Daily Archives: April 20, 2019 (14 Articles Found)
ECs were originally introduced to cater to the aspirations and needs of the so called “sandwiched” class. Currently, the monthly household income ceiling to qualify for an EC purchase is set at S$14,000, while it is S$12,000 for…
Today we look at the dreaded resale levy, and what it means to second-time flat buyers. The resale levy is, in essence, you paying back the government for the subsidies you got on your first flat. This is…
Embattled water desalination company Hyflux, which appointed heavyweight debt restructuring expert nTan this week as its corporate adviser, is in a race against time to find a new buyer, with one week to file for an extension of…
Drivers may one day drive on the wrong side of the road to get to their destination faster. An advanced engg study to look into the feasibility of having reverse-flow traffic schemes on PIE and KJE will conclude…
After a two-year reconstruction, the Darul Ghufran mosque in Tampines is now the largest in Singapore, and also features a dedicated centre for religious outreach on its premises. The Dakwah (religious outreach) Centre is not only a place…
The police are investigating a claim that an e-scooter rider had hit a child along the pedestrian walkway outside Orchard Shopping Centre on Fri. A passer-by had taken a video and several pictures of the boy’s father arguing…
The Arts House, built between 1826 and 1827 as a residence but used as a chamber and courthouse, is likely the oldest standing building in the country. Singapore’s old monoliths, many of which are national monuments, also include…
Last week, Changi Airport’s shiny new Jewel offered a sneak peek to excited visitors who came in floods to shop, eat and see the sights under the distinctive dome. While the S$1.7 billion project started out in 2013…
When it comes to family vacations, the kids are often the boss – and Singapore hotels are pulling out all the stops to woo them, realising that kids could well be the make or break factor for many…
Over the past six years of running his own F&B business, Foo Choo Kiat has had to double up as chef, cleaner and service staff from time to time. “When there’s a shortage of manpower, you just got…
Plastic products are heavily used in Singapore. A study by SEC last year found that Singaporeans use at least 1.76 billion plastic bottles, bags and other disposable items yearly, of which only less than 20 per cent are…
Play areas with water and sand, an herb and vegetable farm and a culinary room are among the purpose-built spaces that children aged two months to four years enjoy at a new mega childcare centre in Punggol North.…
Owners of ageing commercial and mixed-use developments in the CBD received a shot in the arm with the Draft Master Plan 2019 unveiled on Mar 27. This is because it came with two new schemes, namely the CBD…
I suggest the authorities study the feasibility of implementing a concept of wellness at JLD as a unique offering to locals and tourists. Wellness, which encompasses fitness, nutrition and mind relaxation, is a recent phenomenon that has taken…
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