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Ream Naval Base hosts first joint military exercise following expansion, as China denies plans for exclusive useChina and Cambodia conducted joint naval exercises on 6 April at the recently enhanced Ream Naval Base, located along Cambodia’s southern coastline on the Gulf of Thailand. The drills, held a day after the official unveiling of the expanded …

Debate sparks online as an elderly homeowner reflects on affordability then versus now.Singaporeans were left in disbelief after a man shared that he had purchased his Holland Drive HDB flat for just S$26,000 five decades ago—a price unimaginable in today’s market.The discussion emerged when Casey, now 77, told STOMP that his salary of S$250 per …

Singaporean Employee Explores Alternatives to Stressful Rush-Hour TravelA local worker took to an online forum on Thursday (March 27) to express his frustration with the overwhelming rush-hour crowds during his daily commute. He shared that the experience leaves him drained before even starting his workday and sought suggestions for jobs that wouldn’t require him to …

Family claims upstairs neighbours create constant disturbances overnight, leaving them desperate for peaceIn a city where space is limited, neighbours can significantly influence the quality of life — sometimes turning home into a nightmare. A Singaporean resident recently shared their frustration online, describing how their living situation has become unbearable due to persistently noisy neighbours.Posting …

Shaken driver urges others to stay vigilant after an unsettling incident at a traffic junction.A driver has warned fellow motorists to always keep their car doors locked following a distressing experience at a traffic junction in Toa Payoh.In a Facebook post on COMPLAINT SINGAPORE on Friday (21 March), Randy Lee recounted an alarming event that …

Employee Frustrated Over Break Policy That Keeps Workers Confined to Store PantryA retail worker in Singapore has expressed frustration over a workplace policy that forbids employees from leaving the store during their breaks, instead requiring them to eat only in the staff pantry.A Restrictive PolicySharing his experience on the r/askSingapore subreddit on Sunday (March 16), …

Workplace negativity puts career aspirations and mental well-being at oddsA fresh graduate is grappling with a tough career decision after securing a four-month contract in their dream job, only to face persistent negativity from a senior colleague. Despite being offered a permanent role, they are unsure whether to accept it, fearing the impact on their …

Workers from Bhutan, Cambodia, and Laos to Join Singapore’s Labour Market from June, with More Occupations Added in SeptemberStarting from 1 June, Singaporean employers will be able to recruit work permit holders from Bhutan, Cambodia, and Laos for roles in construction, marine shipyard, and process industries, as well as selected positions in manufacturing and services …

New policy changes will provide businesses with greater flexibility while expanding workforce sources and job roles.In a major shift to its employment policies, Singapore will remove the maximum employment period for work permit holders starting from 1 July. At the same time, the upper age limit for these workers will be raised from 60 to …

Remains of Two Crew Members Located as Authorities Launch InvestigationPhilippine search teams have recovered the wreckage of an FA-50 fighter jet that went missing while on a combat mission in Mindanao. The remains of both crew members were found within the debris on Wednesday (Mar 5), according to military officials.The aircraft, which disappeared the previous …