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Running on fumes: When self-neglect causes caregivers to hit a wall

As Singapore ages, the number of family caregivers is rising, making caregiver respite a key focus.

Singapore Shares Remain in Red Over Escalating Hostilities in the Middle East

Singapore Shares Remain in Red Over Escalating Hostilities in the Middle East Yahoo Finance Singapore

Pardons Board to discuss former Malaysia PM Najib’s clemency bid on Sep 11: Reports

Najib Razak’s pardon application as well as house arrest bid could be on the agenda, according to news reports.

AGC to appeal against reduced charge, sentence for man who assaulted Grab driver

The Attorney-General's Chambers said that Oruche Morgan Fidelis' sentence was "manifestly inadequate".

From beauty salons to restaurants: Chinese businesses expand across Malaysia, putting pressure on local firms

The rapid growth of such businesses has unsettled some local businesses, who say foreign entrants are undercutting prevailing market prices.

Singapore data center annual investment to reach $19.2 billion in 2050 - PwC

Singapore data center annual investment to reach $19.2 billion in 2050 - PwC technode.global

Parliament: Does holding more portfolios mean getting paid more salaries?

Does having more portfolios mean getting paid more? Does a minister also get the Member of Parliament (MP) allowance too? If you have such questions in mind, here's the answer. The current practice is to pay all political appointment holders one salary package, even if they hold ...

From Minecraft to $309 million crypto heist: Singaporean forfeits 28 cars to US after guilty plea

Malone Lam, 22, has been described as the ringleader of the criminal group in the US.

New airline to ply Singapore-Kazakhstan route starting Oct 20, Lifestyle News

New airline to ply Singapore-Kazakhstan route starting Oct 20, Lifestyle News AsiaOne

ESPN delivers comprehensive NFL coverage to fans in Singapore

ESPN delivers comprehensive NFL coverage to fans in Singapore ESPN Singapore

The Republic of Singapore Navy Successfully Concludes Exercise Maritime Cooperation with People’s Liberation Army (Navy)

The Republic of Singapore Navy Successfully Concludes Exercise Maritime Cooperation with People’s Liberation Army (Navy) mindef.gov.sg

Do you think hawker food pricing is getting ridiculous? Netizens share their thoughts

SINGAPORE: It is shocking for some workers that a simple hawker lunch now costs more than a McDonald’s value meal, and it sparked a very interesting discussion over whether hawker food remains Singapore’s more affordable dining options than other food establishments. On Reddit , ...

ISEAS in the News: “48th Singapore Lecture”

ISEAS in the News: “48th Singapore Lecture” ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute

Philippines, Singapore Deepen Defense Partnership at 9th Defense Policy Dialogue

Philippines, Singapore Deepen Defense Partnership at 9th Defense Policy Dialogue Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore

COE premiums up across the board; Cat A price hits all-time high of $133,009

The Category B COE premium rose 3.1% from the previous exercise to reach $135,001.

Ministerial pay update ensures financial sacrifice doesn’t deter political talent: Observers

Observers noted the 40% discount and said the formula will always be a judgment call.

Singapore considering invitation to join China-led AI bloc

The World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization is a platform for the development and governance of the tech.

AGC appeals against State Courts’ decisions in case of man who assaulted private-hire driver

Oruche Morgan Fidelis was sentenced to a five-day short detention order and 100 hours of community service.

Cult Bangkok fashion label Gentlewoman to make Singapore debut in October

Cult Bangkok fashion label Gentlewoman to make Singapore debut in October The Straits Times

Category A COE premiums set new record, rising to over S$133,000

Category A COE premiums closed at S$133,009, up S$4,508 from the last bidding exercise.

Police get powers to order banks, telcos to share info, disable scam accounts after new law passed

During the debate, Members of Parliament raised concerns about innocent people who may wrongly get their bank accounts suspended and asked questions about the powers of civilian specialist officers....

Southeast Asia faces test of turning climate promises into action

Climate advocates are in Singapore for the Climate Reality Leadership Corps Training, organised by former US Vice President Al Gore’s nonprofit organisation The Climate Reality Project....

CNA Explains: What is chemical castration and can it reduce sex crimes?

Singapore is open to considering the measure if there is clear evidence it reduces crime, while countries from South Korea to the United States have adopted it in different forms....

Man granted protection order against wife who sent AI-generated obscene images of him and his sister

The magistrate said the messages were "hideously offensive and vile", and that the man was evidently "tormented and distressed" at trial.

Singapore will have to carefully assess any action aimed at easing US tariff rates: DPM Gan

Any import prohibition would have significant implications for Singapore’s trade, DPM Gan said.

WP MP Gerald Giam welcomed Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing to Bedok Reservoir for visit, chat with residents

SINGAPORE: Workers’ Party Member of Parliament (WP MP) Gerald Giam welcomed Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing to Bedok Reservoir, the ward he represents in Aljunied, over the weekend. Mr Giam wrote about it in a Sep 5 social media post, noting that it had been “a pleasure to welcom...

Tighter National Bonus targets raise bar in areas that matter to S’poreans: Analysts

A quality of life measure could capture whether economic progress is translating into better outcomes, they said.

CEO of sports car distributor Eurosports fined $210k for false trading

The offender traded in the firm's shares to create “blips” in the price chart to show trading activity.

Cinnabon announces Singapore exit

Cinnabon announces Singapore exit Singapore Business Review

Two SIA flights from Singapore to London diverted amid major outage at Heathrow

SIA said the two affected flights were diverted to Paris and Munich respectively.

Plan to paint iconic brick-faced Tampines HDB project to address water seepage draws criticism

Professional evaluations now support painting over the brick surfaces, Tampines Town Council said.

