A recent discussion on r/askSingapore brought up a growing concern among Singaporeans: local culture is disappearing. From the decline of dialects to fading traditional practices, many people feel that Singapore’s unique identity is slowly being eroded. Some blame globalization, while others say it's the natural evolution
A Redditor recently sparked a conversation in r/askSingapore, asking: "What are some small signs that someone grew up or was once poor?" The post focused on a friend earning over $200K a year, yet meticulously comparing every single price difference, even for a few cents, and feeling
Foreigners in Big 4 Accounting Firms: A Growing Concern? A Redditor recently raised a question in r/SingaporeRaw, wondering if the Big 4 accounting firms in Singapore (PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG) are dominated by foreigners. The discussion was sparked by an interview with a Malaysian woman who became a Singaporean
A Tattoo for Remembrance – But at What Cost? A 19-year-old Singaporean woman took to r/SingaporeRaw to ask for advice about getting her first tattoo—a small one in remembrance of her late grandmother. However, the issue wasn’t about where to place it or which design to choose, but
British Health Retailer Pulls Out After Nearly Two Decades British health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett (H&B) has officially closed all 12 of its outlets in Singapore, marking the end of its nearly 20-year presence in the local market. The closure was announced on March 10 via
Yet Another MRT Delay Commuters on the North-East Line (NEL) had a rough start to their morning as a train delay at Hougang MRT on 17 March 2025 led to overcrowding and longer waiting times. The issue, first reported on r/SingaporeRaw, quickly gained traction as affected passengers took to
Workplace Peer Pressure? Smoking is a well-known habit in Singapore, but does it still have a place in today’s workplaces? One Redditor shared a workplace incident where his colleague tried to introduce him to smoking, claiming that smoking three sticks a day was harmless since he also jogs regularly.
A New Supermarket Trend? A trip to NTUC FairPrice used to be straightforward—grab your groceries, pay, and leave. But lately, some shoppers have noticed a new post-checkout phenomenon: aunties camping outside supermarket exits, ready to scan your Healthy 365 QR code the moment you step out. In a post
A Redditor's Curiosity About Malaysian Partners A recent post on r/SingaporeRaw by u/Sodding_Handsome_Guy asked Singaporean men about their experiences dating Malaysian women. He wanted to know how they compared to Singaporean women in terms of attitude, expectations, and relationships. "I am just curious,
A Growing Frustration Among Some Men A recent post on r/SingaporeRaw sparked a heated discussion about dating dynamics in Singapore, with u/Ehehehe090 questioning whether women in Singapore choose partners primarily based on financial stability rather than love. "It's like they choose their spouse/bf based
Unexpected Wildlife in the Heartlands A Singaporean Redditor recently shared an exciting wildlife sighting—a hornbill nesting right behind their house. In a post on r/SingaporeRaw, u/False_Will8399 uploaded a short video of the hornbill near their home, mentioning that there could even be a baby inside the
Unwanted Advances in the Heart of Singapore A recent Reddit post on r/SingaporeRaw has sparked concern after a Singaporean woman reported a disturbing encounter in the Orchard/Somerset area. According to u/orionic, her friend was approached by a middle-aged man who complimented her looks before handing her a