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CNA
20 hours ago
- Business
- CNA
About 22,000 applications received in July BTO sales exercise so far: Chee Hong Tat
SINGAPORE: About 22,000 applications had been received for the flats in the ongoing Build-to-Order (BTO) sales exercise as of 5pm on Wednesday (Jul 30), said National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat. This was higher than the 13,200 BTO applications received by the Housing and Development Board (HDB) in the previous sales exercise held in February, when there were 5,032 BTO flats put up for sale. This time, 5,547 BTO flats have been launched across eight projects – located in Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Clementi, Sembawang, Tampines, Toa Payoh and Woodlands – to meet the diverse needs and budgets of home buyers, said Mr Chee in a Facebook post on Wednesday. The July sales exercise, which started on Jul 23, ends at 11.59pm on Wednesday. So far, the median application rate for three-room and bigger BTO flats among first-timer families stands at 1.4. This is slightly higher than the rate of 1.1 seen in February's exercise, the minister said. However, the rate is lower than those seen in the three BTO sales exercises held last year, which ranged from 1.6 to 2.6. PRIME BTO PROJECTS SEE HIGH DEMAND Among the new BTO projects on offer, four were Prime projects, which come with subsidy clawbacks that are the highest to date. The Clementi Emerald project, which is close to Clementi MRT station, has a subsidy clawback rate of 12 per cent, while the other three – Toa Payoh Ascent, as well as Alexandra Peaks and Alexandra Vista in Bukit Merah – come with a subsidy clawback rate of 11 per cent. Prime flats in the last two exercises had subsidy clawback rates of 9 per cent. The higher rates for the latest projects correspond to the extent of the extra subsidies offered for them, HDB had said. Prime flats are one of three categories of BTO flats, alongside Standard and Plus. These flats are located in 'exceptionally good locations' and come with more subsidies to keep them affordable. 'This is to ensure that BTO flats in attractive locations remain affordable, accessible and inclusive for Singaporeans,' said Mr Chee. But to maintain fairness, these flats also come with stricter resale rules, like a 10-year minimum occupation period and subsidy clawbacks. That said, the higher subsidy clawback rates did not seem to deter demand for the latest Prime projects, which had attracted more than 12,000 applications as of 5pm, according to Huttons Asia's senior director of data analytics Lee Sze Teck. Close to 5,900 applicants were vying for the 741 flats on offer at Toa Payoh Ascent. This demand – it accounted for almost half of the total applications received for the Prime projects – is unsurprising given the project's central location, as well as proximity to Caldecott MRT station and a number of schools, such as CHIJ Primary Toa Payoh, CHIJ Secondary and Raffles Girls' School, analysts said. 'We think applicants could also be attracted to the future development plans in the Toa Payoh Rise area, where more housing and mixed-use projects may potentially come on,' said PropNex CEO Kelvin Fong. Alexandra Peaks and Alexandra Vista in Bukit Merah saw more than 3,300 applicants for 1,107 flats, while Clementi Emerald, the project with the highest subsidy clawback, received more than 3,100 applications for its 753 units, according to Huttons Asia. The demand for flats at Clementi Emerald was likely due to a variety of factors such as the project's location in the mature estate of Clementi, proximity to Clementi MRT station and shorter waiting time of less than three years, said Mr Lee. That said, 'it is possible that applications could have been higher if not for the 12 per cent subsidy recovery rate – the highest clawback rate for Prime BTO projects so far', said Mr Fong. Among the Standard projects, the most popular was Simei Symphony, located in the Simei estate within Tampines town, which had about eight first-time applicants vying for each of its 100 five-room flats. The project's 140 four-room flats had a first-time application rate of 6.4, meaning about six first-time applicants were vying for each unit, based on HDB's website, which was last updated at 5pm. Mr Lee attributed the high application rates to factors such as the pent-up demand for flats in the area, since the project is the first new public housing project in Simei in more than 10 years. In addition, the Standard classification of this project would appeal to home buyers who do not want to be bound to tighter resale restrictions and a longer minimum occupation period, said Mr Fong. The ongoing sales exercise also saw the launch of 4,662 Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) units. For three-room and larger balance flats, the median application rate for first-timer families was at 1.8, a drop from the rate of 2.6 seen in February, when there were 5,590 SBF units on offer, said Mr Chee. Huttons Asia's Mr Lee said the ongoing BTO exercise likely drew more applicants this time than the SBF exercise due to an offering of projects in more popular locations, such as Bukit Merah, Clementi, Toa Payoh and Tampines. Echoing that, PropNex CEO Kelvin Fong said: "The record-high proportion of Prime flats in attractive locations offered in this exercise, along with the introduction of priority access for singles who wish to live near their parents, may have collectively contributed to the healthy number of applicants." July's sales exercise marked the implementation of a slew of policy changes, including the inclusion of singles in an improved Family Care Scheme, which gives priority to BTO applicants looking to live with or near their parents. With that, the authorities 'continue to see strong interest' among first-time singles for two-room flexi flats islandwide, said Mr Chee. Other policy changes include a larger allocation quota for second-time families applying for three-room and larger flats, and an expansion in the rules for the deferred income assessment such that only one party in a couple needs to be a recent or current full-time student or national serviceman. Previously, both parties needed to meet the requirement.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Beloved Tan's Tu Tu Coconut Cake owner passes away at 63, stall temporarily closed
