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Syed Saddiq invites Ong Ye Kung to his wedding, jokes that bilateral ties now upgraded to 'wedding-invitation status'
Malaysian politician Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman has invited Singapore's Health Minister Ong Ye Kung to his upcoming wedding in October 2026, joking that the invitation marked an "upgrade" in bilateral ties between the two countries. 'Upgraded bilateral relations to wedding-invitati...
Singaporean in US who masterminded S$309million bitcoin theft pleads guilty
SINGAPORE: On Wednesday (Sep 9), Malone Lam , a Singaporean, pleaded guilty in the United States to having orchestrated the theft of US$240 million (S$309 million) in bitcoin. After pleading guilty to a federal racketeering conspiracy charge, the 22-year-old now faces the possibi...
Central S'pore's air quality remains in unhealthy range overnight, 24-hour PSI reaches 106
The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in central Singapore crossed into the unhealthy range at 11pm last night (Sep. 9) and has climbed steadily since. According to the National Environment Agency's (NEA) website , the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) for central Sin...
Jail for man who molested woman with mild intellectual disability, schizophrenia
He committed the offence in an HDB flat in December 2025.
Singapore Attorney General to appeal sentence of UK man who assaulted Grab driver who later died
SINGAPORE: A 22-year-old man assaulted a Grab driver over two years ago. The man had been drunk, and the driver passed away a year after it occurred. On Sep 7 (Monday), the man was sentenced by the State Courts to a short detention order (SDO) of five days, as well as 100 hours o...
iPhone Duo selling for S$3,099 in S'pore for 256GB model, S$4,899 for 2TB model
After years of rumours, the iPhone Duo is here. It is Apple's first foldable phone in 19 years since the first iPhone launched in 2007. Singapore prices In Singapore, the iPhone Duo is selling for S$3,099 for the 256GB model. The most expensive option, the 2TB model, is going for...
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....
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....
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
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
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.
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.
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.
‘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...
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....
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.
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...
EgyptAir plans to launch Singapore’s first direct flight to Cairo in early 2027
The proposed service would connect Cairo, Singapore and Sydney.
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....
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...
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.
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 ...
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....
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....
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....
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...
Terrorist threat in Singapore remains high, fuelled by Middle East conflicts: ISD
Youth radicalisation remains a pressing concern, with more young people getting radicalised.
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...
ST Singaporean of the Year 2026: Nominate them today
Nomination closes on Dec 6, 2026.
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...
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...
‘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),...
'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 ...
Money the easiest hurdle to tackle to convince quality individuals to enter politics: Analysts
The government has accepted the recommendations put forth by the 2026 ministerial salary review committee, which means that the salaries of Singapore's political appointment holders will be adjusted for the first time in 15 years. The move has attracted international news coverag...
AGC appealing sentence of Brit, 22, who assaulted S'porean PHV driver, 66, calls it 'manifestly inadequate'
The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) is appealing the sentence of British national Oruche Morgan Fidelis, 22, who was found guilty of assaulting Low Ek Yong , 66, a private-hire vehicle driver in Singapore. AGC described the sentence imposed on the accused as "manifestly inadequ...
‘There’s always someone better and smarter’: Singaporean woman opens up about impostor syndrome after years of feeling ‘lousy’ and ‘behind’
SINGAPORE: Constantly feeling as though you’re not good enough, whether at work or in life generally, can be incredibly crippling. Recently, a Singaporean woman took to Reddit to open up about her battle with “impostor syndrome,” hoping strangers online could help her figure out ...
SIA passenger recounts 20-hour delay after air traffic control glitch at major British airports
The Singaporean's journey from Singapore to London included air, land and sea travel.