HDB to Launch Record 5,500 Sale of Balance Flats in February 2025
SINGAPORE – The Housing and Development Board (HDB) is set to launch its largest ever Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) exercise in February 2025, offering over 5,500 units. This comes…
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Serious Concerns Surrounding MaNaDr Clinic: Licence Revocation Likely Amid Telemedicine Misconduct
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has initiated proceedings to revoke the licence of MaNaDr Clinic, located on Beach Road, following an investigation into its controversial telemedicine practices. As revealed on…
Tragic Loss in Clementi: Community Mourns Grassroots Volunteer Winson Khoo
Tragic Loss in Clementi: Community Mourns Grassroots Volunteer Winson Khoo The Clementi community is in shock following the tragic death of Winson Khoo, a dedicated grassroots volunteer, who was fatally…
38 Oxley Road: A Heritage Dilemma Following Lee Wei Ling’s Passing
The National Heritage Board (NHB) has announced plans to study the historic site of 38 Oxley Road, previously home to Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew. This review aims…
Tragic Accident on Kranji Expressway Claims Life of 52-Year-Old Motorcyclist
Tragic Accident on Kranji Expressway Claims Life of 52-Year-Old Motorcyclist A horrific accident on the Kranji Expressway (KJE) on Wednesday (23 October 2024) morning resulted in the tragic death of…
Robots Set to Revolutionise BTO Construction in Singapore by 2025
Robots Set to Revolutionise BTO Construction in Singapore by 2025 SINGAPORE — The integration of robots in construction activities is gaining momentum as the Housing and Development Board (HDB) announces…
COE Premiums Drop Across All Categories in Latest Singapore Tender
COE Premiums Drop Across All Categories in Latest Singapore Tender SINGAPORE — In a significant shift in the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) market, premiums have dipped across all categories during…
River Valley High School Axe Killing: Court Upholds 16-Year Sentence
SINGAPORE – In a heart-wrenching case that gripped the nation, the Court of Appeal upheld a **16-year prison sentence** for a teenager involved in the tragic killing of his schoolmate,…
Train Troubles Resolved: Bukit Panjang LRT Service Returns
SINGAPORE: After a chaotic evening on 22 October 2024, the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit (LRT) line is back on track. Commuters can breathe a sigh of relief as services…
Tragic Incident at Trivelis Estate: Grassroots Volunteer Fatally Attacked
SINGAPORE — On 21 October 2024, the tranquility of Clementi Avenue 4 was shattered when a grassroots volunteer was fatally attacked by a fellow resident. The victim, 41-year-old Winson Khoo,…
Sylvia Lim and Quah Kim Song Set to Marry in January 2025
The bells of St Mary of the Angels will chime joyfully as Sylvia Lim, chair of the Workers’ Party, is all set to marry her long-time partner Quah Kim Song…
Desmond Lee Unveils 14,000 New Homes in Sembawang and Woodlands
SINGAPORE — Exciting times ahead as the Government plans to roll out 14,000 homes across Sembawang North and Woodlands North Coast, announced by Minister for National Development Desmond Lee on…
Gardens by the Bay Cracks Down on Bird Poaching Amid Disturbing Reports
Gardens by the Bay is taking a strong stance against poaching after a wave of bird deaths linked to glue traps. This troubling situation came to light on 18 October…
Lee Hsien Yang Seeks Asylum in the UK Amid Political Tensions
In a bold move, Lee Hsien Yang revealed on 22 October 2024 that he’s applied for political asylum in the UK. This isn’t just a fleeting decision; he had sought…
Kang Pue Hua Sentenced for Fraud Linked to Online Romance Scam
A 75-year-old woman, Kang Pue Hua, has been sentenced to five weeks in jail after falling victim to an online scam. She opened a bank account for her ‘online boyfriend’…
Alvin Ching Returns to Singapore After Seven Years on the Run
SINGAPORE — After a dramatic seven-year escape, Alvin Ching Kah Meng, a 37-year-old Singaporean, was arrested in Malaysia on 1 October 2024 and sent back to Singapore on 20 October.…
Singapore to Wave Goodbye to Push Buttons by 2025
SINGAPORE – Get ready to wave your hands at traffic lights instead of pushing buttons! From the fourth quarter of 2025, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be replacing all…
Pansuk Siriwipa Pleads Guilty in $32 Million Scam
SINGAPORE — In a dramatic twist, Thai national Pansuk Siriwipa has pleaded guilty to cheating and money laundering in a luxury goods scam that has bewildered many. On 21 October…
Oil Leak Emergency: Shell Pipeline Affects Popular Singapore Beaches
Singapore’s authorities are taking swift action in response to an oil leak from a Shell pipeline, which occurred at Pulau Bukom on 20 October 2024. With booms deployed across key…
Oil Leak Disrupts Singapore Waters: Shell Takes Action
Singapore’s waters faced a hiccup on 20 October 2024, thanks to an oil leak from a Shell pipeline. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) announced that the leak…
Lucky Plaza Fire Leads to Evacuations and Injuries
A fire broke out at Lucky Plaza on Orchard Road on 20 October 2024, leading to a quick evacuation and hospitalisation. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed it was…