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Commentary: Pressures of platform work in Singapore push drivers and riders to take risks

Platform workers operate in an environment shaped, in part, by the expectations of the people they serve, says SUSS’ Victor Seah.

'Put it all on the line': Why F&B founders risk sweat and savings on short-lease spaces

For budding F&B entrepreneurs, temporary spaces serve as a place to test their concepts and to learn the realities of running a business.

Indonesia’s disaster mitigation masterplan hinges on enforcement, community preparedness

A string of disasters has prompted Indonesia to draw up a mitigation masterplan. Experts tell CNA that one of the challenges is ensuring the capabilities are consistently connected and maintained across a country of more than 17,000 islands....

Rare animal sighting: First okapi calf in Southeast Asia born at Singapore’s Rainforest Wild Adventure

Okapis look like a strange mix of animals, with zebra-like legs and a body similar to that of giraffes, having long, flexible tongues and bony structures...

Simple handgrip test could help doctors detect early heart ageing in seniors

A study shows loss of muscle strength is linked to early heart decline in healthy seniors.

Science Talk: Why a greener medication box matters to your health

Sustainability is not just an environmental issue but also a healthcare and financial one, and ultimately about patient care.

BMW catches fire at Geylang Bahru market carpark, hawker centre cleaners help to put it out

UPDATE on Sep. 28, 12:30pm: This article has been updated with information from the car owner. Two hawker centre cleaning staff reportedly rushed to put out a fire that broke out in a BMW car at the Geylang Bahru Market and Food Centre carpark on Sep. 26. One of them, aged 38, to...

From haze to heavy use: How often should you really be servicing your air-con?

How you age is more in your control than you think

Singapore man asks girlfriend to be official at photobooth, later learns she wanted a grand romantic gesture

A Singaporean man says he deliberately chose a photobooth to ask his girlfriend to be official, but later learned she had pictured a fancy dinner and a “big romantic event” instead....

M'sian former 'gambling king' drives Grab to make ends meet after falling into S$314,000 debt

A Malaysian influencer who gained fame for promoting gambling recently revealed that he has accumulated about RM1 million (S$314,000) in debt, pushing him to take a job as a ride-hailing driver. Aaron Lim, also known online as "Genting's little queen", said in an Instagram video ...

1-for-1 mattress deals & up to 80% off at Four Star's Clearance Roadshow Fair in Bugis from Sep. 30 to Oct. 4

Nobody tells you that the hardest part of getting your BTO keys isn't the waiting, it’s the furnishing. Suddenly you have opinions about mattress firmness levels, you're googling "pocketed springs vs memory foam" at 1am, and you've visited more showrooms than you'd care to admit....

S'pore Decathlon's half-marathon shortened from 21km to 10km on race day due to intensifying haze

Sports retailer Decathlon decided to shorten its inaugural Kiprun Singapore half-marathon on Sep. 27 due to the worsening haze conditions in Singapore. Decathlon, along with co-organiser Metasport, announced this at about 3am on the day of the race, explaining that air quality re...

Air-con temps around 25°C enjoyed across S'pore a day after crazy hot 35.8°C logged

"Yesterday so hot, today so cold." That's probably what many Singaporeans were thinking as they went about their weekend. And the mercury confirms it. One day after Singapore recorded the highest joint daily September temperature since record-keeping began in 1929, Singapore was ...

'Ask your dad for permission': Singaporean in their 30s sparks online discussion on strict parents

A career change turned into a family dispute after a Singaporean in their 30s said their mother insisted they get their father’s permission before quitting their job....

Chinese singer, 40, marries longtime fan & TV host, 26, who had a crush on him since primary school

Chinese TV host Feng Xi, 26, lived out her childhood fantasy when she married Chinese singer Xu Song, 40. She had reportedly been a fan of the singer, who goes by the stage name Vae, since her primary school years, according to local media outlets . The pair announced their marri...

Singaporean terminated after 3 months worries what former employer will say during background check

A Singaporean worker says he was given no warning before being terminated after three months and is now concerned about what his former employer might say during background checks....

