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Ministry of National Development

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.

The next public housing sweet spot could be HDB Standard flats in S’pore’s suburbs

The best flat may not be the closest one to the city centre, while the ‘suburban underdog’ could be gaining ground, says the writer.
The best flat may not be the closest one to the city centre, while the ‘suburban underdog’ could be gaining ground, says the writer.

Small proportion of Kampong Gelam tenants faced rental hikes of 25% or more, says Syed Harun

Popular nasi padang eatery Warong Nasi Pariaman at North Bridge Road on Jan 31, 2026. Its owners had said on Jan 21 that it would close permanently.
Popular nasi padang eatery Warong Nasi Pariaman at North Bridge Road on Jan 31, 2026. Its owners had said on Jan 21 that it would close permanently.

Longer rent commitment for HDB shops may prevent overbidding, though not in prime areas: Analysts

Aalysts cautioned that the move may not guarantee sensible bidding, as tenderers may still bid aggressively to secure shops in prime locations with high footfall.
Aalysts cautioned that the move may not guarantee sensible bidding, as tenderers may still bid aggressively to secure shops in prime locations with high footfall.

Grouping HDB blocks with fewer units together for HIP voting under consideration: Chee Hong Tat

The programme can start when at least 75 per cent of a block’s eligible Singaporean households have voted for it.
The programme can start when at least 75 per cent of a block’s eligible Singaporean households have voted for it.

Agencies reviewing plans to develop more vegetation in Serangoon River forest: Alvin Tan

A coalition of residents and nature advocates had previously called for an environmental study for works on  Lorong Halus bus depot.
A coalition of residents and nature advocates had previously called for an environmental study for works on  Lorong Halus bus depot.

Animal welfare laws review will consider requirements for CCTV at pet groomers: Alvin Tan

Individuals working in animal-related businesses, including pet groomers, are expected to uphold high standards of animal welfare.
Individuals working in animal-related businesses, including pet groomers, are expected to uphold high standards of animal welfare.

240 condensation and mould cases from neighbours’ air-con use reported to HDB in 2025

HDB will conduct inspections to find the cause of the condensation and mould before providing “appropriate advice” to flat owners and neighbours.
HDB will conduct inspections to find the cause of the condensation and mould before providing “appropriate advice” to flat owners and neighbours.

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