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Urbanisation and urban planning

A love letter to Singapore’s disappearing past

Tanglin Halt, one of the oldest estates in Singapore and where the writer grew up, is being redeveloped.
Tanglin Halt, one of the oldest estates in Singapore and where the writer grew up, is being redeveloped.

Places Of The Heart

Designer Kavita Thulasidas revisits Stylemart’s roots in Changi Village to recharge

Kavita Thulasidas at Changi Village on Jan 30, 2026. The 51 year old Singaporean fashion designer whose parents founded Stylemart in the 1950s, revisits the Indian clothing store's origins in Changi Village.
Kavita Thulasidas at Changi Village on Jan 30, 2026. The 51 year old Singaporean fashion designer whose parents founded Stylemart in the 1950s, revisits the Indian clothing store's origins in Changi Village.

Letter From Hanoi

In Vietnam’s capital city, many are finding it hard to breathe

Motorists make their way on a street amid heavy air pollution conditions in Hanoi on January 15, 2026. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)
Motorists make their way on a street amid heavy air pollution conditions in Hanoi on January 15, 2026. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)

News analysis

On political tightrope, Anwar shelves reforms as Malaysia enters pre-election mode

Some Malaysians are claiming that the Urban Renewal Act will lead to Chinese-led businesses and the Democratic Action Party grabbing prime land.
Some Malaysians are claiming that the Urban Renewal Act will lead to Chinese-led businesses and the Democratic Action Party grabbing prime land.

Forum: Honour Liu Thai Ker by keeping his urban vision alive

Forum: Grateful to Liu Thai Ker for his role in urban planning

His drive to build better cities energised him to the end: Tributes pour in for Liu Thai Ker

0118TKH  Dr Liu Thai Ker’s profile photo taken during a Bloomberg Podcast Recording in 2022. (Image credit: MORROW Architects and Planners) 
0118TKH  Dr Liu Thai Ker’s profile photo taken during a Bloomberg Podcast Recording in 2022. (Image credit: MORROW Architects and Planners) 

‘Come back to help rebuild Singapore’: 5 things to know about pioneer master planner Liu Thai Ker

During his tenure at HDB, Dr Liu Thai Ker oversaw the development of 20 of the 24 HDB towns in Singapore.
During his tenure at HDB, Dr Liu Thai Ker oversaw the development of 20 of the 24 HDB towns in Singapore.

Architect Liu Thai Ker, Singapore’s first master planner, dies at 87

Dr Liu Thai Ker would have turned 88 in February.
Dr Liu Thai Ker would have turned 88 in February.

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)

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