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Singapore worker placed on PIP immediately after passing probation: ‘This makes zero sense’

Passing probation was supposed to be the good news. Then came the PIP.

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Is the Singaporean lifestyle just work, eat, sleep, repeat? Netizens share their thoughts

“Life has gotten dull and monotonous.” One Singaporean says finding time for anything outside work can be difficult when time, energy and money are all factors.

Singapore Police: Five victims fall for fake Apple support scam, lose S$195,000 in crypto

The scammers reportedly used +1 numbers to make their calls appear more legitimate.

81 arrested in island-wide CNB operation; Punggol suspects allegedly throw paraphernalia from window

The haul found in the Punggol unit was estimated to be worth more than S$105,500

To touch, or not to touch? Singaporeans debate children’s bodily autonomy vs friendly pats from seniors

In the wake of the incident of a hawker uncle getting pushed to the ground by an irate man after the uncle touched a little girl on the head, two opinions have surfaced: it's harmless when the elde...

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‘I think of this debt as an expensive master’s degree or a costly life lesson’: 28 y/o Singaporean man tries to stay positive losing...

He says watching his peers travel, buy homes, get married and start families has been one of the hardest parts of recovering from the scam.

Singaporean says having no dependents these days is a superpower because it helps preserve your wellbeing

One commenter asked: why join the sandwich generation if you have the option not to?

‘Perfectly fine being single’: Singapore man rethinks relationship after GF’s remark before anniversary

He was planning an anniversary celebration and a BTO application. Then his girlfriend told him she was perfectly fine being single.

Mum’s retrenchment leaves Singaporean worried about supporting her while saving for his own family

He has set aside savings for his mother, but says they could last only about four months.

My friends were shocked that my wife knows all my finances: ‘A husband should always keep some’

SINGAPORE: Is it really wise for married couples to be completely open about their finances, including how much is sitting in each of their bank accounts. One Singaporean man recently took to Red...

‘Being an average man in Singapore is basically a dating death sentence’: Redditor weighs in

She said the men being rejected were not necessarily unattractive or unsuccessful, but often simply average in appearance, career and lifestyle.

iMessage courier scam losses climb to S$2.2 million as scammers widen their targets

A simple “Y” or “1” reply can activate links that were initially blocked by iMessage’s protection for messages from unknown senders.

ICA: More than 900 vaporisers and 9,000 pods found hidden in lorry cabin at Tuas Checkpoint

A routine check turned a driver’s resting area into the scene of a 9,000-pod discovery.

SPF: Tradeluxury director charged over money laundering as Thailand seizes properties linked to luxury goods scam

Two people connected to the scheme are already serving prison sentences. A third has now been charged.

Cigarettes hidden in bread consignment seized at Tuas Checkpoint, Malaysian driver arrested

Bread on the outside, cigarettes on the inside: ICA officers uncovered an unusual smuggling attempt at Tuas Checkpoint.

Woman at KLIA demands Singapore, Malaysia and Japan ‘surrender to China’ during 15-minute tirade

Security officers eventually apprehended the woman at Gate C of the terminal.

SPF: Three arrested, including 15-year-old, within 15 hours for Tampines motorcycle theft

The 15-year-old has not been charged, and investigations into his involvement are ongoing.
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