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Interbank withdrawals will no longer be charged RM1 (S$0.32) in Malaysia

Malaysian banks previously imposed a RM1 withdrawal fee (S$0.32) on customers withdrawing cash from another bank’s ATM. Starting July 1, the fee will be permanently removed, a move welcomed by many...

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SG Police: Appeal for information on girl, 16, missing since May 26, last seen in Block 679 Hougang Ave 8, wearing navy-coloured T-shirt, long...

Dory Tan Qi En has been missing for nearly three weeks, prompting police to seek public assistance as concerns grow over her whereabouts

Sengkang residents tell Jamus Lim Singapore’s ‘unforgiving’ educational system adds to stress of raising children

"At the national level, many residents shared about the stresses of raising children, especially given how unforgiving the educational system is, and why it is nigh impossible to have too many kids...

WP MP Sylvia Lim ‘can’t help but marvel’ at how far China has come

The WP chair and Aljunied MP, Sylvia Lim, was with other Parliamentarians, including the House Speaker, on an official visit to China last week. "Today’s agenda focused on China’s political histor...

PSA Corporation fined $225K over 2017 death but SPH stays mum

Veteran journalist Bertha Henson pointed out, "...suddenly, after NINE years, we have news - but reported only by Shin Min, summarised in Zaobao and picked up by mothership. I can't find anything i...

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PSM and MUDA in Malaysia form a progressive bloc

PSM and MUDA has formed a progressive block in the wake of fresh state polls in Johor and Negeri Sembilan. The leaders say they did not decide on a name or logo for the block, but it is yet another...

Faisal Manap & team say the Workers’ Party is ‘just getting started’ at Tampines

The team released a video on June 13, one year after it started doing house visits in Tampines, where it lost by a very small margin in the General Election of 2025. "We put together this short ree...

Tan Kin Lian argues with commenters after asking why foreign workers are cutting grass in Singapore

"Some foreign workers are cutting grass. Why can't locals do this work? Is it due to low wages, dislike for the sun, long hours or esteem?" he wrote in an FB post in June 13. When commenters sugges...

‘We will defend it until the very last moment’: Singaporeans lament discontinuation of Yakult’s orange flavor

The discontinuation has hit Singaporeans netizens hard, who say the flavor is a big part of their childhoods.

‘Two global powerhouses unite’: Mayor of London in Singapore on official visit

London mayor Sadiq Khan is in Singapore on an official visit. "This is what it looks like when two global powerhouses unite. Delighted to be here to bang the drum for London and supercharge the s...

Malaysian MP says RM600,000 is required to demolish illegal four‑storey settlement in Selangor

Parliamentary member Sany Hamzan sparked controversy after claiming it would cost around RM600,000 to demolish an illegal Rohingya settlement in Malaysia. The site drew public attention when images...

Former UMNO leaders join Islamic party in Malaysia

PAS published a list of politicians that it says have joined the party recently, particularly after it severed 'political' ties with Bersatu. This has sparked reactions from Umno leaders....

Malaysian PMO’s communication chief under fire over racist post

Newly minted Community Communications Department (J-Kom) director-general Hisyamuddin Ghazali has come under fire after he described two government critics as “Cina sesat” (lost Chinese) on Facebook.

‘We feel sad and guilty’: Donation box at a charity shop got stolen, with an estimated loss of over $30,000 donations

The donation boxes at a charity shop were discovered missing/ Ten donation boxes and over $30,000 in donations inside are believed to have been stolen. The shop owner stated that she may no longer ...

Singapore story, however impressive, cannot guide us for the next 60 years

I have deep respect for Professor Kishore Mahbubani. He has articulated Singapore’s progress to the world with clarity and conviction

‘Badly designed’: Netizen raises feedback on SMRT newer buses, says it feels cramped

On Facebook, a netizen said: Feedback on SMRT buses... Like to provide feedback to SMRT on the newer buses. These newer buses have very few seats & feel cramped. Given Singapore's ageing population...

Beware of scams! Singapore police reported over 3,000 fraud cases in May, resulting in nearly $67 million losses

Police released their May anti-fraud monthly report, reminding the public to be wary of investment scams, especially those where scammers impersonate "investment gurus" and then disappear with the ...
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