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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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3 new bus services for Tengah, Choa Chu Kang and Woodlands in the pipeline

Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said transport connectivity is a priority for Tengah, a new town.
Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said transport connectivity is a priority for Tengah, a new town.

HDB completes Tengah BTO project using new technologies

The Build-To-Order projects Garden Waterfront II @ Tengah (left) was completed in June 2026, and Garden Waterfront I @ Tengah (right) is slated for completion by the end of 2026.
The Build-To-Order projects Garden Waterfront II @ Tengah (left) was completed in June 2026, and Garden Waterfront I @ Tengah (right) is slated for completion by the end of 2026.

More homes could be built in Upper Changi near MRT stations, as URA relooks land density limits

The agency had previously said that the plots in Upper Changi Road East were being considered for new public housing.
The agency had previously said that the plots in Upper Changi Road East were being considered for new public housing.

Sites in Mandai and Upper Jurong Road to be sold for purpose-built dormitories by end-2027

One of the sales sites, at 529 Upper Jurong Road, was previously a dormitory called Jurong Apartments.
One of the sales sites, at 529 Upper Jurong Road, was previously a dormitory called Jurong Apartments.

MPs suggest tweaking benchmarks, adjusting variable component of ministers’ salaries

Several of the PAP MPs who spoke noted that raising ministerial pay could be difficult for everyday Singaporeans to accept.
Several of the PAP MPs who spoke noted that raising ministerial pay could be difficult for everyday Singaporeans to accept.

Plan to paint iconic brick-faced Tampines HDB project to address water seepage draws criticism

The project was the first to be awarded under the Housing Board’s Design and Build scheme.
The project was the first to be awarded under the Housing Board’s Design and Build scheme.

Learning points from private housing market to be taken into account as VERS framework is developed

Under VERS, owners of HDB flats aged 70 years and older will vote on whether the Government should buy back their homes before their leases run out.
Under VERS, owners of HDB flats aged 70 years and older will vote on whether the Government should buy back their homes before their leases run out.

Lower collective sale thresholds address upkeep cost of old properties, facilitate renewal: Edwin Tong

Speaking in Parliament, Tong said as buildings age, the question of maintenance and upkeep becomes increasingly pressing.
Speaking in Parliament, Tong said as buildings age, the question of maintenance and upkeep becomes increasingly pressing.

DPM Gan, Shanmugam and Vivian not easy to replace in Cabinet: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong noted that (from left) Gan Kim Yong, K. Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan will be aged 70 and older by the next term of government.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong noted that (from left) Gan Kim Yong, K. Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan will be aged 70 and older by the next term of government.

MPs’ monthly allowance to be raised to $18,500 from $13,750

The Government will be studying how to delink MPs’ allowances from being pegged to ministerial salaries to account for the differences between the two types of roles.
The Government will be studying how to delink MPs’ allowances from being pegged to ministerial salaries to account for the differences between the two types of roles.

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