November 14, 2024

Court ruling balances property rights with community safety in renovation disputes. Case OverviewThe High Court has upheld the Strata Titles Board’s decision...

CNB Officer Awarded National Day Honour After Arresting Former Schoolmate Drug Trafficker

Assistant Superintendent Larry Tay reflects on his long career and the challenges of combating drug trafficking. SINGAPORE – More than a decade...

Support Available for Hawkers and Consumers to Cope with Cost of Living, Other Challenges

Government initiatives provide various forms of relief to hawkers and consumers facing rising costs, including subsidies and targeted assistance. SINGAPORE – To...

Proposals to Modify Hawker Stall Rental System May Lead to Higher Rents: Koh Poh Koon

Senior Minister Koh Poh Koon warns that certain changes to the hawker stall rent system could inadvertently result in higher rents, despite...

Govt sets out ways to sustain hawker culture, alleviate cost pressures on Singaporeans

New policies and initiatives aim to balance affordability for consumers, fair earnings for hawkers, and the preservation of Singapore’s hawker heritage. SINGAPORE...

Less than a fifth of eligible self-employed parents used childcare leave benefits between 2019 and 2022

Government efforts to encourage self-employed parents to claim childcare leave benefits remain ongoing. SINGAPORE – Despite being eligible for government-paid childcare leave,...

24 weeks’ jail for man who demanded nearly $400k from foreign workers to renew work passes

Derrick Ho Chiak Hock sentenced for exploiting migrant workers with illegal renewal fees for their work permits. SINGAPORE – Derrick Ho Chiak...

Deficit for Public Bus Operations Narrows to $852 Million, Lowest in 7 Years