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News analysis Recent train breakdowns: New rail reliability task force takes page out of familiar playbook The reliability of Singapore's train services has yet again been thrust into the spotlight. Sep 22, 2025 SINGAPORE – The recent spate of rail disruptions – and the response to it – has...

LTA forms new task force with rail operators to tackle MRT, LRT disruptions SMRT staff directing the public at Outram Park MRT station during the disruption of train service on the Thomson-East Coast Line on Sept 17. Summary A task force will be formed by LTA, SMRT and SBS Transit to improve...

LTA forms new task force with rail operators to tackle MRT, LRT disruptions SMRT staff directing the public at Outram Park MRT station during the disruption of train service on the Thomson-East Coast Line on Sept 17. Summary A task force will be formed by LTA, SMRT and SBS Transit to improve...

LTA forms new task force with rail operators to tackle MRT, LRT disruptions SMRT staff directing the public at Outram Park MRT station during the disruption of train service on the Thomson-East Coast Line on Sept 17. Summary A task force will be formed by LTA, SMRT and SBS Transit to improve...

1 taken to hospital, 25 evacuated after fire involving personal mobility aid at Yishun HDB flat The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to the fire at Block 756 Yishun Street 72 at 12.05pm on Oct 20. Oct 20, 2025 SINGAPORE – One person was taken to KK Women’s and Children’s...

Forum: Do I have to be at death’s door to claim medical insurance? Oct 20, 2025 I wish to highlight a concern about how certain insurance companies interpret the term “life-threatening” in critical illness policies – in a way that appears to defeat the very purpose of such coverage. I bought a...

PMD fires becoming more of a concern; don’t use illegal PMDs bought online: Chee Hong Tat National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat (far left) and his fellow Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC MPs Cai Yinzhou (third from left) and Elysa Chen (fourth from left) viewing a burnt PMD at a Community Resilience...

"SFA will continue to work closely with the industry to ensure that technological innovations do not compromise food safety, and will not hesitate to take enforcement on operators for food safety lapses." Forum: Measures in place to ensure food safety of autonomous kitchen systems Sep 22, 2025...

Forum: Can seniors have printed receipts at healthcare institutions? Sep 22, 2025 I am writing to express my concern regarding the implementation of the Ministry of Health’s “Go Paperless” initiative for payment receipts at healthcare institutions. While I understand the intent to modernise...

S’pore Red Cross hands over further $1.2m of aid for Palestinian evacuees; to fund education unit President Tharman Shanmugaratnam visiting the Egyptian Red Crescent headquarters while on his state visit to Cairo on Sept 21. Summary Singapore Red Cross handed over $1.2m in aid, including...

Risk of flash flood in Ubi Avenue 1 amid heavy rain: PUB Thundery showers are expected across Singapore on several mornings and afternoons in the first half of October. Oct 17, 2025 SINGAPORE – Flash floods may occur in Ubi Avenue 1 on the afternoon of Oct 17. In a post on social media...

US President Trump protecting jobs for Americans. What about the Singapore President, Prime Minister, and the ruling party PAP? Trump targets H-1B visa in gamble to protect American jobs Whether his solution is the right fix for the US economy remains to be seen, but changes are needed to end...

The US is clamping down on foreign Indian skilled workers. But not Singapore. Trump to impose $130,000 fee for H-1B worker visas in blow to tech US President Donald Trump is expected to sign a proclamation as early as Sept 19 restricting entry under the H-1B visa programme unless the...

Super Rich In Korea’s David Yong fined $1k for holding executive business appointment The fine was issued by the Law Society to David Yong as he had breached rules regulating the legal profession. Sep 21, 2025 SINGAPORE - Businessman David Yong, of Netflix’s Super Rich In Korea fame, was...

Cyclist, 69, dies after cutting across 5 lanes at Outram Road & getting hit by car, driver gets S$6,000 fine & 8-year driving ban The female driver got down to help the man and called for an ambulance. Daniel Seow October 16, 2025, 10:37 AM A 69-year-old Singaporean man was hit by a car after...