Category: News

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 …

With a Pay Increase but a 1.5-Hour Commute, She Seeks Advice on Work-Life BalanceA Singaporean professional recently turned to an online forum for advice after securing a higher-paying job but facing a lengthy daily commute.She shared that her new role offers $3,500 per month, with a raise to $3,800 after three months—an increase from her …

Analysts Predict Singapore Dollar Rates May Lag as Investors Adjust StrategiesNomura has issued a warning that Singapore dollar (SGD) interest rates may face underperformance as market positioning undergoes a shift. The financial institution suggests that as investors unwind their positions, downward pressure on SGD rates could emerge.Analysts highlight that previous market trends have led to …

Singapore Food Agency enforces penalties on establishments failing sanitation standards.SFA Suspends Six Food Outlets Over Hygiene and Toilet ViolationsOn Friday, 21 February, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) suspended six food establishments across the city-state due to violations related to cleanliness. The eateries failed to maintain adequate restroom hygiene and were penalised accordingly.The affected outlets include:27A …

childhood fascination with space led Gang Kai Poh to pursue a career in planetary science, taking him from Singapore to the United States, where he now works at NASA.Gang Kai Poh’s path to NASA began with a childhood curiosity about Mars. At just eight years old, he was captivated by a newspaper article detailing the …

Accident at Jitra Intersection Claims Woman's Life During Desperate Drive for Medical HelpMALAYSIA – In a heart-wrenching incident on 16 February, a 69-year-old woman lost her life in a car crash at the Hosba traffic light intersection in Jitra while urgently driving her injured son to Hospital Jitra. The accident involved her Perodua Axia and …

A $582 Million Project in Johor Bahru Will Feature Retail, Hotel, Apartments, and MoreA new mixed-use development in Johor Bahru will soon be directly integrated with the Bukit Chagar station on the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, offering commuters easy access to a retail mall, hotel, apartments, and parking facilities. The RM2.6 billion …