Singapore Food Agency recalls two more Dumex infant formula batches after tests detected cereulide toxin
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has ordered a recall of two more infant formula products after tests found c…
January 31, 2026
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‘There’s no shortcut’: Painter Louisa Raj on leaving the corporate world to focus on art full-time
SINGAPORE: Perhaps Louisa Raj is best known for turning everyday objects, such as say, rice packaging or a bottle of Ti…
January 31, 2026
Pritam Singh on viral ‘6-7’ slang: ‘One of life’s mysteries’
SINGAPORE: Like many people older than Gen Alpha, Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh expressed puzzlement at the 6-7 vir…
January 30, 2026
What a maid’s complaint about her employer reveals about employer-helper expectation clashes in Singapore
SINGAPORE: A domestic worker says she is overworked and blocked from transferring homes. Her employer says something el…
January 30, 2026
Sudden closure of Tanjong Pagar nail salon leaves customers with unused packages and no answers
SINGAPORE: Customers were left confused and frustrated after a nail salon shut down without notice, leaving those who h…
January 30, 2026
Jamus Lim: We should have moved on from the events of Raeesahgate a long time ago
SINGAPORE: In a Facebook post from earlier this week, Jamus Lim made a rare comment referring to Raeesah Khan, saying t…
January 29, 2026
Singapore salaries in 2026: 243 roles now start at S$100,000—recruitment firm Michael Page salary guide shows
SINGAPORE: Singapore now has at least 243 roles across 13 sectors that pay a minimum of S$100,000 a year. That is the k…
January 29, 2026
Foreign drivers who pump RON95 in Malaysia may face penalties from April 1
KUALA LUMPUR: New regulations are being drafted to penalise the drivers of foreign-registered vehicles who buy RON95 fu…
January 29, 2026
100-year-old Dr Mahathir goes to KL mall 3 weeks after hospitalization for hip fracture
KUALA LUMPUR: A hip fracture for which he was hospitalised has not kept Dr Mahathir Mohamad down for long. Three weeks …
January 28, 2026
Did Najib admit that RM42 million credited in his account is not from Saudi Arabia?
The debate among former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s circle is now revolving around his recent ‘admission’ in court tha…
January 28, 2026
Ex-surgeon with stage 4 cancer who molested woman given judicial mercy
SINGAPORE: A doctor who inappropriately touched a 20-year-old woman as she was recovering from a procedure was given a …
January 28, 2026
LTA: Another 1,000 buses found with ETA issues; bus Expected Time of Arrival system is expected to be fully restored by next week
SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has found that another 1,000 buses are affected by the faulty bus arrival…
January 27, 2026
Dad who used tote bag straps as a toddler harness gets thumbs up
SINGAPORE: A father’s inventive use of a tote bag for his toddler was met with approval when a video of the father and …
January 27, 2026
Man who sued software company for S$5 million wins, but gets awarded only S$1,000
SINGAPORE: A man sued SAP Asia and won the case with a High Court decision in his favour dated January 21. However, Pra…
January 27, 2026
‘Am I being too sensitive?’: Husband feels ‘disrespected’ as wife belittles him in front of friends and family
SINGAPORE: A husband took to social media to share that he feels “disrespected” by his wife, as she frequently belittle…
January 26, 2026
‘I just want my son to be released’ — 70 y/o father rides from JB to SG at 2 am for over 10 years to see his son for 15 min in Changi Prison
MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE: A story first told in 2023 is circulating again on Facebook, drawing fresh attention to a father in…
January 26, 2026
Serangoon MRT station: New digital screens and indicator lights added to help guide passengers faster during MRT service disruptions
SINGAPORE: When train services break down, confusion often follows, so at the Serangoon Interchange, authorities are te…
January 25, 2026
‘It’s been a discouraging period’: Retrenched tech employee plans to take delivery jobs until CNY
SINGAPORE: Rather than succumbing to frustration after being retrenched, a former tech employee has decided to take on …
January 25, 2026
Labour shortages, tighter foreign worker quotas could push up Singapore construction costs in 2026 amid busy public sector project pipeline
SINGAPORE: Singapore construction costs may increase this year due to labour shortages or tighter foreign worker quotas…
January 24, 2026
When ‘three meals a day’ isn’t so simple: How food, boundaries, and assumptions shape employer–helper relationships in Singapore
SINGAPORE: The complaint itself was straightforward: An employer felt her household food budget had quietly ballooned b…
January 24, 2026
‘They are yes men’: Local man claims he rejected every Singaporean applicant for junior and mid-level roles at his company, sparks backlash online
SINGAPORE: A local man has sparked backlash online after claiming in a viral video that he rejected every Singaporean a…
January 23, 2026
‘Why can’t you grab it yourselves?’ — Frustrated maid calls out employers who can’t get their own water
SINGAPORE: A domestic helper has turned to social media to air her frustration, questioning why some employers insist o…
January 23, 2026
