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Pritam Singh says concerns over jobs must be addressed in CECA debate, but should not justify racism
6+ hour, 49+ min ago (692+ words) Workers" Party (WP) secretary-general Pritam Singh has reiterated the party"s long-standing position that Singaporeans have legitimate concerns about jobs, immigration, and foreign talent. However, he stressed that these issues should never justify racism or xenophobia. In a Facebook post…...
Tan Kin Lian questions why migrant workers are cutting grass instead of S'poreans, commenters tell him to try the job
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (286+ words) Latest News People Singapore Several netizens cheekily told Tan Kin Lian that he was free to take up the job himself. By Ethan Oh - 14 Jun 2026, 4: 32 pm Former presidential candidate Tan Kin Lian took to Facebook on Saturday (13 June) with a…...
S'pore households to receive S$500 CDC Vouchers from 11 June
1+ week, 1+ day ago (304+ words) Eligible households in Singapore will receive S$500 worth of Community Development Council (CDC) Vouchers from 11 June, with no application required under the latest nationwide support scheme. "The distribution of the CDC vouchers was brought forward from January 2027, in light of the…...
SOSD to hold SUPERGIRL-themed dog adoption drive at Wisma Atria on 20 June
2+ week, 2+ day ago (299+ words) Latest News Lifestyle Singapore Things To Do The event aims to shine a spotlight on the rescue dogs' stories of courage and resilience. By Kim Tan - 3 Jun 2026, 11: 34 am Despite having gone through substantial challenges, rescue dogs remain loyal and loving…...
Elderly S'porean siblings with diabetes struggle to eat healthy, free minimart offers 'peace of mind"
4+ week, 2+ day ago (774+ words) Community Featured Latest News MS Originals Singapore 67-year-old Vimala Simpson is one of the beneficiaries of Food from the Heart's Bedok South community shop. By Buranond Kijwatanachai - 20 May 2026, 4: 46 pm For many of us, the most stress we'll ever face when…...
E-hailing female driver in M'sia strangled & beaten by 4 teenagers who refuse to pay fare
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (309+ words) All four suspects were arrested on the same day after the driver filed a police report. By Thanawut Fasaisirinan - 19 May 2026, 4: 26 pm A female e-hailing driver in Malaysia was assaulted by four teenagers after they refused to pay their fare in…...
6 S'poreans injured after minibus crash along mountain road in Indonesia, brake failure suspected
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (439+ words) The brakes reportedly failed about 300m before the crash, sending the minibus veering out of control down the sloped road. By Jeremy Lee - 11 May 2026, 12: 41 am Six Singaporeans were injured last Saturday (9 May) when a minibus they were travelling in crashed along…...
Unused S$500 Child Life SG credits expiring in July 2026, no extension as 'ample notice' given
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (489+ words) Featured Latest News Singapore About 83% of Child Life SG credits disbursed in 2025 had been used as of April this year. By Prudence Lim - 7 May 2026, 6: 48 pm Families with unused Child Life SG credits will not receive an extension beyond the current…...
Woman in Thailand forgives teen who snatched S$70 from her after learning suspect is mentally ill
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (354+ words) Hunger and hot weather are believed to have triggered her symptoms. By Kim Tan - 12 Apr 2026, 11: 48 am A 17-year-old girl in Thailand snatched THB1, 800 (S$70) from a woman at an ATM, but was later forgiven after her circumstances came to light. The…...
Electricity tariffs in S'pore to rise 2. 1% from April to June, S'poreans suggest reducing fuel taxes to cope with costs
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (463+ words) Featured Latest News Singapore According to Manpower Minister Tan See Leng, "significantly sharper increases in tariffs" are expected in the coming quarters. By Asyiqin Nadzri - 5 Apr 2026, 12: 28 pm Electricity tariffs in Singapore will increase by 2. 1% from April to June 2026, with further…...