Gan Kim Yong pledges to personally take care of Northshore residents who claim Janil is “No Action, Talk Only”
SINGAPORE: Amid a spate of complaints from Northshore residents about the state of their subdivision and concerns as to…
April 30, 2025
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Punggol voters are not here to save Gan Kim Yong’s political career
By Jeanne Ten Why is Gan Kim Yong so critical to the government all of a sudden? Voters are not here to soothe politici…
April 30, 2025
“Let’s move on” – Opposition supporters call for forgiveness for Gigene Wong as SDP leadership apologise
SINGAPORE: Opposition supporters online are calling on fellow voters to forgive Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) candid…
April 29, 2025
‘I’m working 7 days a week at this point’: Overworked intern opens up about toxic boss and senior colleagues
SINGAPORE: Despite having worked at the company for only 3.5 weeks, an intern has shared on social media that she alrea…
April 29, 2025
‘Rain or shine, PAP will have Singaporeans’ back,’ says Chee Hong Tat, but netizens disagree, want the minister to take the MRT to know what GST has done
SINGAPORE: In a post on Instagram, Chee Hong Tat, Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance, has assured S…
April 28, 2025
GE2025: Most promising newcomers
SINGAPORE: With a few days left before Singaporeans troop to the polls on Saturday (May 3), The Independent Singapore w…
April 28, 2025
Kim Soo Hyun’s purported connections to the late Kim Sae Ron are called into question by new allegations of a romance with an idol starlet
KOREA: Dimsum Daily is reporting that Kim Soo Hyun is facing some attention right now because there are claims of a lon…
April 28, 2025
About 2.93M workers die from work-related diseases and accidents annually, yet 62% of the global workforce lacks OSH training
SINGAPORE: Today marks the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, putting a spotlight on the urgent need to better pr…
April 27, 2025
Hazel Poa urges AGC to release findings on volunteer harassment case
SINGAPORE: The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) has renewed calls for transparency from the authorities, urging the Attor…
April 26, 2025
‘You started it’ — Ong Ye Kung draws flak as he calls for an end to comments about candidates “abandoning” former wards
SINGAPORE: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung has received widespread criticism on social media for the way he backpedaled on …
April 26, 2025
Pritam Singh: Natural for Lawrence Wong to not want to give opposition a ‘free pass,’ but WP has a different vision
SINGAPORE: At a doorstop interview with the media on Apr 25, the third day of the campaign for the May 3 polls, Workers…
April 25, 2025
GE2025: Yee Jenn Jong—From edutech pioneer to Parliament champion, WP’s voice for youth and community
SINGAPORE: As Singapore gears up for one of its most anticipated General Elections in recent memory, familiar faces are…
April 25, 2025
Fearmongering? — PM Wong’s comments on “formidable” opposition draw criticism
SINGAPORE: Concerns of fear-mongering have emerged online in the wake of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s first election …
April 24, 2025
Five Johor Bahru dim sum spots worth crossing the Causeway for
MALAYSIA: Singapore’s dim sum scene is hard to beat, from elegant indulgences at Madame Fan to perennial favourites lik…
April 24, 2025
Low Thia Khiang, Png Eng Huat lend star power to WP campaign on the ground on Day 2
SINGAPORE: The old guard of The Workers’ Party came out in a show of force on the second day of the campaign, with Low …
April 24, 2025
Motherhood for female cyclists: No longer a career-ending choice
Professional cycling is seeing a notable rise in the number of athletes who are becoming mothers, showing it’s possible…
April 23, 2025
Internships thrive in Singapore’s creative fields, while HR and real estate lag behind
SINGAPORE: In spite of the thriving internship market in the city-state, the real estate, human resources, and administ…
April 23, 2025
‘How do you deal with a ‘pick-me’ Gen Z colleague?’ asks frustrated Singaporean worker
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean worker took to Reddit to ask fellow users how she can deal with a “pick-me” Gen Z colleague at…
April 23, 2025
Job seeker asked to pay 1-month salary penalty after backing out from MNC job offer
SINGAPORE: After backing out of a job offer from a multinational corporation (MNC), a job seeker is now being charged a…
April 23, 2025
GE2025: Three-cornered fight confirmed in Sembawang GRC, NSP refuses to withdraw at last second
SINGAPORE: A multi-party contest has been confirmed for Sembawang GRC, despite the desire from some opposition voters t…
