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Million-dollar HDB resale flats rose to 166 units in May after April dip: "HDB million-dollar resale flats rose to 166 units in May 2026, up from 138 units in April, with their overall share reaching 7.8%, according to data from 99.co and SRX." 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/million-dollar-hdb-resale-flats-rose-to-166-units-in-may-after-april-dip

7 in 10 formal workers earn less than RM5,000 (S$1,579) a month in Malaysia: The debate over low salaries in Malaysia continues to dominate social media, with many users voicing frustration over stagnant wages. A recent report revealed that 70% of formal workers earn less than RM5,000 (S$1,579) per month, underscoring the scale of the issue. While some argue that lifestyle choices, such as spending on daily luxuries like expensive coffee, contribute to financial strain. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/7-in-10-formal-workers-earn-less-than-rm5-000-s-1-579-a-month-in-malaysia

Vehicle drove over a kerb and hit a van, netizens share opinions on what happened: On Facebook, SGRV Admin shared: "4jun2026 1115hrs... geylang east central... honda civic drove up the kerb hit byd t3 van hopefully this video helps the van owner with the claim against that civic 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/vehicle-drove-over-a-kerb-and-hit-a-van-netizens-share-opinions-on-what-happened

New way to scare away wild birds: Food vendors now use laser pointers for birds who openly steal food from diners : The bird problem at the market and food center on Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 is a nuisance, with wild birds openly stealing food. The vendors and cleaners interviewed had to use laser pointers to scare away the birds. They hope that the situation will improve after the market is closed for two months for renovation. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/new-way-to-scare-away-wild-birds-food-vendors-now-use-laser-pointers-for-birds-who-openly-steal-food-from-diners

GE20925 candidate says multiple rows of shoes outside flats could cause Singapore to be overcrowded like Hong Kong: On the SG Opposition Facebook page, a man posted a photo of pairs of shoes outside a residential corridor. "While this image alone does not prove overcrowding, it raises questions about corridor obstruction, fire safety, and whether the premises are being used beyond normal residential capacity. Rental demand is coming in from immigration. While rent cost and expense gets high and red hot, tenants and sub tenants are resorting to ways and means to save money. If we do not manage this issue here and now we might end up similar to Hong Kong." 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/ge20925-candidate-says-multiple-rows-of-shoes-outside-flats-could-cause-singapore-to-be-overcrowded-like-hong-kong

CEO says Singaporeans are smart & don't speak up because workplaces are not safe: From a TikTok video of Crystal Lim-Lange, a leadership consultant, author, and CEO of Forest Wolf, from Vogue Singapore's Wellness Day. She said, "Singaporeans don’t speak up because they’re damn smart. They know that their workplaces are not safe enough to speak up." 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/ceo-says-singaporeans-are-smart-don-t-speak-up-because-workplaces-are-not-safe

Think long-term: Netizen is considering moving overseas if Singapore continues to get warmer : On Reddit, a netizen said: I’ve had friends who migrated out of SG because it is too hot all year round. Summer for 1 season is acceptable but they want to experience the full 4 seasons. Personally, my kids and I are OK with the SG weather for now but the unbearable heat recently made me think long term. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/think-long-term-netizen-is-considering-moving-overseas-if-singapore-continues-to-get-warmer

No sympathy online for young Singaporean family who say BTO delay is about to leave them homeless: Holding my infant baby and worry about not having shelter in a few months, I am at a loss of what to do. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/no-sympathy-online-for-young-singaporean-family-who-say-bto-delay-is-about-to-leave-them-homeless

Reddit user says people have to speak aggressively in Singapore or else others 'will walk over you': "Living in sg has taught me one thing, you got to speak aggressively or else ppl will walk over you. I've always been a polite and respectful person but it doesn't seem like people value it. So I stopped being polite and suddenly everybody started being respecful. I started calling people out for their flaws, being aggresive and less tolerant of bs and people seem to love it so much. I can't tell if they are faking to love it or they secretly dislike it but it's just the culture here," he wrote 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/reddit-user-says-people-have-to-speak-aggressively-in-singapore-or-else-others-will-walk-over-you

Brickbats for Singapore woman who yearns for married older man even after her own marriage: She wrote, "I remember thinking to myself, "If only he were my boyfriend." Then I found out he was married with a child." 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/brickbats-for-singapore-woman-who-yearns-for-married-older-man-even-after-her-own-marriage

