PAP Seniors Group pilots training for branch volunteers to identify and support isolated seniors
The initiative will start with nine branches including Bedok, Kaki Bukit and Toa Payoh Central.
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Singapore tourist spends over S$7,000 on ‘jade’ in Guizhou, later finds Buddha pendant worth less than S$100
SINGAPORE: A supposed souvenir from a trip turned out to be a scam after a Singaporean tourist spent over S$7,000 on 16 jade products, only to discover that one of the Buddha pendants was actually serpentine stone worth less than S$100. Case details revealed that a 37-year-old wo...
3 best-performing Singapore blue chips in September as the STI fell - Beansprout - Singapore’s Leading Financial Insights Platform
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Just four hours from Singapore, Sri Lanka offers two very different safari experiences
Yala may be famous for its big cats, but elephants, mouse-deer, crocodiles and birdlife make the journey just as memorable when the star attraction fails to appear....
Meet a 25-year-old third-generation zookeeper whose family has worked at the zoo since it opened 53 years ago
Her grandfather joined Singapore Zoo when it opened in 1973. Her father followed suit at Night Safari in 1994. Now, Rutraajni Gurusamy Kaunder is making her own mark at River Wonders, caring for more than 200 animals....
Singapore employer asks if helpers should get spare house keys after overhearing four discuss making duplicates
SINGAPORE: Should domestic helpers be allowed to carry their employers’ house keys when they head out? One employer has raised the question after overhearing four helpers allegedly discussing plans to make duplicate keys for their friends. In an anonymous post on the Complaint Si...
Containers bought outside S'pore not eligible for deposit refund under BCRS, even with label
Under the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS), containers purchased overseas are not registered under Singapore's system and are not eligible for deposit refund. This is the case even if they carry a BCRS mark due to supplier mislabelling, BCRS Ltd. said. Eligible beverages R...
Woodlands food stall staff appears to spread butter on bread with finger, SFA investigating
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has launched an investigation following images of a stall employee using their fingers to scoop butter and spread it on bread was shared online. A video of the incident was uploaded on Sep. 28 to Complaint Singapore . In the video, a person was see...
Air quality back to moderate across Singapore after central region hits unhealthy range
There remains a risk of smoke haze affecting Singapore, with the 24-hour PSI forecast to be in the high-moderate to low-unhealthy range, the National Environment Agency said on Saturday....
M'sian ex-politician invited elderly woman with breast cancer to stay with her so she could take care of her
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Marina Ibrahim, the former DAP assemblyman who is now a special officer for the Sultan Ibrahim Johor Foundation, shared a touching story to encourage cancer patients to seek prompt medical attention for cancer. Marina told the stor...
‘Have you ever regretted getting it?’: Singaporean women discuss life with full-arm tattoo sleeves
SINGAPORE: For some people, having full-arm tattoos is a form of self-expression through art. However, deciding to have this comes with questions about regret in the future, especially about how society perceives people with tattoos–particularly in women. A 33-year-old Singaporea...
First dedicated centre for persons living with dementia, caregivers opens in Toa Payoh
National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat said building an inclusive and respectful society will help to reduce the stigma associated with dementia
Singapore’s sugar consumption falls, but sodium, calorie intakes have gone up, new surveys show
The National Nutrition Survey 2025 found that 95% of people exceeded the daily recommended sodium limit.
Singapore adults are getting more active, but eating more calories and salt: MOH, HPB surveys
People are eating out more frequently, and this is one reason behind the increase in calorie, saturated fat and sodium intake.
Air quality hits unhealthy range in central Singapore
The 24-hour PSI entered the unhealthy range in the central region at 11am on Saturday.
Haze in Singapore: Air quality deteriorating; PSI in central region back in unhealthy range
The PSI in the central region was 102 as at 11am.
The Weeknd Singapore concert review: After Hours Til Dawn is a spectacular return after 8 years
Eight years after his last show in Singapore, The Weeknd made a triumphant return on Friday (Oct 2) with powerhouse vocals, dazzling lasers and a larger-than-life production that proved just how far he has come as a performer....
Pokemon events for fans in Singapore to enjoy as part of the franchise’s 30th anniversary
From a Pokemon-themed run to a parade featuring all 27 first partner Pokemon, here’s what you can catch before the year ends.
Spotting pygmy elephants, eating UFO tarts: Why Sandakan should be on your Sabah travel list
Not far from Singapore, this laid-back harbour town is the gateway to Borneo’s extraordinary wildlife – but stay awhile for its fascinating wartime history, fresh seafood and distinctive local eats....
Indonesian domestic helper jailed 16 weeks after throwing lotion bottle at employer's elderly mother and stealing jewellery
SINGAPORE: On Thursday (Oct 1), a 44-year-old domestic helper who threw a bottle of lotion at the mother of her employer, as well as stole two pieces of gold jewellery, has been given a jail sentence of 16 weeks. Eka Yulianti Suryanto, an Indonesian national, pleaded guilty to on...
Complex works, tough terrain: Building Jurong Region Line no easy task
The JRL is Singapore's first fully elevated MRT line. Find out how it was built in four-hour windows.
Singapore TikToker jokes about men rushing for MRT seats, commenters bring up gender equality
SINGAPORE: Another day, another scramble for a seat on the train. When a local TikToker appeared to have some difficulty getting a seat, she jokingly wrote across a short clip, “As a man, why do you think you deserve a seat on the MRT instead of a woman?” “Like why are you rushin...
JB-S’pore RTS Link opening delayed till Feb. 2027
The Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link service between Singapore and Johor Bahru (JB), Malaysia, will delay its opening for passenger service till the end of February 2027. According to a statement by the RTS Operations (RTSO), the operator of the cross-border rail service, this is ...
