Beyond heroism: Sinkhole rescue prompts questions about how migrant workers are treated
SINGAPORE: As the silence of dawn on a typical Saturday dominates Singapore, the morning stillness was crushed when a g…
July 31, 2025
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Sleeplessness in Singapore—why is it a problem?
Singapore: A recent post on the r/askSingapore community struck a familiar chord among many netizens. The user shared h…
July 31, 2025
Man admits he got ‘icked out’ when his date told him she wanted someone who had a ‘provider mindset’
SINGAPORE: A man was baffled when, out of nowhere, his date told him that she wanted someone who had a “provider mindse…
July 30, 2025
Here are 5 standout events to watch at the Toyota USA Track and Field Championships
At the Toyota USA Track and Field Championships, winning third place can be as rewarding as being first, given that the…
July 30, 2025
‘My mum dumps our pets when she’s bored with them’ — Daughter says she’s accused of being unfilial for refusing to let her mum move in with her and her cats
SINGAPORE: When a woman says her cats are like her children, it’s usually metaphorical. But for one Singaporean woman, …
July 30, 2025
Over $70,000 raised for ‘migrant heroes’ of Tanjong Katong sinkhole rescue
Singapore: In a remarkable show of gratitude and unity, Singaporeans have raised over $70,000 in a fundraiser titled “H…
July 30, 2025
Man earning less than S$30k a year sets goals to break out of his rut, asks locals for ‘side hustling tips’
SINGAPORE: Getting out of a rut isn’t exactly a walk in the park, but one man recently shared online that he’s tired of…
July 29, 2025
Maid asks, ‘Dear employer, how do you just lie on the sofa every day holding your mobile phone? Do you realize that servants are also human and feel tired?’
SINGAPORE: In the ever-buzzing Facebook group Direct Hire Transfer Singapore Maid / Domestic Helper, one maid dropped a…
July 29, 2025
GIC sees need for further investments in energy infrastructure
SINGAPORE: Sovereign fund GIC is expanding its energy infrastructure portfolio while addressing a complex global landsc…
July 28, 2025
SGX’s listing gambit: Opportunity or illusion?
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) ambitious strategy to attract listings is going through a significant change,…
July 28, 2025
‘When did landlords start controlling our future?’
SINGAPORE: It began as a simple walk past a local coffee shop, something thousands of Singaporeans do daily. But for on…
July 28, 2025
War of neighbors: Thai and Cambodian leaders head to Malaysia for high-stakes peace talks
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Thai and Cambodian leaders are slated to meet on Monday in Kuala Lumpur in a make-or-break bid …
July 28, 2025
‘Is it just me, or is Singapore a lonely place to live?’
SINGAPORE: Singapore is well-organised, secure, and hyper-connected. High-rise buildings glitter, public transport buzz…
July 27, 2025
Want to scare off men on dating apps? Just say you don’t want kids
SINGAPORE: In the frenetic world of dating apps, an unassuming profile update can spur unexpectedly profound conversati…
July 27, 2025
SIA chairman Peter Seah redesignated as non-independent and non-executive director after AGM
SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) has redesignated Peter Seah Lim Huat as the company’s non-independent and non-execu…
July 26, 2025
Maid says, ‘I don’t understand how to deal with Singapore employers; work slow also wrong, work fast also wrong’
SINGAPORE: “Work slow also wrong, work fast also wrong,” that’s the poetic lament of a foreign domestic helper in Singa…
July 26, 2025
1,300 names and addresses leaked from traffic police records after ransomware attack; SPF, CSA say no signs of further data exposed
SINGAPORE: About 1,300 names and addresses believed to be from traffic police records were leaked online on July 18, th…
July 25, 2025
Fresh grad whose salary expectation is only S$2.8k–3k says he’s still struggling to land a job
SINGAPORE: A lot of job seekers these days head to social media to ask locals for tips on landing jobs in the city. Usu…
July 25, 2025
1 in 5 Singapore workers struggle to keep up with digital transformation: Indeed report
SINGAPORE: One in five workers (11%) in Singapore said they feel overwhelmed and left behind by digital transformation,…
July 25, 2025
US Open: Who will be the next American to win it? Redditor asks
The tennis community has long admired American Andy Roddick, who played smartly and with charisma throughout his 13-yea…
July 24, 2025
Deal roundup: GIC’s Frankfurt moves and Toss IPO ambitions
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s sovereign fund GIC is exploring complicated international investment strategies, with new develo…
July 24, 2025
Singapore is set and ready for AFC Under-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers
