URA reviewing guidelines on floor space to give developers more design flexibility: Chee Hong Tat
The GFA relook comes in response to industry feedback.
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Najib crowdfunds to pay off S$15.6 million fine, some M'sians donate 1 sen (S$0.003) in disgust
Najib has begun crowdfunding money from Malaysians in a bid to avoid jail. The former prime minister of Malaysia, who is 73 this year, was recently granted permission to serve the remainder of his jail sentence under house arrest, reported Reuters . As part of the terms, Najib mu...
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Over 5 months’ jail for silat instructor who kissed 14-year-old female student’s cheek
He also sent her sexually charged text messages.
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At least S$4.8 million lost to scams involving the impersonation of S'pore Harvey Norman employees
An advisory issued by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Sep. 21 warned against scams involving the impersonation of Harvey Norman employees and government officials. Since January 2026, at least 119 cases have been reported, with total losses amounting to at least S$4.8 million...
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Over 500 reports to Online Safety Commission in 1st 2 months, more than 90% resolved
In the first two months of its operation, the Online Safety Commission (OSC) has received more than 500 reports of online harm from the public, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo told the media on Sep. 17. She was giving her remarks ahead of Ministry o...
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ASEAN aims to bring upgraded goods trade pact into force by end-2026, ahead of schedule: Gan Kim Yong
The ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement will simplify and clarify trade rules, making it easier for businesses to operate across ASEAN and facilitating greater intra-regional trade....
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Land planned for housing in Tengah converted to park after consulting nature groups: HDB
This was revealed in HDB’s reports on Sept 18 to feedback on two environmental studies.
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Mercedes driver, 19, charged over Johor crash that killed 5 including brother & girl, 10, pleads not guilty
A 19-year-old Mercedes-Benz driver who was allegedly involved in a car crash that ended with the deaths of five people has pleaded not guilty. On Sep. 18, Goh Yin Zun was charged with reckless and dangerous driving over a crash that killed five people in the Kluang magistrates' c...
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Motorcyclist, 19, injured in Yishun accident involving lorry, family appealing for witnesses
The family of a 19-year-old motorcyclist, who was injured in an accident in Yishun on Sep. 2, is appealing for witnesses to come forward. In a Facebook post on Sep. 21, the mother of the injured man said her son had been involved in a serious accident and was at one point in crit...
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Police investigating matters raised in Law Society’s audit report about workplace complaints
LawSoc was told not to distribute the contents of the report pending the conclusion of police investigations.
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Four of 23 rabbits rescued in Seletar Farmway after being abandoned have died; NParks investigating
The rabbits were found to have health issues, including overgrown nails and skin conditions.
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Cast of 1996 film ‘Army Daze’ reunite at Sheikh Haikel’s chicken rice restaurant following his cancer announcement
The five actors from the 1996 Singapore film “Army Daze” reunited at Sheikh Haikel's chicken rice restaurant at Kampong Glam. This occurred after Sheikh announced that he had stage four cancer and was battling it for over a year. In an Instagram post by Edward Yong, he and former...
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Singapore's Kiria Tikanah clinches epee silver at Asian Games, makes history
Kiria Tikanah's silver medal is the best result by a Singapore fencer at the Asian Games.