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As election season approaches, many are asking: Should we continue with the status quo, or is it time for a shift? While some remain loyal to the incumbent for self serving reasons, others are reconsidering their support due to a growing list of concerns. Is the current leadership serving...

Tan See Leng's comments regarding foreign workers and their role in Singapore’s economy feel incredibly out of touch with the realities faced by many locals. While he argues that without foreign workers, some companies might not even exist in Singapore, this perspective glosses over the deeper...

The recent article on "incels" is nothing short of a disgraceful hit piece, dripping with misandry and designed to demonize men who are already struggling. It is a textbook example of how mainstream media shamelessly punches down, ridiculing and vilifying those at their lowest instead of...

The estate cleaners in this case were already scraping by on low wages. Their manager saw this and decided to exploit them further by demanding kickbacks. He did not create value, did not contribute to their labor, and did nothing except drain the very people he was supposed to manage. This is...

Singaporeans have long faced criticism for various behaviors abroad, but it is important to recognize that not all such incidents can be solely attributed to us. Increasingly, the actions of new Singaporeans and unchecked migrants, many from other countries with questionable upbringing and...

Let’s be real: many elderly Singaporeans aren’t working because they want to, but because they have to. While we often hear about active aging and the joy of staying productive, the truth is that much of our elderly population is slogging it out due to financial necessity. If they could afford...

On the surface, this dandy initiative seems like a positive effort to encourage cohesion among Singapore’s diverse ethnic communities. Promoting understanding, tolerance, and respect for different cultural backgrounds is important in a multicultural society. But when you dig deeper, there's an...

Nativism and deglobalization have become the latest buzzwords dominating political discourse, leaving governments scrambling to address growing discontent. While they may seem like radical reactions, these movements stem from real frustrations tied to unregulated immigration and the erosion of...

The trend of retired SAF scholars moving directly into leadership roles in private organisations has become increasingly problematic. While they bring credentials from their military careers, their skills often fail to align with the demands of the corporate world. This misalignment is starkly...

Singapore is tackling its aging population with two seemingly contradictory approaches: importing workers to fill immediate labor shortages and encouraging citizens to have more children to sustain long-term growth. While each policy addresses specific challenges, the combination raises...

https://www.8world.com/singapore/man-kicked-old-lady-at-lift-neighbour-dispute-2670326 For those who prefer English Theme: This news article reports on a disturbing incident involving a special needs man who violently assaulted an 83-year-old woman in a Singaporean housing estate. The...

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/hawker-food-price-affordable-stall-rental-rising-cost-manpower-4836616 Do Samsters willingly pay $20 for Olio Aglio but not $7 for Laksa?

The "return your tray" campaign deserves a closer look. On the surface, it’s presented as an effort to promote social responsibility, cleanliness, and efficiency. But when you dig deeper, the justifications don’t entirely hold up. For years, elderly Singaporeans have been a familiar sight in...

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2931716/tourists-temper-tantrum-leads-to-b3-000-fine What a surprise.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/woman-threatened-to-accuse-husband-of-raping-her-and-kill-him-in-his-sleep

https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/singapore/story20241213-5590225

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/sugarbook-sugar-daddy-baby-paid-sex-minor-underage-girl-4804726?cid=FBcna