Air quality back in unhealthy range in central Singapore as haze persists
The 24-hour PSI reading in central Singapore hit 102 at 11pm.Read More
CNA Explains: What goes into an MP’s allowance and what is it used for?
The monthly allowance for MPs will rise to S$18,500 from Oct 15. Here’s a breakdown of who gets what and why. Read More
Singapore studying food donations past ‘best by’ date; MPs back motion on food resilience, waste reduction
Each person in Singapore generates about 128kg of food waste annually, said MP Poh Li San, one of the motion’s proposers. Read More
DBS sued for US$1 billion in 1MDB-linked claim
DBS rejected the claim and said it would fight it vigorously, adding that the company has made no provision for the lawsuit.Read More
Overseas MediSave scheme under review ahead of Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link launch
Utilisation of the scheme had generally remained low, averaging about 300 claims a year from 2023 to 2025, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.Read More
Opposition parties criticise ministerial pay hike, question need for high salaries to draw talent
Public service should not be driven primarily by pay, say the Progress Singapore Party, Singapore Democratic Party and Red Dot United.Read More
No current plans to designate Tagore forest as a nature reserve: Chee Hong Tat
The forest located near Upper Thomson Road is zoned for residential use.Read More
AGC to appeal against reduced charge, sentence for man who assaulted Grab driver
The Attorney-General’s Chambers said that Oruche Morgan Fidelis’ sentence was “manifestly inadequate”. Read More
Category A COE premiums set new record, rising to over S$133,000
Category A COE premiums closed at S$133,009, up S$4,508 from the last bidding exercise.Read More
Police get powers to order banks, telcos to share info, disable scam accounts after new law passed
During the debate, Members of Parliament raised concerns about innocent people who may wrongly get their bank accounts suspended and asked questions about the powers of civilian specialist officers.Read More