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Be wary of scams, they are evolving.

Redditor falls victim to cash-on-delivery parcel scam

Dec 12, 2024

Mr Melvin Choo and Ms Berit Karlsen are fascinated by the Malay language.

Non-Malays challenge themselves to learn the National Language

Dec 04, 2024

Mr Tan Chin Hock's book It’s Okay To Be Average shares heartfelt lessons on cherishing family, pursuing dreams and finding purpose.

An 'average Joe' with a special story to tell

Dec 02, 2024

The bridesmaid lamented receiving only a $100 angbao, which wasn’t enough to cover the costs of their dresses and transport.

Bridesmaid's ‘transactional’ wedding experience sparks debate

Nov 29, 2024

HSA officers' handling of a house search sparks online debate after TikToker @rapperboya shares a six-part video series documenting the incident.

Netizens befuddled over TikTok video of home search by HSA officers

Nov 26, 2024

A 73-year-old Paya Lebar resident fell out of his wheelchair after it got caught in the cracked cover of a drain.

Elderly man injured after wheelchair caught in broken drain

Nov 11, 2024

Hundreds of crows can be spotted flying and squawking among trees near the blocks along Bishan Street 13.

'Unsightly': Bishan estate plagued by persistent crow problem

Nov 11, 2024

Mr Zhan claims his wife's health has deteriorated because of second-hand smoke from the neighbours.

Unhappy neighbours complain of cheese smell, second-hand smoke

Nov 05, 2024

The bitten arm of Mr. Liu showing noticeable swelling and red patches (left) and the red-black ant that caused the bite (right).

Ant bite stings man's forearm and creates big welt

Oct 28, 2024

A woman paid $305 for a tap repair service, only to find it leaking again within a week.

Woman claims plumber ghosted her after botched $305 repair

Oct 28, 2024

Dr Angeline Yang will be opening the first hospice and daycare pet centre in Singapore next month.

Fur Folks Home – Singapore's first sanctuary for ageing, ill pets

Oct 24, 2024