Singapore undertakes SGD 165 million upgrade of HDB blocks and enhances lift access grant, benefiting 36,000+ households

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.

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.

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.

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.

Myanmar earthquake: Death toll crosses 1,000; Singapore Red Cross commits SGD 150K for relief and rescue

The Singapore Red Cross said that in order to fund the relief and rescue in Myanmar and Thailand, it would soon launch a “public fundraising appeal” and that the details would be shared via the Singapore Red Cross’ website redcross.sg.

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