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‘These cyclists are ridiculously irresponsible!’ — Singaporeans call out large group of cyclists at Upper Bukit Timah Road

SINGAPORE: On Saturday (May 3), a video of a...

Questions raised after Ong Ye Kung and Chee Hong Tat issued statement saying they don’t know Fujian gang member Su Haijin

SINGAPORE: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and Transport Minister...

Gates Foundation to open an office in Singapore with support from EDB

SINGAPORE: The Gates Foundation announced plans to open an...

Maid says her employer did not give her Labour Day off, even though her contract includes PH entitlements

SINGAPORE: A domestic helper has raised concerns about the...

Business

Financial giant Nomura raises 2025 unemployment forecast to 2.4%

SINGAPORE: Nomura has raised its forecast for Singapore’s unemployment...

Money habits that stop couples from destroying their relationship over cash

Money is one reason why couples argue and why...

Retirees beware: 7 hidden money traps that can wipe out your savings fast

For most people, retirement is the most-awaited finish line,...

Singapore’s F&B sector continues decline in March, sales down to S$960M

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s food and beverage (F&B) sector saw another...

Singapore Politics

Australian think tank piece says GE2025 results mean Singaporeans have become ‘incredibly savvy voters’

SINGAPORE: The Lowy Institute, a think tank based in...

PM Wong confirms Pritam Singh to remain as leader of the opposition

SINGAPORE: In a Facebook post on May 5, Prime...

Long weekend or rising apathy? Some wonder at low voter turnout for GE2025

SINGAPORE: On Sunday (May 4), the Elections Department (ELD)...

After polling day, Singaporeans look for ‘silver lining’ and ‘bright side’ of poll results

SINGAPORE: In the aftermath of the May 3 polls,...

Featured News

Thorough process to identify real Equanimity owners: Lawyers

Photo of domestic helper sitting at the walkway outside restaurant while employers have a meal goes viral

“I spent the last three years being harassed, and having my modesty outraged by my neighbours” : One woman’s story goes viral

Netizens slam ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ movie poster vandalism with racist comments in Canada

Vivian Balakrishnan talks durians and gets schooled in the process

With the fugitive playboy MIA, Malaysia will sell his prized yacht

Craddle CEO death a murder case, not caused by exploding mobile phone

As Hong Kong’s housing woes continue, the number of “McRefugees” skyrocket

It looks like Ben Davis will never get his NS deferred

The #MeToo Movement gains momentum in China as people discover their power on social media