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S’pore’s Siddh Peeth Shree Lakshminarayan Temple marks historic consecration after 56 years

Costing nearly $3 million and funded entirely by community donations, the upgrade added 4,000 square feet of space to the historic site.
Costing nearly $3 million and funded entirely by community donations, the upgrade added 4,000 square feet of space to the historic site.

URA releases two prime condo sites at Holland Plain, River Valley for sale

The Holland Plain state land site (in orange) is expected to house 205 new private homes.
The Holland Plain state land site (in orange) is expected to house 205 new private homes.

New private home sales rose in January following launch of three projects with over 1,500 homes

Analysts said January’s sales were largely driven by three new launches, including Newport Residences in Anson Road.
Analysts said January’s sales were largely driven by three new launches, including Newport Residences in Anson Road.

Local martial arts gym Juggernaut Fight Club to close after 15 years

Juggernaut Fight Club is closing on March 7 as their location in Chinatown is part of an area that has been slated for redevelopment.
Juggernaut Fight Club is closing on March 7 as their location in Chinatown is part of an area that has been slated for redevelopment.

Environmental study proposes to keep over 40 per cent of forested site in Bukit Timah

The Sunda pangolin is among wildlife expected to be affected by clearance of vegetation at a site off Old Jurong Road.
The Sunda pangolin is among wildlife expected to be affected by clearance of vegetation at a site off Old Jurong Road.

‘Three-strikes’ approach taken to tackle errant businesses: Sun Xueling

ST reported on Feb 3 that tougher clampdown on massage parlours and salons involved in vice is expected in the coming months.
ST reported on Feb 3 that tougher clampdown on massage parlours and salons involved in vice is expected in the coming months.

Extension of accreditation for architects, engineers from 1 year to 3 years in the works: Indranee

Second Minister for National Development Indranee Rajah said the extension will provide greater certainty for project planning.
Second Minister for National Development Indranee Rajah said the extension will provide greater certainty for project planning.

Paya Lebar redevelopment: Nature Society proposes keeping a third of space as green areas

URA will assess the Nature Society Singapore's proposals as it reviews wider development plans in the area.
URA will assess the Nature Society Singapore's proposals as it reviews wider development plans in the area.

Curved bridge between city and Gardens by the Bay will link pedestrians, cyclists to park connectors

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Benjamin Sheares Bridge connecting Marina Centre with Singapore Flyer and F1 Pit Building to the Gardens by the Bay’s Bay East Garden with National Stadium at The Kallang in the background on Jan 13, 2026. 

Work on a new pedestrian and cycling bridge in Marina Bay connecting Marina Centre to the Gardens by the Bay’s Bay East Garden will start in the first quarter of 2026, with completion slated by 2029. According to tender documents published on government procurement portal GeBiz on July 17, 2025, the bridge will be built parallel to a section of the Benjamin Sheares Bridge linking Marina Centre to Tanjong Rhu.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Benjamin Sheares Bridge connecting Marina Centre with Singapore Flyer and F1 Pit Building to the Gardens by the Bay’s Bay East Garden with National Stadium at The Kallang in the background on Jan 13, 2026. 

Work on a new pedestrian and cycling bridge in Marina Bay connecting Marina Centre to the Gardens by the Bay’s Bay East Garden will start in the first quarter of 2026, with completion slated by 2029. According to tender documents published on government procurement portal GeBiz on July 17, 2025, the bridge will be built parallel to a section of the Benjamin Sheares Bridge linking Marina Centre to Tanjong Rhu.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Relaxed rental occupancy cap for HDB flats, private properties to be extended to 2028

The occupancy cap was first relaxed in Jan 22, 2024 and ended in Dec 31, 2026.
The occupancy cap was first relaxed in Jan 22, 2024 and ended in Dec 31, 2026.

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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.