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Letter to the Editor: When do I say ‘no’ to after-work company dinners for working mums?

March 31, 2025
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Letter to the Editor | Labubu (monster) vs Laobu (mother): What’s wrong with spending money on both?

November 3, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Can all Singaporeans really achieve FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) while still living in Singapore?

October 6, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Certificate of Entitlement doesn’t entitle Singapore motorists the right to ugly behaviour and selfish attitudes in Malaysia

September 22, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | The reason why young couples nowadays would rather adopt fur kids than give birth to children

August 11, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Can my spouse stay home without a job if I earn S$15-20K/month in Singapore?

August 4, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Key factors to consider before enrolling in a degree program to avoid disappointing return on investment

July 29, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Why high-earning Singaporean women don’t date men with lower incomes

July 28, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | When should politicians and even cabbies realise it’s time to call it quits

July 14, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | It’s uncivilised for job interviewers to criticise candidates who ask for higher salaries

July 8, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Banning cars instead of bicycles on Singapore roads is irrational

July 7, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Some foreigners feel SG’s “orderliness” makes them “soft” and forget what “chaos” feels like

July 7, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Employers should give the elderly a chance; they can always be fired if they’re still incompetent after probationary period

June 30, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Elderly parents should stop forcing their sons and daughters-in-law to have kids

June 24, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Workplace abuse: Employees should seek resolution with their employers first before taking action against them

June 23, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Labelling our social workers as “woke social justice warriors” is irrational, irrelevant and inappropriate

June 17, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Heavier fines and severe demerit points should be enforced on recalcitrant reckless vehicle drivers/riders

June 17, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Our university graduates should look for jobs in the manufacturing and machinery sector

June 16, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Criticising SIA flight attendants’ looks is unnecessary and not sensible

June 10, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Corporate slavery: How could employers expect an overworked employee to continue working without making mistakes?

June 2, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Dirty Money: Why do we risk our freedom and even our life for it?

June 1, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Singapore car drivers need to take anti-theft protection measures instead of anti-theft signs to protect their cars

May 26, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Patients must visit the clinic to get MC, not via teleconsultation

May 25, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Overprotective parents will only put unnecessary pressure and psychological burden on their children

May 18, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Vehicle drivers should not speed up to close the gap when someone signals to change lanes

May 12, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Jobseekers must not be choosy about their first job and salary

May 11, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | F&B business owners/staff need to be more empathetic and respectful to food delivery riders

May 5, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | AI engineering needs to be taught in our primary, secondary school, and tertiary education systems

May 4, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Diners shouldn’t make a fuss when restaurants don’t allow outside food

April 28, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | If Gen Z’s say no to uni & desk jobs, then they must work really hard in trades like plumbing and carpentry to succeed

April 27, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Why get married, and is it even worth it nowadays?

April 20, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Why do some Singaporeans put their feet up on bus seats?

April 14, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Do Singapore employers only recognise local university degrees when hiring someone?

April 13, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | How parents can avoid placing unnecessary financial burden on their children

April 7, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Can moonlighting be allowed amid high cost of living?

March 31, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | Young people should give priority seats to elderly folks, pregnant women, and children

March 25, 2024
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Letter to the Editor | How SG Govt can help women cope with high costs of egg freezing

December 27, 2023
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Letter To The Editor: All employers must treat their domestic helpers with respect, dignity & trust

October 22, 2023
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Letter To The Editor: How Scammers Exploit Human Weaknesses

October 15, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: “As long as presidential hopefuls can master or speak at least one of our official languages fluently, it is acceptable”

July 16, 2023
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Letter to the Editor | What makes a good President for Singapore

June 23, 2023
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Letter to the Editor | Mandatory 5 cents per plastic bag when shopping will create unhygienic environment

May 22, 2023
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Letter to the Editor: Why hospital A&E department waiting times are long

May 7, 2023
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Letter to the Editor | What kind of people would dine and dash in our society?

April 23, 2023
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Letter to the Editor | If HDB flat prices keep going up, it will spur a vicious cycle and far-reaching negative impacts

February 25, 2023
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Letter to the Editor | Ugly & bad behaviour in civilised society and first-world country like Singapore

February 6, 2023
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Letter to the Editor | SPH Media incident serves as reminder of the need for transparency, integrity, and ethical conduct in business

January 22, 2023
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Letter to the Editor | How would SPH Media Trust learn from its painful lesson and turn over a new leaf from here?

January 22, 2023
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Letter to the Editor | We should help low-income families as and when needed instead of relying on govt alone

January 21, 2023
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Letter to the Editor | Common causes of traffic hazards and terrible accidents in Singapore

January 1, 2023