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Shop asks woman to pay S$4.90 after her child touches cake on display, but later apologises, offers refund: From a Threads po
Shop asks woman to pay S$4.90 after her child touches cake on display, but later apologises, offers refund: From a Threads post. "This is a psa to singaporeans cos really, they have good cakes. I love them. So just don’t be like me, excited to choose cake and not looking at my kids. Didn’t even realize they have fragile display at kids level right in the open, at another corner," the mum wrote. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/shop-asks-woman-to-pay-s-4-90-after-her-child-touches-cake-on-display-but-later-apologises-offers-refund

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No one should die alone: As more Singapore senior residents die without family, demand for pro bono funeral rites services mo
No one should die alone: As more Singapore senior residents die without family, demand for pro bono funeral rites services more than tripled in 4 years: With more shrinking families in SG, seniors are left to face death alone, prompting funeral charities to ensure they receive a dignified farewell 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/no-one-should-die-alone-as-more-singapore-senior-residents-die-without-family-demand-for-pro-bono-funeral-rites-services-more-than-tripled-in-4-year
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More than half of new prime mall openings in Singapore were F&B stores: Report: Despite ongoing challenges such as higher ren
More than half of new prime mall openings in Singapore were F&B stores: Report: Despite ongoing challenges such as higher rents and labour shortages, F&B remained the biggest source of new store openings in Singapore's prime malls. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/more-than-half-of-new-prime-mall-openings-in-singapore-were-f-b-stores-report
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Leader of Indonesian baby trafficking ring linked to Singapore gets 7-year jail term: A court in Indonesia found 19 people gu
Leader of Indonesian baby trafficking ring linked to Singapore gets 7-year jail term: A court in Indonesia found 19 people guilty of running a baby trafficking network which is said to have bought and sold dozens of infants for illegal adoption, including Singapore 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/leader-of-indonesian-baby-trafficking-ring-linked-to-singapore-gets-7-year-jail-term
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Petition asking Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to reject Faishal Ibrahim's resignation quickly gets hundreds of signatures : An
Petition asking Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to reject Faishal Ibrahim's resignation quickly gets hundreds of signatures : An online petition urging Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to reject Faishal Ibrahim's resignation has attracted hundreds of signatures. Supporters cited his two decades of public service and leadership despite his recent resignation over a lapse of judgment. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/petition-asking-prime-minister-lawrence-wong-to-reject-faishal-ibrahim-s-resignation-quickly-gets-hundreds-of-signatures
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'Even saints will think twice about joining the PAP': What some in Singapore are saying about Faishal Ibrahim's resignation:
'Even saints will think twice about joining the PAP': What some in Singapore are saying about Faishal Ibrahim's resignation: Reactions to the July 20 (Monday) resignation of Assoc Prof Faishal Ibrahim, including from Walid Abdullah, Calvin Cheng, etc 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/even-saints-will-think-twice-about-joining-the-pap-what-some-in-singapore-are-saying-about-faishal-ibrahim-s-resignation
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Kf Seetoh challenges 'Dear You' Minister to name 5 Teochew dishes he's enjoyed at hawker centres: The controversy of Acting M
Kf Seetoh challenges 'Dear You' Minister to name 5 Teochew dishes he's enjoyed at hawker centres: The controversy of Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo saying ministers have no time to watch movies is not yet over, with Singapore food guru Kf Seetoh now asking him via a social media post to name 5 Teochew dishes he's enjoyed at hawker centres 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/kf-seetoh-challenges-dear-you-minister-to-name-5-teochew-dishes-he-s-enjoyed-at-hawker-centres
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Malaysian ministers resist quitting job ahead of state poll: Ministers are resisting the call by the Prime Minister Anwar Ibr
Malaysian ministers resist quitting job ahead of state poll: Ministers are resisting the call by the Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to quit their posts in his cabinet ahead of the poll in Negeri Sembilan, saying he should instead fire them in renewed crisis in Putrajaya 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/malaysian-inisters-resist-quitting-job-ahead-of-state-poll
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WP MP Kenneth Tiong to file Parliamentary question on alleged discrepancy in O-Level English Oral Exam: "I've been reading wh
WP MP Kenneth Tiong to file Parliamentary question on alleged discrepancy in O-Level English Oral Exam: "I've been reading what students and parents say about the O-Level English oral on 15 July. Many say the question on their screen during prep was not the one the examiner asked. Not just reworded, a different type of question that needs a different answer," he wrote in a social media post 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/wp-mp-kenneth-tiong-to-file-parliamentary-question-on-alleged-discrepancy-in-o-level-english-oral-exam
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'Coincidence or the Kembangan Curse?': Minister Faishal Ibrahim leaves PAP on the 3rd anniversary of Tan Chuan-Jin's resignat
