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Offshore nuclear plant in S’pore can increase distance from communities, but poses drawbacks: Expert
A strong legal framework is needed to regulate nuclear energy due to hazard potential.
Bukit Panjang LRT renewal 88% done; power rail replacement slated for Q4 2026 completion
All 19 first-gen vehicles were replaced, and the system now operates fully on a new train control signalling system.
S’pore’s year-end rains to coincide with two rain-bearing systems, but wetter weather unlikely
La Nina and the negative Indian Ocean Dipole are likely to influence rainfall on other months instead.
Yio Chu Kang CC reopens with dementia-friendly features for ageing community
A mural on the first floor has visual cues such as directional arrows and amenity icons.
Mersing’s tourism is booming, but it is now straining Johor’s hidden paradise
Mersing’s coral crisis forced island closures, slashing incomes for boat operators and vendors.
Minor Issues: Where there’s love, there’s hope
The writer’s daughter, who has autism, was rejected from job training centres. But it may be a blessing in disguise.
China’s expanded travel access for Taiwan a ‘high-visibility outreach tool’, but will it boost ties?
Taiwan authorities have warned its residents of “safety risks” when going to the mainland.
My mother’s passing at 93 brought me closer to my young family
Working in finance, the year has been turbulent, but I now prioritise my daughters’ bedtime.
New academic imprint ThinkNanyang aims to boost Chinese-language research, promote scholarly works
Holiday fun: Check out Curiosity Cove and Airzone, and snap photos with Baby Shark and Mickey Mouse
Curiosity Cove is Singapore’s largest indoor nature-themed playscape, located next to the Singapore Zoo.