TOP OF THE NEWS
A $2 billion saving of taxpayer money will be achieved with the East Coast Integrated Depot. Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan said in a Facebook post that the cost of the construction is 40 per cent less than what it would have cost to build four depots separately.
TOP OF THE NEWS
SBS Transit, Singapore's largest bus operator, has won the tender to run 18 services in the Bukit Merah area, with three being cross-border routes into Johor Baru. Its $472 million bid was the third highest of six. The LTA said the five-year operating contract will commence in the fourth quarter of this year.
WORLD
Militants are trying anew to set up a South-east Asian caliphate in southern Philippines, the country's military has warned. Some 200 fighters have fought several skirmishes with security forces this year after government forces retook the southern city of Marawi last October, said a senior commander of a military task force that has been protecting Marawi.
WORLD
Johor residents prefer investments from Singapore over those from China as many do not see themselves benefiting from China's growing economic presence in the state, according to a Malaysian news report. Average Johoreans believe that Chinese projects do not provide enough local job opportunities, the report said.
OPINION
More research is needed to understand the development and maintenance of anorexia nervosa so that better treatments can be developed, says Professor Chong Siow Ann.
HOME
Bail for ex-CHC head's brother
Chew Eng Soon, 61, was released on bail yesterday after he was arrested for abetting his brother, former City Harvest Church leader Chew Eng Han, in leaving Singapore. The latter has been charged with leaving the country unlawfully after his alleged escape attempt on Wednesday.
HOME
Two labour MPs - Mr Melvin Yong, 46, and Mr Desmond Choo, 40 - will be promoted on April 1 to become assistant secretaries-general and help implement the decisions of the National Trades Union Congress central committee.
BUSINESS
The recent increase in the top marginal rate of the buyer's stamp duty could send prices up at new projects. But while the stamp-duty hike may "add some friction to transaction volumes", it is unlikely to derail the recovery, president of the Real Estate Developers' Association of Singapore Augustine Tan said yesterday.
SPORT
No grant for sports groups yet
A year after the initial announcement of the One Team Singapore Fund matching grant, some national sports associations have yet to receive money due to them. This is despite having submitted documents as required by Sport Singapore. The confusion stemmed from a lack of clarity on processes governing the claims, as well as the timeline involved.
LIFE
A wheat field has sprouted in Marina Bay Sands, the work of French street artist Gad Weil. The 250 sq m artwork, of wheat stalks painted gold and bronze, was created in partnership with French fashion label Chanel. It is launching here in tandem with the Singapore debut of the luxury brand's high jewellery collection, Les Bles de Chanel.
WEB SPECIAL
Budget and you
Here are nine things from this year's Budget announcement that will affect ordinary Singaporeans. str.sg/oiKF
WEB SPECIAL
Dress controversy
A photo of actress Jennifer Lawrence in a dress with a plunging neckline has sparked controversy. Here are some other famous revealing outfits. str.sg/o5wz
