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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

Pressing need for a Centre of Japanese Studies in Malaysia

Temasek uses scandal-ridden audit firm accused of fraud, corruption and improper practices by governments around the world

MOH appears to have removed “definition of disability” page from website as uproar over Eldershield and Careshield Life rages on

Elderly amputee who was denied Eldershield benefits dies weeks after authorities reconsidered his case

Are CareShield Life premiums too high that reserves would outweigh pay-outs in future? : WP NCMP Leon Perera

Thai cave rescue to be made into a movie by American independent Christian producers

Ankle-deep floods fail to deter patrons from going about their business at Marine Parade Central

Teachers’ parking fees kept by schools, irate Singaporeans question if monetizing was the aim

Malaysian netizens react in anger to possible compensation for Singapore if HSR is cancelled

BREAKING: Dauntless Jho Low evades arrest fleeing from Macau