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MFA reached out to nearly 100 Singaporeans, PRs in Nepal and Tibet after disaster: Vivian Balakrishnan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also providing consular assistance to the families of the nine Singaporeans who are still missing, said Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan....
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WP supports broad changes to political salaries, but calls for more transparency over ministers’ pay
It also agrees with PM Lawrence Wong's decision to cap the pay increase of ministers to 9 per cent.
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Perennial Living opens in Singapore with a new model for assisted living
The Parry Avenue development brings together 200 private apartments, medical care, rehabilitation facilities and social activities for seniors under one roof....
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Singapore team wins world’s first multi-car autonomous race in Europe - Nanyang Technological University
Singapore team wins world’s first multi-car autonomous race in Europe Nanyang Technological University - NTU Singapore
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NTU Singapore and AI Singapore to host 2027 International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence - Nanyang Technological University
NTU Singapore and AI Singapore to host 2027 International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence Nanyang Technological University - NTU Singapore
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Pool of capable Singaporeans will narrow if personal cost of public service is too high: Tan See Leng
He was speaking at the parliamentary debate on the Govt's response to a review of political salaries.
safety
Woman who twice broke into ex-boyfriend’s home arrested after trying to grab police officer’s gun
SINGAPORE: A woman tried to grab a police officer’s gun to harm herself when she was caught breaking into the house of her ex-boyfriend. The 30-year-old suspect, a Chinese national, pleaded guilty on Wednesday (Sep 9) to one count of using violence to obstruct a public servant fr...
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254 people in police probe for involvement in scams where victims lost $7.5m
They are investigated for alleged cheating, money laundering or providing unlicensed payment services.
safety
Young adult pleads guilty to dangerous driving after hitting 221 km/h in six-car road trip
SINGAPORE: Another road accident occurred when a 26-year-old man was caught driving at 221km/h with five other drivers during a road trip, causing two collisions. According to 8world News , the suspect was driving a blue Mitsubishi Evo with five other drivers in separate cars. On...
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WP chief Pritam Singh supports MP allowance increase, questions mayors' wages and roles
Mr Singh also called for the allowances of legislative assistants and secretarial assistants to be reviewed.
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EgyptAir plans direct flights between Singapore and Cairo from early 2027
Passengers would be able to travel between Cairo, Singapore and Sydney on the new proposed service, which is subject to regulatory approvals.
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Singapore allows artistes to express concern for global conflicts, but they cannot provoke unrest
Several recent performances featuring issues such as the Israel-Gaza conflict have been approved.
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Details on when new childcare leave benefits kick in to be shared in early 2027: Indranee
This is as laws have to be amended and implementation details worked out with employers and unions.
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Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2026 nominees include Yeo Yann Yann, The Violinist and other Singaporean co-productions
Yeo Yann Yann has been nominated for best performance, while The Violinist is up for best animated film.
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Tan See Leng says he would never have entered politics if money had been primary consideration
During the debate on political salaries, Dr Tan says he sometimes wishes he could have had a longer runway and been better equipped for public office.
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Enhanced childcare leave details to be announced in early 2027: Indranee Rajah
The government is working with employers and tripartite partners on how to implement the expanded childcare leave scheme, including measures to help companies manage staffing gaps....
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‘Work feels meaningless’: Gen Z employee opens up about burnout and lost motivation
SINGAPORE: In Singapore, there is a growing number of young workers who have been voicing out their concerns about not being motivated to work anymore. For some, it may be burnout. For others, it may be a question deeply related to one’s purpose and meaning in life. On Reddit , a...
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Artistes can express humanitarian concerns, but not undermine public order and security: Tan Kiat How
Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How cited several performances dealing with social and humanitarian issues that had been allowed to proceed in Singapore....
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‘Smitten’ CEO spent $468,000 on girlfriend, sues her to recover money after break-up
The judge dismissed the man’s claim that the sums were given to the woman as loans.
