Singaporean trades WFH flexibility for higher pay and ‘more interesting’ job, finds himself dreading work
Still on probation, he is considering whether to resign and restart his job search.
MOS Rahayu Mazam: Abuse, harassment should not be accepted as inevitable part of healthcare jobs
After discharge from hospital, tearful Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir visits wife Siti Hasmah’s grave
Two boys locked out by electronic HDB door during power outage climb through window, end up trapped on eaves
Malaysia lands US$22 million in film and TV projects as Johor bids to become regional creative hub
Singapore News
Singaporeans welcome ex-Senior Minister of State Koh Poh Koon as he returns to clinical work at SGH
Koh Poh Koon, who stepped down from political office in June, said he hopes to strengthen connections between Singapore’s public and private...
MOS Rahayu Mazam: Abuse, harassment should not be accepted as inevitable part of healthcare jobs
Reports of abuse and harassment involving healthcare workers at Singapore’s public healthcare institutions rose from 2,200 in 2023 to 4,200 in 2025.
Fake 5-star reviews for S$5 per post: 6 Singapore businesses were caught falsely boosting their online ratings
Paid review schemes involving businesses from legal services to funeral care are raising concerns about trust in online ratings
‘Fare Adjustment, not Fair Adjustment’: Singaporeans unhappy over 12- to 13-cent fare hike from Dec 26
Public transport fares in Singapore will increase from Dec 26 following the 2026 fare review exercise.
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.
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
Two boys locked out by electronic HDB door during power outage climb through window, end up trapped on eaves
Singapore resident seeks advice after neighbour uses karaoke from 11 pm to 1 am every night
More four-legged companions welcome: Singapore restaurants to allow assistance dogs from Nov 1
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
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
‘Everything is so expensive’: Singaporean considers quitting master’s in Canada after just 1 month
‘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
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
SG man loses S$100k in failed business after more than 10 years of saving: ‘I feel so stuck’
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’
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...
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