Plans for 8 more parks, another 13km of park connectors in Singapore
[Straits Times] - 03/5/2025
The authorities also gave updates on the Budget Meal initiative and an ongoing review of the Animals and Birds Act.
In Singaporean newspapers
No basic looks here: Singapore’s youth embrace bold unique fashion styles
Singaporean youth are embracing fashion styles such as tropical core, Y2K and acubi aesthetics, among others.
[Straits Times] - 4/03/2025
Cat B COE price rises 3.1% to $113,000; dealers expect demand to remain high
COE prices rose across the board in the latest exercise, except for Category A certificates.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Man to face charges over illegally importing 154 replica guns without a permit
The police first received information on sales of replica guns on an e-commerce platform in May 2023.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Driver escapes unhurt after car catches fire in Jurong West
The fire involved the car's engine compartment.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Silver Housing Bonus to be extended to more private home owners who right-size to HDB flats
About $61 million in SHB has been disbursed to 2,535 HDB households as at Dec 31, 2024.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
No separate COE category for private-hire cars: Amy Khor
The decision comes after careful study as part of a review of the point-to-point sector.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Two new MRT lines under study; Jurong Region Line extension in West Coast to proceed
The proposed Tengah and Seletar lines could form a single rail line, says Minister Chee Hong Tat.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Crane truck catches fire at Changi Airport Terminal 5 construction site
The fire was extinguished using a hosereel and a Compressed Air Foam backpack.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Circle Line train services back to normal after delays on 10-station stretch due to train fault
SMRT said the train fault happened between the Paya Lebar and MacPherson stations at around 3.55pm.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
One person taken to hospital after car turns turtle in KPE accident
The accident led to a traffic congestion on the expressway.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
MOE warns of dangerous social media challenges, parents advised to be on lookout for their children
The advisory came after two boys were said to be apparently attempting the Blackout Challenge.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