Singapore's hawker scene has lost a quiet but enduring icon. Ms Tan Bee Hua (陳美烨), the second-generation owner of Tan's Tu Tu Coconut Cake at Havelock Road Cooked Food Centre, has passed away peacefully at the age of 63. The news was shared on the stall's official Instagram and Facebook pages on 29 Jul 2025, prompting an outpouring of heartfelt tributes from customers. 'She always love(d) her job and took pride in perfecting her Tu Tu kuehs to contribute to Singapore's rich food heritage,' the post reads. This beloved stall traces its roots back to the 1930s, when Ms Tan's late father began selling the traditional Chinese snack, then a plain song kueh, before popularising the now-familiar coconut- and peanut-filled versions. Years later, Ms Tan gave up her 25-year corporate career to take over the business from her late brother — a decision made with both pride and a heavy heart. Since 2004, she remained committed to the family's tradition, hand-making each piece with care at her stalls in the (now defunct) Clementi stall and, later, Havelock. Tan's Tu Tu Coconut Cake is known for its soft, fluffy rice flour shells and aromatic fillings of Coconut, Peanut, and Original. Each piece is priced at S$0.90, or S$4 for a set of 5. To many, this wasn't just a snack — it was a taste of nostalgia that was made all the more special by Ms Tan's dedication and warm presence. In light of her passing, the stall will be closed for the foreseeable future as the family makes arrangements. No reopening date has been announced. Tributes have since flooded in across platforms, with many sharing stories of childhood visits, heartfelt exchanges, and how Ms Tan's tu tu kueh was one of the best in Singapore. Ms Tan's passing marks the end of an era — but her legacy, and the joy she brought through every handmade piece of tu tu kueh, will live on in the hearts of many. Our deepest condolences to Ms Tan's loved ones during this difficult time. May you rest in peace, Ms Tan. The post Beloved Tan's Tu Tu Coconut Cake owner passes away at 63, stall temporarily closed appeared first on
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
NFL executive warned colleagues of NYC gunman after being shot in back, family says
NEW YORK — A brave NFL executive warned his colleagues there was an active shooter in their Park Avenue Midtown office building when he was shot and critically wounded in the lobby, his family told the Daily News. 'He was on his way home when he got shot,' wounded victim Craig Clementi's father-in-law Robert Hunter said Tuesday morning. 'He was able to call my daughter and he called upstairs too to the NFL offices.' Shane Tamura, 27, toting an M4 assault-style rifle, walked into the lobby of 345 Park Ave. at 6:28 p.m. Monday and opened fire, first fatally striking NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, who was working his second job as a security officer at the building, and then shooting Clementi, 42, in the back. Two other people in the lobby were killed in the barrage of gunfire. Clementi works in the finance department for the National Football League. 'He was able to call my daughter so she wouldn't be worried and tell her that he was OK,' said Hunter, 70. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Clementi's condition has stabilized at the hospital in a memo to staffers, according to ESPN. 'You never know about something like this, but hopefully he's gonna be fine,' Hunter said. 'He's a great guy.' 'He came through the surgery and there was some spinal damage,' Hunter added. 'He came through the surgery where they stopped the bleeding and they took the bullet fragments out. So nearest I know he's doing well.' Clementi was already on the phone with NFL colleagues when he was hit and warned them to evacuate, New York Times reporter Dianna Russini wrote on X, citing a high-ranking NFL source. He then continued making calls even while medics rushed him to the hospital in an ambulance, she reported. Clementi's wife was visiting her parents in Knoxville, Tenessee, with their three children and has yet to return to New York. 'They were here visiting for a while for the summer,' Hunter said. 'Because of the small children, she's still assessing the situation here.' Hunter said his son-in-law is a stand-up guy dedicated to both his family and work. 'He's just a super, super great dad, super, super conscientious employee,' he said. 'He's really a sharp young man.' Officials believe Tamura was targeting the NFL, noting his suicide note said he suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a brain injury often linked to playing football. Tamura, of Las Vegas, who played competitive football in California when he was young, took issue with the NFL in his note. He never played for the NFL. After killing Officer Islam, and wounding Clementi, Tamura took the wrong elevator to the 33rd floor, home to Rudin Management, where he killed one woman before shooting himself in the chest. The NFL has offices on four lower floors of the building where the shooting occurred. ___________
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
NFL executive warned colleagues of NYC gunman after being shot in back, family says
