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As electricity tariffs skyrocket to record high prices, some Singaporeans are apparently choosing to live in the dark

One netizen said, "At home. He don't on the lights. He use a lamp that uses rechargeable AA batteries. He brings the AA batteries to charge it in his office and than brings back to his home to use ...

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Singaporean decries aggressive tip soliciting at KKH; Hospital clarifies this isn’t allowed

A valet parking attendant at KK Women's and Children's Hospital has been accused of repeatedly soliciting tips and being "aggressive." The hospital stated that valet parking services are provided t...

‘We’re just outsourcing our guilt’: YouTuber questions Singapore’s recycling efforts

"Singaporeans outsource our guilt. Your recycling efforts are pointless. See that worker tossing a mix of everything from blue recycling bin into the recycling truck? It’s a beautifully ironic meta...

Foreigner tells students who regret missing out on NTU/NUS, ‘It’s a blessing in disguise’: ‘The job market is beyond cooked here’

SINGAPORE: A Reddit post by an international student claiming that missing out on a place at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) or National University of Singapore (NUS) may actually be “a bles...

‘They still served it’: Diner shocked after bird pecks at cucumbers in food stall

A bird flew into a nasi lemak stall and ate cucumbers, but the staff did not discard the food, which angered customers. The stall manager said, "We will continue to improve."

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‘Brain circulation, not brain drain’: Economists back Johoreans working in Singapore

Johor residents who work in Singapore spend money in their state, which is good for the economy, says Tan Peck Leong, economic development professor at the Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School

International Maritime Organization adopts Singapore-led resolution backed by 30 countries on protecting vital shipping lanes

The SG-led resolution, backed by 30 member states, including Indonesia and Malaysia, reinforces safe passage and maritime order for commercial ships

Nearly 90% of expats cite Singapore’s tax policies as a reason for relocating

96% of those polled also said that they earn more in Singapore than back in their home countries.

Maid gets 18 months’ jail for abusing 97-year-old Singapore employer with dementia

A family's suspicions led to hidden camera footage that exposed repeated abuse by a domestic helper against a frail 97-year-old man

MOF: 1.5 million Singaporeans to receive up to S$850 GSTV cash payouts in August; SG senior citizens to receive up to S$450 Medisave top-ups

About S$1.4 billion will be paid out through this year's GST Voucher exercise, with eligible seniors also receiving MediSave top-ups

Samlit moneychanger and two directors charged after refusing to help investigators, abandoning licence mid-inspection

Singapore moneychanger Samlit and its director and compliance manager face a combined 58 charges covering complaints handling failures, obstruction of justice, and refusal to provide passwords to i...

US expat says they’re ‘constantly trying to optimize every minute’ in Singapore, asks for help to embrace the pace

"A few months ago I moved to Singapore from a small town in the US for work. Back home there wasn't much to do. We'd finish work, maybe grab dinner with friends, sit on the porch, go fishing on wee...

Singapore mum says finding a good helper is harder than ever after five ‘disappointing’ hires

SINGAPORE: Finding a good domestic helper seems easier said than done these days, at least according to one Singaporean parent, who said all five helpers she has hired over the years ended up leavi...

‘Only Umno-BN can protect Malay rights’: Netizens question Khairy’s remarks

Former Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin recently claimed that Malay rights in Negeri Sembilan would be at risk if voters did not support UMNO. The remark drew backlash online, with many social med...

Indonesian woman who came to Singapore on MOE scholarship says the hardest part was feeling like she didn’t belong

TikToker Grace Gumala, now a Singapore citizen, shared the challenges she faced in chasing a better life in Singapore

14 no-smoking signs, yet cigarette butts still litter coffee shop’s potted plants

Despite posting 14 "No Smoking" signs, the coffee shop still couldn't stop smokers, and the potted plants outside the aisle were piled with cigarette butts. The coffee shop manager said he had no c...

‘You can never have too many power sockets’: Singaporeans share BTO renovation tips

On Reddit, a netizen shared: Hello brothers and sisters! About to commence our ID-hunting and reno journey soon. Curious to know the top tips and regrets that any of you might have!
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