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Man arrested for breaking into house in Bartley estate; $38,900 watch stolen

The police seized a watch valued at $38,900 as a case exhibit.
The police seized a watch valued at $38,900 as a case exhibit.

Jakarta tightens rules as padel boom rattles residential areas

Padel’s popularity in Indonesia has surged in recent years, evolving into a mainstream urban sport largely embraced by middle- and upper-income groups.
Padel’s popularity in Indonesia has surged in recent years, evolving into a mainstream urban sport largely embraced by middle- and upper-income groups.

You’re not imagining it: Singapore homes are getting smaller

Mr Jon Phua lives in a shoebox condo unit that forms part of a trend towards smaller private residentials.
Mr Jon Phua lives in a shoebox condo unit that forms part of a trend towards smaller private residentials.

North Korea opens new housing district for families of fallen soldiers

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un  had pushed to finish the project “even one day earlier” in the hope it might bring “some small comfort” to the troops’ families.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un  had pushed to finish the project “even one day earlier” in the hope it might bring “some small comfort” to the troops’ families.

Tampines, Bukit Merah BTO projects most popular among first-timers in February launch

Tampines Bliss is a Standard project in Tampines Avenue 2 and Tampines Street 22. The flats here have the shortest wait in this launch at one year and 11 months.
Tampines Bliss is a Standard project in Tampines Avenue 2 and Tampines Street 22. The flats here have the shortest wait in this launch at one year and 11 months.

Nearly 7,000 BTO flats to go on sale in June, including in Berlayar estate and Ang Mo Kio

In October 2025, 880 flats were launched in Berlayar Residences, the first project in the new estate.
In October 2025, 880 flats were launched in Berlayar Residences, the first project in the new estate.

HDB launches 9,012 BTO and balance flats, including Prime project in Redhill

Prime project Redhill Peaks will have 1,052-units of two-room flexi, three- and four-room flats in Jalan Bukit Merah and Redhill Close.
Prime project Redhill Peaks will have 1,052-units of two-room flexi, three- and four-room flats in Jalan Bukit Merah and Redhill Close.

Water supply to at least 26 homes in Teban Gardens fully restored after hours-long disruption

During the disruption, water wagons were activated to provide temporary water supply to those affected.
During the disruption, water wagons were activated to provide temporary water supply to those affected.

1,600 BTO flats to be built in Upper Thomson, with first project slated for June launch

An artist’s impression of the three BTO projects in Lakeview and Shunfu in Singapore.
An artist’s impression of the three BTO projects in Lakeview and Shunfu in Singapore.

Afghan returnees in Bamiyan struggle despite new homes

Children playing football near the newly constructed houses for Afghan returnees from Iran and Pakistan in Jar-e-Khushk on the outskirts of Bamiyan province.
Children playing football near the newly constructed houses for Afghan returnees from Iran and Pakistan in Jar-e-Khushk on the outskirts of Bamiyan province.

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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.