NEW YORK — A brave NFL executive warned his colleagues there was an active shooter in their Park Avenue Midtown office building when he was shot and critically wounded in the lobby, his family told the Daily News. 'He was on his way home when he got shot,' wounded victim Craig Clementi's father-in-law Robert Hunter said Tuesday morning. 'He was able to call my daughter and he called upstairs too to the NFL offices.' Shane Tamura, 27, toting an M4 assault-style rifle, walked into the lobby of 345 Park Ave. at 6:28 p.m. Monday and opened fire, first fatally striking NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, who was working his second job as a security officer at the building, and then shooting Clementi, 42, in the back. Two other people in the lobby were killed in the barrage of gunfire. Clementi works in the finance department for the National Football League. 'He was able to call my daughter so she wouldn't be worried and tell her that he was OK,' said Hunter, 70. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Clementi's condition has stabilized at the hospital in a memo to staffers, according to ESPN. 'You never know about something like this, but hopefully he's gonna be fine,' Hunter said. 'He's a great guy.' 'He came through the surgery and there was some spinal damage,' Hunter added. 'He came through the surgery where they stopped the bleeding and they took the bullet fragments out. So nearest I know he's doing well.' Clementi was already on the phone with NFL colleagues when he was hit and warned them to evacuate, New York Times reporter Dianna Russini wrote on X, citing a high-ranking NFL source. He then continued making calls even while medics rushed him to the hospital in an ambulance, she reported. Clementi's wife was visiting her parents in Knoxville, Tenessee, with their three children and has yet to return to New York. 'They were here visiting for a while for the summer,' Hunter said. 'Because of the small children, she's still assessing the situation here.' Hunter said his son-in-law is a stand-up guy dedicated to both his family and work. 'He's just a super, super great dad, super, super conscientious employee,' he said. 'He's really a sharp young man.' Officials believe Tamura was targeting the NFL, noting his suicide note said he suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a brain injury often linked to playing football. Tamura, of Las Vegas, who played competitive football in California when he was young, took issue with the NFL in his note. He never played for the NFL. After killing Officer Islam, and wounding Clementi, Tamura took the wrong elevator to the 33rd floor, home to Rudin Management, where he killed one woman before shooting himself in the chest. The NFL has offices on four lower floors of the building where the shooting occurred. ___________
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NFL staffer Craig Clementi kept warning coworkers from ambulance after being shot in the back by gunman Shane Tamura
As Shane Tamura (left) opened fire inside NFL headquarters, one wounded staffer kept trying to protect others. Photo courtesy: NYT Inside the NFL 's Manhattan headquarters at 345 Park Avenue, a staff member from the league's finance team was severely wounded during a shooting that claimed four lives. According to The Athletic, Craig Clementi, who was hit by a bullet in the back, kept warning coworkers to leave the building at once even while he was being wheeled out in an ambulance after being grievously hurt. NFL Staff member keeps warning colleagues about gunman on mass-shooting spree despite life-threatening injury Craig Clementi, a league finance employee who reportedly had just welcomed a baby, had been calling other NFL staff to urge them to leave the building when he was struck. The report mentioned, 'there is a belief' the bullet ricocheted before hitting him. Despite his grievous injury, Clementi continued alerting others as emergency responders made necessary arrangements to transport him to the hospital for immediate treatment. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirms serious injury of employee and offers league support NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addressed employees in a letter stating that a staffer had been 'seriously injured' in the incident. Goodell did not name the employee but described him as male. 'He is currently in the hospital and in stable condition. NFL staff are at the hospital and we are supporting his family,' Goodell wrote, adding, 'all of our employees are otherwise safe and accounted for.' Gunman Shane Tamura moved through multiple floors before landing at 33rd floor Police identified the gunman as 27-year-old Shane Tamura from Las Vegas. Tamura entered the skyscraper around 6:30 PM ET, killing four, including a 36-year-old married police officer, Didarul Islam. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch reported, as per the New York Post, that Tamura fatally shot the officer before opening fire on a woman while 'spraying' bullets across the lobby. Another man in the lobby was injured but managed to survive; authorities have not confirmed if that was Clementi. Tamura made his way up to the 33rd floor – far above the NFL's offices on floors five through eight – where he shot himself in the chest and died. NFL reacts to the tragedy as building security comes under scrutiny The horrifying chain of events has left the NFL reeling. While internal details remain under wraps as of now, Clementi's actions are being hailed as an act of immense bravery to save others. Meanwhile, league officials and law enforcement are facing a lot of pressure to clarify how security failed to prevent a gunman from entering a high-profile corporate tower unsupervised. FAQs 1. Who is Craig Clementi and why was he in the NFL building? Clementi works in the NFL's finance department at their Manhattan offices and was present during Monday's shooting. 2. Did NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell address the shooting? Yes, Goodell sent a letter confirming the injured staffer is in stable condition and said the league is supporting his family. Also read : Shane Tamura's NFL headquarters shooting sparks concerns over rising violence in football The NFL is helping its employees and working with police, but now it also has to face tough questions about safety at its New York headquarters. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
