Young woman apprehended under Mental Health Act after man is found dead at foot of Telok Blangah block
SINGAPORE: A 29-year-old man was found dead Saturday afternoon (28 June) at the foot of Block 17A Telok Blangah Crescen…
June 30, 2025
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Tourist upset after discovering Singapore hotel is next to funeral home
SINGAPORE: A Taiwanese tourist planning a family holiday in Singapore has raised concerns after she realised the hotel …
June 30, 2025
Jobseeker says he’s applied for over 100 roles in six months but received only two interviews
SINGAPORE: A local jobseeker recently opened up on Reddit about his struggles to find work in the tech industry, saying…
June 29, 2025
Employer says maid mixed her laundry with family’s and suspects her cooking caused stomachaches — asks if she’s ‘a red flag’
SINGAPORE: A concerned employer has taken to social media to ask if certain behaviours by his new domestic helper might…
June 29, 2025
‘You want proof? I’ll give you proof…’ — Grab rider discloses his payslip to sceptics, detailing how he nets S$6K/month in SG; RM20K in JB
SINGAPORE: When Afiq Zayany, a full-time Grab rider from Singapore, shared his story of earning a six-figure income whi…
June 29, 2025
I had a stroke; my entire left side paralysed, but my mum told me, “Son, you can do anything” — SG man recalls the words that drove him to become a self-made millionaire
SINGAPORE: At 18, Reshveen Rajendran was set to become a military officer — until his body gave up on him. Just two wee…
June 29, 2025
11 vehicles involved in 2 pileups within 3 hours on Singapore highways, four sent to hospital
SINGAPORE: A series of traffic accidents involving a total of ten cars and a motorcycle unfolded across two major expre…
June 28, 2025
Jobseeker confused after interviewers ask about blood type, zodiac sign and K-drama habits instead of her experience
SINGAPORE: A 27-year-old woman recently shared that she went through one of the strangest job interviews she’s ever had…
June 26, 2025
Malaysian woman arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint for smuggling drugs worth $142,000
SINGAPORE: A 46-year-old Malaysian woman was arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint on Monday morning (23 June) after officer…
June 25, 2025
One dead, one injured in fatal lorry collision on CTE; 24-year-old driver arrested
SINGAPORE: A fatal accident involving two lorries on the Central Expressway (CTE) on Wednesday (25 June) has left one m…
June 25, 2025
Lions head coach Tsutoma Ogura quits his role in the national team, Gavin Lee steps in
SINGAPORE: For the fourth time in just six years, the Singapore national football team is in search of a new head coach…
June 24, 2025
Singaporean asks why MRT toilets are ‘so filthy’ in one of the richest Asian countries
SINGAPORE: An exasperated local Reddit user lamented the sorry state of some bathrooms in Singapore, asking why toilets…
June 24, 2025
‘I can’t really find my people’: Young Singaporean wonders if others know what it’s like to grow up in a low-income family
SINGAPORE: After a Singaporean who grew up in a low-income family said they “have some sort of hatred towards” others w…
June 24, 2025
Who will fight whom?: Know the seeding orders of athletes for Wimbledon 2025
WIMBLEDON, LONDON: As Wimbledon 2025 is fast approaching, the best tennis players in the world will compete for the big…
June 23, 2025
Jobless middle-aged PMET couple talk to Jamus Lim about difficulties of getting hired
SINGAPORE: In the course of carrying out house visits in Sengkang last week, where Workers’ Party (WP) Member of Parlia…
June 23, 2025
Delivery rider injured after car crashes into him at Joo Chiat, bystanders rush to help
SINGAPORE: A delivery rider was injured and taken to hospital following a collision on Joo Chiat Road yesterday (June 2…
June 22, 2025
Raymond Lam: He could’ve inherited millions—instead, he broke free of his family’s legacy to rule TV, Film, and Music as Hong Kong’s only ‘King of Chok’
If you were born into a wealthy family and practically had a skyscraper with your name on it, would you trade it all to…
June 21, 2025
Jobseeker torn over offer with 50% pay cut after 8 months of unemployment
SINGAPORE: How long would you wait for the “right” job to come along? A Singaporean man is facing a tough decision afte…
June 21, 2025
Singapore is becoming Southeast Asia’s main hub for luxury, finance, and yachting
SINGAPORE: Singapore is quickly becoming the main hub for luxury experiences and financial conferences in Southeast Asi…
June 21, 2025
Seah Kian Peng nominated for re-election as Speaker of Parliament
SINGAPORE: Mr Seah Kian Peng will be nominated for re-election as Speaker of Parliament when the House reconvenes on Se…
June 21, 2025
Huge snake found coiled inside car engine at Ubi Avenue workshop
SINGAPORE: A routine car servicing took a wild turn on Monday afternoon (June 17) when a large snake was discovered coi…
June 20, 2025
