Collector turns down S$1.3 million offer for rare Pokémon card at Singapore Card Show
A single Pokémon card was nearly sold for the price of a private apartment. Over the weekend, trading card collecting once again drew huge crowds, with around 50,000 people attending the Singapore Card Show. One of the rarest Pokémon cards on display had received an offer of up to S$1.3 million last week, and during […]
Fewer Singaporeans heading to Johor Bahru during school holidays, businesses cite exchange rate and travel choices
Several businesses in Johor Bahru said they have seen a noticeable drop in Singaporean visitors during the school holidays, with numbers falling by about 10% to 30%. They pointed to a stronger Malaysian ringgit, Singaporeans travelling to other countries, and stricter enforcement against illegal cross-border ride-hailing services as possible reasons. Earlier, Malaysian media reported a […]
Bedok fish soup boss pays over $30,000 a month to run whole coffee shop, cuts stall rent to draw new vendors
Worried that business at the coffee shop would keep getting worse, a well-known fish soup stall owner decided to take matters into his own hands. He now pays more than $30,000 every month to rent the entire coffee shop, switching from stallholder to full operator. His hope is that by offering cheaper rent, he can […]
NTWU steps in to explain why bus captains must stop at every stop after commuter shares frustration online
A commuter was unhappy after noticing that his bus stopped at every stop, even when no one was boarding or alighting. He later shared his frustration online, sparking discussions about whether bus captains should follow schedules strictly. A video uploaded on TikTok showed a bus arriving at a stop, opening its doors, and waiting for […]
51-year-old Singaporean motorcyclist dies in Malaysia after accident involving car and MPV
A 51-year-old Singaporean motorcyclist died in Malaysia after a suspected overtaking attempt led to a chain collision on Sunday (Nov 16). The accident occurred at approximately 4:30 pm on Jalan Batu Pahat-Mersing. The crash involved a motorcycle, a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) and a car. According to Shin Min Daily News, the victim has been identified […]
Private-hire vehicle driver caught shouting at passengers over luggage issue
A video uploaded by Asan Kayo on the @SingaporeIncidents Facebook page showing a private-hire vehicle (PHV) driver acting aggressively towards his passengers during an early morning trip has drawn over 60,000 views at the time of writing. In the clip, Asan recounted an incident that happened about three weeks ago at around 5.30 am, when […]
Malaysians with Singapore driving licences can now apply for Budi95 fuel subsidy from Oct 16
Malaysians who hold Singapore driving licences can start applying for the Budi95 fuel subsidy scheme from Thursday (Oct 16), announced Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Loke said this move is meant to help the Finance Ministry evaluate and process applications from eligible Malaysians who work in Singapore, reported The Star. To assist the Finance Ministry […]
Public transport fares to increase by 9 to 10 cents per trip from December 27, short distance concession fares remain unchanged
Public transport fares in Singapore will go up by 5 per cent from December 27 this year. This means adult fares paid using travel cards or bank cards will increase by 9 to 10 cents per trip. Concession fares for seniors, students, low wage workers on concession schemes and persons with disabilities will stay the […]
From Finance to Fish: Couple leaves high-paying jobs to sell steamed Straits Fish in Joo Chiat
After more than 15 years in the finance industry, 39-year-old Tan Yong Li and her husband decided to bid farewell to their corporate careers and embark on a new chapter in the food and beverage sector. In July this year, the couple opened a hawker stall named “Joy of Fish” at Joo Chiat, serving freshly […]
LTA confiscates 15 vehicles for providing illegal ride-hailing services after tip-offs from NPHVA and NTA
In the latest enforcement against illegal ride-hailing services, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has confiscated 15 vehicles in a single week after receiving tip-offs from the National Private Hire Vehicle Association (NPHVA) and the National Taxi Association (NTA). The two associations, both affiliates of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), have been actively working with […]