All 50 Bangkok districts declared 'disaster zones' due to flooding, residents empty out grocery shelves

Residents in Bangkok, Thailand have taken to panic-buying food and essentials from convenience stores as the city experiences ongoing extreme floods. A video dated Sep. 26 circulating on social media showed people hoarding bottled drinks and stacks of ready-made food like cup noo...

Workers in S'pore get free F1 tickets after boss keeps promise to reward them for viral video

Three workers have managed to wrangle free F1 tickets from their boss after successfully completing a social media challenge. The brief? Create a video about the crew, and gather more than 2,000 likes for the content. At time of writing, the video has gotten more than 7,500 likes...

S$209,000 before 1st cup sold: Amacha founder, 35, breaks down costs of opening a shop in S'pore

Before the first cup of tea is even brewed and sold, S$209,000 would have to be spent just to get a store up and running, from paying rent to setting up the point-of-sale system. This figure was shared by local food and beverage entrepreneur Sebastian Ang in a Sep. 26 Instagram v...

Domestic helper stays overnight at relative’s home on rest day — Singapore employer asks if it is allowed

A Singapore employer says she allowed her helper to stay overnight at her sister-in-law’s home on days off, but began questioning the arrangement after reading about MOM’s rules on helpers’ residential addresses....

'Don't just throw the baby out with the bathwater': Vivian Balakrishnan on maintaining international laws despite need for global reforms

The formula that has brought the world relative peace and prosperity for more than eight decades must be preserved, despite a need for institutional reforms, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan. Speaking in his wrap-up interview in New York City after delivering Singapore's...

Owner of Haus Coffee apologises, steps down over late salary payment & mismanagement allegations

Following allegations of mismanagement, including repeated late payments of staff salary, the owner of Haus Coffee has apologised and announced in a Sep. 26 Instagram post that he will be stepping down from the business. The coffee and streetwear shop, located in Golden Mile Towe...

6 in S'pore to be charged for public assembly without permit & in prohibited areas despite prior convictions & warnings

Six people aged 31 to 70 will be charged in court on Sep. 28 for participating in public assemblies outside the State Courts and Changi Prison without a permit and/or in a prohibited area. Of the six, four had previously been investigated for similar offences under the Public Ord...

‘SFA has not approved any source of dog meat’ — Singapore Food Agency is investigating alleged illegal sale of dog meat in SG

A Facebook post showed an advertisement offering dog meat cuts, prompting questions about illegal imports and food safety in Singapore

Personal information of over 23,500 Simba customers leaked in data breach

The data involved included customers' names, ID numbers, mobile numbers and e-mail addresses.

More than 23,500 Simba customers affected in data breach involving IC numbers, birth dates

"No credit card or bank account information is at risk," the telco said.

Singapore youth panel pitches ideas for easier journeys, cooler bus stops and smoother transfers

A 35-member Youth Panel for Transport has presented recommendations to MOS Baey Yam Keng covering senior mobility, thermal comfort at bus stops, integrated cycling platforms, and gracious commuting...

'I knew it was my day': Singapore's Shanti Pereira retains Asian Games 200m gold, makes history

Pereira is the first woman to win the event twice at the quadrennial event.

Najib Razak's 'solidarity fund' raises US$2.27 million, still short of US$12.27 million target: DPM Zahid

The jailed former Malaysian prime minister’s eldest son told reporters that even if his father's frozen assets were released, his family would still be unable to immediately raise the fine for Najib to serve his sentence at home as part of a royal pardon....

Brunei's crown prince to visit SAFTI City, oceanarium as part of five-day trip to Singapore

Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah will be in Singapore for the 12th edition of the Singapore-Brunei Young Leaders' Programme.

Ex-employee sues GlobalFoundries for at least $528k, alleging wrongful dismissal

He was sacked in 2023 amid corruption investigations at the semiconductor manufacturer.

Supervisor gets 5 months’ jail for negligence after worker dies from electrocution during solar panel maintenance on Singapore Expo rooftop

The supervisor failed to check the solar panel connections, allowing 79 panels to be connected in a single series instead of the 20-panel limit

Bids for jewellery seized from Fujian gang total about $5m; Hermes bracelet attracts $360k offer

The second tranche of items put on auction comprised 286 pieces of fine jewellery.

SCDF fire engine stuck in grass patch near HDB block in Sengkang

SCDF officers worked with a vehicle contractor to move the fire engine back onto firm ground.

