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Helpers managing two households under one roof: Maids carry heavier workloads when their employer’s family size grows
A helper's workload doubling in some SG homes raises a question: Where does a job scope end when family life expands?
War in Middle East is causing some investors to look to Singapore
When geopolitical crises erupt, global investors often shift assets to stable financial hubs such as Singapore.
SG man surprises parents & grandma with business class tickets to New Zealand
A video on IG has gone viral--man's parents and grandmother didn't realise they were flying Singapore Airlines Business Class to New Zealand until they had checked in for the flight.
Preschool teacher accused of abusing a 18-month-old girl pleaded not guilty after allegedly lifting and throwing her to the ground, father broke down in...
A preschool teacher accused of abusing a 18-month-old girl, lifting her up and throwing her to the ground, and pushing her shoulder, causing her to fall backward, pleaded not guilty. The girl's fat...
Business
‘It’s my only offer’: Man worries asking for more pay could jeopardise his S$7.3K job offer
SINGAPORE: Negotiating a salary can be one of the most awkward parts of the job hunt. Ask for more and you might walk away with a better deal
Semiconductor ‘queen bee’ to potentially create more high-value job opportunities with premium salaries in Johor: Johor chief minister
Mr Ghazi said salaries in the industry could range between RM10,000 and RM15,000 monthly to experienced workers, though the said roles would also demand a high level of productivity.
From KFC worker to dive instructor: Singapore man recounts 13 jobs over four decades
SINGAPORE: A 54-year-old man has captured the attention of many online after sharing the unusually varied path his working life has taken. Over the course of nearly four decades, he has held 13 di...
Gen Z discussion: Many young adults say home ownership now feels impossible
Is owning a home becoming impossible. Not entirely, but data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed that the median age of the average first-time homebuyer in the United States l...
Singapore Politics
POFMA: Man charged over TikTok videos spreading disinformation about government policies and inciting racial hatred
The videos allegedly included misleading claims about voting secrecy, CPF policies, and the affordability of HDB flats.
Budget 2026: S’poreans agree with Pritam Singh’s call for greater transparency
Pro-transparency
Citizens deserve to know where billions in spending go
Greater accountability prevents waste
Opposing view
Singapore already has strict fiscal oversight
Too much transparency ...
All for safety: Han Hui Hui’s three children taken to hospital to keep them away from abusive environment, say MSF and police
Singaporean Han Hui Hui visits her 3 children in hospital for 1 hour
Pritam Singh: Process of bringing in new citizens, Permanent Residents, should be transparent
Mr Singh said, "In Parliament last week, the DPM Gan announced that the Government would increase the intake of New Citizens and Permanent Residents over the next five years. The Workers’ Party be...