Singapore drug bust: CNB seizes over S$1 million worth of heroin, Ice and cannabis at Tuas Checkpoint
PTC: Public transport fares in SG to rise by 12 to 13 cents per trip for adult card users
At least four shops flooded after drainage system overflows at Bukit Timah mall
35 Singapore officers deployed to Nepal return after supporting disaster victim identification and drone training
Singapore News
Singapore ranks 5th globally, 2nd in Asia in innovation, with 12 indicators ranked No. 1 worldwide
SG maintains its place among the world’s top innovation economies, with research investment and creative output continuing to support its strong...
S$1.2 billion Tuas Road Viaduct Phase 2 to create elevated link to Tuas Port
Construction of Tuas Road Viaduct Phase 2 is expected to begin in early 2027. Completion is scheduled progressively from 2032.
WhatsApp scam targets parents with fake youth exchange programmes and AI courses, SPF warns
The scammers tell parents their children have been selected for youth exchange programmes or AI-related courses and ask them to pay to secure a place.
Singapore migrant & domestic workers are included in 243 UN human rights recommendations for stronger protection supported by SG
The recommendations cover migrant and domestic workers, children, women, and digital rights, while Singapore declined several proposed legal changes
Singapore drug bust: CNB seizes over S$1 million worth of heroin, Ice and cannabis at Tuas Checkpoint
The quantities of heroin and cannabis seized exceed thresholds under Singapore’s Misuse of Drugs Act that can carry the death penalty.
PTC: Public transport fares in SG to rise by 12 to 13 cents per trip for adult card users
Higher energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict pushed the transport fare adjustment to its highest cash increase in Singapore so far
Technology
Singapore Foreign Minister warns it’s too late to pause AI development, says global cooperation for safeguards must begin now
Singapore to sign joint statement on AI safety with 21 other nations
Amid global calls for AI slowdown, Minister Josephine Teo shares her take
Singapore workers embrace AI while keeping human judgment at the centre: Microsoft
In The Hood
At least four shops flooded after drainage system overflows at Bukit Timah mall
'You want to be gangster in public? I will return you the same energy': Singapore creator's Tampines Hub encounter with vulgar kids goes viral
Two students dancing in the rain while crossing street sparked online discussion, giving nostalgia among netizens
Passenger rage: Drunk foreign passenger smashes taxi windows with bottle and his fists, leaves driver unpaid, and fell asleep roadside
‘5-minute parking fee: S$100K’ — Singapore driver gets shocked at SG car park display showing he parked along River Valley for nearly 20 years
Little India shops take their suitcase sales to the streets — and Singaporeans have opinions
‘They keep ignoring me’: Married Singaporean says parents refuse to respect boundaries
‘I was just trying not to collapse’: European student asks if they were rude after bumping uncle on Singapore bus
‘I press this button for pedestrians, but it doesn’t change to green man immediately’ — Man complains about traffic lights in SG, gets schooled by Singaporeans
Honda Odyssey squeezed into no-parking area outside Yishun HDB block, obstructing access
'Ask your dad for permission': Singaporean in their 30s sparks online discussion on strict parents
Travel
Singapore a 'great place to finish despite questionable air quality', says student who rode his bike from Europe to Asia
Causeway vs Second Link: What first-time travellers need to know
Young Indians take the lead in global travel, solo adventures, and smart spending on the rise
Tourist gets denied entry into Thailand warns others to steer clear of ‘notoriously strict’ Don Mueang Airport
UK couple love SG so much they’ve visited 4 times in 9 months
Lifestyle
‘Grab driver income only enough to survive’: Former ‘gambling king’ who once travelled in private jet says he now drives Grab car after losing everything as he sinks into S$314K debt
Men in their 20s ask older men: ‘What life advice would you give your younger self?’
Complaining may feel good, but too much could affect your brain, body and relationships
‘Goodbye, Malaysia. I wish you well’ — Malaysian gives up his citizenship for Singapore after losing faith in M’sia politicians; praises SG govt and its progress in delivering its promises
Chinese national mukbanger, 24, dies of cardiac arrest after repeated binge eating and self-induced vomiting
Celebrity
Taiwanese star Olivia Tsao's stalker from Singapore is sentenced to six months in prison
As Wang Xiaofei's new wife gripes about the 'expensive' summer camp cost, Barbie Hsu's children are at the core of the controversy
Following his first trip to Penang, HK actor Louis Koo says he has 'fallen in love' with Malaysia
'Mind Your Language' actress Lim Pik-Sen passes away at 80
Actor Chapman To celebrates 20 years of marriage to Kristal Tin with heartfelt post
Sports
The International 2026: Dota 2 World Championship Results
Finance
Impulse buying: Are Gen Z shoppers really buying more than everyone else?
‘Sandwiched class’ couple with S$10k monthly income considers second child but discouraged by rising cost of living
‘The cost of living is over the top’: Foreign worker wonders how local and expat families budget and still save in Singapore
Singaporean saves 40% to 50% of his income but feels guilty spending S$2k on holiday: ‘I still find it hard to actually spend’
SG banks see more younger Singaporeans climb wealth ladder as they start investing earlier in life
SGX
SGX to roll out new trading engine 'Iris-ST' in the latter half of 2027, seeks public feedback on functionalities
SGX named the only Southeast Asian exchange in world’s top 10 brands in 2025: Brand Finance
Lum Chang Creations Catalist listing to raise S$12.3m
RHB: SGX securities daily average value to increase 9% YoY in FY2026, with growth continuing into 2027
STI hits 4,019.57 just before Thursday’s market close
Singapore Politics
Gan Siow Huang stops by for a chat with Leong Mun Wai, PSP team, at Shunfu Market
Mr Leong wrote on Sept 28: I enjoyed listening to many interesting and candid comments from fellow...
Workers' Party Chief Pritam Singh says haze in Singapore this year affected him more than in years past
“Raspy throat, dull headache, irritated eyes.” Pritam Singh says this year’s haze really got to him.
Workers' Party chair Sylvia Lim & husband Quah Kim Song have lunch at Serangoon with Kenneth Tiong
Ms Lim posted a photo of herself with Mr Quah and Mr Tiong on Instagram on Saturday, Sept 19
Leong Mun Wai on ministerial salaries: More important question is what kind of political environment inspires more Singaporeans to serve
From Mr Leong's FB post on Sept 20: "Rather than continually asking how much we need to pay to...
PAP MP Foo Ceixang on Kenneth Tiong's questions on SIA: MPs should create greater clarity, not confusion
" Mr Tiong’s argument would mean Parliament setting political limits on how much risk every Temasek...
Jamus Lim questions ministers’ S$1.8 million pay benchmark, says Workers’ Party’s formula comes to about S$1.08 million
Assoc Prof Lim said the S$1.08 million figure was his own calculation and not an official figure...
WP MP Gerald Giam welcomed Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing to Bedok Reservoir for visit, chat with residents
" It was a pleasure to welcome Minister Chan Chun Sing, who was visiting our constituency today and...
Chee Soon Juan: You cannot solve the anxieties of younger Singaporeans simply by giving them more money
The SDP head said in a video, "And you most certainly cannot solve the anxieties of younger...
SG to launch 300+ cooling centres 3 years after He Ting Ru asked if community spaces can become sanctuaries during heatwaves
"I’m very glad to see this idea reflected in policy, and more importantly, to see more support for...