Daily Archives: October 12, 2018 (20 Articles Found)
Recently, LTA announced that it has completed 200km of new covered walkways. This is good news for people who use walkways frequently. But I would like to highlight that priority should be given to improving existing bus shelters.…
The whimsical world of The Moon is a safe place for bibliophiles to gather and indulge in their love for reading. An indie bookstore, cafe, and event space, the novel haven is a little hideaway nestled in the…
American ride-hailing firm Uber’s exit from Singapore following its merger with Grab in SEA may have caused much consternation among commuters as well as CCCS. But Uber’s exit isn’t entirely bad news for everyone. Other road users such…
The lease decay issue surrounding ageing HDB flats is becoming as old as stale bread. However, there are still occasional surprises, such as finding out that a group of older flats have, in just over 5.5 years, had…
The defence for WP MP and AHTC town councillors embroiled in a civil lawsuit over how they ran the town council on Fri compared their situation after taking over the town council to building a house without bricks.…
For nearly a century, thousands of Muslim pilgrims from the region would flock to Kampong Glam before they boarded steamships to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia – more than 7,000km away. To help travellers prepare…
In what is believed to be the biggest transaction in absolute price terms in a Good Class Bungalow (GCB) Area, a two-storey bungalow in Nassim Road near the Botanic Gardens was transacted earlier this year for S$105.3 million.…
Retail REITs have a chance to shine next year, says DBS Group Research, given consistently strong take-up rates for upcoming retail spaces this year which are a reflection of healthy demand in the retail arena. Ahead of its…
Singapore home prices may rise as much as 10 percent by the end of next year and are on track to double by 2030 as faster income growth overpowers recent property curbs and higher interest rates, according to…
The loss of Singapore’s modern architectural heritage – such as the National Theatre at the foot of Fort Canning Park and the National Library in Stamford Road – is still lamented by some Singaporeans. And their sense of…
Many traffic signs along major roads here are obstructed by overgrown leaves and branches. Others become only visible when motorists get close to them. While signs which are completely blocked out of the view of motorists are dangerous,…
It was baffling to read the report by developmental charity Oxfam, which ranked Singapore among the worst in tackling inequality. Prior to Singapore’s independence in 1965, many of the people here lived in slums. Unemployment and homelessness were…
We thank Mr Darren Lau for his letter (Build new MRT line from Jurong West to city; Sept 21). Currently, the NSL, EWL and DTL connect commuters living in the west and north-west to the CBD. With the…
Snake attacks are rare and the creatures generally shy away from people unless they feel threatened. This is the view of experts that ST spoke to following a snake bite incident at a Sembawang HDB block. A woman…
With the clock ticking down to an Oct 15 deadline by which it has to sign a binding deal for its biggest water and power plant, Hyflux said it is assessing a bid submitted by one of the…
Analysts are generally keeping a positive stance on SPH REIT following its results announcement yesterday. Revenue was 0.2% higher y-o-y at $53.0 million, mainly due to higher rental income from The Clementi mall and two months contribution from…
When Hello Kitty Orchid Garden first opened at Changi Airport T3 back on May 12 in 2016, there were queues. Long lines of diehard fans waited patiently for their turn to snap selfies with the iconic Sanrio character.…
Singapore, if you enjoy your staycations – and we know you do, according to this recent survey – you’re in for a treat. Over the next three months, there will be three new properties where you can bed…
SMU undergraduates have a new space to call home on campus – the Prinsep St Residences (PSR). The 5,000 sqm living facility in the heart of the city has housed 255 students since Aug, after undergoing a $10…
An early morning search for a missing cat left a woman with a bloody bite and needing stitches. Mrs Chan Yin Ha was looking for her cat on the second storey of her HDB block in Sembawang Drive…
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