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Neighbour disputes: Why it feels like no one can stop the noise next door

A perception of helplessness arises because neighbour disputes occupy an inherently difficult space between private life and public intervention, says the writer.
A perception of helplessness arises because neighbour disputes occupy an inherently difficult space between private life and public intervention, says the writer.

18 town councils to get $1.8m in S&CC operating grant after computation discrepancy led to shortfall

The operational report covered the 2024 financial year from April 2024 to March 2025.
The operational report covered the 2024 financial year from April 2024 to March 2025.

All town councils get top ratings for governance except AMK, in last MND review before GE2025

All town councils, except Ang Mo Kio town council, received a green rating for their corporate governance in the latest town council management report.
All town councils, except Ang Mo Kio town council, received a green rating for their corporate governance in the latest town council management report.

‘He’s my son’: Guardian of teen who died in basketball court accident has always seen herself as his mum

Madam Rahimah Lee Abdullah showed ST Mohd Ridwan's school medals over the years, which she has kept away since he died in July 2021 in an accident at a Bedok basketball court.
Madam Rahimah Lee Abdullah showed ST Mohd Ridwan's school medals over the years, which she has kept away since he died in July 2021 in an accident at a Bedok basketball court.

Neighbour disputes: What more can we do for parties to come to the table?

Neighbour disputes are an unwelcome hum that many of us endure, and have grown to manage, says the writer.
Neighbour disputes are an unwelcome hum that many of us endure, and have grown to manage, says the writer.

Pickleball noise causes tension in some estates as the sport gains popularity

mlpickleball11/ST20250911_202552400442/Ng Sor Luan/A court at block 524, Jelapang Road where pickleball enthusiasts have been playing at.
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Story on town councils exploring solutions to pickleball noise amid the growing popularity for the sport.
mlpickleball11/ST20250911_202552400442/Ng Sor Luan/A court at block 524, Jelapang Road where pickleball enthusiasts have been playing at.
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Story on town councils exploring solutions to pickleball noise amid the growing popularity for the sport.

‘This is home’, for retired shop owner putting up 11th flag display in Toa Payoh to mark SG60

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Mr Ong Kok Chee, 63, pictured with the ?60? flag display of Singapore flags between block 107 and 109 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 on Aug 8, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY
ST20250808_202518400279/smflag09/Shintaro Tay/Shermaine Ang/

Mr Ong Kok Chee, 63, pictured with the ?60? flag display of Singapore flags between block 107 and 109 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 on Aug 8, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY

Jalan Kayu and Punggol town councils officially begin operations on Aug 1

The Jalan Kayu Town Council serves more than 29,500 voters in the single member constituency, while Punggol Town Council serves over 123,500 voters.
The Jalan Kayu Town Council serves more than 29,500 voters in the single member constituency, while Punggol Town Council serves over 123,500 voters.

Migrant workers who gave kickbacks to renew work passes were conservancy workers at AMK Town Council

An AMK Council spokesperson said it was not aware of the employment arrangement involving the workers in 2020 until MOM issued a public statement on the case after Loo’s sentencing.
An AMK Council spokesperson said it was not aware of the employment arrangement involving the workers in 2020 until MOM issued a public statement on the case after Loo’s sentencing.

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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.