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Bakery owner says ‘landlords hold overwhelming negotiating power’, appeals to government for help

SINGAPORE: A series of social media posts from the...

‘Do you check your helper’s luggage on her last day of employment?’ — Maid’s employer seeks advice

SINGAPORE: An employer took to social media to seek...

Singapore richer, healthier than most English-speaking countries?

SINGAPORE: Singapore is getting so accustomed to superlatives that...

Singaporeans more open to talking about death, but few take concrete steps to prepare

SINGAPORE: A recent survey by the Singapore Management University...

Business

Singaporean man wants to quit without next job lined up, but others tell him he has options

SINGAPORE: A 29-year-old man in Singapore recently took to...

EV car owner ignites social media frenzy as he changes BYD logo

HONG KONG: Lighting up Hong Kong’s social media feeds,...

$41K Chinese cybertruck clone blows Tesla away, says US YouTuber — with a steering wheel that slides across the dashboard

SHANGHAI: At the Shanghai Auto Show, an ultramodern truck...

Fresh grad says he fell into the comparison trap after learning ‘finance folks are pulling S$13k/month straight out of uni’

SINGAPORE: A fresh graduate in Singapore took to Reddit...

Singapore Politics

WP MP-elect Fadli Fawzi pays tribute to Faisal Manap, holds first MPS at Kaki Bukit

SINGAPORE: Fadli Fawzi, who is part of The Workers’...

Harpreet Singh: WP team in Punggol is just getting started

SINGAPORE: Harpreet Singh Nehal, who had been part of...

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

SINGAPORE: We are all guessing on the upcoming Cabinet...

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

SINGAPORE: Jalan Kayu MP and National Trades Union Congress...

Asia

Kelantan official sparks outrage for suggesting monsoon floods be turned into a tourist attraction

Malaysia collects S$2.7M in traffic fines after offering 60% discount to offenders

Penang-based artist calls out AirAsia and Tony Fernandes after his mural was used without permission

Malaysia court allows Najib’s 1MDB-linked charges to be dropped

Malaysia outshines Singapore and Philippines as one of the world’s most beautiful countries

Malaysian teen borrows RM13000 (S$4000) from “ah longs” just to satisfy his girlfriend’s craving for fried fish dish in sweet, sour & spicy sauce

China firm offers cash rewards to singles who pursue romantic relationships – is this the future of employee happiness?

“So, is this Malaysia, or have we become a part of China?” — Dr Mahathir asks after seeing Chinese signboards in KL shopping centres

Malaysian PHV driver charges passengers extra for aircon; highest fan speed RM30 (S$9)

Gen Z workers prioritize ‘stable income and personal achievement’—Ateneo study reveals