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Singapore decides not to nominate Padang and surrounding buildings as UNESCO World Heritage Site

A UNESCO report had recommended implementing additional planning restrictions for the area.

The Padang and key buildings within the Civic District such as Asian Civilisations Museum, the former Supreme Court and City Hall, and the Fullerton Hotel, as viewed from Swissôtel The Stamford.

Man in fatal Tampines crash that killed 2 drove despite being disqualified from driving until 2032

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From January 2027, data from ERP 2 on-board units can be used to prevent, detect and solve crimes

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Proposed law seeks jail or reformative training for young scam offenders after High Court ruling

The Sentencing (Scams) Bill was introduced in Parliament on Nov 3.

The Sentencing (Scams) Bill was introduced in Parliament on Nov 3, following a recent High Court ruling that favoured rehabilitative options for young scam offenders.

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1,310 BTO flats in Sembawang go on sale in November; under three years’ wait for them

Sembawang Anchor, which will be launched in this exercise, will have 1,310 units of two-room flexi, as well as three-, four- and five-room flats on a site in Admiralty Lane and Sembawang Drive. 

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