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Korean man who quit his job because of mental health problems asks, “Is it very difficult to get a job in Singapore as a foreigner?”
A few also cautioned the foreigner that his mental health might get worse in Singapore. One user wrote, “The stress here is ...
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21-year-old Malaysian Dionna Liew goes missing for 5 months after accepting a job in Singapore, only to reemerge safe and sound in China
According to Weirdkaya, Liew, who left her home in Johor for Singapore last August to pursue a new job, had not been heard from since. Her mother, distraught and unable to sleep, made heartfelt pleas ...
The Independent Singapore4h
Ditching the 9-to-5: Why Gen Z is turning to the pendulum lifestyle for true balance and freedom
The pendulum lifestyle encourages us to step away from constant productivity and embrace the flow of life’s rhythms ...
The Independent Singapore5h
Maid says her employer won’t allow her to take any daytime breaks unless her salary is S$500
In a post on the “MDW in Singapore” Facebook group on Sunday (Jan 5), she explained that her employer explicitly told her she ...
The Independent Singapore11h
Woman earning S$3.6K/month feels burnt out from financially supporting her family, says, “I don’t want to be their banker”
"I feel burnt out because I have an elder sister, but she won't even help me support my family," she explained ...
The Independent Singapore12h
“What should I do?” — Despite my mum paying all my dad’s debts, he cheated on her for another woman “so he could borrow more money”
When her mum finally mustered the courage to confront her dad about the affair, he denied everything but later backtracked ...
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Thai committee urges stronger measures against surge of low-cost Chinese imports amid growing concerns for local industry
THAILAND: The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Banking (JSCCIB) has called on the Thai government to ...
The Independent Singapore15h
German companies hire private detectives to hunt down faked sick days, eroding trust in employees
GERMANY: To combat rising absenteeism during tough economic times, German companies increasingly turn to private detectives ...
The Independent Singapore15h
Chinese women ditch traditional partners for funny, housework-helping men as marriage rates plummet
This term originated on mainland social media and describes a particular type of man who combines physical attractiveness ...
The Independent Singapore15h
Thailand’s passport soars to historic high, surpassing regional rivals in global mobility
Globally, Singapore continues to hold the top spot, with its passport granting visa-free access to an impressive 195 ...
The Independent Singapore15h
RTS Link: Johor’s bold move to overhaul cross-border travel and crush congestion
According to Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong in a story from The Star, the completion of the RTS Link by Dec 31, 2026, and its ...
The Independent Singapore1d
Do you know anyone poor but happy in SG? — S’poreans share their stories of people they know who found happiness without earning much
"By ‘poor’ I don't only mean those living in poverty, but also those who don’t own much. What makes them happy?" a ...