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Rules of engagement for an honest debate on Singapore’s immigration policy

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Cyclists and people near the Jubilee Bridge with the Central Business District (CBD) skyline on Dec 31, 2025. 

Road closures and enhanced security measures will be in place during the ONE Countdown 2026 on Dec 31 until the early hours of Jan 1, with the events expected to draw huge crowds.

Celebrations and fireworks displays islandwide include those at Marina Bay and The Kallang, which was formerly known as Singapore Sports Hub.

Police, auxiliary police and security officers will be deployed to manage crowds in the vicinity of Marina Bay and The Kallang, said the police on Dec 28.

To prevent overcrowding, the number of people entering certain areas will be regulated by the police and security personnel.

These include The Promontory, One Fullerton/Merlion Park, Esplanade Park, Esplanade Waterfront Promenade, Marina Bay Sands Waterfront Promenade and other areas within the vicinity of Marina Bay.

Can be used for stories on family, money, property, land, tourist, tourism, commercial, office, invest, budget, income, finance, financial, CBD, URA, population, and economy.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Cyclists and people near the Jubilee Bridge with the Central Business District (CBD) skyline on Dec 31, 2025. 

Road closures and enhanced security measures will be in place during the ONE Countdown 2026 on Dec 31 until the early hours of Jan 1, with the events expected to draw huge crowds.

Celebrations and fireworks displays islandwide include those at Marina Bay and The Kallang, which was formerly known as Singapore Sports Hub.

Police, auxiliary police and security officers will be deployed to manage crowds in the vicinity of Marina Bay and The Kallang, said the police on Dec 28.

To prevent overcrowding, the number of people entering certain areas will be regulated by the police and security personnel.

These include The Promontory, One Fullerton/Merlion Park, Esplanade Park, Esplanade Waterfront Promenade, Marina Bay Sands Waterfront Promenade and other areas within the vicinity of Marina Bay.

Can be used for stories on family, money, property, land, tourist, tourism, commercial, office, invest, budget, income, finance, financial, CBD, URA, population, and economy.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Tianmen is China’s test site for baby-boosting policies

China is throwing money at encouraging more births but money alone may not be enough to persuade parents to go beyond one bouncing bundle of joy.
China is throwing money at encouraging more births but money alone may not be enough to persuade parents to go beyond one bouncing bundle of joy.

Forum: Better tracking needed to measure hearing loss

Obesity, poor mental health of concern despite progress in other areas, S’pore health survey shows

According to the survey, obesity rates have risen to 12.7 per cent in 2023-2024, up from 10.5 per cent four years earlier.
According to the survey, obesity rates have risen to 12.7 per cent in 2023-2024, up from 10.5 per cent four years earlier.

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