URA makes rare offer to grant developers bonus floor area to keep Golden Mile Tower’s cinema block
[Straits Times] - 01/8/2025
The block houses two cinemas, including The Projector, and a spiral staircase popular with Instagrammers.
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Bill passed to prevent some first-time traffic offenders from being overly punished
Minister of State for Home Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim said the maximum penalties remain stiff and unchanged.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Reading beyond school years vital for tackling decline in literacy skills: Chan Chun Sing
Recent results from an OECD study had flagged a significant decline in literacy after the age of 35.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
What’s hot in 2025: Green Pulse’s top themes to watch
We take the pulse of the planet for 2025 with our key themes on climate, nature and nuclear.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Singapore’s trade balance seen as less vulnerable to tariff risks under Trump’s second-term
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s trade dynamics may help shield it from tariff risks expected under U.S. President-elect (…)
[The Independent] - 8/01/2025
The gist: New law to stop scams, new Bill to protect racial harmony
Here are the key takeaways from the Parliament sitting on Jan 7, 2025.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
River Valley fatal accident: Maid accused of rash act over girl’s death to claim trial
Lilyana Eva is accused of committing the offence shortly before 5pm on Jan 23, 2024.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
S’pore, Malaysia sign agreement on Johor-S’pore Special Economic Zone; 20,000 jobs to be created
The integrated zone for business and investment will cover the Iskandar Development Region and Pengerang.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Live: Ministerial statements on NRIC issue
Ministers Josephine Teo and Indranee Rajah spoke about the responsible use of NRIC and the Acra lapse.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
MPs raise concerns over indirect discrimination, ageism during debate on Workplace Fairness Bill
The legislation seeks to preserve workplace norms and guard against divisions, said Minister Tan See Leng.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
NParks advises public to stay away from crocodiles after sighting near Yishun Dam
A video shows a crocodile swimming along and close to the edge of a canal near the dam.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Teen tricked into coming to Singapore arrested for allegedly scamming woman of $290k
The suspect believed she was helping with official investigations.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
