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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,...

Featured News

China-born NUS Professor involved in Maserati road rage gets $5000 fine and driving ban

Chan Chun Sing may still become 4G PM; Goh Chok Tong was also 2nd assistant sec-gen before becoming PM

Woodlands residents slam Town Council for “filthy dirty” estate and algae-covered pavements

Malaysian man charged with murder after allegedly raping 11-month-baby

Devastated young man marries dead girlfriend at her funeral in Tamil Nadu and pledges to stay single forever

Old lady collecting cardboard resorts to asking a stranger to buy her a meal

Veteran opposition politician Goh Meng Seng asks: “Heng Swee Kiat, are you a God?!”

Transgender parent who sexually assaulted 3-year-old daughter sentenced to 18 months prison

Banner advertising rest day for cleaners by Tampines Town Council draws mixed reactions

2-year-old boy falls 11 floors down from HDB flat in Sengkang Rivervale