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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...

Did you know Singaporeans pay the most to own a BMW 3 Series (G20) in Southeast Asia?

SINGAPORE: Singapore topped the list as the most expensive...

Punggol voters are not here to save Gan Kim Yong’s political career

By Jeanne Ten Why is Gan Kim Yong so critical...

Business

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...

S$701M exits Singapore banks in April as institutions turn to telecommunications and industrial stocks

SINGAPORE: Outflows from Singapore's banking sector reached S$701 million...

Warren Buffett to step down as CEO by year-end, hands Berkshire Hathaway reins to Greg Abel

INTERNATIONAL: Warren Buffett, the 94-year-old investing legend behind Berkshire...

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

Man says, ‘My wife scolds me in front of everyone despite me telling her that it’s wrong to do that’

‘Why are MRT users so oblivious and inconsiderate?’ — Man frustrated with “phone zombies” who always block train doors

‘They didn’t give me any days off’ — Maid says her employers took her clothes, locked her bags, and even refused to pay her salary

‘The environment is super toxic, and people were not friendly’ — Employee exposes unfair contracts and workplace exploitation

Tired of unprofessional feedback, Singaporean leaves job without a safety net—How to justify the move?

With a S$10.5K salary and a career on hold, should she take the ultimate break?

‘I’m not getting anywhere’ — Man approaching 30 struggles with S$3K/month salary after 5 years in SME

‘I didn’t know!’ — Woman regrets gifting chrysanthemums that symbolise death in Chinese culture for her friend’s birthday

Can saving S$75K be harmful? — This 26-year-old’s story will make you think twice

Should you give money to the elderly in public spaces? Singaporeans weigh in