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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...

Changi Beach reopens for water activities after Johor oil spill clean-up, says NEA

SINGAPORE: Changi Beach has officially reopened for swimming and...

‘Cannot even shower in peace in the morning’: Girl says her 60 y/o father turns off the heater and lights while she showers because...

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Business

Singapore sees over 66% jump in flexible job postings compared to last year

SINGAPORE: Opportunities for flexible work in Singapore have risen,...

When can you break a job contract? Singapore court ruling clarifies when employees can exit fixed-term agreements without penalty

SINGAPORE: A Magistrates Court recently dealt with a case...

Internships thrive in Singapore’s creative fields, while HR and real estate lag behind

SINGAPORE: In spite of the thriving internship market in...

‘How do you deal with a ‘pick-me’ Gen Z colleague?’ asks frustrated Singaporean worker

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean worker took to Reddit to ask...

Singapore Politics

‘Purely irresponsible’ – GMS hits out at WP for leaving Marine Parade uncontested

SINGAPORE: While the public domain has been filled with...

DPM Gan Kim Yong moved from CCK GRC to Punggol GRC

SINGAPORE: A veteran in an unfamiliar battleground, Deputy Prime...

GE2025: Sembawang GRC faces three-way contest among PAP, SDP, and NSP

SINGAPORE: In what is shaping up to be one...

GE2025: Dr Chee secures clean fight with Poh Li San in Sembawang West SMC

SINGAPORE: The stage is set for a high-stakes showdown...

Tag: domestic helper

‘Only $20?’: Maid shocked at low salary increment after contract renewal, asks netizens if this amount is ‘normal’

Employer says most maids get defensive after breaking or losing something instead of just saying, ‘It’s my fault, I’m sorry’

Maid is asked by her employer to report every ang pao she received during CNY

‘Maid works nonstop, you ask why so slow; maid rests after work, you ask why so fast finish’ — Netizen urges employers to ‘say something nice’ instead

‘Is it normal for helpers to not eat a lot?’ — Employer concerned MoM will hold her accountable if something happens to her maid

Divorced mum of two stuck in a tough spot after her helper’s arrest and no financial help from her ex-husband

Maid says her employer is overworking her and refusing to let her transfer to another household

Employer concerned as maid spends time playing with her kids, but netizens reassure her it’s harmless

Employer says her maid keeps breaking things around the house, even after being reminded multiple times to be careful

Employer asks for advice after seeing maid wearing her clothes, lying on her bed in TikTok videos