PM Modi Calls for UPI to Expand Into More Countries

PM Modi Calls for UPI to Expand Into More Countries Fintech Singapore

Online account mules face jail under new anti-scam laws; online harms order fine up from $1m to $10m

The police receive on average 90 reports of scams involving $2 million lost daily.

Six men to be charged with outrage of modesty

Police said bystanders, friends and security personnel intervened and alerted the authorities in several cases.

CEO of luxury car distributor Eurosports Global fined for false share trading

Goh Kim San's lawyers said the CEO acted out of "vanity, not deception" as he disliked the sight of the flat lining of an inactive share counter.

K-pop group Izna to perform first-ever Singapore concert in November

Izna will stage the Singapore leg of their Who Dat Girl? tour on Nov 8.

Demand for assisted-living flats moderated as seniors have more options now: Tan Kiat How

HDB has launched five CCA projects in the past five years, of which three were undersubscribed.

Suhaimi Yusof, Gurmit Singh visit Sheikh Haikel after cancer announcement: 'We joked, we laughed, we shed tears'

Suhaimi Yusof shared photos of the gathering at Hai Ge Ji on his Instagram, including one of Gurmit Singh embracing a tearful Sheikh.

Chee Soon Juan: You cannot solve the anxieties of younger Singaporeans simply by giving them more money

SINGAPORE: While in many parts of the world, and indeed, with many in Singapore, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s National Day Rally speech this year won cheers and applause, it certainly did not win over the opposition politician Chee Soon Juan. “If there’s a Nobel Prize for tone-...

2 SIA flights cancelled, 2 diverted after air traffic control glitch at major British airports

The two flights were diverted to Paris and Munich respectively.

Singapore Airlines to seek tougher terms for any fresh Air India funding, sources say

Almost 40 per cent of molestation cases which occurred in homes involved victims under 16: MHA

There were 227 cases of molestation in homes in the first half of 2026.

Three complaints of NS-related workplace discrimination lodged from 2024 to 2025

Employers found to have breached guidelines are made to correct their practices, and may in serious cases have their work pass privileges suspended, says the Manpower Ministry....

Marina Square redevelopment could push hotels to stand out, boost footfall at nearby malls: Experts

Neighbouring malls could benefit from displaced shoppers and tenants when Marina Square closes next year, but changes to connectivity and the inability to replicate some of its family-oriented offerings could see some spending move elsewhere....

What is chemical castration? How does it work as a method to combat sex crimes?

Asian countries like South Korea, Indonesia and Thailand have varying regulations on chemical castration.

Harpreet Singh: Very few places in the world can compare with local Singaporean breakfast food!

SINGAPORE: Singapore is well known for its delicious cuisine, and Harpreet Singh appears to have a deep appreciation for its breakfast offerings, based on a recent social media post. According to Mr Singh, a Singapore Senior Counsel and a politician with the Workers’ Party, there...

Singpass passkeys available to Android users from Sep 9

Support for desktop logins is planned by the end of 2026.

Singpass passkey that turns cellphones into digital keys to counter scams extended to Android users

A user’s passkey cannot be shared or exploited, unlike passwords or QR codes, and will not work on fake websites.

Search ongoing for Singaporean missing after diving incident in Palau: MFA

The ministry is offering consular assistance to the missing person's family.

6 women, aged 22-36, to be charged in S'pore over public assemblies, processions without permit for Palestinian cause

Six women, aged 22 to 36, will be charged in court on Sep. 9, 2026 under the Public Order Act. They were allegedly involved in various incidents at prohibited areas or participated in public assemblies and processions without a permit, and other related offences. Procession at Is...

6 women charged with public disorder offences over events mainly linked to Gaza conflict

The alleged offences happened mostly in 2024.

6 charged over prohibited processions, public assemblies

The processions include one along the Istana in support of the Palestinian cause, while one of the public assemblies was a mass kite-flying event at Marina Barrage held in relation to the Gaza conflict....

Cinnabon Singapore announces closure of its last outlet at Ion Orchard

The cinnamon roll chain's last remaining outlet in Singapore will close with its last day on Sep 22.

SG worker says he ‘lowkey hopes to get retrenched’ as rumours emerge of reduced packages or even PIP in next layoff round

SINGAPORE: While most workers are doing everything they can to avoid being shown the door, one Singaporean has admitted that he is secretly hoping to be retrenched. Sharing the unusual reason behind his wish on Reddit’s r/singaporejobs forum, the man said his company, which he hi...

5 people identified and interviewed over comments on Nepal floods, SIA's Air India investment: Police

Police interview 5 over online comments on Nepal floods, SIA-Air India deal; investigations ongoing

The five people are aged between 29 and 66, the police said on Sept 9.

Singaporean man says friend regrets marrying young for BTO flat: ‘Biggest mistake of my life’

SINGAPORE: After listening to a friend confess that marrying young for a Built-To-Order (BTO) flat was “the biggest mistake of his life,” a Singaporean man took to social media in search of answers, asking whether others who tied the knot early for housing have ever lived to regr...

I got my degree at 36 while raising two young kids, but I’m still looking for a job – was it worth it?

Believing a degree would give her better career prospects, Jillian Lim juggled work, night classes and two young children, grappling with mum guilt and marital strain. While she’s still looking for a job, she says the experience gave her something she didn’t expect....

MJ The Michael Jackson Musical to open in Singapore in August 2027

The musical, which follows the creation of Michael Jackson's Dangerous World Tour and features some of his greatest hits, will open at Sands Theatre in August 2027....

Singapore heat and haze keep diners away: Hawker centres see drop in crowds due to weather

SINGAPORE: The hot weather and haze in Singapore have kept people from going outdoors, resulting in less foot traffic at public hawker centres. As reported by Shin Min Daily News , stall owners admitted that their businesses had dropped by about 20%, and some are preparing to wea...