April 22, 2025
GE2025: Andre Low confirmed as WP pick for Jalan Kayu
SINGAPORE: Workers’ Party (WP) new face Andre Low has been confirmed as the party’s pick for Jalan Kayu Single Member C…
April 22, 2025
‘I feel like an unpaid personal shopper’: Woman fed up with friend’s relentless online order requests
SINGAPORE: At her wits’ end, a woman took to social media to ask Singaporeans how she could set boundaries with a frien…
April 22, 2025
PAP’s West Coast-Jurong West slate blends fresh blood with battle-hardened vets
SINGAPORE: National Development Minister Desmond Lee said on Sunday (Apr 20) that he respects the People’s Action Party…
April 21, 2025
GE2025: Why Red Dot United’s scientists Dr Syed Alwi Ahmad and Dr David Foo could be game-changers in Nee Soon
SINGAPORE: Red Dot United (RDU) has unveiled its slate for Nee Soon Group Representation Constituency (GRC) in the upco…
April 21, 2025
My mother-in-law nitpicks everything, while my sister-in-law gives her a ‘black face’ — Woman dreads weekly family visits
SINGAPORE: A woman who has been visiting her in-laws every week is now reconsidering whether she should continue doing …
April 20, 2025
‘I’m very confused’ — Man asks if he’s wrong to party with his friends while his girlfriend grieves her dog’s death
SINGAPORE: A man took to social media to ask netizens if he was in the wrong for partying with his friends while his gi…
April 20, 2025
Internships in Singapore jumped nearly 50% in 2024, led by creative industries
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s internship job postings rose 47% in 2024, with the biggest increase seen in creative industries.…
April 20, 2025
‘Desperately trying to shift silent majority’ — Singaporeans say IB is going overboard as GE2025 approaches
SINGAPORE: Complaints are arising online that the pro-establishment “internet brigade” (IB) is going overboard as the 2…
April 19, 2025
Pritam Singh confirms WP will not take part in negotiations to avoid three-cornered fights, sparking mixed reactions
SINGAPORE: Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh’s confirmation that his party will not negotiate with other parties t…
April 19, 2025
Mizuki Itagaki, 24, found dead after missing for months
JAPAN: The Indian Express reported that Mizuki Itagaki, a well-known Japanese actor and a former member of the boy band…
April 19, 2025
Olympian Jessica Tan retires from competitive badminton, receives S$100,000 gratuity payout
SINGAPORE: After suffering multiple injuries at the Commonwealth Games, gold medallist Jessica Tan has decided to call …
April 18, 2025
Jamus Lim saying ‘What we’re trying to deny PAP is a blank cheque’ in 2020 debate emerges again
SINGAPORE: While the Workers’ Party’s (WP) Jamus Lim released a new video on Friday (Apr... The post Jamus Lim saying …
April 18, 2025
“Things will pan out well” – PSP candidate on potential three-cornered fight at Marymount SMC
SINGAPORE: Progress Singapore Party’s (PSP) candidate for Marymount SMC has expressed hope that “things will... The po…
April 17, 2025
Tan Cheng Bock confirms Leon Perera will not contest GE2025 under PSP ticket
SINGAPORE: Progress Singapore Party (PSP) chairman Tan Cheng Bock has confirmed that former Workers’ Party... The post…
April 17, 2025
RDU fires first salvo ahead of GE2025, slams timing of polls and launches potential slate for Jurong East–Bukit Batok GRC and Jurong Central SMC
Singapore: Red Dot United (RDU) has come out swinging ahead of Singapore’s May 3 General... The post RDU fires first s…
April 17, 2025
Even with a degree, it’s hard: 25 yo fresh grad calls job hunt ‘painfully depressing’
SINGAPORE: A 25-year-old fresh grad recently shared on social media that it’s “hard to get... The post Even with a deg…
April 16, 2025
‘Only $20?’: Maid shocked at low salary increment after contract renewal, asks netizens if this amount is ‘normal’
SINGAPORE: After finding out that her salary would only go up by $20 for her... The post ‘Only $20?’: Maid shocked at …
April 16, 2025
‘Like the cost of living, the cost of an election campaign has also risen,’ Pritam Singh appeals for support
SINGAPORE: Workers’ Party (WP) secretary-general Pritam Singh is calling for donations, saying the cost of... The post…
April 16, 2025
foodpanda 24/7 warehouses in Singapore operate without human staff
SINGAPORE: True to its goal, foodpanda has recently made e-commerce amazingly quick! Aiming for instantaneous... The p…
April 16, 2025
Milano Cortina 2026 unveils sleek new Olympic and Paralympic torches
The official torches for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics were recently revealed! Crafted from... The post Mi…
April 15, 2025
Ariffin Sha asks: ‘Do million-dollar ministers understand what young Singaporeans are facing today?’
