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Singaporeans

Preparing for a future where water costs more

Going forward, water security will come at a higher price. Singapore needs to not just bolster supply but also manage demand.
Going forward, water security will come at a higher price. Singapore needs to not just bolster supply but also manage demand.

JB police seek info on S’porean man seriously injured in accident involving Malaysian cop, driver

The damaged minivan driven by a Singaporean driver after it was hit by a local driver in Johor Bahru.
The damaged minivan driven by a Singaporean driver after it was hit by a local driver in Johor Bahru.

S’pore must do more integration as immigration crucial for economy amid low birth rate: Jeffrey Siow

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said the need for immigration comes amid concerning demographic realities such as Singapore’s “abysmal” total fertility rate.
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said the need for immigration comes amid concerning demographic realities such as Singapore’s “abysmal” total fertility rate.

Tastemakers

‘I had to fake it till I made it’: S’porean chef, 30, heads Michelin-starred restaurant in New York

Noksu executive chef Ng Jing Wen has lived in New York for nearly a decade now.
Noksu executive chef Ng Jing Wen has lived in New York for nearly a decade now.

S’porean woman, Malaysian motorcyclist die after being run over by trailer in JB

The pair were riding towards Johor Bahru city centre when the accident occurred near the 2.8km mark of Malaysia’s North-South Expressway.
The pair were riding towards Johor Bahru city centre when the accident occurred near the 2.8km mark of Malaysia’s North-South Expressway.

Commentary

What will it take to focus Singaporean minds on the water issue?

The projection now is that recycled water and desalination can supply up to 85 per cent of Singapore’s water demand by 2060.
The projection now is that recycled water and desalination can supply up to 85 per cent of Singapore’s water demand by 2060.

Iranians in Singapore ‘deeply upset’ over deadly protests back home; comms blackout worsens anxiety

This video grab taken on Jan 14, 2026 from UGC images posted on social media on Jan 9 shows cars set on fire during a protest on Saadat Abad Square in Tehran.
This video grab taken on Jan 14, 2026 from UGC images posted on social media on Jan 9 shows cars set on fire during a protest on Saadat Abad Square in Tehran.

Singaporean of the Year finalist: He built Woodlands Botanical Garden to help others seek comfort

Mr Ganesh Kumar created one of the largest community gardens in Singapore.
Mr Ganesh Kumar created one of the largest community gardens in Singapore.

Overseas volunteering must move beyond personal fulfilment and good intentions

stvolunteering - Senior Nurse Clinician Maria Binte Jumhasan (in orange), a Singapore International Volunteer, demonstrates how to manage a breech delivery at a district hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. (Photo: Singapore International Foundation) Copyright: ST
stvolunteering - Senior Nurse Clinician Maria Binte Jumhasan (in orange), a Singapore International Volunteer, demonstrates how to manage a breech delivery at a district hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. (Photo: Singapore International Foundation) Copyright: ST

How are Singapore’s youth hashing out their career aspirations?

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