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40% of young Singaporeans say they aren't in a rush to get married despite plunging birth rate
10+ hour, 5+ min ago (385+ words) SINGAPORE: Young people in Singapore are aware of the country's declining birth rate, but many are not rushing into marriage or parenthood, according to a new survey by youth non-profit Heartware Network. The poll, which gathered responses from 1, 114 people aged…...
I feel so sorry for myself" " Singaporean man, 50, opens up about loneliness, unemployment and financial struggles - Singapore News
8+ hour, 37+ min ago (640+ words) SINGAPORE: Feeling burnt out and discouraged, a Singaporean man in his 50s has shared online that he no longer knows how to move forward in life. "Can you believe it?" he wrote. "Such an important thing I don't even have. Just…...
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Maid says employer checks her phone, reads messages, and tracks her on day off: "I don't have peace or freedom' - Singapore News
11+ hour, 34+ min ago (517+ words) SINGAPORE: A domestic helper in Singapore has claimed she suffered emotional distress after months of alleged privacy violations, constant surveillance, and verbal abuse from her employer. Posting anonymously in the SINGAPORE TRANSFER (No Fees/SD), DIRECT HIRE & NEW HELPER Facebook…...
Malaysia looks beyond low costs as data centre sector expands rapidly - Singapore News
17+ hour, 27+ min ago (282+ words) MALAYSIA: Malaysia is positioning itself as a regional data centre hub, with sustainability becoming a growing part of that strategy. One of the biggest developments can be seen in Johor, where operators are increasingly using treated wastewater from sewage treatment…...
Singaporean feels conflicted about giving up millionaire boyfriend for poor man who treats her like a princess
13+ hour, 5+ min ago (920+ words) SINGAPORE: A Singaporean woman's confession about choosing love over wealth a decade ago has sparked a lively online debate about whether financial security or emotional fulfilment matters more in a relationship. In an anonymous post published on NUSwhispers, the woman…...
I buy my own food and toiletries: Maid says employer refuses to provide basic necessities - Singapore News
16+ hour, 7+ min ago (405+ words) SINGAPORE: A domestic helper has claimed online that her new employer expects her to pay for all her own daily essentials, including meals and toiletries, out of her salary. In an anonymous post shared on Tuesday (May 12) in the Facebook…...
Why deprive others of a seat?" " Commuter upset after passenger places food on empty bus seat - Singapore News
14+ hour, 36+ min ago (274+ words) SINGAPORE: A passenger voiced his frustration about another passenger who reserved an empty seat by placing food on it, making it difficult for others to sit. On Facebook, a netizen who boarded a bus going to Sengkang admitted that these…...
70% of our marriage he's been jobless': Wife says unemployed husband refuses to help after maid left - Singapore News
18+ hour, 34+ min ago (675+ words) SINGAPORE: A fed-up wife turned to social media to vent her frustration after her husband allegedly refused to help out with household chores, even after their domestic helper left the family. Posting in the SINGAPORE TRANSFER (No Fees/SD), DIRECT…...
Singaporean couple debates whether to move closer to parents or stay in current BTO flat - Singapore News
19+ hour, 5+ min ago (346+ words) SINGAPORE: A household is seeking advice on Reddit about moving into another area for resale or just staying at their current place. In the post, the netizen remarked: "Wanted to check if people would advise to move to another area…...