‘I’m asked to be on standby 24/7 working alone in IT job for under S$4K/month salary’ — Fresh grad asks, ‘Is this normal?’ in Singapore tech sector
SINGAPORE: A fresh graduate shared that his first IT job requires him to be on standby 24/7 for less than S$4,000 a mon…
January 23, 2026
Man embezzled 91 mobile phones and watches worth more than $64,000 for gambling and buying amulets
SINGAPORE: A warehouse assistant embezzled 91 mobile phones and watches, amounting to more than $64,000, within a year.…
January 23, 2026
President Tharman calls for ways create more jobs at World Economic Forum
SINGAPORE: At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday (Jan 21), President Tharman Shanmugaratnam e…
January 22, 2026
Bus accidentally entered a residential area and crash into several vehicles
SINGAPORE: Residents were shocked when they found their cars with flat tires along with a neighbor’s van that were drag…
January 22, 2026
‘Am I a strawberry for complaining?’: Young worker earning S$4k says he works overtime, on weekends, and is expected to ‘be responsive 24/7’
SINGAPORE: Younger workers often get slapped with the label “strawberry generation” the moment they raise their concern…
January 22, 2026
Foreign-owned retailers likely to continue entering the Singapore market, analysts say
SINGAPORE: Foreign-owned retailers are likely to continue entering the Singapore market, analysts said, after official …
January 21, 2026
Pritam Singh’s Removal: 78% of respondents disagree in an online poll
SINGAPORE: An online poll posted on Jan 15, the day Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh was removed by Prime Minister Law…
January 20, 2026
Ownself check Ownself? He Ting Ru, Jamus Lim, Png Eng Huat to sit on WP disciplinary panel to review “Loyal Opposition” Pritam Singh’s case
SINGAPORE: In a strange twist of fate, Singapore’s loyal opposition, the Workers’ Party has set up a disciplinary commi…
January 20, 2026
Lower-income households may now apply for S$60 public transport vouchers
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the People’s Association (PA) said in a joint statement on Monday (Jan 1…
January 20, 2026
Bus driver turned right and collided with a motorcyclist, leaving the victim in a coma
SINGAPORE: Another life-threatening accident happened on the roads of Singapore, and this time, it left a motorcyclist …
January 18, 2026
OpenAI to introduce ads to free and lower-tier ChatGPT subscribers to address soaring costs
SAN FRANCISCO: OpenAI said it will start testing advertisements on ChatGPT in the coming weeks, aiming to boost revenue…
January 18, 2026
When employer–maid relationship expectations and reality collide: Why some domestic helpers decide Singapore isn’t for them
SINGAPORE: An employer’s frustration was laid bare in a Facebook post that quickly drew attention: after spending about…
January 18, 2026
Singapore Police warn against pre-order scams for K-Pop merchandise
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has issued a fresh advisory urging the public to be vigilant against online…
January 18, 2026
Quiet cutting: How companies quietly remove staff without paying severance
SINGAPORE: Apparently, there is a new passive-aggressive way to get rid of employees without paying a single cent in se…
January 17, 2026
Our Battle with Diabetes, the Untold Story
By Mary Lee As a diabetic myself (for 47 years) I was shocked to see so many amputees at a dialysis centre — nearly all…
January 17, 2026
Driver arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crashing into traffic light in Little India
SINGAPORE: An accident happened early in the morning of Jan 16, in an intersection located at Little India, when a car …
January 16, 2026
8+ years of experience, MBA in hand, and still no job: Woman struggles to find employment despite impressive background
SINGAPORE: On paper, Amy Leong did everything right. She studied overseas, earned an MBA, and built more than eight yea…
January 16, 2026
Is Singapore prioritising politics over cost-of-living issues? Singaporeans express concern
SINGAPORE: News of Pritam Singh removed from the office of LO has struck a chord with many opposition supporters in Sin…
January 16, 2026
HSBC confirms review of Singapore insurance business as part of global ‘ongoing simplification’
On Friday (Jan 16), HSBC Holdings said it opened a strategic review of its Singapore insurance business as part of its …
January 16, 2026
HR say they want bold thinkers, but hiring managers reject them in interviews, corporate culture baffles Gen Zs
You are not alone in noticing the contradiction in hiring companies these days. The larger the company is, the more jar…
January 15, 2026
Singaporeans expect more from businesses on sustainability, study finds
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans are calling on businesses to step up when it comes to sustainability—but many feel there’s stil…
January 15, 2026
Singapore to launch mandatory National Electronic Health Records in 2027
SINGAPORE: Starting early 2027, patients in Singapore can expect a more connected healthcare system as all licensed hea…
January 14, 2026
Woman says she finds male doctors in Singapore to be more caring than female doctors
SINGAPORE: A local Reddit user said that she noticed that male doctors are “generally more caring” than female doctors …
January 13, 2026
Thai English teacher responds to viral tourist rant, urges respect over language expectations
THAILAND: A frustrated post by a Filipina tourist about struggling to communicate in Thailand has sparked a lively conv…
