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Bus fares will increase by 5% overall starting from December 27, with the increase being lower than
Public bus and MRT fares will increase by 5% overall starting from December 27, a rise lower than last year. In addition to the existing annual subsidy of over 2 billion yuan for public transport operations, the government will inject an additional 200 million yuan to offset the ···...
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Xiao Zhenxiang: Has instructed the Land Transport Authority to enhance information disclosure in the
Transport Minister Xiao Zhenxiang said that he has instructed the Land Transport Authority to release more information to the public during the investigation of the MRT disruption, to explain the measures taken, and to enhance communication in a timely manner. This will help peop···...
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Police: Tampines Expressway crash involved five vehicles, drivers aged 33 and 36 assisting in invest
A multi-vehicle collision involving heavy vehicles occurred on the Tampines Expressway (TPE) this morning, resulting in two people injured. Police said the crash involved five vehicles, and the lorry drivers aged 33 and 36 are assisting in investigations.Video footage uploaded by···...
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Indonesian 16-year-old player falls into a three-meter ditch while rushing toward fans to celebrate
Lucky escape! An Indonesian youth player, overjoyed after scoring a goal, leapt over two barriers in celebration while rushing toward enthusiastic fans, only to fall into a three-meter-deep trench between the pitch and the stands—fortunately escaping unharmed.According to Sportst···...
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The government has launched a national mental health support hotline to provide round-the-clock assi
To better support citizens in addressing mental health concerns, the Ministry of Health, together with the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), has launched a new 24/7 national mental health helpline — 1771 — to assist the public in coping with psychological issues and, when necessa···...
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Local Survey: 92% of Consumers Satisfied with Real Estate Broker Services
The survey shows that 92% of real estate market consumers are satisfied with the services provided by real estate agents, marking the highest level since the first survey was conducted in 2012.The Real Estate Agents Council carries out a public perception survey every three years···...
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The life expectancy of Singaporeans has increased compared to 2023 and ten years ago.
The life expectancy of residents in our country last year increased compared to both 2023 and ten years prior.Preliminary data from the "Complete Life Tables for Singapore Resident Population 2023–2024," released by the Department of Statistics, showed that the life exp···...
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The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) maintains its forecast for economic growth this year
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has maintained its economic growth forecast for the year at between 0% and 2%.MTI said that the economy grew by 3.9% year-on-year in the previous quarter, performing slightly better than expected but slower compared to the prior quarter; o···...
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Tsai Rui-long: China's hosting of international swimming events is expected to attract 40,000 t
Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Community and Youth, Tsai Rui-long, pointed out that the construction cost of the temporary venue for the World Swimming Championships has yet to be finalized. The authorities will also explore whether the venue can serve as a training ···...
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Li Zizheng: Our country's practical and effective legal and judicial system brings genuine just
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that Singapore has established a practical and effective legal and judicial system that brings genuine justice to all.Minister Lee emphasized that not only do we have laws that are up-to-date, meticulously drafted, and tailored to our national···...
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A lorry broke into a tunnel and crashed into the roof. The 55-year-old driver was arrested
A lorry was entering a tunnel on the Central Expressway (CTE) when its boom crashed into the tunnel roof, causing wires to fall off. The tunnel was eventually forced to close.The accident occurred at the entrance to Cairnhill Circle.A reader who passed by shared the photo with Gl···...
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The government has pledged to continue to provide more support for people with disabilities
The government promised to continue to provide more support for people with disabilities. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said three key areas for improvement include early intervention, helping people with disabilities find jobs, and providing more support for caregivers.Speaking a···...
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Gardens by the Bay launches guided tours for the visually impaired
October 15 is the "International White Cane Day" for the visually impaired. To celebrate this festival, Gardens by the Bay will soon launch a tactile tour project specially designed for the visually impaired. This plan is also one of the local series of activities to ce···...
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Malaysian woman kissing dough took photos in front of the store, the ice cream shop quickly clarifie
A controversial woman in Malaysia has recently caused a stir in Kuala Lumpur. She was fired from the chain store Auntie Anne's for kissing dough earlier, and then she was suspected to work at the ice cream shop Cold Stone Creamery, which scared Cold Stone Creamery to quickly ···...
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A cute cat "supervisor" appears at a gas station in Penang, Malaysia; video of him working
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A gas station in Malaysia welcomed a "special employee". A cat in uniform became popular on the Internet because of its serious work and won the love of a large number of netizens.From a video shared by netizen @maziahnasir on the short video platform TikTok, it can be ···...
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Some baby rocking chairs and toys sold online were found to have safety concerns
Some baby rockers, walkers and toys sold on two major local e-commerce platforms were found to have safety concerns.The Consumer Product Safety Office issued a press release saying that the authorities inspected five baby rockers, five walkers and 13 toys sold on Shopee and Lazad···...
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From Blueprint to Reality: Forest City SFZ Emerges as a New Star in Southeast Asia’s Financial Lands
On September 20, 2024, the policies for the Forest City Special Financial Zone (SFZ) were officially implemented, marking a significant step forward for Johor in the financial sector. Positioned along the picturesque Southeast Asian coastline, Forest City SFZ is rapidly rising as···...
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Citibank to close last local branch
Citibank branch at Jurong CPF Building. (Photo: Google)Citibank will close its last branch in Singapore on the 12th of next month.The bank announced on its official website that the branch located at 21 Jurong Commercial Avenue, also known as the Jurong CPF Building, will be clos···...
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The Passion Wave satellite station is set to open next year, allowing the public to experience a va
The People's Association's (PA) PAssion Wave satellite station, located at Marina Bay, is scheduled to open next year, enabling the public to engage in leisure water sports such as kayaking, pedal boating, and dragon boating in Marina Bay.Today (the 14th), celebrating the···...
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The tolls at three electronic highway toll gates will be increased by one yuan during specific time
"From the 9th of this month, the tolls at electronic highway toll gates located at three sites will be increased by one yuan during specific time periods.According to the Land Transport Authority's announcement, after observing traffic conditions in July, it was found th···...