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HDB resale prices dip for third straight quarter, even after lifting of 15-month wait-out period
Early estimates released on Oct 1 showed that HDB resale prices fell by 0.2%.
HDB resale prices fall for third consecutive quarter: Flash estimate
HDB says it has not seen a significant increase in the prices or the number of resale flats purchased by private home owners and former private property owners since the 15-month wait-out period was removed....
‘Fare Adjustment, not Fair Adjustment’: Singaporeans unhappy over 12- to 13-cent fare hike from Dec 26
SINGAPORE: On Tuesday (Sep 29), the Public Transport Council (PTC) announced that from Dec 26, 2026, public transport fares will increase by 7%. According to the PTC, the reason it used a higher fare formula compared to last year is the substantial increase in energy prices betwe...
Koh Poh Koon returns to clinical practice at SGH
Koh Poh Koon has returned to Singapore General Hospital (SGH), where he had previously worked as a colorectal surgeon. Koh's latest post — published on Sep. 30 — mentioned his return to clinical practice. He also shared about Singapore's first Toumai Surgical Robotic System, a ne...
Singapore ranks 5th globally, 2nd in Asia in innovation, with 12 indicators ranked No. 1 worldwide
Summary Singapore ranked fifth globally and second in Asia in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, matching its position from 2025. The Republic ranked first globally in innovation inputs, while its innovation outputs placed ninth among 139 economies. Singapore recorded 12 indicator...
S$1.2 billion Tuas Road Viaduct Phase 2 to create elevated link to Tuas Port
SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority has awarded three civil contracts totalling approximately S$1.2 billion for the construction of the Tuas Road Viaduct Phase 2. This elevated road corridor extension will help strengthen connectivity to Tuas Port as Singapore consolidates it...
Chinese woman, 56, demands S$10,000 in monthly expenses from S'porean husband, 72, with S$1,629 monthly CPF payout
A 56-year-old Chinese woman living in Shanghai took her 72-year-old Singaporean husband to court, seeking S$10,000 in temporary financial support per month. She claimed that her monthly living allowance had been reduced from S$3,000 to S$600 and applied for interim maintenance to...
Australian man goes to Jalan Besar outlet for 'legit' massage, says he was shouted at when declined 'sexual services'
A massage parlour at Jalan Besar has been accused of offering sexual services to its customers. Touched inappropriately One customer, 45, who identified himself as an Australian tourist on holiday in Singapore, alleged that he was touched inappropriately by a masseuse about 30 mi...
Singapore migrant & domestic workers are included in 243 UN human rights recommendations for stronger protection supported by SG
Summary Singapore supported 243 of 342 recommendations received during its fourth Universal Periodic Review of human rights. Supported recommendations include stronger protections for migrant and domestic workers, better child mental health support, and broader safeguards against...
Gan Siow Huang stops by for a chat with Leong Mun Wai, PSP team, at Shunfu Market
SINGAPORE: In tiny Singapore, it is inevitable that politicians from different parties at times bump into each other, which happened last weekend when Gan Siow Huang, a People’s Action Party Member of Parliament, crossed paths with some leaders from the Progress Singapore Party a...
S'porean man, 61, walked along Chai Chee HDB corridor with female underwear tied around exposed genitals
A 61-year-old Singaporean man was convicted and sentenced on Sep. 29 in a case involving obscene acts at Chai Chee HDB blocks. Charge Ng Chong Teck was charged with committing an obscene act at around 1:58am on Aug. 15, 2026, along the level 14 corridor of Block 807A Chai Chee Ro...
Singapore drug bust: CNB seizes over S$1 million worth of heroin, Ice and cannabis at Tuas Checkpoint
The quantities of heroin and cannabis seized exceed thresholds under Singapore’s Misuse of Drugs Act that can carry the death penalty.
I hope they'll experience the warmth of S'poreans: MOS Zhulkarnain welcomes Palestinian scholars to S'pore
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, welcomed the first batch of Palestinian scholars to Singapore. On social media, Zhulkarnain said he took the scholars, including four Palestinian undergraduates, out to a Singaporean dinner. In the caption, he sh...
S'porean man, 37, has bike trouble in Switzerland, asks local for help, met with racist gesture
A Singaporean man, 37, found himself in a bit of a situation after his bike fell while he was on a grassy patch in Giswil, Switzerland, according to local reports. Sukas is a livestreamer who travels the world and shows his viewers different "cool areas" of the world. He told Mot...
PTC: Public transport fares in SG to rise by 12 to 13 cents per trip for adult card users
Higher energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict pushed the transport fare adjustment to its highest cash increase in Singapore so far
Koh Poh Koon rejoins Singapore General Hospital as colorectal surgeon
He said he is currently a visiting consultant surgeon with SGH, and will continue on a part-time basis for clinical work.
Brunei crown prince tours SAFTI City, gets first-hand look at Singapore's urban combat training
The visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of Singapore-Brunei defence relations.
Singapore's Temasek to open Riyadh, Abu Dhabi offices in Middle East expansion
The new offices will expand Temasek's global network to 15 offices in 11 countries in 2027.
35 Singapore officers deployed to Nepal return after supporting disaster victim identification and drone training
The Operation Vanguard deployment was carried out at the request of Nepali authorities to support disaster response efforts following the flash floods....
What it took to win Singapore's first digital construction WorldSkills medal
Ngee Ann Polytechnic graduate Samuel Tan clinched Singapore's first WorldSkills podium finish in digital construction after more than 1,000 hours of training over about five months....
Asia travel demand stays resilient despite Middle East conflict, volatile airfares: Skyscanner CEO
Artificial intelligence is changing how travellers plan their trips and challenging traditional travel search platforms, Skyscanner CEO Bryan Batista tells CNA’s Elizabeth Neo....
LTA: Blue oval ERP markings coming to Singapore roads as ERP 2 launches on January 1, 2027
The blue oval design was selected after testing different road marking options with approximately 1,000 motorists.
More lower-income Singapore residents to benefit from increased thresholds for legal aid from Oct 1
The per capita household income threshold for civil legal aid will be raised to $1,650 from Oct 1.