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Shared stay-in senior care services now a mainstream option in Singapore

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Elders doing exercises at in the SLEC Residence @ Ang Mo Kio on Dec 10.

More new cases of spousal, elder abuse in 2024 amid greater awareness of domestic violence

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Public urged to avoid Riverside Road in Woodlands due to flash flood risk

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SEA Games 2025: Taekwondo mixed pair strike first gold for Singapore

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SEA Games 2025: Singapore’s Jedd Tan clinches Ju-jitsu gold in the men’s 77kg final

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SEA Games 2025: Singapore’s kayakers Stephenie Chen and Lucas Teo win gold

S’poreans advised to defer travel to Thai-Cambodian border conflict areas: MFA

‘Like a roller-coaster ride’: Singaporeans in Japan recount experience during 7.5-magnitude quake

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Mr Adam Huh Dam (left) and Mr Chong Ing Kai with a creation made with a Stick ‘Em kit.

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Purpose is about Lifting Others

Circus artiste on chasing her Singapore dream: ‘You leap and trust that you will land’

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Scam tracker: What are the latest trends in S’pore and how much money has been lost?

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Police warn of scams involving investment apps selling fraudulent investment products

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Their motivations include saving for financial milestones and retirement, and for pampering parents.

(Clockwise from left) Ms Kylie Lee, Mr Isaac Low and Mr Johnson Gunasekaran.

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What a visit to the Amazon during COP30 taught this S’pore youth delegate about climate action

Zaheer Abdul Malik, a NUS undergraduate, outside the COP30 venue in Belem, Brazil.
Zaheer Abdul Malik, a NUS undergraduate, outside the COP30 venue in Belem, Brazil.

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Co-founders of ALL working out plans to pay back rent, looking to scale back activities

Animal Lovers League co-founders Mohan Div (in black shirt) and Cathy Strong with Minister for Home Affairs and Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam on Dec 10.
Animal Lovers League co-founders Mohan Div (in black shirt) and Cathy Strong with Minister for Home Affairs and Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam on Dec 10.

NTU students successfully fund raise to make school building safe for birds

 A prone Japanese sparrowhawk at NTU's School of Art, Design and Media building.
 A prone Japanese sparrowhawk at NTU's School of Art, Design and Media building.

In Your Opinion Podcast

Can Singapore ever stop being a ‘Fine City’? The psychology of etiquette on public transport

New laws were passed to penalise littering, eating and drinking, as well as playing loud music or videos on public transport. Is legislation effective in regulating inconsiderate behaviour?
New laws were passed to penalise littering, eating and drinking, as well as playing loud music or videos on public transport. Is legislation effective in regulating inconsiderate behaviour?

Parents, chat with our education correspondents at Conversations with ST on Dec 12

Aimed at parents with children aged seven to 12, the session will offer guidance and insights for navigating the primary school years.
Aimed at parents with children aged seven to 12, the session will offer guidance and insights for navigating the primary school years.

Public urged to avoid Riverside Road in Woodlands due to flash flood risk

The Meteorological Service Singapore said on Dec 1 that the country can expect thunder and rain in the afternoon for the first two weeks of December.
The Meteorological Service Singapore said on Dec 1 that the country can expect thunder and rain in the afternoon for the first two weeks of December.

Singapore’s survival, success never guaranteed but hard-won: PM Wong on Albatross File exhibition

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo at The Albatross File: Singapore’s Independence Declassified exhibition.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo at The Albatross File: Singapore’s Independence Declassified exhibition.

‘Worst of the worst’: Child sex offender Amos Yee listed on new US govt site of criminal aliens

Child sex offender Amos Yee is the only Singaporean to be listed on the website featuring the "worst of the worst criminal aliens arrested by the US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement".
Child sex offender Amos Yee is the only Singaporean to be listed on the website featuring the "worst of the worst criminal aliens arrested by the US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement".

Elderly man charged after he allegedly molested then 12-year-old girl in church

The man, who is now 71 years old, is accused of committing the offences between April 16, 2015 and April 15, 2016.
The man, who is now 71 years old, is accused of committing the offences between April 16, 2015 and April 15, 2016.

Former Law Society leaders call for EGM to protest against election of new president

The group have called for an extraordinary general meeting on Dec 22 to protest Mr Dinesh’s election as president.
The group have called for an extraordinary general meeting on Dec 22 to protest Mr Dinesh’s election as president.

Shared stay-in senior care services now a mainstream option in Singapore

Elders doing exercises at in the SLEC Residence @ Ang Mo Kio on Dec 10.
Elders doing exercises at in the SLEC Residence @ Ang Mo Kio on Dec 10.

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