The Singapore Under-19 Women’s National Team is now ready to compete in the AFC Under-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, …
July 24, 2025
New Silk Road hedge fund shuts down after weak returns, US investors pullback and founders’ decision to ‘hang up their boots’
SINGAPORE: New Silk Road Investment Pte is shutting down after years of weak returns and as US investors’ enthusiasm fo…
July 24, 2025
World Athletics reviewing outstanding payments to athletes from the Grand Slam Track series
Sebastian Coe has admitted that World Athletics is closely watching unpaid fees to athletes from Michael Johnson’s Gran…
July 23, 2025
Formula 1 to achieve net zero carbon by 2030
According to Formula 1’s Sustainability Update 2025, the organisation is still on track to meet its goal of net zero ca…
July 23, 2025
Tech tsunami: AI rewrites Singapore’s PMET playbook
SINGAPORE – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly changing Singapore’s professional landscape. This shift brings new …
July 23, 2025
‘At my wits’ end’: A sister’s plea sheds light on undiagnosed ADHD in Singaporean kids
Singapore: In a heartfelt Reddit post on r/askSingapore, a concerned sister described her younger brother’s growing str…
July 23, 2025
Sylvia Lim’s memoir to be published by Epigram Books in 2027
SINGAPORE: Sylvia Lim, who has chaired the Workers’ Party (WP) for over two decades now, is working on her memoir. Acco…
July 22, 2025
Singaporean crashes Porsche supercar worth millions in Austrian Alps
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man driving a rare Porsche Carrera GT supercar ran off a mountain road in Austria last week, s…
July 21, 2025
Thousands of cross-border commuters left stranded as Johor bus drivers strike
MALAYSIA: Thousands of cross-border commuters were left stranded and scrambling for alternatives after over 100 Johor b…
July 21, 2025
Boy climbs handrail in moving train as father does nothing, despite fellow commuters’ unease
MALAYSIA: A young boy’s dangerous behaviour aboard a Malaysian train has sparked widespread concern after a fellow pass…
July 21, 2025
11-year-old boy drove car 2 km away and crashed into ditch while mother was using the toilet
MALAYSIA: An 11-year-old boy took his younger brother and cousin on an unauthorized car ride that ended in a minor acci…
July 21, 2025
ComfortDelGro to discipline taxi driver who threw wheelchair but reveals passengers were relatives of drive
SINGAPORE: ComfortDelGro has confirmed that it will be taking disciplinary action against a taxi driver who was caught …
July 20, 2025
SMRT apologises after latest Bukit Panjang LRT breakdown causes passengers to walk along train tracks once again
SINGAPORE: SMRT has apologised after the latest Bukit Panjang LRT service breakdown, the second in July alone, led to d…
July 20, 2025
Thai man shoots his wife dead before killing herself after she refused to share him with his other wives
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A man in Chiang Mai, Thailand shot his third wife dead before killing himself on Saturday (19 Jul…
July 20, 2025
7K/month is still not ‘good enough’ — 28 y/o Malaysian woman laments because her parents keep forcing her to work in Singapore to earn more
MALAYSIA: “Are children successful only if they ‘earn a lot and go far’?” asked a 28-year-old Malaysian woman who poure…
July 19, 2025
Are China’s EV price cuts going too far? Chinese official calls on automakers for ‘rational competition’
BEIJING: A senior Chinese official called on major automakers for “rational competition” in the electric vehicle (EV) i…
July 19, 2025
What makes Singapore home? Locals share the small, sacred things
SINGAPORE: A thread on r/Singapore started with a simple question: “What are some things in Singapore that feel truly l…
July 18, 2025
‘I can’t even get an interview’: Fresh grad turns to Reddit after 4 months of job hunting
SINGAPORE: After months of tirelessly sending out job applications and hearing nothing back, a fresh biomedical science…
July 18, 2025
1 in 3 Singaporeans cuts back on American products spending amid Trump’s tariff move
SINGAPORE: Over the past six months, one in three Singaporeans has cut back on spending on American goods and services …
July 18, 2025
Nvidia CEO to sell more advanced chips to China after H20 ban, warns of ‘tremendous loss’ for firms in potential US$50B AI market
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has signalled the company’s intention to sell more advanced chips to China, warning that it wou…
July 17, 2025
In profile: Miki Hay on motherhood, business, and why women can have it all
SINGAPORE: No doubt about it, women today face a lot of challenges, what with the need to juggle the demands of motherh…
July 17, 2025
‘What screams ‘This Is Singapore’—beyond just chili crab and Merlion selfies?’
