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New job offer, but a baby on the way: Singapore woman fears telling employer will cost her the role

The woman is considering accepting a one-year contract but is worried the employer may withdraw the offer if she reveals her pregnancy.

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Singapore mum claims her 19-month-old daughter’s been pointing at objects & saying ‘baby’ since ghost month began

A Singapore mum said she started wondering if she needed a crystal bracelet after her toddler repeatedly pointed at places where she could not see anyone.

US Ambassador: I’m proud to see Singapore looking to America as it invests in its young people

Charlene Tan is the first female recipient of the Presidential Scholarship in the history of the Singapore Police Force.

Tan Kin Lian struggles with Philippines eTravel form, says QR code was never requested at immigration

"Why did the Philippine government forced visitors to waste over 30 minutes in completing an unnecessary e-travel form?" asked Mr Tan in a Facebook post

‘Yes, high stress is a part of work in Singapore’: Netizens discuss working life

A netizen planning to study in Singapore asked locals whether working here is really as stressful as people say.

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‘Suffer in silence’: Woman in her 50s says husband’s depression is affecting her mental health too, seeks advice online

After months of supporting her husband, the woman says she is beginning to realise that his struggles are affecting her emotionally too.

‘No one goes until at least 10’: Singapore intern struggles with 13-14 hour workdays

After just one week, she says she is already wondering how people manage to work those hours for years.

‘We forget how lucky we are to be born in Singapore’: Local says life here offers a rare head start

“Honestly, I think we live in one of the best countries, in one of the best periods of human history. Sometimes, I think we forget how lucky we are to be born in Singapore,” he said.

Bilahari Kausikan says Singapore needs new approach to integrating immigrants in age of technology

The former diplomat says immigration has changed fundamentally because people can remain connected to their home countries through technology.

Why a business owner mum isn’t jumping for joy over NDR2026 support measures

A mother of three who also owns and runs a tuition centre said she was not jumping for joy at the new announcement about the additional childcare leaves.

Workers’ Party MP Kenneth Tiong: Singaporeans do not owe Air India a living

WP MP Kenneth Tiong says he will not support any future use of Temasek's funds to prop up Air India and has filed a question in Parliament about it

Soon-to-be-divorced couple at odds over BTO: Husband pushes for 60/40 split, citing wife’s unfulfilled duties

She proposed a 54/46 split, saying her husband’s CPF contributions do not tell the full story of what each person contributed to the marriage.

‘There was no other way to express my anger’: Woman torn over donating organ to estranged father

The woman says her father left the family 16 years ago and later returned to their lives after being diagnosed with liver cancer.

‘Europe, take notes, please’: Tourist is amazed at how Singapore ‘hits different’

From a recent TikTok from a European tourist who called Singapore "absolutely insane," and could not stop talking about how much he loves the country

‘What’s the point?’ Netizens question LTA’s humanoid robot trial at Little India MRT

Olly’s trial at Little India MRT has drawn questions from netizens who feel human staff would be more useful.

‘Humans are disappearing.’ Elon Musk comments again on Singapore’s historic-low birth rate

The billionaire has repeatedly warned about declining birth rates, including previously saying that Singapore and other countries are “going extinct”.

Man called Singapore police centres 1,035 times in 7 days, stayed silent when answered, gets 23-day jail sentence

He made 1,035 silent calls to police centres over seven days, saying he did it “for fun and enjoyment”.
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