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Singlish use in Singapore workplaces increasingly accepted
9+ hour, 47+ min ago (573+ words) A new study reveals more people in Singapore are using Singlish at work, reflecting a growing sense of national identity and cultural belonging. Read more at straitstimes. com....
S'pore police investigating incident where Hong Kong school principal swore at Safra security guards
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (466+ words) A video of the incident shows a man on the bus, standing at the doorway, arguing with two women on the street wearing Safra security uniforms. Published'May 25, 2026, 02: 40 PM Updated'May 26, 2026, 01: 29 PM SINGAPORE - Singapore police are investigating an incident where a Hong…...
CHIJ Toa Payoh primary and secondary schools to revert to full original names in 2027
21+ min ago (513+ words) The schools will replace the abbreviation "CHIJ" with "Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus". Published'May 26, 2026, 01: 31 PM Updated'May 26, 2026, 05: 22 PM SINGAPORE " CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) and CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) will revert to their original names from Jan 1, 2027, as a nod to…...
Polytechnic students create AI chatbot to improve access to special needs resources and support
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (706+ words) Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Low Yen Ling speaking with students at the South West Community Inno Lab Symposium on May 19. Published'May 19, 2026, 10: 05 PM Updated'May 20, 2026, 11: 36 AM SINGAPORE - Mr Matthew Lim used to struggle to find information on…...
New postgraduate training ecosystem for physiotherapists launched by NTU, NHG Health
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (720+ words) Rehability will feature a three-tiered training structure, which aims to provide physiotherapists with a clear progression pathway. Published'Oct 23, 2025, 10: 22 PM Updated'Oct 28, 2025, 11: 48 AM SINGAPORE " Physiotherapists here aiming to upskill themselves can tap a new training ecosystem developed by NHG Health and Nanyang…...
Tik Tok launches safety guide for Singapore families
20+ hour, 34+ min ago (825+ words) The Family Digital Check-In Guide adds to a growing pool of materials available here to help parents with device use and screentime. Published'May 25, 2026, 08: 40 PM Updated'May 25, 2026, 09: 09 PM SINGAPORE " Families can get practical tips and strategies to manage their children's digital habits…...
Hong Kong education bureau investigating principal seen swearing at security guards in S'pore
9+ hour, 41+ min ago (446+ words) A video of the incident shows a man on the bus, standing at the doorway, arguing with two women on the street wearing Safra security uniforms. Published'May 25, 2026, 02: 40 PM Updated'May 26, 2026, 08: 01 AM Hong Kong's education authorities are reportedly investigating a secondary school…...
Chinese tech firms recruit AI talent from Singapore
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (1267+ words) A pop-up career fair by Chinese online travel giant Trip. com on the NTU campus in Boon Lay on April 16, where roles for AI engineers and data analysts were highlighted. Published'May 25, 2026, 05: 00 AM Updated'May 25, 2026, 09: 53 AM SINGAPORE/SHENZHEN " On a weekday afternoon…...
ask ST Jobs: Should I let a prospective employer contact my current boss for a reference?
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (507+ words) Reference checks should be handled carefully to protect a candidate's current employment. ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO Published'May 25, 2026, 05: 00 AM Updated'May 25, 2026, 05: 29 AM It is understandable that a candidate may feel uneasy if a prospective employer asks to contact the current boss for…...
Forum: School camps should end early so students have enough sleep
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (155+ words) Published'May 25, 2026, 05: 00 AM Poor sleep is detrimental to students" performance in school and overall mental and physical well-being. While sleep on regular days is managed by the students themselves and depends on their time management, sleep time during camps and events…...