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Block 653 Yishun Avenue 4, the scene of a knife attack on Oct 10, 2022.

6 years' jail for youth who killed dad near Yishun home after father's taunts, history of abusing family

By Loraine Lee

They may seem a bit cliche, but positive affirmations in passwords or put up as notes on your table do help reframe one's mind.

Gen Zen: It may seem small, but here's how setting passwords with positive messages boosted my confidence

By Nicole Lam

On Sept 25, 2024, a woman found her son who has autism waiting (left) at Jurong East MRT Station even though there were no train services. A tag on his bag (right) helped a station worker to call the boy's parents.

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#trending: Teenager who has autism waits an hour at Jurong East MRT Station with no train service, mum goes to his aid

SINGAPORE — When MRT train services were disrupted last Wednesday (Sept 25) on a segment of the East-West Line, a special tag on the bag of Muaz Mohamad Hafiz and the Find My Location mobile application helped to assure his mother that he was not lost.

By Amanda Yeap

A guide explaining the soy sauce production process to participants at the Tai Hua soy sauce factory on July 26, 2024.

'We're fully booked': S'pore businesses offering factory tours report strong interest as visitors relish chance to peek behind the scenes

By Nikki Yeo

While other large scale events or viewings have returned to pre-Covid levels, cinema attendance has yet to recover.

Lights, camera, optimism: Moviegoers, observers believe cinemas can bounce back with some novel ideas

By Renald Loh

Healing invisible wounds: How 2 young Singaporeans found hope and support after traumatic bodily injuries

By Eveline Gan

The Stories Behind: The one-eyed tattoo artist who won't let a rare disease affect his craft

By Shynn Ong

The Big Read in short: Why it's hard for Singapore to kick smoking completely

By Eunice Sng

The Big Read: It's become increasingly difficult to smoke outdoors, but some way yet before Singapore is smoke-free

By Eunice Sng

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When the author was let go in December 2023, she mourned the loss of milestones she thought she'd been journeying towards. But the experience ended up giving her space and time to rethink her career path for the better.

Gen Z Speaks: Getting let go at 23 was devastating — but it helped me break free from the 'grindset' and rediscover myself

By Larissa Santhana Nair

Man pleads guilty to recording voyeuristic videos of niece, creating deepfake porn depicting her

By Loraine Lee

Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat visits Ulu Pandan depot, where engineers and technicians are working to conduct repairs and checks on the damaged tracks and equipment.

More than 300 engineers, technicians working to repair 'extensive' damage on East-West Line, says Chee Hong Tat

By Ng Hong Siang

Ng Siak Hai (left) at the State Courts on July 10, 2024, with his lawyer, Mr Choo Si Sen.

S$14,000 fine for Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh founder, 88, over fatal car crash along Nassim Road

By Loraine Lee

The first thing Gurmit Singh buys when he goes to a new country is a Filet-O-Fish burger. Here’s why

By Jiamun Koh

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#trending: Teenager who has autism waits an hour at Jurong East MRT Station with no train service, mum goes to his aid

By Amanda Yeap

6 years' jail for youth who killed dad near Yishun home after father's taunts, history of abusing family

By Loraine Lee

Gen Zen: It may seem small, but here's how setting passwords with positive messages boosted my confidence

By Nicole Lam

'We're fully booked': S'pore businesses offering factory tours report strong interest as visitors relish chance to peek behind the scenes

By Nikki Yeo

Lights, camera, optimism: Moviegoers, observers believe cinemas can bounce back with some novel ideas

By Renald Loh

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Gen Zen: Do I care too much? I'm learning to stay engaged about causes close to my heart without feeling overwhelmed

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Retrenched fintech MD now sells Shokupan in Fortune Centre: ‘I wanted to do something I won’t regret when I die’

The Japan-born INSEAD MBA holder turned to baking after being retrenched from her managing director job. “It made me reflect on the meaning of working for a company. I was already in my mid-40s and thought: ‘What’s the meaning of my life?’. So she opened Tsumiki Bake, selling “high-quality Japanese bread handmade in small batches”.

By Gwyn Lim

Ex-TVB actor Sammy Sum, 41, seen busking on Guangzhou streets, wants everyone to know he can sing

By Ilsa Chan

A repair crew is seen on Sept 26, 2024, working on a faulty MRT train along Commonwealth Ave West.

No trains between Jurong East and Buona Vista for rest of Thursday, with aim for partial service by Friday

By Ang Hwee Min, Justin Ong Guang Xi

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Former SAF regular gets jail and caning for raping 13-year-old girl, cries in the dock

By Lydia Lam

Christopher Lee found out his brother Frederick is married from the news

By Ilsa Chan

Commentary: I took a sabbatical to care for my dyslexic child. It’s made me hopeful about new norms for flexible work

By Lina Chan

M’sian couple surprises 2 domestic helpers with iPhone 16s

By Ainslyn Lim

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'Low-moderate' child abuse cases up amid greater awareness about domestic violence

SINGAPORE — Community agencies saw an increase in child abuse cases with low-moderate risk concerns between 2021 and 2023, according to a report published by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) on Thursday (Sept 26).

By Vanessa Lim

Hot uni students earn over S$2,700 a month by offering climbing buddy services on China’s Mount Tai

By Ainslyn Lim

A year after sisters open shio pan hawker stall, their buns now sold at hip Japanese cafe Hvala

By Sng Ler Jun

Sealed packet of mooncake suddenly explodes, leaves family too stunned to speak

By Bryan Wong

Drug abuser, 52, pleads guilty to giving his teenage son meth to smoke when boy asked for it

By Loraine Lee

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Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam speaking to reporters at the Ministry of Home Affairs headquarters on Aug 21, 2024.

