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Jeffrey Siow

Top 5% of households in S’pore hold one-third of wealth: Jeffrey Siow

Finance Ministry's occasional paper found that the city-state’s wealth inequality was higher than its income inequality.
Finance Ministry's occasional paper found that the city-state’s wealth inequality was higher than its income inequality.

NEL power system to be upgraded; rail task force proposals to be rolled out over coming years

The disruption affecting the North East Line on Aug 12, 2025 lasted three hours, with the incident being one of at least 15 that plagued the MRT and LRT systems from July to September 2025.
The disruption affecting the North East Line on Aug 12, 2025 lasted three hours, with the incident being one of at least 15 that plagued the MRT and LRT systems from July to September 2025.

Bus arrival times: Jeffrey Siow says ‘loose ends’ being tied up to restore system

There have been issues with displaying accurate bus arrival times on bus stop displays and bus apps since Jan 10.
There have been issues with displaying accurate bus arrival times on bus stop displays and bus apps since Jan 10.

7 new bus services to be introduced in towns like Tengah, Sengkang and Tampines

The bus improvements were made in consultation with grassroots advisers and community leaders.
The bus improvements were made in consultation with grassroots advisers and community leaders.

Parliament passes Bill that paves the way for ERP 2 and stricter mobility scooter rules

Users of mobility scooters will need to have a Certificate of Medical Need from June 1. Several groups, including seniors aged 70 and above, will be exempt.
Users of mobility scooters will need to have a Certificate of Medical Need from June 1. Several groups, including seniors aged 70 and above, will be exempt.

‘Global aviation did not grow by accident’: Jeffrey Siow calls for further collaboration at summit

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow  touched on the importance of Singapore’s air hub at the third Changi Aviation Summit.
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow  touched on the importance of Singapore’s air hub at the third Changi Aviation Summit.

S’pore must do more integration as immigration crucial for economy amid low birth rate: Jeffrey Siow

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said the need for immigration comes amid concerning demographic realities such as Singapore’s “abysmal” total fertility rate.
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said the need for immigration comes amid concerning demographic realities such as Singapore’s “abysmal” total fertility rate.

First self-driving shuttle vehicles in Punggol to start serving public within 3 months

A self-driving shuttle on a test drive at the Autonomous Shuttle Roadshow at Punggol Digital District on Sep 20, 2025. 
A self-driving shuttle on a test drive at the Autonomous Shuttle Roadshow at Punggol Digital District on Sep 20, 2025. 

More MRT and LRT backup systems, prioritising renewal among rail task force’s recommendations

The task force's recommendations include prioritising the renewal of trains and signalling and power systems.`
The task force's recommendations include prioritising the renewal of trains and signalling and power systems.`

S’pore, Malaysia to allow cross-border taxi drop-offs anywhere; increase quota to 500 each

The two countries will also work towards improving insurance coverage for these taxis.
The two countries will also work towards improving insurance coverage for these taxis.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.