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"I’m very glad to see this idea reflected in policy, and more importantly, to see more support for residents who are esp...
09/09/2026

"I’m very glad to see this idea reflected in policy, and more importantly, to see more support for residents who are especially vulnerable to extreme heat," wrote Ms He

On Aug 31, it was announced that Singapore will be opening more than 300 cooling centres nationwide for the purpose of providing relief in case a heatwave occurs.

In case you missed it: A Singapore taxi driver’s unusual seating setup has caught attention online.
09/09/2026

In case you missed it: A Singapore taxi driver’s unusual seating setup has caught attention online.

The post quickly gained traction, collecting more than 1,700 upvotes within a day as users debated what might have prompted the taxi driver to rely on the DIY neck rest.

In case you missed it: On Facebook, a netizen shared: "The guy sitting next to me was carrying food with an insanely str...
08/09/2026

In case you missed it: On Facebook, a netizen shared: "The guy sitting next to me was carrying food with an insanely strong smell.

"You’ve successfully turned the whole train into a free smell exhibition that nobody asked for,” the netizen declared. You’ve successfully turned the whole train into a free smell exhibition that nobody asked for,” the netizen declared.

In case you missed it: A fresh graduate has sparked an online discussion after wondering aloud whether “upskilling after...
08/09/2026

In case you missed it: A fresh graduate has sparked an online discussion after wondering aloud whether “upskilling after work” has quietly become the new normal in Singapore.

The woman said she felt taken aback by how readily her colleagues devoted their evenings to acquiring new skills and tinkering with projects beyond their daily job scope.

In case you missed it: The elderly woman became frustrated during breakfast, angering the helper and leading her to assa...
08/09/2026

In case you missed it: The elderly woman became frustrated during breakfast, angering the helper and leading her to assault the dementia-stricken woman

The elderly woman became frustrated during breakfast, angering the helper and leading her to assault the dementia-stricken woman

In case you missed it: Dry weather and smoke from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan pushed haze levels higher, prompting d...
08/09/2026

In case you missed it: Dry weather and smoke from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan pushed haze levels higher, prompting daily advisories from Singapore’s environment agency

Dry weather and smoke from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan pushed haze levels higher, prompting daily advisories from Singapore’s environment agency

In case you missed it: A maid took to social media to vent after her employer allegedly asked her to pack her child’s tu...
08/09/2026

In case you missed it: A maid took to social media to vent after her employer allegedly asked her to pack her child’s tuition bag and prepare medicine just as she was about to leave the house on her day off.

The helper recounted how she was just about to grab her bag and head out the door for her rest day when her employer suddenly called her over to attend to her child.

In case you missed it: The 47-year-old man faces 164 days in jail after failing to pay the penalty for false declaration...
08/09/2026

In case you missed it: The 47-year-old man faces 164 days in jail after failing to pay the penalty for false declarations of bringing thousands of b**r bottles into Singapore

The 47-year-old man faces 164 days in jail after failing to pay the penalty for false declarations of bringing thousands of b**r bottles into Singapore

In case you missed it: A Singaporean jobseeker who has spent six months looking for work is questioning whether a three-...
08/09/2026

In case you missed it: A Singaporean jobseeker who has spent six months looking for work is questioning whether a three-month stint on his CV could be costing him job opportunities after interviewers repeatedly c...

The jobseeker said he was left “pretty shocked and demoralised” by some of the questions he had received during interviews.

In case you missed it: The Communicable Disease Control Authority (CDA) of Singapore issued a new statement on September...
08/09/2026

In case you missed it: The Communicable Disease Control Authority (CDA) of Singapore issued a new statement on September 1, indicating that the positivity rate of influenza virus in community influenza-like illness samples rose to 36.6% during the week of August 16-22 , significantly higher than the 24% of the previous week.

The Communicable Disease Control Authority (CDA) of Singapore issued a new statement on September 1, indicating that the positivity rate of influenza virus in community influenza-like illness samples rose to 36.6% during the week of August 16-22 , significantly higher than the 24% of the previous we...

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