The Independent Singapore

11/01/2026

It’s not greed. It’s fear of losing everything overnight.

👉 Click to read more : https://theindependent.sg/s10k-isnt-enough-singapore-father-says-financial-anxiety-keeps-him-working-two-jobs/

11/01/2026

Leave work on time also wrong now? This SG worker’s story hit a nerve.

👉 Click to read more : https://theindependent.sg/i-dont-want-to-be-a-workaholic-singaporean-employee-says-boss-scolded-them-for-leaving-work-on-time/

11/01/2026

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

11/01/2026

Good for hawkers, but what about residents?

👉 Find out more : https://theindependent.sg/hdb-coffee-shops-can-now-opt-out-of-budget-meal-initiative/

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.”

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.”

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.

11/01/2026

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

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.

11/01/2026

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

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.

11/01/2026

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