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Singapore News
‘Thank you, neighbour’: Resident’s video leads to arrest of man who stole S$40,000 watch
 It was also revealed that the man had previously committed a similar crime in 2021.Â
‘Daylight robbery’: S$4 fare for Punggol autonomous shuttles draws criticism
Many have greeted the news that the shuttle service is about to start positively, though some commenters online have expressed concerns over the S$4 fee they need to pay for the ride.
Hired for HR, ended up doing admin? Employee claims job scope quietly expanded
https://www.reddit.com/r/askSingapore/comments/1rgw13k/is_this_a_deal_breaker_something_to_grind_through/
‘Is it normal in Singapore families to share dishes without serving utensils?’ – Man asks, concerned about falling sick
The man clarified that he has no issue with this practice when it occurs within his own household
Business
Jobseekers ask: ‘How bad is the job market in Singapore right now?’ as some say they’re losing hope after hundreds of applications
A growing number of jobseekers are questioning how tough the job market has become, sharing experiences of long job hunts and limited responses.
‘It’s eating me up’: Unemployed 25-year-old struggles with S$50k credit card debt
SINGAPORE: Life has been rough for an unemployed 25-year-old man after he racked up S$50,000 in credit card debt.
He shared that his mental health has worsened over time, and he feels like he can...
Singaporean data analyst returns from US expecting smooth job search, remains unemployed after a year
More than a year has passed since he started looking for work, and the 36-year-old is still unemployed.
Hired for HR, ended up doing admin? Employee claims job scope quietly expanded
https://www.reddit.com/r/askSingapore/comments/1rgw13k/is_this_a_deal_breaker_something_to_grind_through/
Singapore Politics
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...
Louis Chua calls for government-subsidised discounts on hawker meals for Singaporeans
Mr Chua called on the Government, and not hawkers themselves, who are already struggling with low margins, to provide discounts for hawker food to Singaporeans based on their CHAS card type, with l...
Fadli Fawzi has been surprising Kaki Bukit residents with Buka Puasa meals
Mr Fadli and his teams have been giving out coupons for Kueh Raya and IFTAR
Singaporeans applaud immediate 20% increase in tobacco tax, but ask if more should be done to curb smoking
SINGAPORE: During the rollout of the national Budget on...