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Business

Man asks, ‘Why are companies so insistent on linking everything to your last pay cheque instead of experience and skills?’

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Singapore Politics

Singaporeans weigh in with wish list for next Cabinet, the next Minister for Defence has big shoes to fill

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

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

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

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Tag: Chinese New Year

Jamus Lim Showcases Fun Side in Workers’ Party CNY Challenge, Surpassing Louis Chua in 8-Greetings Contest

Lee Hsien Yang showcases ‘latest masterpiece’ Chinese New Year dress from his wife Lee Suet Fern

Woman asks ‘need to give angbao to spouse meh?’ and says ‘even market rate of how much to give is $288 to $688’

PAP Sengkang team making their presence felt, distributing mandarin oranges for Chinese New Year festive period

‘Thin-skinned.’ Reddit users call out Chinese student at NTU for objecting to the use of ‘Lunar New Year’ instead of ‘Chinese New Year’

‘Rent a girlfriend CNY 2023’ – Woman offers her services at $388 for 3 hours

Workers’ Party MPs celebrate Lunar New Year early at Sengkang, gathering food donations to help less fortunate families

Netizen unsure how much angbao to give for CNY, asks ‘How much are you packing into your ANGBAO’s for 2023?’

“When you know Chinese New Year is coming” — Netizens react to e-bike covered with colourful festive lights

He Ting Ru asks for resident’s understanding toward Sengkang estate staff clearing disposed items before CNY