The Way We See It

With pressure mounting, Umno calls for fresh elections but Dr M is not impressed

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad is putting a lot of pressure on the opposition with calls for investigations on four top guns who ruled imperiously during ex-PM Najib Razak's rule. The investigation is to probe several alleged wrongdoings by the...

Nas(ty) daily: On social media, you’ll end-up offending some people all the time

Dealing with nasty detractors has become a daily affair since the Israeli born vlogger, Nuseir Yassin (Nas) stepped foot in Singapore late last week. His scheduled meet-and-greet-session with his fans at Botanical Gardens on Saturday 20th April 2019 was...

Pritam apparently not a choice at all for next PM : Poll

Many names were thrown out in the ongoing debate on who should be the next Prime Minister (PM) of Singapore. Even after Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat was given the position of first assistant secretary general of the ruling...

George Yeo: Retiring from overseas career. Returning to politics?

THE grape-wines and gossip mills have been running overtime ever since George Yeo shared on Facebook on Friday that he’s coming home, having finally decided to put family first over career. The former Singapore Foreign Minister, going on 65, feels...

Back-to-back defeat in Malaysia by-elections sends current PH government into further turmoil

A humiliating and incredibly devastating defeat for Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the Rantau, Negeri Sembilan by-elections yesterday should be one that should cause a shake-up of the current government led by Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad before it turns...

On your toes, General Elections (GE) may well be round the corner

THE political feathers appear to be warmly ruffled and there are growing signs that the much-awaited General Elections (GE) may well be called in the last quarter of this year. While the elections are not due until early 2021, political...

Do Felda’s lost billions compensate for the absence of the pink diamond?

The Najib Razak camp scored a slim victory over reports his wife Rosmah Mansor did not buy a pink diamond as claimed by their opponents in the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government. However, the victory was short-lived for the former prime...

PM Lee surprisingly wears socks with holes, despite million-dollar salary

Photos of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong enjoying a picnic at the Botanic Gardens with his wife, Ho Ching, and his young granddaughter won praise online. An eyewitness who shared the viral pictures of of PM Lee and Ho - who...

She’s full of “Glory” as she’s inducted to SCWO’s Hall of Fame

HER name "Glory" made up of just five letters symbolises her dignity and distinction, prestige and praise. The ultimate honour came when she was inducted recently to the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisation’s (SCWO) Hall of Fame. Glory Barnabas was...

Troubling times: A guide to being homeless in Singapore, one man’s story

In an exclusive with TISG, a self-proclaimed homeless man known as Aesan tells-all about how he survives being homeless in Singapore. His brief guide highlights some of the best places for getting some much-needed shut-eye in the most comfortable...
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Singapore Badminton Open: Eyes on Loh Kean Yew as injured Viktor Axelsen withdraws

SINGAPORE — Although injured world number one player Viktor Axelsen will be making an appearance in the upcoming KFF...
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Maid initially wants to break contract and go back, but agrees to stay when her employer says she can go back on holiday

SINGAPORE: A foreign domestic helper who initially wanted to break her contract jumped all too quickly at the chance when her employer agreed to...

Red Dot United: Elderly couple shares their struggles with HDB housing loan

SINGAPORE — The issue of HDB prices has always been a hot topic, and it was no surprise when opposition party Red Dot United...

Girlfriend insists her boyfriend buy her $2K Gucci bag; she also wouldn’t mind a “normal” proposal ring costing less than $1K

SINGAPORE: A girlfriend who wanted a Gucci bag costing more than $2,000 asked her boyfriend to buy it for her, even if it meant...

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