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Authorities had to force entry after the woman denied them access, leading to the seizure of cannabis, ketamine, and oth...
11/01/2026

Authorities had to force entry after the woman denied them access, leading to the seizure of cannabis, ketamine, and other drugs.

After a tourist got upset over language, a local reminded everyone: “Stand your ground, people. Don't let them ever gasl...
11/01/2026

After a tourist got upset over language, a local reminded everyone: “Stand your ground, people. Don't let them ever gaslight us into thinking we ever need to know Mandarin.”

Inside the thread, a local wrote, “Not confident, that’s why I have no kids. Can’t care for others when I can barely tak...
11/01/2026

Inside the thread, a local wrote, “Not confident, that’s why I have no kids. Can’t care for others when I can barely take care of myself.”

For the woman, it’s a no-win: trying to encourage him to work strains his mental health, but doing nothing puts their fu...
11/01/2026

For the woman, it’s a no-win: trying to encourage him to work strains his mental health, but doing nothing puts their future at risk.

Singapore residents accounted for about 33% of the recent ICA e-vaporiser detections.
11/01/2026

Singapore residents accounted for about 33% of the recent ICA e-vaporiser detections.

Didn't catch this earlier?The response to the SG woman's video has revived a long-standing question about Singapore’s de...
11/01/2026

Didn't catch this earlier?
The response to the SG woman's video has revived a long-standing question about Singapore’s dependence on migrant labour.

Her claim is not dressed up for comfort.

State leaders say 2026 will bring improvements in transport, healthcare and education across Johor.
11/01/2026

State leaders say 2026 will bring improvements in transport, healthcare and education across Johor.

Didn't catch this earlier? Chinese New Year is still more than a month away, yet one food establishment has already begu...
11/01/2026

Didn't catch this earlier?
Chinese New Year is still more than a month away, yet one food establishment has already begun imposing festive surcharges.

Diner exposes early Chinese New Year surcharge on restaurant bill receipt.

SM Lee stressed that small countries are most vulnerable when international law is selectively applied.
11/01/2026

SM Lee stressed that small countries are most vulnerable when international law is selectively applied.

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