Ave HDB flat 1 month after his son goes overseas to study
SPF: Singapore man, 44, to be charged for vandalism after allegedly throwing a rock twice at Police Cantonment Complex glass door
SPF: 13 of 27 teenagers under investigation after Singapore Police Force and Land Transport Authority operation targets errant cyclists and nuisance calls
Phone screens, loud videos and confrontation: Singaporeans debate whether public etiquette is slipping
‘Your wife should be sitting down. Not you.’— Woman confronts man after he blames her for wife standing on MRT
‘Go home and make your own hot water’: Singapore diner slammed over 50-cent charge complaint
‘Nobody understands me’: Woman rescued after late-night incident at Sengkang HDB block
3 men offer stranger a drink at bar, then assault him after he turns them down
Travel
Singapore a 'great place to finish despite questionable air quality', says student who rode his bike from Europe to Asia
Causeway vs Second Link: What first-time travellers need to know
Young Indians take the lead in global travel, solo adventures, and smart spending on the rise
Tourist gets denied entry into Thailand warns others to steer clear of ‘notoriously strict’ Don Mueang Airport
UK couple love SG so much they’ve visited 4 times in 9 months
Lifestyle
Men in their 20s ask older men: ‘What life advice would you give your younger self?’
Complaining may feel good, but too much could affect your brain, body and relationships
‘Goodbye, Malaysia. I wish you well’ — Malaysian gives up his citizenship for Singapore after losing faith in M’sia politicians; praises SG govt and its progress in delivering its promises
Chinese national mukbanger, 24, dies of cardiac arrest after repeated binge eating and self-induced vomiting
Singapore's ‘kiasu culture’ could be the real reason behind low fertility rate
Celebrity
Taiwanese star Olivia Tsao's stalker from Singapore is sentenced to six months in prison
As Wang Xiaofei's new wife gripes about the 'expensive' summer camp cost, Barbie Hsu's children are at the core of the controversy
Following his first trip to Penang, HK actor Louis Koo says he has 'fallen in love' with Malaysia
'Mind Your Language' actress Lim Pik-Sen passes away at 80
Actor Chapman To celebrates 20 years of marriage to Kristal Tin with heartfelt post
Sports
Asian Games 2026: key sports and stars to watch
US Open 2026: Can Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka defend their titles?
2026 Esports World Cup: Europe’s First-Ever Triumph at MLBB Tournament
PM Lawrence Wong reveals he has supported Tottenham Hotspur since childhood
'Well done and keep going,' PM Wong praises Loh Kean Yew after 2nd place finish at Singapore Open
Finance
Impulse buying: Are Gen Z shoppers really buying more than everyone else?
‘Sandwiched class’ couple with S$10k monthly income considers second child but discouraged by rising cost of living
‘The cost of living is over the top’: Foreign worker wonders how local and expat families budget and still save in Singapore
Singaporean saves 40% to 50% of his income but feels guilty spending S$2k on holiday: ‘I still find it hard to actually spend’
SG banks see more younger Singaporeans climb wealth ladder as they start investing earlier in life
SGX
SGX to roll out new trading engine 'Iris-ST' in the latter half of 2027, seeks public feedback on functionalities
SGX named the only Southeast Asian exchange in world’s top 10 brands in 2025: Brand Finance
Lum Chang Creations Catalist listing to raise S$12.3m
RHB: SGX securities daily average value to increase 9% YoY in FY2026, with growth continuing into 2027
STI hits 4,019.57 just before Thursday’s market close
Singapore Politics
PAP MP Foo Ceixang on Kenneth Tiong's questions on SIA: MPs should create greater clarity, not confusion
" Mr Tiong’s argument would mean Parliament setting political limits on how much risk every Temasek...
Jamus Lim questions ministers’ S$1.8 million pay benchmark, says Workers’ Party’s formula comes to about S$1.08 million
Assoc Prof Lim said the S$1.08 million figure was his own calculation and not an official figure...
WP MP Gerald Giam welcomed Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing to Bedok Reservoir for visit, chat with residents
" It was a pleasure to welcome Minister Chan Chun Sing, who was visiting our constituency today and...
Chee Soon Juan: You cannot solve the anxieties of younger Singaporeans simply by giving them more money
The SDP head said in a video, "And you most certainly cannot solve the anxieties of younger...
SG to launch 300+ cooling centres 3 years after He Ting Ru asked if community spaces can become sanctuaries during heatwaves
"I’m very glad to see this idea reflected in policy, and more importantly, to see more support for...
WP MPs to raise questions on how minors in Singapore can be better protected from predators
"Singapore needs better protection of young victims. Stay tuned to questions that will be raised in...
WP chief Pritam Singh thanks young Eunos volunteers for helping him come out of his shell on social media
From a video featuring young WP volunteers, specifically his "social media girl" and the young...
E.W. Barker: First Singapore minister to sign Separation Agreement in 1965
"In a country that would spend the next sixty years building a system around four racial...
Jamus Lim: Singapore must now foster an environment where SMEs are better positioned to succeed
Jamus Lim says Singapore must “foster an environment where SMEs are better positioned to succeed”,...
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