Taxi operators to be allowed to sell cabs over 3 years old, convert used cars to taxis
[Straits Times] - 03/5/2025
These are part of moves to further level the playing field between taxis and private-hire cars.
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HDB resale prices will stabilise as more flats enter market, cooling measures take effect: MND
There will be a significant jump in the number of new flats reaching their minimum occupation period in 2025.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Woman opened bank accounts that received over $711m, admits not knowing sources of funds
Zin Nwe Nyunt earned commissions totalling more than $170,000.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Taxi operators to be allowed to sell cabs over 3 years old, convert used cars to taxis
These are part of moves to further level the playing field between taxis and private-hire cars.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
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
Task force recommends capping run times, extending drivers’ meal breaks to improve bus safety
It also recommended equipping all public buses with technology like collision warning systems.
[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
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
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
PMAs to have 6kmh speed limit, medical certification needed for mobility scooter users from Q1 2026
Other plans include pedestrian-friendly streets for another 15 locations.
[Straits Times] - 5/03/2025
Woman pleads guilty to extorting money from men in underage honeytrap ploy
The woman and her accomplices committed the offences in 2024.
[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
