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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,...

Asia

Trump scheduled to visit Japan for emperor inauguration and G20 summit

Is Malaysia doing a political zig-zag that is similar to Indonesia?

Singapore to maintain a neutral stand in United States and China conflict, says Chan Chun Sing

Bilahari Kausikan: Singapore-Malaysia relations strained by political instability in PH

JB port limits issue likely to be resolved more quickly than water issue, says M’sian foreign minister

Exam paper question mocks Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen

Najib’s British PR adviser charged with money laundering, linked to 1MDB scandal

Malaysia-Singapore water talks slow going, without a resolution in sight yet

‘Singapore is not Malaysia’, unfortunately the popular US luxe website for women thinks it’s one and the same

Malaysia’s new regime maybe a good thing for democracy but the pot is brewing as more changes are afoot