Bangladeshi preacher used passport with different name to enter Singapore and give illegal, extremist sermon

By Fabian Koh

A screenshot of a video on South Korean broadcaster SBS News' YouTube channel showing a cafe manager holding a customer's drink (left) and kneeling on the ground (right) to apologise to the customer.

#trending: Netizens slam South Korean woman for making cafe manager kneel over missing straw

By Shynn Ong

Singapore

Shake Shack partners with Kek Seafood to offer zi char-inspired burgers and snacks

The burger chain's latest local collab takes inspiration from two of KEK's famous dishes: Coffee pork ribs and white pepper crab. Expect the Coffee-Glazed Chicken Burger and more.

By May Seah

Director of Zhang Yaodong's movie speaks up for the actor about his sex scandal: 'He told me his conscience is clear'

By Jiamun Koh

Jail, caning for stepfather who molested 11-year-old stepdaughter, once while wife was sleeping next to him

By Loraine Lee

Screenshots of a video uploaded on Sept 22, 2024 showing three men allegedly taunting police officers at a crime scene in Little India.

4 men charged after allegedly harassing police officers at Little India crime scene

By Loraine Lee

Male fan jumps from 2nd floor and tries to run on stage during Aespa’s Macau concert

By Ilsa Chan

SM Lee Hsien Loong & Ho Ching Seen Visiting Great World City Indoor Playground With 2 Kids

By Ainslyn Lim

Does Wang Leehom have a girlfriend? Netizens think it's this hot M'sian singer

By Jiamun Koh

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Smokers at a designated smoking point in Orchard Road on Sept 19, 2024.

The Big Read in short: Why it's hard for Singapore to kick smoking completely

By Eunice Sng

The Big Read: It's become increasingly difficult to smoke outdoors, but some way yet before Singapore is smoke-free

By Eunice Sng

Commentary

"I am sceptical of any blanket social media bans," writes the author. "But the Australian government’s drastic move is a recognition that it can no longer be passive about the harmful effects of excessive social media use."

Commentary: My digital detox success showed me that banning social media isn’t the answer, but it’s a start

By Ian Yong Hoe Tan

A debate ignited in response to a Singaporean woman’s recent TikTok describing her “culture shock” in discovering that many couples in Sweden are happy to settle down without ever tying the knot.

Hot Take: Mad about marriage? Reactions to S'porean woman's culture shock in Sweden are not about matrimony but sexism

By Melissa Lee Suppiah

Netflix's latest K-pop survival show generated lots of buzz in Singapore, with one of the final members of global girl group Katseye, Megan Skiendel (2nd from right), being half-Singaporean.

Commentary: As a long-time K-pop fan, here's why I found Pop Star Academy: Katseye deeply problematic

By Maelyn Lagman

Overseas experience is attractive to employers, notes the writer, but being away from home has its trade-offs. How can we best weigh the gains and costs?

Commentary: Relocating for work is tough — but the gains are well worth the discomfort and hassle

By Dawn Soo

Voices

Ms P Keerthana, 29, is the founder of GenLab Collective.

Community Heroes: Helping seniors to stay active needs a lot of work, but getting the young involved has its happy rewards

By P Keerthana

Mr Luo Chen Jun, 35, works in the public sector and started an initiative that empowers underprivileged families and vulnerable children across Singapore.

Community Heroes: How I use my skills as an ex-tech insider to uplift underprivileged families and workers

By Luo Chen Jun

Ang Liang Tze, 14, is the founder of Kids Learn Code and studies full-time at the School of Science and Technology, Singapore.

Community Heroes: Why I teach kids coding for free, despite being told I'm 'too young'

By Ang Liang Tze

Mr Muhammad Hafiz Abdul Khalid (centre) with his wife Siti Liyana Mohamad Yusof and their children at PAssion Wave@Marina Bay on July 22, 2024. The couple co-founded Balance Bike SG in 2023.

Community Heroes: I organise balance bike events for kids. Here's why I'm passionate about nurturing young cyclists

By Muhammad Hafiz Abdul Khalid

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Gen Y Speaks: I used to rely on odd jobs to make ends meet. Studying finance has taught me to save and set money goals

By Danish Said

Gen Y speaks writer Nelly De Castro (left) with her mother Lyan De Castro.

Gen Y Speaks: I was never a clubber. Now, going to clubs and parties with my mum, 59, has made us close for the first time

By Nelly De Castro

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Ming Dao cradles sleeping daughter to serenade Joe Chen and her M’sian artist husband at their Langkawi wedding

The Taiwanese actor and his one-year-old daughter totally stole the thunder at the wedding.

By Ilsa Chan

Wu Jinyan’s husband called out for following sexy model on IG on day they got married

By Ilsa Chan

Former transport minister S Iswaran arriving at the Supreme Court on Sept 24, 2024.

Former transport minister Iswaran pleads guilty to amended charges

Sengkang's PAP Reps Have A Labubu Dressed In An All-White PAP Outfit

By Ainslyn Lim

Man in GST missing trader fraud involving S$55 million in fictitious sales sentenced to jail

By Ng Hong Siang

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“Instead of focusing on how to make him able to walk and speak, (we thought) how else can we help to make him a better him, despite his disability. That's why when we got to know Boccia and found out that he is able to play this sport, we were hooked" said Ms Eve Cher, mother of 18-year-old boccia para-athlete Aloysius Gan.

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