The Big Story: Worsening haze has hit parts of Malaysia. Should Singapore be worried?

Haze is creeping back into the region, with parts of Malaysia already recording unhealthy air quality readings as dry conditions persist. With the risk of transboundary haze rising, what could this mean for Singapore in the weeks ahead? And how serious could the situation become if the dry weather…

The Agenda: Why are Singaporeans of ALL ages still obsessed with play?

From grandparents to Gen Z, every generation may have its own habits, priorities and way of seeing the world, but there’s one thing that seems to cut across all of them: the need to play. Whether it’s grandparents spending time with their grandchildren, parents revisiting games from their childhoo…

What's Trending: Are fandoms really toxic?

Being part of a fandom can be fun — you find people who share your interests, build friendships and celebrate the things you love. But when does passion cross the line into toxic behaviour? On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar look at why online fandoms can become hostil…

The Agenda: Retrenched at 50? Is it really too late to start over?

What happens when a career you've spent decades building suddenly comes to an end? Edgar Tang was retrenched at 50 after four and a half years at a multinational entertainment company. Instead of simply trying to return to his old career, he began documenting what it takes to rebuild his career, c…

The Big Story: Law Society’s leadership under scrutiny. Why are lawyers demanding the full audit report?

More than 200 members of Singapore’s legal fraternity gathered behind closed doors to debate the Law Society’s handling of an internal audit that found “significant failings” in leadership, workplace culture and governance. With more than 100 lawyers calling for the full report to be released, que…

What's Trending: Why foreigners don’t understand Singaporeans’ 'PayWave' habit

You say “PayWave”, but would someone overseas actually know what you mean? The term came from Visa's branding for contactless payments, yet Singaporeans have embraced it so completely that we use it for almost any tap-to-pay transaction, even when we're using Mastercard, American Express or Apple …

The Big Story: Pritam Singh struck off as lawyer. What does this disbarment mean for him and WP?

Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh has been struck off the rolls of Singapore lawyers after the Court of Three Judges ruled that his conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee warranted his removal from the profession. Singh was convicted in February 2025 on two counts of lying under oath to…

What's Trending: When the workload gets too much, is it okay to break down?

What happens when the workload becomes too much to handle? A video went viral after a fried chicken shop worker in Guangdong broke down after being left alone to handle a surge of orders. However, netizens praised the delivery riders who chose to comfort him instead of piling on more pressure. On …

The Agenda: Is Joo Chiat the new 'IT' spot?

What makes Joo Chiat the new “IT” spot for younger generations? From its colourful shophouses and local food scene to its heritage, independent businesses and social media appeal, the neighbourhood is attracting a new generation of visitors looking for more local experiences. On The Agenda, Hongbi…

The Big Story: Has Sentosa Cove's luxury properties lost its appeal?

Sentosa Cove was once synonymous with Singapore’s luxury property market. But today, its high-end homes are proving harder to sell at a profit. New data shows that nearly two-thirds of resale transactions between May 2023 and June 2026 ended in losses, while gains among profitable deals have falle…