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Town councils

Senior project manager linked to 3 town councils allegedly agreed to accept $220k in bribes

Phua Gim Chuan (top left) is accused of agreeing to accept the bribes from (clockwise from right) Ng Lee Peng, Lim Kian Koon and Yap Hwee Kang to advance the business interests of the companies they represented.
Phua Gim Chuan (top left) is accused of agreeing to accept the bribes from (clockwise from right) Ng Lee Peng, Lim Kian Koon and Yap Hwee Kang to advance the business interests of the companies they represented.

Police reports filed after boys seen forcing open lift doors, entering lift shafts

In a video posted on TikTok, a boy can be seen opening a lift door under maintenance.
In a video posted on TikTok, a boy can be seen opening a lift door under maintenance.

Marine Parade-Braddell Heights rolls out own indicators for estate cleanliness, pest management

To supplement cleaners on-site, such a robot is being trialled at a block in Eunos Road from May 22 to improve the estate’s cleaning consistency.
To supplement cleaners on-site, such a robot is being trialled at a block in Eunos Road from May 22 to improve the estate’s cleaning consistency.

More cleaners hired in Tampines after cleaning lapses; town council penalises contractor

Tampines residents told ST that bins and bulky items took longer than usual to be cleared.
Tampines residents told ST that bins and bulky items took longer than usual to be cleared.

Forum: Give more thought to building design to avoid maintenance issues

Forum: Floor tiles and directory boards replaced for good reasons

Forum: Is it necessary to replace fully functional HDB fixtures?

Noise-monitoring ‘traffic light’ at Clementi community hall tackles residents’ concerns

The Outdoor Sound Monitoring System indicating noise levels during an elderly workout activity session at The Court at Clementi Meadows on March 11.
The Outdoor Sound Monitoring System indicating noise levels during an elderly workout activity session at The Court at Clementi Meadows on March 11.

Commentary

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.

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