Singapore’s headline inflation was at 6.1% last year as compared to 2.3% in 2021. With rising consumer prices, different income groups are feeling the pinch (and more). Most of us…
Businesses That Use GST Hike To Mark Up Their Prices Should Be Punished!
By LM — Singapore has recently increased GST from 7% to 8%. Next year, it will go up to 9%. But, what is more cruel on Singaporeans are businesses who…
Chinese Student At NTU Fumes Over Use Of “Lunar” in “Lunar New Year”, Says It’s Discrimination
The student complained on 小红书 (social media platform from China) that NTU disrespected their Chinese students by using “Lunar New Year” instead of “Chinese New Year”. The netter alleges that this…
Lawrence Wong is Wrong for Saying Singaporeans Want to Work Longer
Yesterday, Lawrence Wong said that Singaporeans want to work longer as long as we are healthy. He thinks we choose to work since our lifespans are getting longer. He cannot…
SPH Media (Dis)Trust Case Shows Us That Independent Media Is Important
By LM — Recently, Wake Up Singapore revealed some disturbing news regarding the government-backed SPH Media Trust. The media outlet was found to be tampering with the daily circulation numbers. These…
Ministers Must Be Accountable For Your Salary!
By Zen — The five-yearly review of political salaries is fast approaching. In my opinion, the review should be done. However, if they have any conscience, it should be a…
2000 COVID Positive Passengers From China In Taiwan In 10 Days
This includes Taiwan’s 1st case of Omicron subvariant BQ.1 imported from China. As reported by Taiwan News, the 2000 passengers make up 17% of arrivals from China. Meanwhile in Singapore,…
Our Government Does Not Need A Salary Review!
Chan Chun Sing just announced on Tuesday in parliament that there will be a salary review this year for ministers. He shares that the government aims to have an independent…
Hello Ng Yat Chung, It is Singaporeans’ Turn to Take Umbrage at SPH
SPH Media was found to have bumped up its circulation numbers on purpose. The truth came to light after a review following its restructuring. What’s most interesting is that the…
Foreigner Abuses Restaurant Staff For Not Accepting Customers After Closing
Last Friday evening, a staff at Chooby Pizza was subjected to verbal abuse from a foreigner who was more than 30 minutes late for his reservation. His reservation was for…