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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

CNN says “Singapore has long controlled both the media and online expression”

Prosecutor in Lee Suet Fern’s case is the father of two men who served jail time for dodging NS

Bloomberg writer calls Hyflux saga a “tale of corporate ruin” with 34,000 victims

Financial Times calls Singapore’s “disturbing” fake news law a “mistake”

Netizen blasted for saying wheelchair users and those with prams shouldn’t receive priority to take lifts

PM Lee extols the value of Gurkha Contingent weeks after saying we cannot “outsource” Singapore’s security and defense

SPH loses advertisers and investors as its net profit plunges by a hefty 25%

Dr Tan Cheng Bock gears up for next GE by announcing party symbol and colours

AHTC Trial: Davinder Singh says defendants used town council funds for political gain

The Singapore-Malaysia leaders retreat good outcome a welcome surprise but what’s in it for Johor?