“Don’t bluff lah” – Skepticism arises as TikToker posts video of him catching 800g crab at Yishun Dam
SINGAPORE: A video showing a man digging up a large crab at Yishun Dam has gone viral online, racking up over 633,000 v…
June 20, 2025
Singapore ranks 2nd most ‘investing-obsessed’ country globally
SINGAPORE: Singapore has been ranked the second most “investing-obsessed” country in the world, according to forex brok…
June 19, 2025
80 job cuts at Standard Chartered Singapore ‘likely just the start’ amid push to return US$1.5B to shareholders
SINGAPORE: Standard Chartered has laid off 80 staff members in Singapore, mainly from its technology and operations tea…
June 19, 2025
‘We BTO-ed, so I stayed’: SG woman shares emotional and mental abuse from partner, regrets not leaving sooner
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean woman recently shared on Reddit that she ended up staying in a toxic relationship longer than …
June 19, 2025
Buying a home just got even tougher as housing market dips further
INTERNATIONAL: New construction endeavours, builder outlooks, and permit acquisitions are all impacted as tariffs and i…
June 19, 2025
DBS sets bold target to double down on Australian loans within 5 years
SYDNEY: In a calculated move, DBS Group (DBSM.SI) intends to double its financial portfolio and securities bundle in Au…
June 19, 2025
British No. 1 Jack Draper vows to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at the top of men’s tennis
Jack Draper is eager to compete with top players like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as he prepares for his first maj…
June 17, 2025
Alamak! Why Singapore English is so colourful
Singaporeans are the most frequent users of colorful words in English after Americans, Britons, and Australians, accord…
June 17, 2025
Mondo Duplantis won his 12th pole vault record in his home country, says he “checked off pretty much everything now” in his career
Mondo Duplantis makes history again by breaking the pole vault record for the 12th time. This win was his most memorabl…
June 16, 2025
37-year-old Tatjana Maria won the Queen’s Club Championship, says she “can still win trophies” at her age
Tatjana Maria became the first woman in 52 years to win the Queen’s Club Championship title, after defeating 8th seed a…
June 16, 2025
‘We need an actual season’ — Redditor shares track and field reform ideas ahead of LA28
The final Grand Slam track that was supposed to happen in Los Angeles was cancelled due to financial issues. The organi…
June 16, 2025
Top golfer Rory McIlroy says he has “earned the right” to refuse media since the Masters
Rory McIlroy expressed that he feels he “has the right” to refuse the media whenever he wants. Apparently, he has staye…
June 16, 2025
Know the new Olympic sports to watch at the 2028 Los Angeles Games
The upcoming 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles will welcome five exciting new sports to its programme, namely baseball/…
June 16, 2025
Labubu creator Pop Mart ditches toys for jewelry with new concept store
SHANGHAI: Thriving on an upsurge of worldwide fervour for its peculiar characters, particularly the intensely popular “…
June 15, 2025
South East Asia’s appetite for dynasties just got bigger
Southeast Asia’s political landscape is a tapestry woven with the threads of dynastic rule, where family names often ec…
June 15, 2025
Majority of employers now value soft skills more than hard skills
Soft skills are no longer just “nice-to-have.” According to a recent report from TestGorilla, published by HR Dive, 60%…
June 14, 2025
‘Mind Your Language’ actress Lim Pik-Sen passes away at 80
BRITAIN: The Star just reported that Lim Pik-Sen, a wonderful Penang-born actress many of us remember fondly from the B…
June 14, 2025
Grand Slam Track finals cancelled, organizers to secure new investors and partnerships for 2026
CALIFORNIA, USA: The final event of the Grand Slam Track (GST), an athletic event backed by Olympic Champion Michael Jo…
June 13, 2025
What ‘big roar of support’ can do: Emma Raducanu stands strong as the only Briton left at the Queen’s Club Championships
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Young Briton Emma Raducanu reached the quarterfinals at the Queen’s Club Championship and becam…
June 13, 2025
Labubu mania: Once a toy, now a $150,000 investment phenomenon
CHINA: What began as a quirky, toothy monster toy in a blind box has now become one of the most lucrative collectibles …
June 12, 2025
Singapore woman calls the police after man “purposely came close to her face” and laughed near Little India MRT station
SINGAPORE: A woman has spoken out about a distressing incident outside Little India MRT station last Saturday (7 June),…
June 11, 2025
Severely decomposed body of 70-year-old Singaporean man found in Batam home
SINGAPORE: The severely decomposed body of a 70-year-old Singaporean man was found in his home in Batam, Indonesia. Loc…
June 11, 2025
Shein and Temu shake up South African retail—are local stores doomed?
