New Housing Options and Updates in Singapore’s Oct 16 BTO Launch
Key changes in the BTO launch include a new classification model, more options for singles, and open-concept flats. The October 16 Build-To-Order (BTO) launch introduces... Read More
Selected Bus and Train Services to Be Extended on Eve of Deepavali
Transport options will be available later to accommodate late-night commuters on October 30 Singapore’s public transport services will have extended operating hours on October 30,... Read More
MOM States It’s Not Practical to Set Blanket Rules for Stopping Work During Bad Weather
Government focuses on empowering employers to assess and manage risks related to extreme weather events Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has acknowledged the challenges in... Read More
Singapore’s Transitional Shelters for Homeless Persons See Steady Occupancy
Efforts to assist rough sleepers transition to stable housing continue as shelters maintain high occupancy rates In Singapore, approximately 60% of the 720 available beds... Read More
PTC to Continue Gradual Public Transport Fare Adjustments
Minister Chee Hong Tat outlines gradual fare increases and additional government subsidies Singapore’s Public Transport Council (PTC) is set to continue its “gradual approach” to... Read More
Disruption-Hit Rail Operator SMRT Forms Group to Look into Reliability, Safety Issues
A New Working Group to Address Rail Network Challenges Following Recent Service Disruptions SINGAPORE – In response to a series of service disruptions affecting its... Read More
At Least 9 Cases of Malware Scams Reported Since Aug 30, with $223,000 in Losses
Scammers exploit Facebook ads to spread malware, targeting victims with fraudulent transactions. Since August 30, Singapore has seen at least nine cases of malware scams,... Read More
Najip Ali, The Hidden Godfather Shaping Singapore’s Cultural Underground
Najip Ali’s immense influence on Singapore’s entertainment and cultural underground, through over 40 years of commitment, remains largely unknown. “I agreed to your interview because... Read More
Nostalgic Nibbles: Singaporeans Share the Old-School Snacks They Miss
Exploring the Retro Treats That Shaped Singaporean Childhoods Long before international snack brands took over, Singaporeans found comfort in nostalgic local treats, many of which... Read More
Young Singaporeans and Their Accidental ‘Boomer’ Moments
Finding Humor in Relatable Generational Quirks While Gen Z and Millennials often poke fun at “boomer” habits, many young Singaporeans admit they’ve experienced moments that... Read More