The NRP work in 17 HDB neighbourhoods — at a cost of SGD 165 million — is expected to benefit 25,000 households. The projects are located island-wide, including in Bukit Panjang, Sembawang, and Sengkang.
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SG60 celebrations enlivened by vOilah! France-Singapore Festival 2025 running from April to June
vOilah! brings together a diverse line-up of artistic and cultural experiences that is elevated through France-Singapore collaborations, offering people opportunities to explore new perspectives in visual arts, performing arts, music, cinema, and literature.
Singapore could face economic vulnerability amid US-led global trade slowdown, analysts warn
Singapore – the only country in Southeast Asia with which the US has a trade surplus – faces the baseline 10 percent tariff, according to a report by the Channel News Asia.
Grab a cab: More street-hail taxis for Singapore with 6th operator entering the scene
GrabCab street-hail services must follow the same taxi fare structure components as other street-hail operators, and its fare must be prominently displayed, so that passengers are informed on the applicable fare rates, said Singapore LTA.
Two teenagers detained in Singapore for radicalisation under ISA
Influenced by online footage of female ISIS fighters, the 15-year-old even considered traveling to Syria to receive weapons training and become a fighter. She even searched for flights to Syria, though she had not yet followed through with any plans to travel.
Singapore: 73-year-old Indian man jailed for 9 months for molesting cabin crew on Singapore Airlines flight
The molestations occurred during the November 18, 2024, flight, and were reported once the plane landed in Singapore. A flight supervisor informed the airline’s control center, who then contacted the police. Ramesh was arrested the same day.
Indian-origin Singaporean rangoli artist Vijayalakshmi Mohan among 5 recipients of National Heritage Board award
Along with rangoli artist Vijayalakshmi Mohan, the other awardees — people and businesses — are Malay drum-maker Mohamed Yaziz Bin Mohamed Hassan; Peranakan-style jeweller Thomis Kwan; Chinese tea shop Pek Sin Choon; and Teochew pastry shop Thye Moh Chan.
Gauri Shrivastava Gupta’s ‘Charulata’ breathes new life into a Tagore classic in Singapore
Gauri has an impressive background in theatre, with over 30 years of experience in writing and directing. A former advertising professional and scriptwriter, Gauri’s body of work in theatre spans children’s plays, forum theatre, thematic productions involving dance and music, as well as street plays with a cause.
Danish Husain brings Sahir Ludhianvi’s magic to Singapore with Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon
On April 11, theatre lovers in Singapore will get a rare chance to see Sahir’s story come alive on stage. Acclaimed theatre director, actor, storyteller, and poet Danish Husain is set to bring the legend to life in Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon, a play that will be staged at the Victoria Theatre at 7 PM SGT.
9 people lose Singapore work pass and visit pass for “illegal touting” at Changi Airport
The Changi travellers were being asked by the nine people to hand over the gold and mobile phones to contacts in their home countries in exchange for a cash reward. This was “illegal touting”, as per Singapore law.