Online shopping in South Africa is surging, with Temu and Shein dominating the market. According to a recent DM News st…
June 10, 2025
Amazon CEO: While you’re still in your 20s, figure out what you ‘don’t’ want to do
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said people in their 20s should spend more time figuring out what they “don’t” want to do, instea…
June 10, 2025
Steel-willed: 71-year-old Chinese grandmother becomes fitness icon after winning national medal
WUHAN, CHINA: At 71, most seniors are likely to spend their golden years sipping tea or taking strolls. But for Sun Min…
June 10, 2025
SG man arrested in JB after road rage video goes viral
JOHOR BAHRU: A 40-year-old Singaporean man whose road rage was caught on camera on Saturday (Jun 7) has been detained b…
June 09, 2025
Teen motorcyclist seriously injured in early morning collision with bus on Lim Chu Kang Road
SINGAPORE: A traffic accident involving a bus and a motorcycle occurred in the early hours of the morning on Jun 5 alon…
June 09, 2025
Singapore subsidiary of Chinese state-owned company lays off 300 staff amid US sanctions
SINGAPORE: The local arm of China Certification & Inspection Group (CCIC), a Chinese state-owned enterprise, has la…
June 09, 2025
New era in education: Desmond Lee revamps teacher training and MOE’s direction to prepare students for a changing world
SINGAPORE: Teachers, long seen as the quiet engine of Singapore’s education system, may soon experience a shift in how …
June 04, 2025
Why are Japan’s streets so clean — yet there are no trash cans?
JAPAN: Japan’s unsullied thoroughfares and impeccable public transport leave an imprint on travellers’ minds, but for m…
June 04, 2025
‘This is daylight robbery!’ — Woman stunned by $1,097 bill for 2 blouses and 1 shorts at Far East Plaza boutique
SINGAPORE: A shopper has claimed that she was “scammed” at a boutique in Far East Plaza on May 29, after she was charge…
June 03, 2025
Singapore’s soaring ambitions: Changi Airport and SIA prepare for the next takeoff
“Build and they will come” may be the idea behind the construction of Changi Airport’s Terminal 5, which will be able t…
June 03, 2025
‘What to do if your boss talks down to you?’ — Employee wants to quit after her boss repeatedly humiliates her at work
SINGAPORE: Being corrected at work is part and parcel of any job, but one Singaporean employee says the way her boss go…
June 02, 2025
Ben Khoo smashes sub-9 barrier, redefines Singapore’s Ironman legacy
GERMANY: Beneath grey skies and alongside thousands of fellow athletes, Ben Khoo zipped up his tri-suit for what would …
June 02, 2025
Singapore’s women’s 4×100-m relay team breaks national record at Asian Championships
SOUTH KOREA: As the baton crossed the finish line at the Gumi Sports Complex, the Singapore women’s 4×100-m relay team …
June 02, 2025
U.S. urges Asian allies to prepare for China’s ‘imminent’ threat head-on
SINGAPORE: U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered an absolute and grim message during his speech at the Shangri-…
June 01, 2025
Singapore Minister: Bridge ties with China now or risk dangerous misunderstandings
SINGAPORE: The city-state’s new Defense Minister Chan Chun Sing delivered a clear call for profound involvement and col…
June 01, 2025
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