SINGAPORE: What makes a city feel like home? The lofty landmarks? The impressive destinations and majestic attractions …
July 17, 2025
Man with $3M in the bank asks: Should I chase more or just be there for my kid?
SINGAPORE: After his business was sold and he pocketed a cool $3 million, one 42-year-old man turned to Reddit to ask a…
July 16, 2025
Singapore U16 boys triumph over Hong Kong in the Lion City Cup finale
The Singapore U16 boys’ team successfully concluded their Lion City Cup with a 4-1 victory over Hong Kong, China on Jul…
July 15, 2025
Chief minister says life in Johor now more expensive; property prices may even be higher than in some places in SG
JOHOR BAHRU: Over the weekend, Johor’s chief minister Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi noted how prices in Johor Bahru, specifical…
July 15, 2025
Alexis Dang delves deeper into the health scare that changed her life in new interview
SINGAPORE: Alexis Dang, who contested under the Worker’s Party (WP) banner in the May 3 polls and was one of the candid…
July 14, 2025
‘If unemployment’s so low, why am I competing with a small village for one job?’
SINGAPORE: A recent Reddit post made waves with job seekers all over the Lion City. One user, newly out of work and plu…
July 14, 2025
‘Why did HR ghost me after my job interview?’ — Jobseeker asks and gets advice from career coach, who also advises HR to stop ghosting interviewees
SINGAPORE: You prepped hard. You nailed the interview. You smiled, thanked everyone, and walked out with hope in your h…
July 13, 2025
Lyles dominates in Monaco 200m showdown despite fan buzz around Tebogo
At the Monaco Diamond League, a highly anticipated 200-m race is long-awaited between sprinting sensations Noah Lyles a…
July 12, 2025
Reddit asks: ‘Will we see an American man win the Wimbledon title anytime soon?’
This year’s Wimbledon is now coming to an end, and it surely brought intense matches and unexpected results in the past…
July 12, 2025
Singapore HDB flats dubbed most ‘attainable’ homes among APAC’s capital cities, but netizen says ‘must compare until it’s affordable’
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Housing & Development Board (HDB) flats have been named the “most attainable homes” among As…
July 11, 2025
Commuter upset after seeing an elderly man with a prosthetic standing on crowded MRT
SINGAPORE: A commuter felt upset after witnessing an elderly uncle with a prosthetic leg forced to stand on a packed MR…
July 11, 2025
Fight breaks out at Fort Canning Park after tourist takes too long for photo op
SINGAPORE: Tourists recently got into an altercation at Fort Canning, allegedly over the long wait to take photos at th…
July 11, 2025
Malaysian businesses say footfall has dropped by 10-30% in first week after VEP enforcement
MALAYSIA: Businesses in Johor Bahru reported a noticeable dip in customers over the first weekend after Malaysia began …
July 10, 2025
Father dies of grief hours after seeing 16-year-old son dead in motorbike accident
MALAYSIA: A tragic accident in the early hours of Sunday has left a family shattered after a 16-year-old boy was killed…
July 10, 2025
S’porean worker earning S$2.4k claims company does not reimburse transport expenses for work-related deliveries
SINGAPORE: One Singaporean employee took to social media to share that his company has not been reimbursing him for tra…
July 09, 2025
Singaporean man baffled as neighbour accuses his family of making loud noises at 1am, says they’re all asleep by then
SINGAPORE: A man took to social media to ask for help after his downstairs neighbour repeatedly accused his family of m…
July 09, 2025
MOM, MoT, NTUC launch new group after gig workers raise concerns over pay, illegal hitch services, and competition from non-Singaporeans
SINGAPORE: A new trilateral group has been set up by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Ministry of Transport (MoT), and t…
July 08, 2025
20-year-old tried to smuggle two men hidden in car boot but was caught at Woodlands Checkpoint
SINGAPORE: A 20-year-old Malaysian man was charged in court on Saturday (July 5) after he allegedly tried to smuggle tw…
July 08, 2025
Jobs or love? What’s really breaking Singaporean youth?
