Eh, remember the days before your phone was practically glued to your hand? Or when you actually had to use a payphone at the kopitiam? It’s wild to think how much has changed since the 90s in Singapore. What do you miss most… or are glad to see gone? Old School SG: Then & Now […]
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Just imagine this, lah: you’re chilling in Bali, enjoying the sun and sea, only to come back to your Singapore home and find out your valuables – over $50,000 in gold coins and cash – have vanished. This isn’t a movie plot; it’s the shocking reality for veteran artist Koeh Sia Yong. What’s even more […]
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Thinking of changing your faith as a Malay Singaporean? It’s a path many are curious about, but it’s often paved with unique challenges, especially when it comes to family and tradition. What really happens when your personal beliefs diverge from your community’s, and how do people navigate these choppy waters? Shifting Beliefs Among Youths In […]
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Eh, Hong Kong and Singapore, same same but different or totally not? It’s a question many Singaporeans ponder, especially when planning a quick getaway or just scrolling through travel feeds. Are we truly sister cities, or is that just a surface-level assumption? Current Perceptions of HK When Singaporeans talk about Hong Kong, there’s often an […]
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Ever strolled past those massive landed houses in Katong, Serangoon Gardens, or Bukit Timah and wondered, “Wah, who are these people and what do they *actually* do?” You’re not the only one curious about who lives in these super nice homes that many of us can only dream about! Landed Living Today It’s no secret […]
Read moreEver spent hours debugging code only to realize your AI assistant confidently invented an API that doesn’t exist? You’re not alone. This common frustration has been a major hurdle in adopting AI for serious programming tasks. But what if that’s changing? The latest buzz around Gemini 2.5 Pro suggests a significant leap forward, potentially transforming […]
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Ever found yourself stuck in an MRT jam, scrolling through social media, and dreaming of a life beyond the 9-to-5 hustle? Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) in Singapore sounds like the ultimate dream, right? But what happens after you’ve meticulously planned your CPF and HDB finances and actually take the plunge? One Singaporean Redditor shared […]
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Eh, check your investment app anot? See all that red, sure heart pain, right? Especially when you’re saving up for that BTO downpayment or a comfy retirement beyond your CPF. Market volatility can feel like a wild ride on the MRT during peak hour – shaky and unpredictable. But don’t worry, lah, you’re not alone […]
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Eh, you hear the news? Some experts say our Singapore Dollar might one day be 1-to-1 with the US Dollar! Good or not, ah? Sounds like a dream for our US online shopping sprees, but hold your horses, lah. It’s not as straightforward as it seems for our little red dot. SGD Strong, But Parity? […]
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Feeling like you’re stuck in a job search Kopi-O kosong – bitter and seemingly endless? If the Singapore job market has you feeling down, know this: you’re not walking this path alone. Many Singaporeans are facing the same headwinds, but there’s support and practical ways to navigate these choppy waters. SG Job Market Now The […]
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