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NTUC Union and Link members to enjoy 50 cents hot kopi or teh in May, plus ongoing 50% off essentials

SINGAPORE: NTUC Union and Link members will be able...

James Gomez: The academic, activist, and opposition voice contesting Sembawang GRC in GE2025

SINGAPORE: As Singapore gears up for the General Election...

Residents sceptical of hot tubs to be built at Nee Soon East Oasis Waterpark say it’s only a matter of time before they are...

SINGAPORE: After a flyer announcing upcoming upgrades in Nee...

Hash browns and green bean soup: Singaporeans share memories of growing up poor

SINGAPORE: Singaporeans who experienced poverty during their childhood came...

Business

Johor ramps up cross-border tourism ties with Singapore ahead of VJY 2026

SINGAPORE: As Visit Johor Year 2026 (VJY 2026) approaches,...

JS-SEZ draws nearly 90% of Johor’s Q1 investments; Trade and Investment Minister Zafrul says zone is key to ASEAN supply chain security

MALAYSIA: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is rapidly...

Property tycoon and hotelier Ong Beng Seng granted permission to travel overseas on added S$800K bail for work and medical purposes

SINGAPORE: Property tycoon and hotelier Ong Beng Seng has...

‘HR doesn’t seem to be bothered if you don’t have related job experience’ — Man working as quality engineer for 8 years struggles to...

SINGAPORE: A man who has spent the past eight...

Singapore Politics

Pritam Singh: Natural for Lawrence Wong to not want to give opposition a ‘free pass,’ but WP has a different vision

SINGAPORE: At a doorstop interview with the media on...

‘You deserve better’: Chee Soon Juan responds to Ong Ye Kung’s rally speech

SINGAPORE: Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan...

GE2025: Yee Jenn Jong—From edutech pioneer to Parliament champion, WP’s voice for youth and community

SINGAPORE: As Singapore gears up for one of its...

WP’s Jalan Kayu candidate Andre Low trends online after talking about Income-Allianz deal during rally

SINGAPORE: For some moments on Thursday night, the candidate...

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor | It’s uncivilised for job interviewers to criticise candidates who ask for higher salaries

Letter to the Editor | Banning cars instead of bicycles on Singapore roads is irrational

Letter to the Editor | Some foreigners feel SG’s “orderliness” makes them “soft” and forget what “chaos” feels like

Letter to the Editor | Employers should give the elderly a chance; they can always be fired if they’re still incompetent after probationary period

Letter to the Editor | Elderly parents should stop forcing their sons and daughters-in-law to have kids

Letter to the Editor | Workplace abuse: Employees should seek resolution with their employers first before taking action against them

Letter to the Editor | Labelling our social workers as “woke social justice warriors” is irrational, irrelevant and inappropriate

Letter to the Editor | Heavier fines and severe demerit points should be enforced on recalcitrant reckless vehicle drivers/riders

Letter to the Editor | Our university graduates should look for jobs in the manufacturing and machinery sector

Letter to the Editor | Criticising SIA flight attendants’ looks is unnecessary and not sensible