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Singapore humanitarian aid reaches flood-hit Nepal with medical supplies, DNA test kits
The aid package includes equipment to support search, recovery and disaster victim identification.
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Actor Kiki Darling leaves Ah Boys To Firefighters after past sexual assault conviction surfaces online
The production team said it was unaware of Kiki Darling's previous conviction and that his scenes will be removed following his resignation from the upcoming film....
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Highlights: Parliament debate on political salaries
MPs debated ministerial pay benchmarks, performance and transparency, with the government and WP differing over the longer-term salary formula.
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MOM: Workplace deaths in SG rise in first half of 2026; platform workers account for 4 of 21 fatalities, as Ministry reviews tougher deterrence measures
Summary Singapore recorded 21 workplace deaths in the first half of 2026, raising the annualised fatal injury rate to 1.1 per 100,000 workers. Vehicular incidents caused nine workplace deaths, including four involving platform workers, making them the leading source of fatal inju...
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EgyptAir plans to launch Singapore’s first direct flight to Cairo in early 2027
The proposed service would connect Cairo, Singapore and Sydney.
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Singaporean actress Chen Yixin moves to Paris: 'I have to trust the process and I have to grow'
In a video posted on her social media accounts, the 26-year-old actress shared her feelings about growing up under the spotlight and how she didn't feel as connected with her content as she used to....
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Blue, orange CHAS card holders get 6% off at Sheng Siong till Jan 1, 2027, up from 4%
The discount applies to blue CHAS card holders on Thursdays, and orange card holders on Fridays.
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SG banks see more younger Singaporeans climb wealth ladder as they start investing earlier in life
Summary DBS reported a threefold rise in the number of millennials entering its Treasures segment during the first half of 2026 compared with last year. OCBC said customers in their 20s moving into higher wealth tiers increased almost 50 per cent year on year. UOB found young inv...
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Public advised to avoid areas in Jurong West, Pioneer over risk of flash floods
The national water agency urged the public to stay clear of the areas for an hour from about 8.30am.
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Mum in Singapore takes preschool to court for negligence, claims teachers chat or use phones instead of watching students
SINGAPORE: A local preschool is being sued by a mother after her son was pushed off a slide during a play period indoors. She claims that instead of watching the students, the teachers were on their phones or chatting with one another. The woman also alleged that there were no ma...
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WP’s Jackson Au calls out ‘internet brigading’ campaign to discredit Aljunied MP Kenneth Tiong
SINGAPORE: In a Facebook post from earlier this week, the Workers’ Party’s Jackson Au came to the defence of WP MP Kenneth Tiong (Aljunied), whom he said had been the target of a coordinated attack online through “internet brigading.” In the wake of the announcement that Air Indi...
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S'pore a safe & clean country: Commenters justify PM Wong's pay on BBC video comparing it to other world leaders'
A number of online users have shared their opinions on the Singapore government's decision to increase political salaries following a report by British broadcaster BBC . A video posted on BBC News ' Instagram page on Sep. 8, was headlined "Highest paid world leader to get salary ...
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ISD warns terrorism threat to Singapore remains high; youth radicalisation a pressing concern
Of the eight cases dealt with under the Internal Security Act since July 2025, six involved youths under the age of 21, according to the Internal Security Department's latest Singapore Terrorism Threat Assessment Report....
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IN FOCUS: Why Singapore's workplace culture remains a stubborn barrier to its fertility push
Despite Singapore’s pro-family policies, employees argue that Singapore’s entrenched “hustle culture” makes it difficult to feel confident about starting a family while building their careers....
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Commentary: To discuss ministerial salary increases, we need to start by being clear about opportunity costs
When too few capable leaders come forward, what Singapore loses in the long run cannot be easily remedied after the fact, says Christopher Gee from the Institute of Policy Studies....
