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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Small proportion of Kampong Gelam tenants faced rental hikes of 25% or more, says Syed Harun

Popular nasi padang eatery Warong Nasi Pariaman at North Bridge Road on Jan 31, 2026. Its owners had said on Jan 21 that it would close permanently.

1,600 BTO flats to be built in Upper Thomson, with first project slated for June launch

An artist’s impression of the three BTO projects in Lakeview and Shunfu in Singapore.

Shorter waits for 1,300 BTO flats on sale in Feb; Tampines project to be ready in less than 2 years

The 284-unit Tampines Bliss in Tampines Avenue 2 and Tampines Street 22 will have the shortest wait at one year and 11 months.

ST Explains: What needs to happen next for the Government to acquire 38 Oxley Road?

Gazetting 38 Oxley Road for acquisition starts the process for the eventual transfer of the site to the Government.

Extension of accreditation for architects, engineers from 1 year to 3 years in the works: Indranee

Second Minister for National Development Indranee Rajah said the extension will provide greater certainty for project planning.

HDB resale flat prices up 2.9% in 2025, slower than 9.7% rise in 2024

In the last three months of 2025, HDB resale prices in Singapore remained unchanged for the first time since the first quarter of 2020.

$47b to $53b in construction contracts expected in 2026: BCA

BCA expects total construction demand from 2027 to 2030 to range from $39 billion to $46 billion each year.

Longer rent commitment for HDB shops may prevent overbidding, though not in prime areas: Analysts

Aalysts cautioned that the move may not guarantee sensible bidding, as tenderers may still bid aggressively to secure shops in prime locations with high footfall.

Diners unfazed if budget meal options shrink, many prefer regular coffee shop fare

Most diners said they do not specifically seek out budget meals as they prefer to buy a meal to their liking.

Alarm clock sounds disrupt Tiong Bahru residents up to 8 times a day for over a month

Residents believe the noise came from a unit in Block 55 Tiong Bahru Road that has been unoccupied since early December.

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