Singapore man looks back at his mother’s generation: ‘So many of them worked full-time’ yet carried the household
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man has found himself looking at his mother differently after realising just how much women of her generation were expected to shoulder at home. After a conversation with friends about their parents’ relationships and the "domestic inequality" they witnes...
Sengkang-Punggol LRT services to resume on Oct. 4, 2 weeks ahead of schedule
Sengkang-Punggol LRT services will fully resume on Oct. 4 2026. According to a press release by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), full train services will resume on the Sengkang West Inner Loop two weeks ahead of schedule. The loop, via SW1 Cheng Lim from Sengkang LRT station, ...
Friends who always ask to bring their partners: Is this common in Singapore? Netizens share their thoughts
SINGAPORE: A simple plan of getting together with one’s close friends is always a good idea. However, in recent times, more and more Singaporeans are claiming that their plans end up with extra guests—primarily the partners of their friends. A netizen asked a question on Reddit, ...
‘I wanted him to find those words himself’: Singapore woman ends 4-year relationship after ChatGPT apology
SINGAPORE: After four years together and 1.5 years of trying to salvage their relationship, one Singaporean woman finally decided she had had enough. The final straw? Not another fight, another broken promise, or even another disagreement about his behaviour. Her boyfriend used C...
Man jailed, caned for importing 208 etomidate vape pods in first such conviction under the Misuse of Drugs Act
Png Swee Sheng was caught at Woodlands Checkpoint with 210 vape pods and two vapes in his vehicle.
Mum spots stranger drawing her sleeping child on MRT, turns out to be established local artist
Her first thought was "stranger danger", but thankfully, that fear turned out to be unfounded for one Singaporean mum on the MRT. Going by Teresa , the mum was on the way home from home from HarbourFront with her daughter Noemi when the latter fell asleep. It was a Friday afterno...
Use AI to fight AI threats as part of Singapore’s multi-layered approach, urges Josephine Teo
International cooperation is vital for AI safety, too, she said.
Brunei Crown Prince wraps up five-day Singapore visit after oceanarium, Punggol Digital District tours
He also toured SAFTI City where he observed battlefield-effect simulations.
More than 390kg of cannabis detected in container at Pasir Panjang Scanning Station
Preliminary investigations found that the drugs were transiting through Singapore and bound for another country.
HPV9 vaccine, or Gardasil 9, to be added to national immunisation schedules from January 2027
The HPV9 vaccine, which offers broader protection against cervical cancer than HPV2, will be fully subsidised for eligible Singaporean children.
Singapore’s Shannon Tan second in Asian Games golf standings ahead of final day
Shannon Tan is three strokes behind the leader with one round left to play.
More than 391kg of cannabis detected at Pasir Panjang scanning station
Investigations found that the drugs were transiting through Singapore and bound for another country.
Swiss man accused of racist gesture towards Singaporean, but commenters defend him
SINGAPORE: A local content creator was recently on the receiving end of a racist gesture while travelling in Switzerland, and he posted the encounter online. However, some commenters on his post appeared to defend the man who had been racist, saying the content creator had been a...
Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link timeline: A project 16 years in the making
A look back at the more than 16-year journey of the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link.
Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link passenger service delayed to February 2027
More time is needed to complete testing, obtain independent safety certification and secure regulatory approvals before the cross-border rail service can open, Singapore and Malaysia authorities said on Friday (Oct 2)....
Sengkang West LRT line to resume full service on Oct 4 after six-month closure for upgrades
The inner loop was closed to facilitate upgrades to the Sengkang-Punggol LRT depot.
Sengkang West LRT Inner Loop to resume train services on Oct 4, two weeks ahead of schedule
The loop has been closed since Apr 19 for upgrading works to expand the Sengkang-Punggol LRT depot.
‘Scam vaccines’ built by GovTech unit aims to help Singapore residents fight the real threat
The aim is to close the gap between the detection of a new scam and public awareness of it.
CNA Explains: What is the Gale-Shapley algorithm and how is it powering Singapore’s dating platform for public officers?
A mathematical algorithm developed more than 60 years ago is powering FirstDate. Here’s how it finds “stable” matches.
Singapore's Asian Games sailing debutants clinch two silvers
Jania Ang took silver in the women's ILCA 6, while Nigel Tan and Sean Kum also finished second in the boys' 29er.
Allergic to prawns? A Singapore trial is studying whether you can build up a tolerance
Prawn allergy can mean more than simply skipping the crustacean on your plate, especially when shellfish is common in Singapore cooking. Could gradually exposing the body to prawn offer another way to manage the allergy?...
Singapore's Darren Yap clinches virtual taekwondo bronze at Asian Games
This is Yap's second Games medal, after his joint-bronze in the men's individual poomsae on Thursday.
TWG Tea opens its first tea museum at Changi Airport with over 170 pieces of antique teaware
Its new flagship boutique at Terminal 3's departure transit lounge also offers exclusive tea blends and a takeaway counter serving tea-infused ice cream and sorbet....
Heat and haze could linger over Singapore for a longer period due to El Nino: Experts
One weather expert said he expects relief to come only from around December.
Singapore navy launches new patrol vessel that can combat unmanned threats
The first Sentinel-class offshore patrol vessel, which was developed by German shipbuilder Fassmer, was launched on Oct 1.
More dating, more babies? Singapore starts programme to support singles, starting from public officers, on their 'dating journey’
SINGAPORE: The FirstDate website has been launched, and if you’re between 21 and 35 and are single and ready to mingle, it may be for you. However, at this point, the pilot is only for public officers. The site promises to support young people on “their dating journey,” promising...
Luxury cruising is changing. These new ships show where it’s headed
From Four Seasons’ first superyacht-style vessel to the world’s largest sailing yacht, a new generation of luxury ships is promising more space, privacy and personalised experiences....