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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

S’poreans simping over Adrian Pang, dubbed him SG’s Johnny Depp

75% of Singaporeans feel country is more united than before Covid — Survey

HDB resident: ‘Cats not allowed yet gigantic dogs allowed, owner & dog even occupy whole lift space’

Delivery rider gives away free pizzas worth $160 to Pasir Ris people after customer cancels order, sharing ‘slice’ of kindness to make everyone’s day

Good news for Singapore jobseekers—hiring is on the increase despite fears of recession

Man crying at NDP says his outpouring of emotion was his ‘thank you’ & appreciation to all who contributed during Covid-19

WP’s National Day flag distribution brings smiles to many, even as Pritam Singh acknowledges the challenges younger Singaporeans face today in achieving their dreams

Red Lions parachutist mishap — hard crash-land during NDP 2022 jump, outpouring wishes from netizens for speedy recovery

Chicken price going up but chicken slice in chicken rice going down — Netizens lament chicken shrinkage, even comes with just bones & skins

‘A storm is gathering… we must brace ourselves’ — PM Lee strikes a sombre note in his National Day Message