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Singapore News
Early attention to maid homesickness can prevent costly departures: Employer loses S$7,500 hiring cost after helper leaves Singapore in 4 months
A helper leaving too soon shows how quiet daily pressures can turn a workable arrangement into a sudden exit.
‘What’s next? Bus fare?’ Batam Ferry surcharge increase sparks fears of other fares rising
How Singaporeans feel aboout rerries travelling between Singapore and Batam are now charging an additional S$6 due to fuel surcharges amid rising oil prices
Video from Indian expat exposes more challenging side of life in Singapore
An Indian woman describes the unglamorous side of living in Singapore, such as high rental costs, career pressures
Singapore to have a nuclear power plant? Here’s what the government has to say
During a recent parliamentary discussion on energy issues, nuclear energy was once again brought up. The govern,ent stated that Singapore is seriously studying the possibilities of advanced nuclea...
Business
Gen Z discussion: Are young workers entitled — or just discouraged?
Young people were told education guarantees success but instead face high costs and low wages.
“My job isn’t that stressful and my hours are chill”: Man earning S$3k says he’s happier after stepping off the rat race and sticking...
He also shared that the office culture is refreshingly laid back.
Canadian Investor claims performance reviews ‘never’ mattered after mass corporate layoffs
SINGAPORE: After reports surfaced that around 600,000 employees had been swept up in major layoffs, Canadian investor Jim Chuong took to Instagram to remind everyone that performance reviews are me...
Gen Z discussion: Is leaving work on time a bad work ethic?
Does leaving work on time automatically mean someone is lazy or has a bad work ethic?
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...