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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...

“When you vote for RDU, you are voting for yourself” – RDU makes resounding final appeal at Nee Soon GRC rally

GE2025: After nine days of walking the ground, knocking...

Business

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...

General Motors appoints Alpine Motors as its official distributor in Singapore

SINGAPORE: Alpine Motors has been appointed the official distributor...

Singapore-headquartered Shein ends contracts with Brunswick and FGS, signalling delay in London IPO plans

LONDON: Singapore-headquartered Shein has ended its contracts with Brunswick...

Singapore Politics

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,...

‘We won something deeper’: Harpreet Singh’s post leaves people hopeful that he’ll stay in politics

SINGAPORE: After the slate from the Workers’ Party (WP)...

Jamus Lim says Sengkang MPs will work harder than ever

SINGAPORE: In the speech he delivered after it was...

Featured News

Former NMP Calvin Cheng clarifies CECA, says, “It is extremely irresponsible to fan the flames of anger towards foreigners”

Clips of PM Lee looking exasperated at Heng Swee Keat’s performance during AHTC motion circulate online

Veteran architect proposes simple solution to PMD/pedestrian clash issue in the wake of PMD ban

PM Lee says the upcoming GE will be a “tough fight”

Not a plus point politically but the right thing to do says PM Lee on reserving the elected presidency for minority candidates

Dr Chee meets 65-year-old cleaner earning $6/hour, calls for minimum wage to be implemented

DPM Heng: Two rescue jobs so far. He has to do much better

One thousand people homeless in Singapore, study shows

Ramesh Erramalli’s professional qualifications are legit: MOM and ICA

Elderly resident rants to SDP politician: “Whenever I receive the (GST) voucher, a spate of price increases will follow immediately”