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‘I felt betrayed’: Mother retrenched 3 weeks after returning from maternity leave, workers share trauma of layoffs 0
Discover the emotional and practical impact of retrenchment shortly after maternity leave, and how to navigate…
Meituan delivery rider says he flew to S’pore for S$454 to pick up S$13.50 worth of curry puffs 0
A Meituan delivery rider reportedly flew to Singapore for S$454 to pick up a S$13.50 curry puff order, sparkin…
Woman spots stranger peering through HDB corridor gap in Yishun at 1am: ‘Someone was hiding there and watching us’ 0
A woman in Yishun reports a disturbing incident where a stranger was seen peering through an HDB corridor gap …
Couple accused of drugging and sexually assaulting teenage niece, filming acts and sending video to her mum 0
A married couple in Malaysia are accused of sexually assaulting their teenage niece, with the aunt allegedly d…
S’porean calls out tourists for cutting queue, blocking the way and risking safety at Fort Canning Tree Tunnel 0
A Singaporean woman highlights queue-cutting and safety risks at Fort Canning Tree Tunnel, calling for better …
Youth climbs onto walkway shelter roof at 1.40am, noise wakes West Coast resident who calls police 0
A group of youths made noise as one of them climbed onto the roof of a sheltered walkway in West Coast, prompt…
Man peeved by ‘thin dividers’ and no space for bags in Bras Basah MRT toilet, calls for ‘careful planning’ 0
A man highlights issues with toilet privacy and space at Bras Basah MRT station, calling for better public spa…
Black smoke billows from Tampines shop after electrical box catches fire, 20 people evacuated 0
A fire caused by an electrical box in Tampines led to the evacuation of 20 people. The Singapore Civil Defence…
Man, 68, flung from seat after Tower Transit bus brakes suddenly, family upset over delayed updates 0
A 68-year-old man was injured in a bus accident in Woodlands after a sudden brake, with his family expressing …
Repeat offender jailed after being caught with 1,050 etomidate-laced pods worth $73,500 0
A repeat offender was jailed for 15 weeks for smuggling 1,050 etomidate-laced e-cigarette pods worth $73,500 i…
Divorced father granted sole authority to choose school for son; mother has filed appeal 0
A divorced couple's custody battle over choosing their son's primary school has reached the courts, with a jud…
Aeroline resumes Kuala Lumpur-Singapore coach service after four months 0
Aeroline has resumed its Kuala Lumpur-Singapore coach service with a transfer point in Malaysia, offering thre…
About 15,000 taxpayers affected by wrong NSman tax relief amounts after error in MINDEF’s system 0
A MINDEF system error impacted NSman tax relief amounts for 15,000 taxpayers, with 7,000 seeing an increased t…
Queenstown resident warned about faeces in HDB lift, decides to check it out and ends up gagging 0
A Queenstown resident discovered faeces smeared in an HDB lift, leading to discomfort and a temporary avoidanc…
CapitaLand Investment retrenches 90 Singapore staff in 2026 as part of restructuring 0
CapitaLand Investment has retrenched 90 Singapore staff as part of a restructuring, impacting about 4% of its …
‘Good’: 6-year-old’s 1-word response after PM Wong assures her she does not need his permission to remain youngest 0
Discover PM Wong's heartwarming response to a six-year-old's letter pleading not to be a big sister, and her s…
Newborn found in Penang airport toilet sanitary bin with umbilical cord still attached, 2 detained 0
A newborn baby was found alive in a sanitary bin at Penang International Airport, leading to two arrests.
