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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

Hundreds of netizens flame “petty” commuter for exposing woman who unlawfully ate food on board MRT in viral video

Netizens slam Financial Times journalist for indicating Singapore is inflexible after shop refuses to sell her three-scoop ice cream cone

Heavy pieces of stone dislodge from building facade and rain down on pedestrian near Dickson Rd

Lim Tean once again challenges LHL, Heng Swee Keat, Chan Chun Sing & Lawrence Wong to debate

Brawl at Thai disco along Middle road sees chairs being thrown across the room

TOC resumes operations after receiving donations to purchase new equipment

Singapore Cricket Club allegedly barred entry to domestic helper and relegated her to the carpark

JC student gets “casual partner” pregnant ahead of their A-Level examinations

Jackie Chan’s daughter marries Canadian girlfriend

Injured worker left destitute after employer fires him, throws his belongings in the trash, and leaves medical bills unpaid