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In the Bible, forgiveness is pardoning a person who has wronged us, which involves letting go of resentment and the desire for revenge, much like a debt is cancelled. It is not the same as forgetting or condoning the offence, but to respond with mercy. A central theme is that we are to forgive...

As a Bak Chor Mee fan of Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle from my primary school days, I know why it has been hailed as SG’s best BCM. However, after receiving a Michelin Star 9 years ago, their prices keep going up while the quality of their noodles and fresh ingredients do not seem to be...

Was life better in the 1980s and 1990s in S'pore for older Samsters? It depends on our individual experiences and preferences, but many of us older ones have nostalgic views of a simpler, less crowded S'pore with which was so much more affordable with a stronger sense of community. Life now is...

Please share your photos of beautiful women here for all of us to appreciate. I will kick-off with Thai actress Pimpawee Kograbin.

The govt's stand is that the COE system is the most transparent way to allocate limited road space in a dense city like S'pore. An open market auction prices the right to own a car to those who value it most and are willing to pay the market price. The billions of dollars collected every year...

31 October 2025 Mr Wong Wei Kong Editor-in-Chief English/Malay/Tamil Media Group SPH Media Mr Wong We refer to your recent article in The Straits Times titled “Singapore scam gang operating in Cambodia allegedly led by two brothers”, published online on 30 October and appearing in print on 31...

Does anybody have a relative or friend who survived a stroke, only to show signs of depression, anxiety, anger, irritability and sadness more easily than before? My former colleague shows signs of confusion, difficulty with planning and memory problems. He has also become more self-centered and...

Laughter is the best medicine, so please share your funniest jokes on this thread. We all need a good laugh during these difficult times.

Not every old boy of a premier school like ACS I has a bright future. Finan Siow is proof of that.

Sky high rent is causing small local FNB businesses to close down one by one. How do owners stay afloat when rental takes away up to 50% of their revenue when it used to be only 15% of it 6 years ago? When international brands occupy the shop units at malls all over S'pore, we lose a valuable...

Retailers in S'pore face high rent and labour costs. These overheads make it difficult for traditional, mass-market businesses to remain profitable. Many traditional retailers like Royal Sporting House (RSH), have not innovated quickly enough to adapt to the changing market landscape. RSH...

Shoplifting is sometimes linked to mental health issues such as kleptomania, anxiety, depression or personality disorders. Sufferers may have an urge to steal items they don't need or can easily afford, experience increased tension before the theft and pleasure or relief during it. In Aug this...

The driver said: "I do not dispute the need for rules, but in situations like this, compassion should take precedence. The officer's strict adherence to procedure without considering the circumstances was disheartening." The Certis officer was merely doing his job. The offender should appeal...

Singapore is very safe for a modern city. So much so, that having lived here for many years, I find I’ve lost many of my normal urban street smarts - eg I carry my wallet in my pocket, often forget to lock my front door and other stupidities. If you find yourself being chased down a dark alley...

Older adults face challenges that significantly their risk for developing depression. As we age, the risk of chronic illness, pain and disability increases; these are linked to depression. The older years of life involve major transitions and significant losses that erode our support system and...

What is the difference between Malaysian politicians stealing public funds and the SG ministers who decide how much to pay themselves? Is there a need to steal taxpayers' money if obscene amounts of cash (decided by themselves) are deposited into the SG politicians' bank accounts every month...

An influencer in Taiwan, Fan Wanqing criticised for misusing money raised by relatives for her sick mother’s surgery. The delay in treatment caused her mom’s spinal condition to worsen, and she ended up in a wheelchair. She passed away later...

When leaders are drawn from a group possessing similar doctrines and ideology, they tend to approach issues by consensus, rather than as independent individuals. Compliance, joint rationalisation, absence of personal accountability and the pressure to accede may follow; often resulting in...

There is a common checklist that couples need to achieve significant financial stability like career success, securing a HDB BTO flat, before they can seriously consider marriage and having children. The high cost of living and housing in S'pore makes these items challenging to meet early in...

It has often been perceived that staring is offensive since it invades a person's privacy and personal space. Staring may also be interpreted as a sign of aggression or challenge. A lingering gaze may escalate into a hostile encounter or even a fight, even though such reactions are immature. So...