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Commentary: US ‘transshipment scam’ narrative raises troubling prospect of a purity test for Southeast Asia
If the US sees all trade as a potential scam, trading partners would do well to prepare for more tariffs, says Hinrich Foundation’s Deborah Elms.
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Jack Neo removes Kiki Darling from 'Ah Boys to Firefighters' movie after sexual assault revelations
Kiki Darling's role in the upcoming "Ah Boys to Firefighters" movie will be recast following the production team's discovery that he had previously been convicted of sexual assault. The 24-year-old, whose real name is Hari Kishen Balakrishnan, was unveiled on Aug. 31 as one of th...
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Helper thanks ‘beloved’ Singapore employers who surprised her with gifts and a cake on her birthday
SINGAPORE: In Singapore, most employers who have domestic helpers in their households treat them decently, although, as with all other situations, there are exceptions to this. Perhaps this is why when a TikTok user working as a helper in Singapore thanked her employers for makin...
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‘I can now better appreciate’ challenges faced by newsrooms, journalists: Khaw
The outgoing chairman of SPH Media Trust noted issues such as pressure from diverse audiences and online harassment.
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Terrorist threat in Singapore remains high, fuelled by Middle East conflicts: ISD
Youth radicalisation remains a pressing concern, with more young people getting radicalised.
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MS Explains: S'pore political officeholders are getting a pay raise. How much exactly?
After a 15-year freeze, the salaries of Singapore's political officeholders will be adjusted after the government accepted the recommendations of an independent review committee. The benchmark salary of a minister at entry-level grade MR4 will increase from S$1.1 million to S$1.8...
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From youth to yaturity: Netizens share the shifts they notice as they age
SINGAPORE: For many Singaporeans, growing up really comes with a lot of changes, especially with someone’s daily life routine. With this, a netizen curiously asked on Reddit about the changes people experienced and/or noticed when they turned older and matured, and this question ...
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S’pore ranks 17th globally in OnlyFans spending per 10,000 adults
Singapore ranks 17th globally in estimated OnlyFans spending per 10,000 adults in 2026. In terms of total estimated spending on the subscription-based online content platform, Singapore ranks 35th globally. The "per 10,000 adults" method of calculation is a way to measure and com...
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Man, 32, found to be wanted for drug-related offences during police patrol at Tiong Bahru, puts up struggle, is arrested
A man, 32, was arrested on Sep. 7 at Tiong Bahru Plaza during a routine police patrol. While the police carried out their arrest, the man put up a struggle and had to be subdued by force. In a video shared by Xiaohongshu user Chic Ken, the man is seen cornered against the wall by...
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Random people, likely neighbours, allegedly enter Woodlands flat during renovations, property agent asks, 'Isn't this trespassing?'
A property agent raised concerns after some people not related to a public housing flat under renovation allegedly entered the premises repeatedly. On Sep. 3, property agent Qidah Fuad posted a TikTok showing the alleged trespassing incidents and noted that the clips were shot on...
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‘My boss turned nasty after I resigned!’: Worker seeks advice on dealing with difficult final weeks
SINGAPORE: After years of running his department largely on his own, one Singaporean worker finally decided he had had enough and handed in his resignation, but instead of making his departure easier, he claims his boss made his final days even more stressful. On Tuesday (Sep 8),...
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'Are we cutting ourselves too thin?': MP Poh Li San on S'pore producing less than 10% of its food
Today, Singapore has fewer than 200 farms and produces less than 10 per cent of the food consumed by its population of about six million people, according to Member of Parliament (MP) Poh Li San. Speaking in Parliament on Sep. 9, she questioned if Singapore is "cutting ourselves ...
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Shopped while on holiday? You might need to pay GST or get fined
Nothing screams holiday season like the mandatory haul reels on TikTok and Instagram. But before you start filming yours, here is what Singapore Customs wants you to know. During a week-long sweep in May 2026, 43 travellers were caught for failing to declare and pay taxes on thei...