'Coincidence or the Kembangan Curse?': Minister Faishal Ibrahim leaves PAP on the 3rd anniversary of Tan Chuan-Jin's resignation: Tan Chuan-Jin resigned as a Member of Parliament on 17 July 2023. He was also on the ministerial track and oversaw the same subdivision of Marine Parade Faishal lead after the last GE. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/coincidence-or-the-kembangan-curse-minister-faishal-ibrahim-leaves-pap-on-the-3rd-anniversary-of-tan-chuan-jin-s-resignation
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NUS economist: Charging motorists road-use fee when RTS opens could reduce Johor Bahru traffic, save time, and improve public
NUS economist: Charging motorists road-use fee when RTS opens could reduce Johor Bahru traffic, save time, and improve public transport services: The NUS economist says JB should introduce congestion pricing alongside better bus services to ease traffic and keep commuters moving smoothly 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/nus-economist-charging-motorists-road-use-fee-when-rts-opens-could-reduce-johor-bahru-traffic-save-time-and-improve-public-transport-services
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Singapore flag or Indonesia flag? AI-generated National Day banner causes outrage: The banner has been revised but still cont
Singapore flag or Indonesia flag? AI-generated National Day banner causes outrage: The banner has been revised but still contains errors. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/singapore-flag-or-indonesia-flag-ai-generated-national-day-banner-causes-outrage
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Most buyers of $1M resale HDB flats paid no cash over valuation: PropNex said 1,002 HDB flats were resold for at least $1m fr
Most buyers of $1M resale HDB flats paid no cash over valuation: PropNex said 1,002 HDB flats were resold for at least $1m from the start of 2026 to 16 July, compared with the record 1,593 transactions registered in 2025. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/most-buyers-of-1m-resale-hdb-flats-paid-no-cash-over-valuation
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X users defend the use of chopsticks in Malaysia after 'haram' claims were made: Some misinformation has recently surfaced in
X users defend the use of chopsticks in Malaysia after 'haram' claims were made: Some misinformation has recently surfaced in Malaysia, with chopsticks oddly being labeled as “haram.” On X, users noted a growing fear toward a simple cutlery tool that has been part of Asian culture for centuries. The debate escalated after an anonymous post went viral, questioning the validity of such claims within Malay Malaysian culture. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/x-users-defend-the-use-of-chopsticks-in-malaysia-after-haram-claims-were-made
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Singapore man demands a cut from his wife’s S$450K insurance payout after she suffered a double stroke: The husband argued th
Singapore man demands a cut from his wife’s S$450K insurance payout after she suffered a double stroke: The husband argued that his wife deliberately channelled money into medical insurance to keep it out of the matrimonial asset pool 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/singapore-man-demands-a-cut-from-his-wife-s-s-450k-insurance-payout-after-she-suffered-a-double-stroke
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You've Booked Your Ferry to Singapore. Here's What to Do the Moment You Arrive: In 2025, Singapore welcomed 16. 9 million int
You've Booked Your Ferry to Singapore. Here's What to Do the Moment You Arrive: In 2025, Singapore welcomed 16. 9 million international visitors — a 2 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/you-ve-booked-your-ferry-to-singapore-here-s-what-to-do-the-moment-you-arrive
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PTC claims almost 90% of Singaporeans polled are satisfied with local public transport: The survey showed that 87% of the loc
PTC claims almost 90% of Singaporeans polled are satisfied with local public transport: The survey showed that 87% of the local passengers were satisfied with the overall public transport system last year, while the satisfaction rate for taxi and private hire car point-to-point passenger services reached 96%. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/ptc-claims-almost-90-of-singaporeans-polled-are-satisfied-with-local-public-transport
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After Isetan NEX closure, Metro to close last two department stores at Causeway Point and Paragon but plans new retail concep
After Isetan NEX closure, Metro to close last two department stores at Causeway Point and Paragon but plans new retail concept: Department store Metro announced that it will close its two remaining stores in Singapore, Paragon on Orchard Road and Causeway Point, after the expiration of their leases, and plans to launch a new diversified retail concept as part of its business transformation. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/after-isetan-nex-closure-metro-to-close-last-two-department-stores-at-causeway-point-and-paragon-but-plans-new-retail-concept
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SPF: Scammers using '3XXXXXXX' numbers to impersonate MinLaw, MAS and SPF — 12 victims, S$274,000 lost since May: Singapore P
SPF: Scammers using '3XXXXXXX' numbers to impersonate MinLaw, MAS and SPF — 12 victims, S$274,000 lost since May: Singapore Police are warning of a surge in government impersonation scams using eight-digit numbers starting with "3", with at least 12 victims losing a combined $274,000 since May 2026. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/spf-scammers-using-3xxxxxxx-numbers-to-impersonate-minlaw-mas-and-spf-12-victims-s-274-000-lost-since-may
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Man tops up uncle's MRT card with S$10 out of kindness, but Singaporeans warn it could be a scam : SINGAPORE: In an era where
Man tops up uncle's MRT card with S$10 out of kindness, but Singaporeans warn it could be a scam : SINGAPORE: In an era where scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, many people have grown more cautious about handing over cash to strangers, even when the request appears genuine. The issue ... 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/man-tops-up-uncle-s-mrt-card-with-s-10-out-of-kindness-but-singaporeans-warn-it-could-be-a-scam
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