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Grace Leong

Senior Correspondent

Grace joined The Straits Times in 2013 after three years at The Business Times. She was part of The Sunday Times’ team that won a bronze award at the Asian Media Awards in 2021. She also received two awards, in 2012 and 2017, from the Securities Investors Association (Singapore). Grace worked in Las Vegas and Utah from 1999 to 2010, during which she covered the impacts of the Sept 11 attacks, subprime mortgage crisis and the 2008 financial crisis. She bagged multiple awards for her reporting during her time in the US.

Latest articles

Tender for historic Moulmein Road site awarded to Dempsey Hill developer

The state property supported Singapore’s healthcare needs for over a century, also operating as the Communicable Diseases Centre until its decommissioning in 2018.

Jurong Lake District master developer site to be split into separate parcels for sale

This will start with the release of a white site at Town Hall Link on the first half 2026 reserve list.

Will $900,000 deals for three-room HDB flats remain the exception?

Three-room flats that command high prices tend to have significantly longer leases and be on higher floors, as well as being centrally located near MRT stations, schools and amenities.

One-off property tax rebate in 2026 for owner-occupied HDB and private homes

Owner-occupied private residential properties will also get a rebate of 10 per cent, capped at $500.

Hin Leong founder O.K. Lim should be granted judicial mercy, like tycoon Ong Beng Seng: Defence

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Suggested Caption : ID confirmed by Photog Kelvin Chng Lim Oon Kuin aka OK Lim, appealing on his 17-year and 6-month sentences on Nov 18, 2024

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Caption/Body : ID confirmed by Photog Kelvin Chng Lim Oon Kuin aka OK Lim appealing for his 17-year and 6-month sentencing on Nov 18, 2024 1. Lim Oon Kuin aka OK Lim: He's the Hin Leong founder convicted of offences including cheating. Sentencing at 230pm in 24A (Grace from biz desk) An earlier report: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/hin-leong-founder-ok-lim-convicted-of-3-criminal-charges-of-cheating-forgery

Regulatory changes in S'pore to simplify show-flat site sourcing for developers

The Urban Redevelopment Authority and Singapore Land Authority have pre-identified a list of vacant state land sites for show-flat use.

Private home buyers to get better protection with revamped rules

Minister of National Development Chee Hong Tat speaking at the 66th anniversary dinner of the Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore at Shangri-La hotel on Nov 13.

Perennial to sell former Mediacorp site for $350m to focus on healthcare and healthcare real estate

Zoned for civic and community institution use, the massive 752,014-square-foot leasehold land could be redeveloped into more than 60 two-storey bungalows.

Illegal parking, traffic congestion among residents’ concerns over plan to gazette 38 Oxley Road

The site of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew’s home at 38 Oxley Road has been earmarked to become a national monument.

More HDB flat owners refinancing to cheaper bank loans as interest rates drop to 3-year low

In addition to lower rates, local banks have been offering cash rebates and legal fee subsidies to lower the costs of refinancing.