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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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Lifting of wait-out period a relief for private home owners eyeing a flat

Tony Ang wants to monetise his private property to cushion his retirement savings.
Tony Ang wants to monetise his private property to cushion his retirement savings.

National monument 38 Oxley Road acquired by Government

The Singapore Land Authority and the National Heritage Board said that the Government took possession of the site at 38 Oxley Road on July 31.
The Singapore Land Authority and the National Heritage Board said that the Government took possession of the site at 38 Oxley Road on July 31.

ABSD deadline extended for large collective sale projects to facilitate redevelopment

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat speaking at the Singapore Economic Review Conference on July 28.
National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat speaking at the Singapore Economic Review Conference on July 28.

No more 15-month wait-out period for private home owners to buy HDB resale flats: Chee Hong Tat

Introduced in September 2022, the 15-month wait-out period was aimed at curbing demand from cash-rich private home owners looking to buy a non-subsidised resale Housing Board flat.
Introduced in September 2022, the 15-month wait-out period was aimed at curbing demand from cash-rich private home owners looking to buy a non-subsidised resale Housing Board flat.

Social media safeguards should address children’s access to content: Josephine Teo

(From right) Psychiatrist Lim Choon Guan, Minister of State Rahayu Mahzam, Minister Josephine Teo, TOUCH Community Services chief executive James Tan, speaking during a panel moderated by ST associate editor Karamjit Kaur on July 25.
(From right) Psychiatrist Lim Choon Guan, Minister of State Rahayu Mahzam, Minister Josephine Teo, TOUCH Community Services chief executive James Tan, speaking during a panel moderated by ST associate editor Karamjit Kaur on July 25.

Beleaguered heritage company My Community owes MCCY’s Cultural Matching Fund $330,000

My Community Limited is linked to My Community, a heritage organisation that was registered as a society on Aug 26, 2010, and was known for free guided tours.
My Community Limited is linked to My Community, a heritage organisation that was registered as a society on Aug 26, 2010, and was known for free guided tours.

More builders look to robots to tackle Singapore’s construction labour crunch

Demonstration of a Autoclaved Lightweight Concrete (ALC) wall panel installation robot seen at the Changi East Depot construction site on May 20.
Demonstration of a Autoclaved Lightweight Concrete (ALC) wall panel installation robot seen at the Changi East Depot construction site on May 20.

Gillman Barracks businesses to wait and see, as tenancies wind down ahead of redevelopment

The tenancies of 24 tenants at Gillman Barracks will expire progressively by the second quarter of 2030.
The tenancies of 24 tenants at Gillman Barracks will expire progressively by the second quarter of 2030.

Upcoming Gillman Barracks housing estate set to retain 25 heritage buildings, green spaces

The 40ha estate at Gillman Barracks is likely to have a mix of public and private homes.
The 40ha estate at Gillman Barracks is likely to have a mix of public and private homes.

135-year-old Bukit Timah Waterworks’ national significance to be assessed by NHB

The old clear water tank at Bukit Timah Waterworks has a capacity of 20,000 cubic metres, which is equivalent in volume to about eight Olympic-sized swimming pools.
The old clear water tank at Bukit Timah Waterworks has a capacity of 20,000 cubic metres, which is equivalent in volume to about eight Olympic-sized swimming pools.

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