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Jeffrey Siow

LTA, transport operators tasked with studying ways to improve LRT safety: Jeffrey Siow

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said physical and technological constraints have prevented the installation of platform screen doors at LRT stations, but added that there is always a need to look for better solutions.
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said physical and technological constraints have prevented the installation of platform screen doors at LRT stations, but added that there is always a need to look for better solutions.

S’pore to invest $800 million in transport research and innovation over next five years

About two-thirds of the funding will go towards improving capabilities in two areas: autonomous systems and digital twins to improve connectivity.
About two-thirds of the funding will go towards improving capabilities in two areas: autonomous systems and digital twins to improve connectivity.

Shorter rides for over 10,000 commuters as new Circle Line stations close the loop

Train enthusiasts at Cantonment station, one of three new MRT stations on the Circle Line that was open for a public preview on July 4.
Train enthusiasts at Cantonment station, one of three new MRT stations on the Circle Line that was open for a public preview on July 4.

New $1 million fund by ComfortDelGro to support the education of taxi drivers’ children

Lunch With Sumiko

‘I’m sure I am not the complete vehicle yet’: Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow

Nearly 1 in 10 commuters changed morning travel habits, easing peak-hour NEL crunch: Jeffrey Siow

The scheme, which started on Dec 27, 2025, aims to reduce train congestion in north-eastern Singapore, especially on the crowded North East Line.
The scheme, which started on Dec 27, 2025, aims to reduce train congestion in north-eastern Singapore, especially on the crowded North East Line.

News analysis

Turning the economic strategy vision into reality will be key challenge for 4G leadership

Among the proposals are to position Singapore as a trusted hub for artificial intelligence solutions and expand into trust-based services like cybersecurity and AI governance.
Among the proposals are to position Singapore as a trusted hub for artificial intelligence solutions and expand into trust-based services like cybersecurity and AI governance.

Keppel, Cantonment, Prince Edward Road MRT stations on Circle Line to open on July 12

Announced in 2015, the 4km stretch was originally slated to be operational in 2025, but was delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Announced in 2015, the 4km stretch was originally slated to be operational in 2025, but was delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

LTA probing backup cable failure after construction works disrupted bus arrival timing system

The bus arrival timing disruption was only fully restored on April 19 after the damaged cable was repaired.
The bus arrival timing disruption was only fully restored on April 19 after the damaged cable was repaired.

DBS to offer consumers $10m in cashback redemptions to alleviate prices of food and essentials

(Second from left): Mr Lim?Him Chuan,?Singapore Country Head, DBS Bank; Mr Jeffrey Siow,?Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister for Finance, MP for CCK GRC (Brickland-Tengah); and Dr Choo?Pei Ling, MP for CCK GRC (Tengah); participating at the DBS / POSB activities booth during the launch of DBS/POSB's SGD 10 million cost of living package in Tengah Community Club on Apr 25, 2026.
(Second from left): Mr Lim?Him Chuan,?Singapore Country Head, DBS Bank; Mr Jeffrey Siow,?Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister for Finance, MP for CCK GRC (Brickland-Tengah); and Dr Choo?Pei Ling, MP for CCK GRC (Tengah); participating at the DBS / POSB activities booth during the launch of DBS/POSB's SGD 10 million cost of living package in Tengah Community Club on Apr 25, 2026.

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