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WP MP Louis Chua highlights increasing trend of companies hiring interns instead of fresh graduates

SINGAPORE: In a video he posted on social media on Sunday (June 22), Workers’ Party (WP) Member of Parliament Louis Chua (Sengkang) shared that he had been hearing from...

Jobless middle-aged PMET couple talk to Jamus Lim about difficulties of getting hired

SINGAPORE: In the course of carrying out house visits...

Seah Kian Peng nominated for re-election as Speaker of Parliament

SINGAPORE: Mr Seah Kian Peng will be nominated for...

Where’s Michael Thng? Commenters ask after WP announces CEC update

SINGAPORE: The Workers’ Party’s (WP) announcement of updates to...

WP announces changes to CEC; new NCMP Eileen Chong to lead Youth Wing

SINGAPORE: The Workers’ Party (WP) issued an update concerning...

Young Democrats to host panel on animal welfare amid rising cruelty cases

SINGAPORE: Following a disturbing rise in animal cruelty cases,...

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Man shocked that chain’s burger sets cost S$25-S$30, but others tell him it may be due to outlet location

SINGAPORE: A man took to social media to express his shock at seeing what he perceived as extraordinarily high...

Excitement building up over 6-minute SG-JB RTS Link crossing

SINGAPORE: The official Facebook account for the Singapore-Johor Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link stoked excitement last week with a...

Is it now normal for helpers in Singapore to handle everything—from housework to parenting? Local asks

SINGAPORE: After noticing that many of her friends and siblings had become overly dependent on their domestic helpers, a...

Cyclist who crashed into car at Bugis passes away in hospital

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Police Force has confirmed that the 41-year-old male cyclist who was sent to the hospital in...

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Teen whose family survived on S$500 a month opens up about resentment towards richer peers

SINGAPORE: An 18-year-old Singaporean has sparked a discussion online...

Baidu’s robotaxis and Singapore’s AV push signal a new transport era

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG: In a move that signals the growing...

Still starting emails with ‘Hope you’re well’? Time for an upgrade! Say this if you want a reply

“Hope you’re well." Inboxes everywhere are flooded with it....

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Recession-proof your wallet: 6 smart cuts to strengthen your finances in uncertain times

As speculations of economic ambiguity amplify, people are already...

Durian prices expected to drop by 30% as Malaysia hits peak season

SINGAPORE: Good news awaits all durian lovers! Prices of...

Kaori Sakamoto to end figure skating career after the 2026 Winter Olympics

Well-known figure skater Kaori Sakamoto plans to retire from...

Thieves abscond with 12-year-old disabled girl after mother leaves her in the car

SINGAPORE: A 12-year-old disabled girl was found safe after...

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Restaurateur slams free-water petition as a ‘personal gripe’ masked as social justice

SINGAPORE: Entrepreneur and restaurateur Michael Lu took to Facebook...

Singapore is becoming Southeast Asia’s main hub for luxury, finance, and yachting

SINGAPORE: Singapore is quickly becoming the main hub for...

Local asks if anyone else is overwhelmed by the ‘sheer number of people’ in SG

SINGAPORE: When a local Reddit user asked whether anyone...

Enjoy 6 long weekends next year! Singapore public holiday dates for 2026

SINGAPORE: Singaporeans can enjoy six long weekends next year,...

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PAP’s Goh Pei Ming is one of the highest election spenders with over S$100K spent, despite getting into Parliament by walkover

SINGAPORE: People's Action Party (PAP) candidate Goh Pei Ming has emerged as the top spender in the first tranche...

‘Big party promotion!’: Singaporeans react to Desmond Lee’s appointment as PAP chair, but some look for DPM Gan

SINGAPORE: The ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) announced on Thursday (May 29) changes to its Central Executive Committee (CEC)....

‘Not my MP?’ — SingPost investigates after Aljunied residents were mistakenly sent flyers from AMK MP

SINGAPORE: A resident living at Hougang Street 21 mistakenly received a flyer from a Member of Parliament (MP) from...

A nation’s silent victims: Rise in animal abuse cases sparks petition for urgent reform in Singapore

SINGAPORE: A petition on Change.org is picking up momentum as animal welfare advocates across Singapore raise the alarm: community...

‘Now look elsewhere!’ People’s Power Party candidate Samuel Lee resigns

SINGAPORE: Samuel Lee, who contested in the recent General Election at Ang Mo Kio GRC under the People’s Power...

Ng Chee Meng’s political resurrection sparks debate — Bertha Hanson’s Comic characters trace how past NTUC leaders rose

SINGAPORE: Veteran journalist and commentator Bertha Henson has weighed in on the growing speculation surrounding Ng Chee Meng’s political...

WP Team attends People’s Labour Day Rally 2025 at Hong Lim Park

SINGAPORE: Members of the Workers’ Party (WP) attended the People's Labour Day Rally 2025 at Hong Lim Park on...

Desmond Lee: The Dark Horse in the Cabinet

Beyond the headlines, news reports and commentaries, the picture that emerges of Singapore’s newest Cabinet shows a 4G leadership...

Yee Jenn Jong responds to NCMP criticism, clarifies Workers’ Party position

SINGAPORE: Former Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) and Workers’ Party (WP) member Yee Jenn Jong has issued a public...

‘Gradual, not radical’: NUS political economist weighs in on cabinet reshuffle

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s latest cabinet reshuffle, announced earlier this week, has sparked a wave of commentary across political circles, but...

RDU chief Ravi Philemon calls new Cabinet ‘disappointing’ as more women, youth should be given seats at the table

SINGAPORE: After Prime Minister (PM) Lawrence Wong announced his new Cabinet on Wednesday evening (May 21), Ravi Philemon, the...

PM Wong’s New Cabinet: Masagos loses Muslim Affairs portfolio, first-term MP Jeffrey Siow and David Neo take Transport and MCCY roles

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has unveiled his first full cabinet since the 2025 General Election, in which...

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