Wealth manager says New Zealand can learn much from Singapore when it comes to long-term planning: From Blair Turnbull, the chief executive officer at Milford Asset Management. He said that he has long admired Singapore's CPF system, and how New Zealand has much to learn about long-term planning 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/wealth-manager-says-new-zealand-can-learn-much-from-singapore-when-it-comes-to-long-term-planning

Singapore's cost-of-living squeeze reaches even affluent households: Sun Life: SINGAPORE: The squeeze of the rising cost of living has reached even affluent households in Singapore. According to Singapore Business Review, citing Sun Life Asia’s third “Financial Resilience Inde... 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/singapore-s-cost-of-living-squeeze-reaches-even-affluent-households-sun-life

'We let our insecurities hit out at others': Ho Ching on racism against Indians in Singapore: Ho Ching's take on the recent controversy of hate campaigns against Indians in SG has gotten a lot of comments. "Overall, Singaporeans are much more inclusive and open to different races, accents, languages, and skin colours, among us, bcos this is the multicultural environment we grow up in. But we sometimes let our own insecurities take the form of parochialism, xenophobia or racism, to hit out at others who may be different from us," she wrote 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/we-let-our-insecurities-hit-out-at-others-ho-ching-on-racism-against-indians-in-singapore

NEA reports increase in dengue cases, with eight active clusters across Singapore: According to the National Environment Agency, 81 dengue cases were reported in the week ending 6 Jun 2026, an increase of 14 cases from the previous week 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/nea-reports-increase-in-dengue-cases-with-eight-active-clusters-across-singapore

Malaysians online say illegal parking touts remain a problem despite enforcement efforts: A long‑standing issue in Kuala Lumpur is the prevalence of illegal parking touts in popular areas. Government‑owned parking spaces are often taken over by groups who impose their own fees on motorists. Drivers are charged anywhere from RM10 (S$3.17) or more, despite these lots being public property. The practice has become a fixture of the city, raising concerns about enforcement, accountability. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/malaysians-onlisay-illegal-parking-touts-remain-a-problem-despite-enforcement-efforts

Woman stole from supermarket 12 times before missing alcohol was spotted during stock check: A woman stole from a supermarket 12 times in just over a month, stealing a total of 20 bottles of wine worth $1,216. The crimes were captured on CCTV, and she was sentenced to four weeks in prison. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/oman-stole-from-supermarket-12-times-before-missing-alcohol-was-spotted-during-stock-check

Ex-NMP calls out Singaporeans who accept local Indians but discriminate against 'Cecas': Former Nominated Member of Parliament Calvin Cheng said in a social media post that recent anti-Indian comments on social media, particularly from some Singaporean Chinese users, are often disguised as criticism of “CECAs” rather than Indians in general. He rejects this distinction, calling it a cover for racism. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/ex-nmp-calls-out-singaporeans-who-accept-local-indians-but-discriminate-against-cecas

'Rice cooker weather': Netizens ask how to beat the Singapore heat : On Reddit, a netizen asked: el nino in sg? how to beat the heat? are we cooked 💀 the weather this week has been so horrible, i used to be able to tahan the weather but i realised ive been uncomfortably hot since this week started 😭 how has everyone been coping? will it get better? 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/rice-cooker-weather-netizens-ask-how-to-beat-the-singapore-heat

Hong Kong lawmaker compares sacking of principal who screamed at Singapore guards to a ‘death sentence’: “Summary dismissal is regarded as capital punishment in the labour sector. The threshold for invoking this clause is very high, as employees enjoy no benefits once they are summarily dismissed," Lawmaker Chau Siu-chung, who represents the labour functional constituency, told South China Morning Post 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/hong-kong-lawmaker-compares-sacking-of-principal-who-screamed-at-singapore-guards-to-a-death-sentence

Elevated bridge becomes 'waterfall' during downpour; residents demand covered walkways for safety: The public has complained that on rainy days, "mini waterfalls" of water suddenly cascade down the overpass, soaking clothes and shoes. They hope the authorities will install covered walkways. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/elevated-bridge-becomes-waterfall-during-downpour-residents-demand-covered-walkways-for-safety