Ministry of National Development

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Programme to manage stray dogs effective, protocols will be reviewed to improve processes: Alvin Tan

A video was posted on Instagram in November 2025 showing a dog being pushed into a crate with two poles while it bites one of the poles.

Forum: Extend proximity housing grants to siblings

Bidders for HDB shops must commit to tendered rent over 6 years instead of 3

The measure applies to successful bidders of all HDB shops, including coffee shops and medical facilities.

Home Improvement Programme voting process to be studied after 2 Tiong Bahru HDB blocks miss threshold

Block 34 Kim Cheng Street on Nov 25, 2025.

Firms can now obtain licences for outdoor advertising ‘almost immediately’: MND

The move comes in response to feedback from the industry that businesses wanting to display outdoor advertisements have to navigate time-consuming licence approval processes.

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