S’pore actor Zhin Sadali gave up NYU scholarship to care for parents, visits New York 10 years later 0
Actor Zhin Sadali gave up an NYU scholarship 10 years ago to care for his parents. He has since made his first…
Actor James Seah keeps mum on split from Nicole Chang Min, chooses brighter days ahead 0
Actor James Seah addresses rumours about his split from Nicole Chang Min, focusing on brighter days ahead and …
Hong Kong actor Simon Yam’s daughter Ella graduates with first-class honours in London 0
Simon Yam's daughter, Ella, graduates from LSE with first-class honours and wins an award for best dissertatio…
Taiwanese host Jacky Wu makes surprise appearance at Clementi pasar malam 0
Taiwanese host Jacky Wu made a surprise appearance at a Clementi pasar malam, delighting fans with his presenc…
Taiwanese host Jacky Wu admits he has been divorced for 12 years 0
Lim Ruey Yan The Straits Times July 21, 2026
After a miscarriage, former radio DJ Charmaine Yee to deliver her second baby on National Day 0
Former radio DJ Charmaine Yee is expecting her second child after a miscarriage, with her baby girl due to arr…
Hong Kong veteran actor Patrick Tse dies, aged 89 0
Eileen Ng The Straits Times July 20, 2026
Foodpreneur Daniel Ong to close last Dan’s Steaks outlet due to rising costs and debts 0
Find out why foodpreneur Daniel Ong is closing the last Dan's Steaks outlet after six years due to rising cost…
Why this 85-year-old waiter does not want to retire 0
At 85, Foo Sek Chuan is still working as a waiter at Shashlik Restaurant. Meet the other seniors in Singapore …
Makan: Treat yourself to these deals this weekend (July 24 to July 26) 0
Discover new culinary launches and dining deals in Singapore for the weekend of June 26 to June 28, from indul…
Istana to host first-ever evening outdoor concert with Shazza and Amsden Huang at National Day Open House 0
The Istana will host its National Day Open House on July 26, featuring its first evening outdoor concert, live…
‘Online shopping is not for us’: Shoppers lament Metro’s planned Paragon, Causeway Point exit 0
Vihanya Rakshika and Timothy Goh The Straits Times July 21, 2026
Metro to close department stores in Paragon, Causeway Point after leases expire 0
Metro is closing its department stores at Paragon and Causeway Point as part of a new retail strategy to adapt…
‘You cannot be hypocritical’: Xiaxue clashes with influencer in heated livestream after latter denies belittling her
A casual livestream escalated into a heated argument after content creators Wendy Cheng and Jaylene Hong clash…
西部空气污染指数达90点 中部持续超100点处不健康水平
全岛各地区的24小时空气污染指数星期五（9月4日）持续攀升，截至上午10时，西部地区达到90点，中部地区则升至105点处不健康水平。公众应减少不必要的户外活动。
明年起看护者获更多支持 智障和自闭症者可申领四项看护经济援助
本地看护者从明年起迎来更多支持，智力障碍或自闭症患者届时可申请四项与日常看护相关的经济援助，减轻看护负担。
上半年乱丢垃圾罚单减少24% 环境局：加强热点执法见效
今年上半年，国家环境局在全岛共开出约5300张罚单给随地乱丢垃圾的违例者，比去年同期的7000张，减少24%；对“垃圾虫”发出的执行劳改令，也从去年的373个，减至267个。
涉嫌雇用幽灵员工骗取外劳配额 四建筑公司人员被捕 另21人助查
人力部在最近的执法行动中逮捕四名涉嫌通过“幽灵员工”骗取外籍劳工配额的建筑公司人员，另有21人正协助调查。
疑烧冥纸惹祸 武吉班让草坪起火
武吉班让环路与法嘉路（Fajar Road）交界处的一片草坪，疑因焚烧冥纸和祭品引发火患，火势从铁架蔓延至周边草地，现场一度白烟滚滚。
我国向美购20架F-35战机 总价逾51亿元八架部署本地
美国战争部今年8月初对外公开的一份“战争报告”显示，新加坡购置的20架美国制造F-35隐形战机及相关设备，总价为40亿5900万美元（约51亿5493万新元）。这是采购合同的总价首次被公开。
AI进口激增 美国7月贸易逆差创一年新高
美国政府最新数据显示，受人工智能（AI）基础设施建设热潮推动进口增加，美国7月贸易逆差扩大至886亿美元，创2025年3月以来新高。
武大女教授被86页长文举报 男方据报为安徽大学副校长
中国名校武汉大学再卷入争议，学校一名女教授被举报破坏他人家庭、学术造假等问题，学校称8月19日接到举报，已启动调查。据悉，涉事男教授是安徽大学副校长。
万斯称美伊冲突不是战争 拒绝给出结束冲突时间表
美国副总统万斯坚称美国和伊朗之间的交火不是“战争”，并拒绝为结束美伊冲突提供一个时间表。这凸显了特朗普政府在美伊敌对行动进入第七个月，且美国中期选举临近之际面临的棘手挑战。