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Isabelle Liew

Isabelle joined The Straits Times in 2021. As a journalist on the housing beat, she focuses on stories about public housing, covering everything from major policy announcements and Build-To-Order launches, to Housing Board resale market trends and other related issues. She graduated from the Singapore Management University with a degree in political science. Outside work, she is passionate about cats, animal welfare and baking.

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Noise-monitoring ‘traffic light’ at Clementi community hall tackles residents’ concerns

The Outdoor Sound Monitoring System indicating noise levels during an elderly workout activity session at The Court at Clementi Meadows on March 11.
The Outdoor Sound Monitoring System indicating noise levels during an elderly workout activity session at The Court at Clementi Meadows on March 11.

‘Big relief’: Families welcome flights from Middle East bringing Singaporeans home

Public relations officer Cynthia Chew hugging her niece Linda Giam at Changi Airport after returning from Dubai on March 5.
Public relations officer Cynthia Chew hugging her niece Linda Giam at Changi Airport after returning from Dubai on March 5.

Earlier access to coffee shops, childcare, bus services for residents in large-scale BTO estates

This follows feedback that residents in such Build-To-Order estates want such amenities to be up and running sooner.
This follows feedback that residents in such Build-To-Order estates want such amenities to be up and running sooner.

Executive condo policy to be reviewed following affordability concerns: Chee Hong Tat

Broadly, prices of new EC units are about 20 to 30 per cent lower than comparable private condominiums.
Broadly, prices of new EC units are about 20 to 30 per cent lower than comparable private condominiums.

60-storey BTO project to be built in Pearl’s Hill; HDB to construct taller blocks where possible

ilhdb04 - A BTO project at the base of Pearl’s Hill in Chinatown is set to be the tallest public housing development in Singapore at over 60 storeys.


CREDIT: HDB
ilhdb04 - A BTO project at the base of Pearl’s Hill in Chinatown is set to be the tallest public housing development in Singapore at over 60 storeys.


CREDIT: HDB

Muted demand for some Plus, Prime HDB flats as first-time buyers weigh stricter resale conditions

Some flats with stricter resale conditions - such as Kim Keat Crest, a Plus project - are undersubscribed among first-time applicants.
Some flats with stricter resale conditions - such as Kim Keat Crest, a Plus project - are undersubscribed among first-time applicants.

A third of ethnic quota appeals to help sell HDB flats granted in 2025, HDB bought back 5 flats

In all, 208 out of 657 appeals related to the Ethnic Integration Policy were granted by the HDB in 2025.
In all, 208 out of 657 appeals related to the Ethnic Integration Policy were granted by the HDB in 2025.

Seniors in over 80,000 private homes can tap subsidies for ageing-friendly fittings from April

Under the programme, seniors can install seven types of ageing-friendly fittings in their homes.
Under the programme, seniors can install seven types of ageing-friendly fittings in their homes.

Singapore’s Big Five real estate agencies to crack down on improper distribution of property fliers

Instead of leaving such flyers at gates, doors and other common areas, agents will be told to place flyers in mailboxes, or to distribute them by post or flyer distribution services instead.
Instead of leaving such flyers at gates, doors and other common areas, agents will be told to place flyers in mailboxes, or to distribute them by post or flyer distribution services instead.

$50m set aside to fund ground-up community projects in Singapore

Multiculturalism is also a defining part of Singapore’s identity, and steps will therefore be taken to strengthen cultural and heritage institutions, PM Wong said.
Multiculturalism is also a defining part of Singapore’s identity, and steps will therefore be taken to strengthen cultural and heritage institutions, PM Wong said.

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