How a community’s attachment to a bus route overcame practical policies, if only temporarily. SINGAPORE – Bus Service 167’s reprieve...
Real Median Income of Singaporean and PR Workers Drops by 2.3% in 2023
Tight labour market and inflation contribute to declining wages, with hopes for recovery in 2024. SINGAPORE – Real median income...
Indonesia Approves 20% Increase in Defence Spending for 2024
Budget hike targets military modernization amid rising geopolitical tensions. JAKARTA – Indonesia’s defence spending is set to rise by 20%...
Navigating Elite Schools as a Minority: A Firsthand Account
A candid look at the challenges faced by minority students in Singapore’s elite institutions. SINGAPORE – Every morning, as students...
Lee Hsien Yang Faces Court Injunctions Over Ridout Road Defamation Case
High Court orders restrain further defamatory claims, while damages and costs are yet to be assessed. SINGAPORE – Ministers K...
Indian Rescuers Successfully Reach 41 Workers Trapped in Himalayan Tunnel for 17 Days
The daring operation utilized “rat miners” and round-the-clock efforts to free laborers from a collapsed tunnel. SILKYARA, India – In...
Singapore Approves Law Allowing President and Ministers to Hold International Roles
The new framework ensures international appointments align with national interests while safeguarding official duties. SINGAPORE: Parliament has passed a constitutional...
Simplifying Cashback: A Beginner’s Guide to Smarter Spending
Learn how to make every dollar count with strategic credit card use. Adulting. It’s one of those buzzwords millennials coined...
Jamus Lim Highlights Impact of High COE Prices on Everyday Singaporeans
The Workers’ Party MP proposes reforms to alleviate the rising cost of transportation for families and low-income households. SINGAPORE: Workers’...
Public Spin Classes: Fitness Revolution or Over-the-Top Spectacle?
The rise of spin classes in public spaces sparks debate on fitness culture and social privilege. SINGAPORE: If you know...