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Ng Keng Gene

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Keng Gene joined The Straits Times in 2020 and reports on issues relating to land use, urban planning and heritage. He has a keen interest in how Singapore’s urban fabric has changed over the years and tries to reflect in his stories how these changes impact people’s social memories, identities and sense of belonging. He takes pleasure in well-designed public spaces, such as the Marina Barrage, rooftop gardens in Housing Board blocks and walkable waterfronts.

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Public servants should actively seek solutions, not just be ‘cogs’ in a machine: Chee Hong Tat

Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development, gives his opening address at STE:Fest 2026, held at the University Cultural Centre on May 19, 2026.
Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development, gives his opening address at STE:Fest 2026, held at the University Cultural Centre on May 19, 2026.

Last four privately owned HDB wet markets to be refreshed after leases expire by 2027

The markets, which have their leases expiring end-2027, are located in Fajar Shopping Centre, Yew Tee Square, Bukit Batok West Shopping Centre and Woodlands North Plaza.
The markets, which have their leases expiring end-2027, are located in Fajar Shopping Centre, Yew Tee Square, Bukit Batok West Shopping Centre and Woodlands North Plaza.

International law a matter of national interest for small countries like Singapore: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said a strong and functional system of international rules is vital for a small country like Singapore.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said a strong and functional system of international rules is vital for a small country like Singapore.

Singapore’s laws and institutions must evolve and keep pace in age of AI: PM Wong

Singapore needs to rethink fundamental assumptions about legal responsibility in the age of AI, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Singapore needs to rethink fundamental assumptions about legal responsibility in the age of AI, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Muslim couples to get early support for parenthood journey as pilot programme is made permanent

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(Left to right) ARIF programme beneficiaries Nurashima Binte Kamal, her husband Daud Bin Basan, and their son Muhammad Miqdad Bin Dau speaking to the Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs, Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim at Project ARIF Appreciation Ceremony and the Launch of ARIF's New Chapter at Yusof Ishak Mosque on May 10, 2026.
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(Left to right) ARIF programme beneficiaries Nurashima Binte Kamal, her husband Daud Bin Basan, and their son Muhammad Miqdad Bin Dau speaking to the Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs, Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim at Project ARIF Appreciation Ceremony and the Launch of ARIF's New Chapter at Yusof Ishak Mosque on May 10, 2026.

Yishun 10, S’pore’s first multiplex, set to make way for residential and commercial building

The building was designed by Australian architect Geoff Malone in the postmodern style.
The building was designed by Australian architect Geoff Malone in the postmodern style.

Ready-to-use pop-up spaces to be built on Orchard Road’s pedestrian mall

A previous pop-up in Orchard Road by Coca-Cola.
A previous pop-up in Orchard Road by Coca-Cola.

New cruise and ferry terminal, exhibition hub in the works near Marina South

The planned cruise and ferry terminal could support three cruise berths and up to 10 ferry berths.
The planned cruise and ferry terminal could support three cruise berths and up to 10 ferry berths.

6-storey office building planned near Changi Airport Terminal 3

Jewel Changi Airport and the airport control tower seen from a plane on Mar 24, 2026.
Keywords: Aviation, Planes, Travel, Tourism.
Jewel Changi Airport and the airport control tower seen from a plane on Mar 24, 2026.
Keywords: Aviation, Planes, Travel, Tourism.

Historical townhouse set to be S’pore’s first energy self-sufficient heritage building

The townhouse at 141 Neil Road is among the more than 7,200 buildings in Singapore that have been conserved thus far.
The townhouse at 141 Neil Road is among the more than 7,200 buildings in Singapore that have been conserved thus far.

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