In the past week, Singapore has seen a series of troubling incidents involving youths that have sparked concern among citizens. These incidents demonstrate the need for greater attention to be…
PM Lee: Many Singaporeans In Their 70s Want To Keep Working
It seems that PM Lee Hsien Loong is out of touch with the reality faced by many Singaporean seniors. On 11 Apr, PM Lee spoke at the ‘Singapore Ageing: Issues…
FairPrice Staff Tells Indian-Muslim Couple Free Iftar Packs Not For Them
A racist incident happened at NTUC FairPrice outlet at Our Tampines Hub on Sunday, 9 Apr. Farah Nadya and Jahabar Shalih were doing their weekly grocery when they came across…
Singaporeans Triggered After Sim Ann Shared About Her Humble $3 Cai Png
PAP’s Sim Ann was recently in the spotlight for disrespecting an artiste. As if that was not enough, she attracted attention again for posting about her humble meal at a…
Boy Shoots Community Cats At Tampines Street 81
December last year, a video of a boy throwing a community cat off a building at Boon Lay Ave went viral. This time, a similar incident came to light in…
The Importance of Independent Media in Singapore
While mainstream media in Singapore is undoubtedly well-funded and professionally staffed, it is not always independent in its reporting. The government exerts a significant amount of control over what is…
Lawrence Wong, Here Are Some Ideas On How To Cut Our Spending
There has been a message going around from a Singaporean in response to Lawrence Wong allegedly complaining that people are asking for more but not suggesting on how to cut…
A Critique Of The New “Beverage Container Return Scheme”
The government announced a new beverage container return scheme. Starting from April 2025, customers will have to pay an additional 10cents when buying bottled and canned drinks in Singapore. The…
Religious Beliefs Clash with Healthcare Needs: A Woman’s Frustrating Experience
Access to healthcare is an important issue that affects all Singaporeans, but what happens when a doctor’s personal beliefs clash with a patient’s healthcare needs? One young woman‘s experience is…
Temasek Holdings Owns 100% Stake In Silicon Valley Bank’s Subsidiary
Silicon Valley Bank was shut down by US regulators on Friday, March 10. This happened after customers withdrew $42 billion – a quarter of its total deposits – in one…