Land betterment charge rates for non-landed residential use to rise
[Straits Times] - 02/28/2025
The rates will rise by 0.3 per cent on average after dropping an average of 5.4 per cent in the previous period.
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Concierge stole valuables worth over $2m from condo unit, misappropriated more than $47k
Eric Lim Jun Rong was sentenced to four years and eight months’ jail.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
MND Permanent Secretary Ow Foong Pheng to retire after 38 years in public service
Her contributions include supporting the Government's fight against Sars in 2003.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
Afternoon showers expected for first half of March: MSS
Daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 33 deg C and 34 deg C on most days.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
This Govt will always uphold fiscal responsibility, says PM Wong
He cautions against attempts to paint a healthy surplus as somehow detrimental to Singaporeans.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
Government will continue to create good jobs for Singaporeans: PM Wong
Singapore will also press on with industry transformation and keep an eye on its cost competitiveness, he said.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
SFA orders recall of Happy Family Oatmeal Cookies from Malaysia due to undeclared milk allergen
Those who have bought the product are advised not to eat it if they are intolerant of or allergic to milk.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
Jail for former NTU research fellow found with 90 images of child abuse material
The court heard the man had also attempted to set up meetings with children for sexual services.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
Mother and son jailed for lying to Iras in first prosecution of ‘99-to-1’ property purchase scheme
The pair were sentenced to two weeks' jail after pleading guilty to two charges each.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
One crew member injured after ‘unauthorised boarding’ of vessel in Singapore Strait: MPA
The injured crew member, an Indian national, was conscious when taken to hospital for medical treatment.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
2024 Dragon Year failed to boost S’pore’s total fertility rate, which remains at a low of 0.97
Preliminary data showed there were 30,800 resident births in 2024, up slightly from 30,500 in 2023.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
SkillsFuture to be bolstered further in coming years: PM Wong
This will help workers here grapple with rapid industry shifts.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025