SINGAPORE: Several windows of two HDB flats located in Hougang were suspected of being shotnot by a gun, but by a slingshot. There were a total of 12 holes found on the second and third floors of the units, and the police launched a large-scale investigation for this case. A 50-year-old resident, who was the []

SINGAPORE: Videos of a man hurting a woman at Lucky Plaza last weekend have gone viral. A tall, bald, burly man followed a much smaller woman and became increasingly violent toward her, not stopping even though many others were present and reacting loudly to his actions. It got to the point of the man kicking []

SINGAPORE: It's really a mystery as to why there were unusual noises coming from a newly renovated elevator in an HDB flat located in Jurong East. With this, residents reported the situation multiple times to the authorities, and this case has been closely monitored. According to a 67-year-old resident, the elevator in the renovated block []

SINGAPORE: A man who tried to rent a condominium unit at Bukit Timah was surprised when he was told that Singaporeans would not be accepted as renters. Thirty-six-year-old Mr Zhou told Shin Min Daily News that when he showed interest in the unit, he was informed by the real estate agent that the owner of []

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has left many workers worried about becomings disposable. As US corporate leaders often cite AI-driven efficiency as a reason some roles are no longer needed, those fears dont feel entirely unfounded. Just last year, more than 54,000 job cuts were attributed to AI, according to The Guardian, citing a []

JOHOR/SINGAPORE: Crossing the JohorSingapore border is almost a rite of passage for many Malaysians. Whether its for work, shopping, a short holiday, or just a weekend makan trip, the journey can be smooth or painfully slow, depending on how well you plan. For first-time travellers, especially, understanding the difference between the two main land crossings []

SINGAPORE: On Monday (February 9), a man pleaded guilty to four charges related to the harassment of his neighbours for more than a year over relatively petty problems. Forty-three-year-old Seah Chin Leong was slapped with a total of 18 charges for mischief, violating the Protection from Harassment Act, and using criminal force in his dealings []

SINGAPORE: Finding out how to renovate your home can be quite the challenge that takes time, patience, and yes, money. Recently, because of a renovation dispute, a Singapore family was forced to live in their car for two weeks after costs spiraled during a renovation dispute. One man ended up avoiding all that by doing []

SEREMBAN: A nasi kandar eatery was featured in the news earlier this month after a witness allegedly saw one of its workers washing leftover food for the alleged purpose of using it again the next day. This included pieces of chicken, mutton, and tofu, which had been offered on serving dishes but had gone unsold. []

SINGAPORE: The median monthly income among Singapore resident households has gone up by 7.7% year-on-year, from S$11,558 in 2024 to S$12,446 in 2025, the first time the $12,000 threshold has been breached. But the fringe minority have spoken up again this time to say that their wages have been stagnant. Also, based on data []

SINGAPORE: After a letter from the former Workers Party (WP) chair was made public, calling for the special cadre members conference (SCMC) to be expedited rather than waiting for the results of the disciplinary panel on party chief Pritam Singh. CNA reported on the evening of Feb 6 (Friday) that Tan Bin Seng had written []

SINGAPORE: An Indonesian family holiday to Singapore ended in tragedy on Friday morning when their six-year-old girl was killed in a road accident in Chinatown. The crash happened at about 11:50 a.m. on Feb 6 at the exit of an open-air car park beside the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple along South Bridge Road. According to []

SINGAPORE: One Singaporean daughter says she is at her breaking point after her 78-year-old mother continued to demand more money despite receiving S$1,900 from her every single month. This begs the question: How much is a child supposed to give before a parent finally says, Okay, youve done enough? The woman shared that she has []

SINGAPORE: A Vietnamese woman has drawn criticism online after asking on social media whether it would be crazy to move to Singapore without first securing a job. In a post on the r/askSingapore forum on Friday (Feb 6), she shared that she has been working in high finance in New York for the past four []

SINGAPORE: A driver thought that he would get away after colliding with another car while driving under the influence. However, the other car driver chased the drunken man and decided to use his body to block the vehicle. The 40-year-old suspect now faces five charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene []

By MARI YAMAGUCHI and FOSTER KLUG TOKYO (AP) The governing party of Prime MinisterSanae Takaichisecured a two-thirds supermajority in a key parliamentary election Sunday, Japanese media reported citing preliminary results, earning a landslide victory thanks to her popularity. Takaichi, in a televised interview with public television network NHK following her sweeping victory, said she []

By GRANT PECK and JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI BANGKOK (AP) The Bhumjaithai party of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul took a commanding lead inThailandsgeneral election Sunday, with about 93% of polling stations having reported, according to unofficial results from the state Election Commission. The commissions running count, shown on its website, indicated that the conservative Bhumjaithai party []

SINGAPORE: Starting a new job is always a trial by fire, but for one Singaporean worker, it became so overwhelming that she ran to the bathroom in her first week and simply dissolved into a puddle of tears. The woman said that at the time, she felt utterly useless because she wasnt understanding things and []

Its a tough year to be an Indian student wanting to study overseas, as new rules from Australia, Germany, and the US have left them facing tighter visa scrutiny. In Australia, international students from India are now facing heightened visa scrutiny after South Asian nations were put into its highest- risk category, citing emerging integrity issues. []

By GRANT PECK and JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) Vote counting was underway in Thailand'searly general electionon Sunday, seen as a three-way race among competing visions of progressive, populist and old- fashioned patronage politics. The battle for support from 53 million registered voters came against a backdrop of slow economic growth andheightened nationalist sentiment. []