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Democratic Party’s (SDP) youngest election candidate has raised a pointed question. “Do... Th…
April 15, 2025
Soft launch before GE? – Li Hongyi makes rare media appearance, triggering PAP candidacy rumours
SINGAPORE: A new media appearance Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s son, Li Hongyi, made... The post Soft la…
April 15, 2025
Marina Bay Sands hits record S$2.7B in earnings after targeting luxury travellers post-pandemic
SINGAPORE: Marina Bay Sands (MBS) reported its best performance since opening in 2010, with a... The post Marina Bay S…
April 14, 2025
‘It’s a mistake’: Parents upset after learning daughter splits rent with older, divorced partner
SINGAPORE: A 32-year-old woman recently revealed on social media that her parents strongly oppose her... The post ‘It’…
April 14, 2025
Actress Wang Lin of ‘Romance in the Rain’ is single following two divorces
CHINA: As reported by VnExpress, “Romance in the Rain” actress Wang Lin is living a single life... The post Actress Wa…
April 14, 2025
SG employee says boss promised to teach her during interview but now compares her to ex-colleague and scolds her publicly
SINGAPORE: Swayed by the employer’s promise that he would teach her the ropes and guide... The post SG employee says b…
April 13, 2025
Woman says the aunties in her workplace refuse to WFH and make her look bad for using hybrid policy as a new mum
SINGAPORE: A woman, who’s still adjusting to her new role as a mum, vented on... The post Woman says the aunties in he…
April 13, 2025
After PM Wong announces PAP’s Marsiling-Yew Tee slate, commenters ask ‘Where’s Amrin Amin?’
SINGAPORE: On Saturday afternoon (April 12), Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that the People’s Action... The po…
April 13, 2025
‘Are interns being exploited and bullied?’ — Mum expresses concern after her child gets 5.5-day work weeks and $40 MC deduction
SINGAPORE: A concerned mother took to Reddit to ask if interns are being ‘exploited and... The post ‘Are interns being…
April 12, 2025
ACL Two: A foot in the final as Sailors secures crucial semi-final first-leg win over Sydney
SINGAPORE: The Lion City Sailors are on the verge of a historic Asian Football Confederation... The post ACL Two: A fo…
April 12, 2025
Man disheartened after his long-lost friends wanted to “catch up” with him just to ask for money since he started a business
SINGAPORE: A man felt a deep sense of disappointment and frustration when his old friends,... The post Man disheartene…
April 12, 2025
Singapore gets ranked 4th globally as 242,400 millionaires flock to the island nation in 2025
SINGAPORE: The Lion City lands fourth in the Henley & Partners World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2025,... The post …
April 11, 2025
Malaysian slams Singaporeans who hoard bread and pastries in Johor Bahru, leaving locals empty-handed
JOHOR BAHRU: An irritated Malaysian hollers at Singaporeans who hoard bread in Johor Bahru, leaving... The post Malays…
April 11, 2025
Most Valuable Party (MVP) joins 2025 GE: Singapore’s political ‘dark horse’ in the making?
