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House to discuss claims that civil servants disproportionately bought homes near unannounced MRT stops

Parliament will also discuss retrenchment numbers and delay in North-South Corridor's construction.

Nine MPs have raised questions to the Government on the claims.

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Haze in Singapore: Air quality across island remains in unhealthy range

The 24-hour PSI readings across Singapore continued to climb as of 11pm.

PM2.5 readings, which are used as a gauge for immediate activities, are also still elevated in all five regions.

Seized Sentosa Cove bungalows of money launderers Su Haijin and two others hit the market

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App with weather and route guidance for cyclists among youth proposals to improve S’pore transport

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