SINGAPORE: Two migrant domestic helpers were jailed last year for abusing babies, and behind those cases sits a quieter problem: chronic exhaustion. A CNA report shows how nighttime baby care has become routine for many helpers, and the cost is often sleep, health, and mental strain. Ms Marie, for example, is an Indonesian helper with []

SINGAPORE: Cinema-going may have lost some of its appeal over the years with the rise of online streaming platforms, but has proper movie etiquette also begun to fade along with it? A local man recently raised this issue online after a visit to the cinema was disrupted by a group of boys who repeatedly talked []

SINGAPORE: A worried son has turned to social media for advice after his elderly father, who is in his early 60s, was dismissed from his job only weeks after being hired. In a post on Reddits r/askSingapore forum, the son shared that his father had recently secured employment as a cleaner at one of Singapores []

A career coach has come to Gen Z's defence, after a recent survey has put them yet again in a bad light when it comes to being responsible adults in the workplace. The youngest working generation has faced new criticism online after a Resume Templates survey found many are getting a little too much support []

SINGAPORE: A 28-year-old woman who was laid off due to company restructuring shared online that she now feels completely lost after spending an entire year searching for a new job and coming up empty. In a post on the r/askSingapore subreddit, the woman explained that she holds a degree in psychology and previously worked in []

SINGAPORE: A 60-year-old mans driving instructor licence has been collecting dust for 22 years. Despite this, he still continued giving lessons, even after being arrested and charged. With this, more than 100 people learned from him and his illegal classes over a year. According to investigations reported by Zaobao, the suspects driving instructor licence expired []

SINGAPORE: Another scamming scheme came into light when a female college student bought a game console online from a friend, but did not receive anything from him. More so, the suspect also managed to embezzle more than S$260,000 from her on different occasions, and used the money to pay off gambling debts and for his []

SINGAPORE: Wealth is typically measured by annual income, but some foreign nationals who have lived in Singapore say they have come up with a more unconventional, and slightly tongue-in-cheek, way of identifying how wealthy a local might be. In an online post titled The three levels of wealth in Singapore, the author explained that these []

MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE: For Malaysians earning a living in Singapore, a stronger ringgit has become a silent strain. What looks like good news on paper now means less money back home. Daily costs stay the same. Converted pay does not. As the ringgit climbed from about RM3.30 to RM3.09 against the Singapore dollar by Feb 4, salaries []

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) Japan's prime minister is a heavy metal music fan. She loves motorcycles and playing the drums, including with visiting dignitaries. She thrilled a nation that often fetishizes company loyalty by declaring that her secret for success as leader would be " work, work, work, work, work." This []

SINGAPORE: Singapore will raise entry and road-use fees for foreign-registered vehicles from January 1, 2027, tightening rules that have stayed largely unchanged for years. The changes will affect cars, motorcycles, and goods vehicles entering Singapore. They will also introduce flat-rate ERP charges for foreign vehicles without the new on-board unit. According to the Land Transport []

SINGAPORE: It all started when a Singapore employer felt something shift at home. After a year of smooth sailing, her helper suddenly seemed unhappy. Tasks were met with growing unpleasantness and even some attitude. Tension also crept in, forcing the employer to turn to Facebook, seeking an answer: should she call the agent and just []

SINGAPORE: Singaporeans planning to cross the Causeway this Chinese New Year should brace for long queues and slow progress.The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) expects very heavy traffic at Woodlands and Tuas from Feb 13 to Feb 23, according to their media release dated February 6, 2026. The warning comes after a record-breaking year-end travel []

SINGAPORE: After finding out that her date had secured a two-room Flexi HDB flat, one woman said she hit the brakes and began questioning whether she should continue pursuing the relationship. In a post on the r/sgdatingscene forum on Thursday (Feb 5), the woman explained that she had genuinely clicked with the man and that []

SINGAPORE: One bridesmaid says she is now considering rejecting all future bridesmaid offers after a horrid experience with a couple who not only referred to her as a helper but also gave her less than S$30 in angbao in exchange for her efforts. On Thursday (Feb 5), she took to the r/askSingapore forum to share []

SINGAPORE: Public visitors heading to the Singapore Airshow this weekend are advised to use shuttle buses from the Expo MRT station, as organisers brace for very heavy crowds on Feb 7 and 8. The advisory follows a strong showing during the trade-only segment, which drew a record 65,000 business visitors over four days from Feb []

SINGAPORE: A 26-year-old Australian expat who works as a lawyer in Singapores trading and shipping sector shared three things she says she doesnt like about Singapores corporate work culture. Originally from Perth, as per Must Share News report, she moved to Singapore three years ago and has been living and working here since. In a []

SINGAPORE: Saving for retirement is supposed to be the smart move. Its responsible and disciplined, and everyone seems to nod approvingly when you say you are planning ahead. Follow the rules, play it safe, and your future self will thank you. At least that is the idea. But what happens when that future finally arrives []

SINGAPORE: Singapore has one of the lowest workplace happiness rates in the Asia-Pacific region, trailing behind Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Australia. According to JobStreet by SEEKs latest study, which considered the views of 1,000 workers aged 18 to 64, while eight out of 10 Singaporean workers believe that happiness is possible, only slightly more []

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean employee has sparked online discussion after revealing that he constantly fears being fired from his job, even though his take-home pay is only around S$2,000 after CPF, because of an intensely micromanaging and toxic boss. In a post on the r/singaporejobs subreddit on Wednesday (Feb 4), the employee claimed that his boss []