Top stories of the day: from neighbour disputes and COE supply to rising greenhouse gas emissions and changes in China’s tourism landscape.
Mandatory Mediation a First Step in Settling Neighbour Disputes: Edwin Tong
Government agencies have received over 90,000 complaints about neighbour noise in the last three years, highlighting the need for effective mediation.
LTA to Inject Up to 20,000 COEs to Manage Supply for Future Peaks: Chee
Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat stated that the COE supply flexibility aims to keep premiums stable, though it will depend on demand.
Singapore Projects Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Peak in 2028
For the first time, Singapore revealed a timeline for when its emissions are expected to peak, according to its biennial transparency report.
Switching Insurers Not the Right Solution for IP Policyholder Issues: MOH
Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam emphasized that allowing policyholders to freely switch insurers could raise premiums and affect affordability.
New School Canteen Models Considered Amid Stallholder Shortages
The Ministry of Education is exploring central kitchens and pre-order systems as potential solutions to alleviate the shortage of canteen stallholders.
Police Investigating Deepfake Nude Photos of Singapore Sports School Students
A group of boys allegedly created and circulated deepfake images of their female schoolmates, sparking a police investigation.
Man Dupes Employer of Over $24k Using Forged Grab Receipts
A man altered existing Grab receipts and timesheets to claim reimbursements for rides he never took, leading to a fraudulent payout.
Living and Working Together on Warships: Shared Experience During Exercise Trident
1,900 personnel from the Army, Navy, and Air Force participated in Exercise Trident, with many experiencing extended life on board a warship for the first time.
The Changing Face of China’s Foreign Tourists
American tourists, once a prominent group, are now noticeably absent from China’s tourist crowd.
