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Singaporean woman blindsided after BF says his romantic feelings have stayed at ‘40%’ since day one

He told her that happy days could make his feelings stronger, but he saw those increases as “artificial”.

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Cigarettes hidden in car floorboard seized at Woodlands Checkpoint as ICA foils latest smuggling attempt

A 26-year-old Malaysian driver was arrested after ICA officers found a large haul of duty-unpaid cigarettes concealed inside his car.

Singapore man gets 8 months and 3 weeks’ jail after drinking 10 beers and demanding sword duel

The 47-year-old became angry after his colleagues joked that he had only turned up for the food and drinks. He went home, returned with two swords and chased them when they refused to fight.

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Ex PAP MP: Preventing radicalisation of youth must be done years before it happens

The recent detention of three young people has renewed questions about youth radicalisation. Amrin Amin says prevention needs to start long before extremist ideas take root.

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‘It feels too equal’: Singapore woman says 50/50 dating made her less attracted to man after 2 dates

She said she might simply prefer men who take more initiative at the start of a relationship, including planning dates and offering to pay.

PSP’s Tan Cheng Bock: Let us never take Singapore for granted

From Dr Tan's ND2026 post, " I thought about how far Singapore has come. I truly cannot imagine living anywhere else in the world. From our clean and peaceful streets to the variety of cuisine from...

SDP’s Surayah Akbar: No Singaporean should feel that leaving is the only way to find opportunity or peace of mind

Can young Singaporeans afford the same kind of life their parents had? Surayah Akbar, Treasurer of the Singapore Democratic Party, says it is a question worth asking.

Russian YouTuber Max Chernov: I’m often accused of loving Singapore too much

After eight years in Singapore, Max Chernov says he still enjoys coming back whenever he travels overseas. The Russian content creator has also made it his mission to show foreigners a different si...

‘A man before his time.’ Terrorism expert Rohan Gunaratna pays tribute to Lee Kuan Yew on Singapore’s 61st b-day

“His highest priority was to protect Singapore,” Gunaratna recalls Lee Kuan Yew’s response after the Bali attack.

‘Singapore is already showing signs of decline’: Ex-NMP Calvin Cheng sounds warning

Singapore turns 61, but former NMP Calvin Cheng says there is plenty to worry about.

‘What is he thinking?’ Singaporeans react to Lim Tean’s arrest

Lim Tean was supposed to surrender himself to the State Courts on Aug 3 but could not be contacted by his lawyer or bailor. He was later arrested in Johor Bahru and handed over to Singapore authori...

Ang Mo Kio HDB gazebo benches removed after noise complaints, residents question town council

The gazebo now has signs asking residents to keep the noise down between 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m.

‘He should be in the birth rate task force’: Singaporeans congratulate Tan Kiat How on birth of third child

Tan Kiat How had quite the National Day this year. His wife went into labour during NDP, and baby Micah arrived the following morning.

‘That’s the spirit, we are one’: Singaporeans cheer after PAP’s Tin Pei Ling posted photo with WP’s Pritam Singh, Sylvia Lim at NDP

Tin Pei Ling, Pritam Singh and Sylvia Lim together at NDP. Singaporeans in the comments were happy to see them putting politics aside for the celebration.

After saying he wanted to makan laksa for SG60, Jamus Lim posts his laksa recommendations across Singapore

Remember when Jamus Lim said his SG60 wish was to “makan laksa”? Well, he actually followed through.

‘No more stressing about looming payments or interest’: Man ecstatic after giving up his car in SG

His car was spending more time parked than on the road, and he eventually decided the money could be better spent elsewhere.
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