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The 30-year-old said she has enough savings to last at least two years, but fear of her boss has kept her from handing in her resignation. This article ( Singapore woman wants to quit job but is scared of her boss: ‘How do I bring myself to tell her?’ ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
Singapore and Malaysia are now in the final stages of integration testing ahead of the RTS Link’s expected opening next year. This article ( RTS Link moves closer to opening as Malaysia completes station and rail infrastructure ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
Two men aged 29 and 37 have been charged over separate housebreaking cases in Tuas and Woodlands after police identified them through CCTV footage. This article ( SPF: Two men charged over separate housebreaking cases in Tuas and Woodlands after CCTV investigations ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
Radiant World is also facing separate investigations by the US Justice Department and Commodity Futures Trading Commission. This article ( Police in Singapore are now investigating one of the largest iron traders in the world ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
He said the language issue extends to social activities, with non-Mandarin-speaking employees also being left out of some lunches and dinners. This article ( Foreign worker feels excluded after colleagues repeatedly switch to Mandarin at work: ‘Is this something people just accept here?’ ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
The 35-year-old man repeatedly struck his father’s head with a remote control before stomping on his chest, leaving the elderly man with fractures to his forehead and two ribs. This article ( Son lashes out at 72-year-old father over rental income, beating him with remote control ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other major platforms will face new requirements under three Codes of Practice issued or enhanced by the Singapore Police Force. This article ( Singapore introduces tougher anti-scam rules for online platforms, with fines of up to S$10 million ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
On Reddit, a netizen shared: "Don’t pat or touch others kids....Father action aside. I never think touching or patting others kids especially random strangers is right. What’s your take on stranger... This article ( Singapore parent asks if strangers should pat or touch children: ‘What’s your take?’ ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
Singapore has clinched the #1 spot in the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), for the fourth year in a row with an index score of index score of 0.884. This article ( Singapore takes No. 1 spot on Good Government Index for 4th consecutive year ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
The man had gone to retrieve his PlayStation after his ex-girlfriend decided to end their relationship, but became angry when he found her male friend at the home. This article ( Man breaks into ex-girlfriend’s house, sees another man, questions their relationship and throws a fit ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
The threat led to the evacuation of students and staff on Aug 13, but no suspicious items were found at the school. This article ( Bomb threat at Xinmin Secondary School leads to arrest of 15-year-old girl ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
AI budgets among Singapore firms have more than doubled from a year earlier, yet only a small share have redesigned their workflows around the technology. This article ( ‘Adoption and transformation are not the same thing,’ ServiceNow officer says as only 1 in 10 Singapore firms have redesigned workflows despite rising AI use ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
The woman said her S$111.51 bill already included a 10% service charge, but the payment screen had a tip pre-selected before asking if she wanted to add another S$3.49. This article ( Singaporean questions tipping culture after restaurant app pre-selects tip on S$111.51 bill ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
Women at different stages of pregnancy shared their experiences of travelling on the MRT and buses, particularly during peak hours. This article ( Pregnant women share MRT struggles, from being ignored to being mocked for sitting down ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
The SDP chief pointed to rising rents in places such as Haji Lane, where he said rental prices have doubled or tripled, as an example of the wider impact of high land prices. This article ( SDP chief Chee Soon Juan: Success is measured by whether young couples can afford a home ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
Shahrol rejected the suggestion that he regarded Jho Low and the Prime Minister as equivalent This article ( Ex-1MDB CEO says he did not treat Jho Low like he was the Prime Minister ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
The White House report accused 40 economies of potentially helping Chinese goods reach the US while avoiding tariffs. Singapore was classified as a potential “weak link”. This article ( Singapore, together with China & EU, pushes back against US’ ‘Transshipment Scam’ accusations ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
Rates start at S$8,000 a month for assisted living and S$7,600 for nursing suites. One Singaporean called the cost “very expensive and beyond the reach of many ordinary Singaporean families”. This article ( Perennial Holdings unveils Perennial Living, private assisted living development for Singapore’s ageing population ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
PSP said every reasonable alternative should be exhausted before an irreversible decision is made to clear part of Maju Forest. This article ( PSP: Debate over Maju Forest is not just about housing. It’s also about how decisions are made. ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
Singapore accounted for US$9.3 billion in disclosed equity funding across 227 rounds as of July, while Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand recorded much smaller totals for Native AI companies. This article ( Singapore attracts US$9.3B in AI funding, outpacing Southeast Asian peers ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