SINGAPORE: In a current Reddit thread, a thought-provoking question stirred a burst of conversation — “Are jobs and rel…
July 07, 2025
‘Are you embarrassed or even humiliated to say your husband is a Grab rider?’ — Singaporean ‘abang Grab’ asks his wife, and gets an honest, shocking answer
SINGAPORE: In the age of hustle culture and side gigs, one Singaporean Grab rider decided to sit his wife down for a br…
July 07, 2025
“So scary” – Netizens fear for woman seen cleaning high-rise windows without safety gear
SINGAPORE: A video of a woman cleaning the exterior windows of a high-rise apartment in Marina Bay has gone viral, rais…
July 06, 2025
Fatal accident on Seletar West Link leads to death of 35-year-old van driver
SINGAPORE: A 35-year-old man was killed in a traffic accident along Seletar West Link heading towards Yishun Avenue 1 o…
July 06, 2025
One injured in double-decker bus accident along Orchard Road
SINGAPORE: A person was taken to hospital on Saturday evening (5 July) after an accident involving an SMRT double-decke…
July 05, 2025
‘I’m on no-pay leave’: Singaporean worker torn over quitting or staying after being sidelined without notice
SINGAPORE: It began with an earnest Reddit post — a corporate worker in the world of P.R. sharing a truthful depiction …
July 05, 2025
‘If I resign, we might lose the roof over our heads’: Singaporean mum caught between exhaustion and the need to provide
SINGAPORE: In the depths of a current Reddit thread, an honest post from a first-time mother resonated with many. In he…
July 04, 2025
‘I survived on Indomie and cucumbers’: When you’re broke in Singapore, what do you eat?
SINGAPORE: It started with an unpretentious, level-headed question posted on Reddit: “What should a Singaporean eat if …
July 04, 2025
STI hits 4,019.57 just before Thursday’s market close
SINGAPORE: The Straits Times Index (STI) hit a new high of 4,019.57 points just before the market closed on July 3, the…
July 03, 2025
Singapore ranked 26th among most valuable market for residential real estate globally: Savills
SINGAPORE: Singapore ranked 26th among the most valuable residential real estate markets in 2024, four spots higher tha…
July 03, 2025
China tightens grip on Central Asia, leaving global rivals in the dust
INTERNATIONAL: At the core of Eurasia, China is silently but definitively reshaping its role as an overriding force in …
July 02, 2025
‘I’m really at a loss’: Son worried as father with stage 4 cancer leaves behind unpaid loans and bills
SINGAPORE: A son took to Reddit to share that his father is in the final stages of stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and to ma…
July 02, 2025
‘I worked 10 jobs to see the world, and now I travel for free!’ — 19 y/o Singaporean student shares how Gen Zs like her can solo travel too
SINGAPORE: From lugging wine trays to lugging backpacks, Jaedyn Choo’s side hustle evolution is the Gen Z survival guid…
July 01, 2025
Property agent gets disturbing sex proposal in mail, files police report
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean real estate agent and content creator was left shocked and disturbed after receiving a handwri…
July 01, 2025
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