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Ministry of National Development

Building inspections by different agencies ‘harmonise’ standards, saving costs and time: Indranee

The harmonised inspections result in savings of up to three days for each application, benefiting around 900 applications annually.
The harmonised inspections result in savings of up to three days for each application, benefiting around 900 applications annually.

Building and Construction Authority to welcome new CEO later this year

Mr Derek Tan (left) will succeed Mr Kelvin Wong as chief executive officer of the Building and Construction Authority, a role he will fully assume on May 1.
Mr Derek Tan (left) will succeed Mr Kelvin Wong as chief executive officer of the Building and Construction Authority, a role he will fully assume on May 1.

teamLab museum to be built in Gardens by the Bay as part of expanded urban wetland

An artist impression of the indoor and outdoor areas of teamLab's upcoming museum in Gardens by the Bay.
An artist impression of the indoor and outdoor areas of teamLab's upcoming museum in Gardens by the Bay.

Earlier access to coffee shops, childcare, bus services for residents in large-scale BTO estates

This follows feedback that residents in such Build-To-Order estates want such amenities to be up and running sooner.
This follows feedback that residents in such Build-To-Order estates want such amenities to be up and running sooner.

Executive condo policy to be reviewed following affordability concerns: Chee Hong Tat

Broadly, prices of new EC units are about 20 to 30 per cent lower than comparable private condominiums.
Broadly, prices of new EC units are about 20 to 30 per cent lower than comparable private condominiums.

60-storey BTO project to be built in Pearl’s Hill; HDB to construct taller blocks where possible

ilhdb04 - A BTO project at the base of Pearl’s Hill in Chinatown is set to be the tallest public housing development in Singapore at over 60 storeys.


CREDIT: HDB
ilhdb04 - A BTO project at the base of Pearl’s Hill in Chinatown is set to be the tallest public housing development in Singapore at over 60 storeys.


CREDIT: HDB

Seniors in over 80,000 private homes can tap subsidies for ageing-friendly fittings from April

Under the programme, seniors can install seven types of ageing-friendly fittings in their homes.
Under the programme, seniors can install seven types of ageing-friendly fittings in their homes.

Working group formed to look into improving built environment productivity: Chee Hong Tat

Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development At SCAL Construction Hub?s Innovation Centre on Feb 6, 2026.
Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development At SCAL Construction Hub?s Innovation Centre on Feb 6, 2026.

S’pore to offer $40 million push to market for promising green solutions lying dormant in labs

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat (left) at the Urban Solutions and Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress opening ceremony on Feb 5.
National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat (left) at the Urban Solutions and Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress opening ceremony on Feb 5.

‘Three-strikes’ approach taken to tackle errant businesses: Sun Xueling

ST reported on Feb 3 that tougher clampdown on massage parlours and salons involved in vice is expected in the coming months.
ST reported on Feb 3 that tougher clampdown on massage parlours and salons involved in vice is expected in the coming months.

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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.