At hearing for Hong Kong national security case, judges hear defendant made 'stupid' mistake, China News,HONG KONG – The defence lawyer for the first person charged under Hong Kong's national security law argued on Thursday (July 29) at a final mitigation session before sentencing tha
Here's why the resale levy shouldn't be waived or reduced, Money News,Recently, the issue of resale levy was thrown into the spotlight. Earlier in May, TODAY had published an opinion letter by a reader urging the HDB to relook at the resale levy. He explained that he has been living in his
New contractors roped in to finish 5 BTO projects after Greatearth went bust, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Four contractors have taken over the job of finishing five Build-To-Order (BTO) housing projects that their former main contractors Greatearth Construction and Greatearth Corporation could not co
HDB resale levy: What second-time flat buyers need to understand before buying another flat, Lifestyle News,For many Singaporeans who buy a HDB Build-To-Order (BTO) flat, the date at which their five-year Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP) expires is an eagerly-anticipated milestone – so they can sell t
Want to buy flat? Read our guide to HDB's new portal, Money News,Buying a flat can be a tedious and frustrating process. Whether it’s a BTO or resale flat, the amount of research and calculations required can turn even the most patient ones into the most pek chek. However, things are about to g
US investigators question Goodyear Malaysia workers over labour practices, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – US government investigators have interviewed workers at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co's Malaysian factory about their working conditions, employees told Reuters, intensifying scrutiny of pote
A record of 45 million-dollar flats sold in September 2022, but all eyes on 4-room and smaller flats now, Money News,The cooling measures on 30th September seem timely, after the latest results. September 2022 has seen a record number of million-dollar flats sold in a single month, and rising prices
'Xiao Bengs and Xiao Lians' still posting videos of themselves gathering during circuit breaker, Singapore News,Despite knowing that social gatherings are prohibited during the circuit breaker period, several young people appear to still be flouting the rules and posting evidence of their
Have you been naughty? Autonomous robots are checking on bad behaviour in the heartland, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – An autonomous robot designed to help weed out bad public behaviour has made its way into the heartland. Called Xavier, it will patrol the neighbourhood in Toa Payoh Central as part of
Clinic's identity mix-up in Covid-19 case leaves 70-year-old in tears, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – When Madam Tan Poh Choo, 70, received a message on Oct 2 informing her that she had tested positive for Covid-19, she was shocked. She had no symptoms, no pain and had not visited My Family Clinic
Enhanced Home Caregiving Grant: How it impacts caregivers in Singapore, Lifestyle News,In a bid to achieve a more inclusive society, the long-awaited White Paper was released on March 28, 2022 following more than a year of discussions. Based on over 160 conversations on Singapore Women’s Development
Rules disallowing home-based bakers from operating may be eased if Covid-19 community transmission numbers go down: Lawrence Wong, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The rules disallowing home-based bakers from operating during the coronavirus circuit breaker may be eased if community transmission numbers a
