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1 in 2 workers in Singapore will quit their job if asked to be in office more often: Survey

Two-thirds of respondents said their employers have become stricter about working from the office, while about a quarter have quit their jobs due to the lack of flexibility.

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Ensuring local workers stay competitive is key to normalising flexi-work: Gan Siow Huang

Mixed workforces of local and overseas staff are already a natural part of Singapore's economy and will be part of the future of work, say tripartite partners.

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'Impacted so many people in her life': Teen killed in Tampines accident was dedicated to making a difference

“I just want people to remember her for her bubbly smile or her laughter,” says a schoolmate of Afifah Munirah Muhammad Azril, the Temasek Junior College student who died in a traffic accident.

Wake Up Singapore admin to be charged with defamation over KKH miscarriage claims in online article

The article alleged that KKH’s mismanagement of healthcare services resulted in a patient suffering a miscarriage after a four-hour wait for COVID-19 treatment and abdominal pains.

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More children with developmental delays could get early intervention in preschools, at home

It comes as demand for early intervention services continues to outpace supply, stretching wait lists for enrolment into years.

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Singapore woman killed in Spain: US$1,000 sneakers that suspect wore reportedly match footprints at crime scene

Spanish police have sent a sample of the soil embedded in the soles for a lab analysis to determine if it matches the soil found on the body of Ms Audrey Fang.

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Eastsiders reminded about 5km Changi Airport drone restriction

Residents in Pasir Ris-Punggol, Tampines and East Coast are the focus of a public outreach programme by CAAS on the rules govering the flying of drones.

Singapore army officer honours late father by engraving name on prestigious British sword award

A few days before his father died, Lieutenant Nicholas Tang promised to win for him the accolade from the Royal Military Academy.

Popular conveyor belt sushi chain Sushiro to open 3 new outlets by August

The chain calls the new outlets its “most aggressive expansion move” since arriving in Singapore in 2019.

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Aileen Tan on winning Best Supporting Actress at Star Awards 2024

The actress also reveals why she almost didn’t show up for the event.

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Prime Minister-to-be Lawrence Wong on his guitar hobby, highlights Singapore brands in new video

As part of International Guitar Month, Mr Wong took to his social media pages to talk about how he started playing the guitar and how "excited" he gets when he sees homegrown companies in the space.

Grade A office rents expected to rise slightly this year despite increased supply

Grade A offices are described as the highest quality of office space available, with most of them located in the Central Business District (CBD) of Singapore.

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Money Talks Podcast: How to make the best use of your SkillsFuture Credit

Honing both your soft and technical skills are key when preparing to adapt in a fast-changing world, says our guest in this week’s episode of Money Talks.

Monday, Apr 22

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'She was taken in such a horrible way': Family of Singapore woman killed in Spain opens up about their loss

Ms Audrey Fang's brother and cousin say they had never heard of her suspected killer Mitchell Ong.

Ex-NUS prof jailed for submitting fake invoices, duping university into disbursing nearly S$88,400

The man created fictitious invoices or altered existing ones to reflect higher amounts than paid.

'Uniquely Singaporean': Singapore navy launches fourth Invincible-class submarine

The Invincible-class submarines are customised for operations in Singapore’s shallow and busy tropical waters, says the Ministry of Defence.

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Married man who beat girlfriend to death jailed 20 years, more than what prosecution sought

The prosecution sought 15 to 18 years' jail for the 40-year-old but the High Court handed him a longer term.

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More construction firms going bust after pandemic, say liquidators

The sector is still reeling from the aftermath of COVID-19 and a slump in overseas investments, on top of dealing with higher costs.

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Disbarred lawyer admits siphoning more than S$527,000 from client with borderline intellectual functioning

The woman used most of the money to pay for personal expenses including credit card bills as well as debts to banks, friends and relatives.

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Flexible work arrangement guidelines can be a chance to improve HR practices in Singapore, says expert

More help will be given to firms to upgrade their human resource practices so employees can better use flexible work arrangements.

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Ex-childcare centre educator charged after allegedly tripping 20-month-old girl; banned from preschool sector

The accused allegedly used her leg to trip the 20-month-old girl twice within minutes at a preschool in the north of Singapore.

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Mediacorp actress Tay Ying on gaining weight for a new role and dealing with fat-shaming comments

The 28-year-old actress recently shared how she gained 10kg for her role in the upcoming drama The Blockbusters.

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Singaporean woman killed in Spain: Married suspect reportedly owned several businesses

Mitchell Ong, who is suspected of killing Audrey Fang, is said to be married, while his Instagram profile depicts him as a frequent gym user with a penchant for global rave parties.