Singapore’s new Primary 1 rules: Who lives around the 12 schools getting a wider catchment?

ST analysed the neighbourhoods around the 12 primary schools in Bukit Timah, Newton and Marine Parade to find out the housing mix in these areas.

S'pore calls for greater safety & security of frontier AI models, urges for global cooperation at UN General Assembly

In his delivery of Singapore's national statement at the UN General Assembly on Sep. 26, Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan urged the world to work together to develop safeguards for Artificial Intelligence (AI) models so that humans remain in control and accountabl...

Man facing charges after allegedly starting fire outside mosque in Raffles Place

Martin See Hock Leng, 50, was ordered to be remanded at IMH for a medical examination.

Singapore's Loh Kean Yew beats world number 1 Christie, guaranteed historic Asian Games medal

This is Loh's first win over Christie in 11 meetings.

Cardiff City footballer Perry Ng receives Singapore citizenship, awaits FIFA clearance to represent Lions

"Singapore has always been part of my family’s story, and over the years, it has become home to me too. I’m grateful for everyone who has supported me on this journey," says the 30-year-old defender....

New mediation task force set up in Geylang Serai to resolve neighbour disputes early

The task force intends to prevent minor disputes from escalating further.

RSAF moving to new runway as part of Paya Lebar Air Base relocation plans

Then-Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said in 2015 that Changi Air Base East would have to be expanded to replace Paya Lebar Air Base.

Solar-powered air-con, freeze-tech and ‘fan-jakketos’ among innovative cooling gadgets on the market

The Straits Times highlights a few cooling gadgets to beat the heat.

Fewer Sec 3 students taking eight or more subjects, more opting for just six

From 2028, JC admission will be based on students’ performance in five G3-level subjects instead of six.

‘Pure joy’: Singaporean serves free food in heartland every month to bring people together

He has spent about $2,800 of his savings on the six gatherings he has organised in 2026.

Six to face charges after allegedly taking part in unlawful assembly at Changi Prison, State Courts

The police said some had previously been investigated for similar offences.

Finance is key barrier to roll-out of solutions to weather extreme heat: UNEP climate head

He said the scarcity of funding could be the biggest challenge to scaling measures that are working.

Curtain falls on the romance of India's single-screen cinemas

When AI goes wrong for kids

A discussion about pets led to a child keeping secrets from her worried parents.

PUB urges public to avoid many areas across Singapore due to flash flood risks

One occurred at the junction of Neo Pee Teck Lane and Pasir Panjang Road and subsided shortly after.

Why I attempted a treetop adventure course with my special-needs adult child

The writer was inspired by an interview done by Autism Resource Centre president Denise Phua.

Why I booked my adult child with special needs a treetop adventure course

The writer was inspired by an interview done by Autism Resource Centre president Denise Phua.

Slow down and enter your children’s world with a free play date

Learn how simple, free play can strengthen family bonds at community event on Oct 10 and 11.

‘Schools prepare us for exams, not adulthood’: Singaporeans share what they wish they had learned

The Singaporean felt that schools place too much importance on grades and exam results. They said students also need to know how to deal with the realities of adult life....

NKF sets up mock home at Sengkang centre to help patients adjust to home dialysis

Singapore aims to increase the take-up rate of home dialysis as the number of chronic kidney disease cases rises.

Singapore proposes UN framework for global AI safeguards

Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan says countries need common rules, testing standards and potentially a new international institution to manage AI risks....

‘If A can do B’s job at a cheaper pay, why keep B?’ Singapore worker questions workplace culture

A colleague who had been doing much of an assistant manager’s work for less pay was given only the usual annual salary adjustment, according to one Singapore worker....

29 New Things For Families To Do In October 2026 In Singapore

29 New Things For Families To Do In October 2026 In Singapore bykido.com

Singapore proposes a UN framework convention on AI safety

Singapore proposes a UN framework convention on AI safety The Straits Times

Should seniors be hopping and stomping? Why explosive exercises may help prevent fractures and falls

Plyometric exercises aren’t just box jumps and pogo hops. Experts explain how gentler versions can help older adults train their balance, reaction time, speed and bone strength – and how to get started safely....