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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

‘I don’t want to play this game’ — Man says his coworker turned hostile on him after promotion rumours

SINGAPORE: An employee took to an online forum to...

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 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

Protect Singapore Townhall Organisers Express Disappointment Over 377A Repealed Without “Safeguards Against LGBTQ+ Extremism”

Workers’ Party: While 377A and definition of marriage are important, ‘there are (also) other issues facing the nation’ — GST “adds to inflation at a time when it is wholly unnecessary”

Expensive or normal price? S$6.20 for meal at Jurong West

He Ting Ru: We owe it to our teachers to protect their mental health

Don’t let overhead bridges become lift-less and lifeless white elephants

Despite Rising Inflation, 81% Singaporeans Choose Autumn Travel; Malaysia and Italy Among Top Picks

Dr Chee — a politician, thinker, writer, singer, and now a fledging restaurateur

‘Hospital food court prices are ridiculous!’ — Woman receives thin slice of meat for S$2 at KKH

Maid cries because she didn’t have any privacy, rest day, and enough sleep, says she had to ‘surrender all personal belongings except watch’