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Jeffrey Siow

Some motor traders, academics suggest merging COE car categories; others propose targeted refinements

Photo of traffic condition along PIE on Mar 11, 2025. LTA Singapore will be seeking feedback from motorists, traders and academics on how to revamp the COE system.
Photo of traffic condition along PIE on Mar 11, 2025. LTA Singapore will be seeking feedback from motorists, traders and academics on how to revamp the COE system.

LTA reviewing COE categories for cars

LTA will gather views from the public and motor industry for its review of the COE system.
LTA will gather views from the public and motor industry for its review of the COE system.

New Jurong Region Line station added in Tengah; opening of line delayed to mid-2028

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Photo of a section of track between JS2 Choa Chu Kang West Station and JS2A Station with Hai Inn Temple in the foreground on Feb 26, 2026.
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Photo of a section of track between JS2 Choa Chu Kang West Station and JS2A Station with Hai Inn Temple in the foreground on Feb 26, 2026.

PARF cuts not expected to significantly affect COE renewals: Jeffrey Siow

The PARF rebate changes were announced on Feb 12 by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his Budget speech, and took effect after the latest COE exercise closed on Feb 20.
The PARF rebate changes were announced on Feb 12 by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his Budget speech, and took effect after the latest COE exercise closed on Feb 20.

Bus arrival timing disruption: Vendor to be penalised

The system had caused inaccurate bus timings and long wait times to be displayed to commuters at bus stop displays and apps.
The system had caused inaccurate bus timings and long wait times to be displayed to commuters at bus stop displays and apps.

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.

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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.