The sluggish political system and the lack of progress by both the incumbent party and... The post Most Valuable Party…
April 11, 2025
Decommissioned MRT train transformed into co-living hotel at one-north
SINGAPORE: A retired MRT train carriage has been given a new lease of life as... The post Decommissioned MRT train tra…
April 11, 2025
GE2025: RDU takes over Holland-Bukit Timah GRC from SDP
SINGAPORE: Red Dot United (RDU) has taken over Holland-Bukit Timah Group Representation Constituency (GRC), with... Th…
April 10, 2025
Singapore tops Asia in private wealth, ranked 4th globally
SINGAPORE: Singapore has once again cemented its status as a global financial powerhouse, ranking as... The post Singa…
April 10, 2025
Is Singapore’s investor dominance fading? Eight APAC rivals surge into the top 25
SINGAPORE: The latest Kearney Global Business Policy Council report featured in a recent Singapore Business... The pos…
April 10, 2025
Kevin Yu fulfils childhood dream and receives Masters invitation, says he imagined this ever since he was a kid
GEORGIA, USA: Kevin Yu is about to make his Masters tournament debut and fulfil his... The post Kevin Yu fulfils child…
April 10, 2025
Singer Tank Lu had a 12-hour liver and heart transplant
TAIWAN: In November 2024, Taiwanese singer-songwriter Tank Lu underwent a 12-hour heart and liver transplant... The po…
April 10, 2025
39% of Singapore sellers use AI in their business, but cost and time hurdles remain
SINGAPORE: About four in 10 (39%) Singapore sellers reportedly use artificial intelligence (AI) in their... The post 3…
April 10, 2025
WP’s master plan for Sengkang plan ‘sets the stage for the next lap’
SINGAPORE: The Workers’ Party (WP) Members of Parliament (MPs) for Sengkang unveiled the Sengkang Town... The post WP’…
April 08, 2025
IN PARLIAMENT: Jamus Lim to ask if a cooling-off period for ex-NMPs will be considered before they run for office
SINGAPORE: In the coming days, Workers’ Party (WP) Member of Parliament (MP) Jamus Lim (Sengkang)... The post IN PARLI…
April 07, 2025
Singapore and South Korea mark 50 years of friendship; what do South Koreans think and love about Singapore?
SINGAPORE: As South Korea and Singapore reached their 50th year of diplomatic relations this year,... The post Singapo…
April 05, 2025
PV’s Lim Tean faces backlash over intention to contest Potong Pasir SMC
SINGAPORE: The Peoples Voice’s (PV’s) intention to contest the Potong Pasir Single Member Constituency (SMC)... The po…
April 05, 2025
GE2025: RDU unveils People-First vision in Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC campaign kick-off
SINGAPORE: Red Dot United (RDU) officially launched its campaign in the newly carved-out Jurong East-Bukit... The post…
April 05, 2025
Dee Hsu denies that the late Barbie Hsu’s jewellery has been sold at auction houses
TAIWAN: As reported by Dimsum Daily, Barbie Hsu passed on Feb 2 during a trip... The post Dee Hsu denies that the late…
April 04, 2025
Tweet about Singapore creating the ‘world’s most efficient healthcare system’ gets 3.5 million views
SINGAPORE: A thread on X (formerly Twitter) on how Singapore “created the world’s most efficient... The post Tweet abo…
April 04, 2025
Gen Z Singaporean wants to stay single and child-free for life, to the dismay of their parents
SINGAPORE: A young local took to Reddit to ask for advice, explaining that their parents... The post Gen Z Singaporean…
April 04, 2025
Singapore will take a bigger hit than others, stability won’t return anytime soon: PM Lawrence Wong
So long, good times. They are over for Singapore. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivered the... The post Singapore wil…
April 04, 2025
British tennis player Fran Jones collapses mid-match, raising concerns at the Colsanitas Cup
British tennis athlete Fran Jones collapsed during the final set of her match at the... The post British tennis player…
April 03, 2025
Rising tennis star Alexandra Eala has ‘hands given by God’, sports expert says
TNT Sports expert Mats Wilander praised rising tennis star Alexandra Eala, making remarks that she... The post Rising …
April 03, 2025
Gender disparity stifles women’s progress in STEM careers: Survey
Data from a survey by United Women Singapore (UWS) has found continued gender disparities in... The post Gender dispar…
April 03, 2025
MND responds to Chee Soon Juan’s suggestion to build more green spaces
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of National Development took to Facebook on Tuesday (April 1) to respond... The post MND respo…
April 02, 2025
Singapore sovereign wealth funds set to acquire ‘significant stake’ in biotech CRO Novotech
SINGAPORE: Singapore sovereign wealth funds GIC and Temasek are set to acquire “a significant stake”... The post Singa…
April 02, 2025
More youngsters interested in cultural heritage-related activities: NHB survey
SINGAPORE: More and more youngsters in Singapore are interested in heritage-related activities, according to the... Th…
April 02, 2025
Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s father says he is just ‘overly protective’ as he denies claims of abuse
Gjert Ingebrigtsen, the athletics coach and father of Jakob Ingebrigtsen, says that he “loves” his... The post Jakob I…
April 01, 2025
Russian tennis player Kasatkina switched allegiance to Australia due to being gay
Daria Kasatkina, currently ranked world No. 12, confirmed that she will now be representing Australia... The post Rus…
April 01, 2025
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