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Tan Kin Lian struggles with Philippines eTravel form, says QR code was never requested at immigration: "Why did the Philippine government forced visitors to waste over 30 minutes in completing an unnecessary e-travel form?" asked Mr Tan in a Facebook post 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/tan-kin-lian-struggles-with-philippines-etravel-form-says-qr-code-was-never-requested-at-immigration/

Bilahari Kausikan says Singapore needs new approach to integrating immigrants in age of technology: The former diplomat says immigration has changed fundamentally because people can remain connected to their home countries through technology. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/bilahari-kausikan-says-singapore-needs-new-approach-to-integrating-immigrants-in-age-of-technology/

Workers' Party MP Kenneth Tiong: Singaporeans do not owe Air India a living: WP MP Kenneth Tiong says he will not support any future use of Temasek's funds to prop up Air India and has filed a question in Parliament about it 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/workers-party-mp-kenneth-tiong-singaporeans-do-not-owe-air-india-a-living/

Provision shops, hawker food, the kampung spirit: Some Singaporeans online share grim outlook 10 to 20 years from now: SINGAPORE: Discussions about what could quietly disappear from what Singapore is today had Singaporeans online sharing their grim outlooks for the next 10 to 20 years, with some expressing fears about... 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/provision-shops-hawker-food-the-kampung-spirit-some-singaporeans-online-share-grim-outlook-10-to-20-years-from-now/

‘There was no other way to express my anger’: Woman torn over donating organ to estranged father: The woman says her father left the family 16 years ago and later returned to their lives after being diagnosed with liver cancer. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/there-was-no-other-way-to-express-my-anger-woman-torn-over-donating-organ-to-estranged-father/

 'Europe, take notes, please’: Tourist is amazed at how Singapore 'hits different': From a recent TikTok from a European tourist who called Singapore "absolutely insane," and could not stop talking about how much he loves the country 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/europe-take-notes-please-tourist-is-amazed-at-how-singapore-hits-different/

‘What’s the point?’ Netizens question LTA’s humanoid robot trial at Little India MRT: Olly’s trial at Little India MRT has drawn questions from netizens who feel human staff would be more useful. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/what-s-the-point-netizens-question-lta-s-humanoid-robot-trial-at-little-india-mrt/

Singapore economy’s ‘K-shaped growth’ could be why some workers feel left behind, experts say: Economists say Singapore’s strong economic growth is not being felt equally by workers. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/singapore-economy-s-k-shaped-growth-could-be-why-some-workers-feel-left-behind-experts-say/

Man called Singapore police centres 1,035 times in 7 days, stayed silent when answered, gets 23-day jail sentence: He made 1,035 silent calls to police centres over seven days, saying he did it “for fun and enjoyment”. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/man-called-singapore-police-centres-1-035-times-in-7-days-stayed-silent-when-answered-gets-23-day-jail-sentence/

Singaporeans push back against Acting Manpower Minister Jasmin Lau saying there hasn't been much substitution of workers due to AI: Ms Lau said AI has 'not yet' replaced many workers. Singaporeans online were already asking what happens when it does. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/singaporeans-push-back-against-acting-manpower-minister-jasmin-lau-saying-there-hasn-t-been-much-substitution-of-workers-due-to-ai/

Strengthen enforcement: Residents raise concern over several illegally parked motorcycles blocking passageway, sparking safety concerns for people: A Redhill resident says motorcycles have been parked along the covered walkway almost every night since April. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/strengthen-enforcement-residents-raise-concern-over-several-illegally-parked-motorcycles-blocking-passageway-sparking-safety-concerns-for-people/

Police national serviceman hits 80-year-old woman with bicycle, jailed for negligent driving causing death: The 22-year-old was cycling home after collecting his police uniform when he collided with the elderly woman, who later died from her injuries. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/police-national-serviceman-hits-80-year-old-woman-with-bicycle-jailed-for-negligent-driving-causing-death/

‘Cannot make or force someone to love you’: Singaporeans discuss when it’s time to let go: Is it worth fighting for a relationship when your partner no longer loves you? Singaporeans have some blunt advice. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/cannot-make-or-force-someone-to-love-you-singaporeans-discuss-when-it-s-time-to-let-go/

2026 Esports World Cup: Europe’s First-Ever Triumph at MLBB Tournament: The MLBB calendar features only two major international events: the summer Cup and the winter World Championship. In this 1xBet review, we’ll take a closer look at the first one, the 2026 MLBB Mid Se... 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/2026-esports-world-cup-europe-s-first-ever-triumph-at-mlbb-tournament/

Singapore PE teacher explains why she quit despite good pay, short hours, & travel: She loved seeing her students learn and create, but said the work outside the classroom left her “SO BURNED OUT”. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/singapore-pe-teacher-explains-why-she-quit-despite-good-pay-short-hours-travel/

'Super easy to go JB': TikToker shares sneak peek at new RTS Link: The new RTS Link is looking ready for its JB-bound passengers. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/super-easy-to-go-jb-tiktoker-shares-sneak-peek-at-new-rts-link/

Ex-MP Amrin Amin: Parents who are platform workers, like food-delivery riders, will also benefit from new childcare leave days: When a commenter asked Mr Amrin whether platform workers like food-delivery riders would also benefit from the new childcare leaves announced by PM Wong on Sunday, he explained why this is so. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/ex-mp-amrin-amin-parents-who-are-platform-workers-like-food-delivery-riders-will-also-benefit-from-new-childcare-leave-days/

UK man charged in Singapore 2 years after stealing denim jacket at Jewel Changi: A British man was arrested at Changi Airport two years after he allegedly stole a S$350 denim jacket from a shop there. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/uk-man-charged-in-singapore-2-years-after-stealing-denim-jacket-at-jewel-changi/

Amos Yee facing 4 new charges over indecent content, racially charged posts: According to the police, they have received a number of reports concerning online posts from Amos Yee that have alarming and racially divisive' content 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/amos-yee-facing-4-new-charges-over-indecent-content-raciallycharged-posts/

Is university life in Singapore fun? Students share their honest experiences: Sharing their own experience, one student said they still struggle to adapt to university life: “It really feels like I have to force myself to talk to people… I guess you just have to get lucky and find the right people.” 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/is-university-life-in-singapore-fun-students-share-their-honest-experiences/