January 13, 2026
Netizens joke that man who paid bar S$234 bill after Jan 3 drink & dash chose ‘PayLater’ option
SINGAPORE: On the evening of Jan 3, a man went to a bar in Tai Seng and left before paying his S$234 bill. His drink-an…
January 12, 2026
‘Be more sensitive’: Employee shocked after director restricted her from using ‘halal pantry’
SINGAPORE: A local employee turned to Reddit to ask for opinions after being told not to use a pantry that some of her …
January 12, 2026
‘I don’t see it as an investment’: Singaporean in his late 20s says parents are ‘aggressively pressuring’ him to buy a home despite being happy renting
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man in his late 20s has sparked a lively discussion online after sharing that his parents have…
January 11, 2026
Forced to socialize? Employee warned by HR for refusing team lunches
KUALA LUMPUR: In several office workplaces, lunch isn’t just about food, meals, or eating. It’s that place where chitch…
January 11, 2026
If the rules don’t bind the powerful, small states are in trouble
Where do small nations stand in the new world order? As a small country, Singapore is not comforted by the global event…
January 10, 2026
‘Is Singapore like Dubai when it comes to the rights of domestic helpers?’ — Netizen asks because ‘Many say Dubai has an alleged “slave” system’
SINGAPORE: A netizen’s blunt comparison on Reddit sparked a familiar yet uncomfortable debate: Is Singapore’s foreign d…
January 09, 2026
Salary Talk in Dating and Friendships: Why Some Singaporeans Say Don’t Go There
Is talking openly about your salary really a bad idea? A Singaporean netizen has ignited debate online after asking why…
January 09, 2026
Why Middle-Aged Men Are Suddenly in Demand in Japan
Middle-aged men remain quietly in demand in Japan — and the market for renting human companionship is still going stron…
January 09, 2026
Singapore firms feel trapped at home as costs, red tape stall overseas ambitions
SINGAPORE: Singapore companies are under real pressure right now. Costs are climbing, budgets are tightening, and findi…
January 08, 2026
The renewable pivot that turned a Singapore firm into a billion-dollar global player
Maintenance at a shipyard used to be backbreaking work. Mr Chris Ong, CEO of Singapore-based offshore and energy soluti…
January 08, 2026
Singapore’s ‘sky-high farm’ towers over city with robot helpers
SINGAPORE: Move over skyscrapers—there’s a new giant in town. At 23 meters tall, Greenphyto’s vertical farm in Jurong W…
January 07, 2026
Report: China reviews Meta’s S$2.56B Manus deal over possible tech export control violations
CHINA: Chinese officials are reviewing Meta’s over US$2 billion (S$2.56 billion) acquisition of Singapore-based artific…
January 07, 2026
S’porean woman living in Thailand calls out people who think going home after moving overseas is shameful
SINGAPORE: After a Singaporean content creator living in Thailand clapped back at a commenter who suggested that coming…
January 07, 2026
Singapore becomes Asia’s burger launchpad for global fast-food chains
SINGAPORE: Singapore is quickly turning into Asia’s burger gateway, and it’s not hard to see why. In a city where fast …
January 06, 2026
‘It’s only January’: Diner ‘crashes out’ after spotting $1 CNY surcharge on his receipt weeks before holiday
SINGAPORE: Chinese New Year is still more than a month away, yet one food establishment has already begun imposing fest…
January 06, 2026
Autonomous wheelchairs, robotic arms, and a glimpse of the future: Inside Changi Airport’s T5 vision
SINGAPORE: With a quick tap on a phone, help arrives. An autonomous wheelchair rolls up quietly, ready to guide seniors…
January 05, 2026
‘Wish more people are like this’—Community cat finds refuge in an innovative homemade shelter on a rainy day
SINGAPORE: There is a video circulating online of a community cat taking refuge in a handmade shelter made by the membe…
January 05, 2026
Private hire drivers slam rating systems as unfair with difficult passengers impacting their livelihoods
SINGAPORE: Private hire drivers have recently voiced frustrations over challenging passengers exhibiting rude behaviour…
January 04, 2026
India repatriates more nationals trapped in Myanmar and Thailand cyber scam centres
YANGON: In a continuing effort to rescue Indians trapped in South-East Asian scam operations, three Indian nationals ha…
January 03, 2026
Man seeks advice after discovering elderly relative has no CPF despite working for more than 50 years
SINGAPORE: A man has turned to social media after discovering that his elderly relative, a woman in her 70s who has a w…
January 02, 2026
China slaps 55% tariff on Australian beef, sparking $1 billion shockwave across regions
Australia’s beef farmers are waking up to an uncertain future after China confirmed it will slap a 55% tariff on Austra…
January 02, 2026
Indonesia’s revised Criminal Code takes effect, introducing morality laws and wider speech offences amid hopes for reform and fears of abuse
INDONESIA: Indonesia is stepping into unfamiliar territory as a revised Criminal Code takes effect on Jan 2, closing th…
January 01, 2026
‘Felt cheated on’: Diner calls out restaurant for charging service fee despite self-service setup
SINGAPORE: Questions over the legitimacy of service charges have resurfaced online after a diner called out a restauran…
January 01, 2026
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