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CNA
2 days ago
- CNA
Priority is to strengthen transport networks, reduce travelling time: Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow says his priority will be to cut down travel time for Singaporeans, especially those living far from the city. For instance, Tengah and Brickland residents will see a new trunk service begin this August, improving connectivity to transport nodes. It's one of eight new bus services to ply the towns by the end of next year. Mr Siow adds that connectivity in the area will also improve when the Jurong Region Line is completed in the next few years. He also expects autonomous shuttles to be used within Tengah in the next five years. Mr Siow was speaking to the media for the first time in his new role. Charlotte Lim with more.
Independent Singapore
4 days ago
- General
- Independent Singapore
13 men arrested in latest island-wide crackdown on secret societies
- Advertisement - SINGAPORE: Thirteen men, aged between 23 and 42, have been arrested in an island-wide crackdown on secret societies, the police have confirmed. The arrests were made over two days, on May 23 and 24, as part of a coordinated enforcement effort targeting unlawful societies operating in public nightlife and entertainment spaces. The operation was led by the Secret Societies Branch of the Criminal Investigation Department and supported by officers from the Jurong Police Division. According to the police, more than 40 venues—including public entertainment and nightlife establishments, as well as food and beverage outlets—were inspected during the operation. Close to 90 individuals were checked in the course of the sweep. The police said the men arrested are suspected of being members of unlawful societies. Investigations are ongoing. - Advertisement - Under Singapore law, anyone found guilty of being a member of an unlawful society faces imprisonment of up to three years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspected gang-related activities to the police.
CNA
5 days ago
- Business
- CNA
Two Jurong hospitals to explore integration with district cooling system
SINGAPORE: Two hospitals in Jurong could become the first in Singapore's healthcare sector to use a district cooling system for air conditioning, following the signing of an agreement with asset operator Keppel on Thursday (Jun 5). Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and Jurong Community Hospital – part of the JurongHealth Campus – will explore the feasibility of integrating with Keppel's district cooling system. The system will complement and further optimise their existing efficiency measures, potentially yielding financial savings and reducing their carbon footprint, both hospitals said in a press release. The hospitals currently rely primarily on a centralised chilled water supply for an array of needs, which include round-the-clock cooling for operating theatres, intensive care units and medical equipment. Healthcare institutions also need standby chillers in case of disruptions. ENERGY-EFFICIENT OPTION To optimise energy use, the district cooling system uses technologies such as thermal energy storage and intelligent control, the hospitals said. The system can also provide more reliable and consistent cooling, minimising the risk of disruptions to operations and improving patient comfort. Unlike conventional cooling systems, where each building has its own chiller, the district cooling system plant generates chilled water and distributes it through underground pipes to a network of buildings for air conditioning. At Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and Jurong Community Hospital, the chilled water will be distributed to critical cooling zones such as laboratories and intensive care units. Heat exchangers will transfer the chilled water to their internal air handling units, then return warm water to Keppel's plant for re-chilling, re-cooling and reuse. Besides the hospitals, Keppel's district cooling system will serve future developments in Jurong Lake District, including offices, business parks and residences. As different types of buildings use the cooling system at different times of the day, the demand for cooling is spread out, reducing peak demand and increasing energy efficiency. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) awarded Keppel the contract to develop the district cooling plan there in June 2023. Keppel has estimated the contract will generate approximately S$950 million (US$738 million) for the company over 30 years, according to the release. The plant has a capacity of about 29,000 refrigeration tonnes (RT), roughly equivalent to the cooling capacity of around 19,000 1.5-tonne household air conditioning units. It will provide chilled water and cooling services to an estimated 1.4 million sq m of gross floor area, or close to 200 football fields. Ms Cindy Lim, CEO of Keppel's infrastructure division, said the district cooling system is expected to lead to a further 2 per cent optimisation in energy efficiency. "With these energy savings and cost optimisation, a total life cycle cost savings of more than S$7 million over 30 years are expected," she added. Associate Professor Dan Yock Young, the CEO of both hospitals, said that healthcare services consume "significant amounts of energy and water" and generate medical waste. "As one of the key contributors to the climate crisis, it is imperative for us to look into optimising energy efficiency," he said. He added that the district cooling plant could reduce the need to replace and maintain chillers. This could, in turn, free up some of the hospital's rooftop and plant room space, which are occupied by cooling towers and standby chillers, for other meaningful activities such as patient care and therapy. Chief sustainability officer of both hospitals, Mr Ng Kian Swan, called the MOU a 'leap forward' as both institutions 'explore ways to save the planet'. 'The collaboration could set a new benchmark in the healthcare sector,' he said.
Independent Singapore
6 days ago
- Business
- Independent Singapore
CDL's S$608M bid for Lakeside Drive could become one of the highest land rates outside central region in years, property expert says
Photo: Screengrab from URA SINGAPORE: City Developments Limited's (CDL) S$608 million bid — or S$1,132 per square foot per plot ratio (psf ppr) — for the Government Land Sales (GLS) site at Lakeside Drive was the highest of six bids and could become one of the highest land rates for a residential GLS site outside the central region in recent years, if the site is awarded to the property giant, said Wong Siew Ying, head of research and content at PropNex, EdgeProp Singapore reported. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) closed the tender for the site at Lakeside Drive on Tuesday (June 3). The 145,314 sq ft plot is zoned for a mix of residential and commercial use. It sits right next to Lakeside MRT station and can yield about 575 housing units along with 10,764 sq ft of commercial space. The plot has a gross plot ratio of 3.6 and is near Jurong Lake Gardens. CDL's offer came in 10.4% above the second-highest bid of S$550.56 million, or S$1,025 psf ppr, from a joint venture between Frasers Property and Mitsubishi Estate Asia. A CapitaLand Development and Sing Holdings tie-up placed the third-highest bid at just over S$529 million (S$985 psf ppr). The fourth bid came from Wee Hur Holdings at S$503.9 million (S$938 psf ppr), followed by Hong Leong Holdings and TID at S$495.18 million (S$922 psf ppr), and Sim Lian Group at S$488.2 million (S$909 psf ppr). If awarded, CDL plans to develop five 16-storey residential blocks with 575 units and a ground-floor retail podium. Sherman Kwek, CDL's group CEO, said the site's location near Jurong Lake District 'stands out for its excellent connectivity and access to a rich array of amenities, schools and green spaces.' He added, 'With the last GLS site in the vicinity awarded nearly a decade ago, this site will be a strategic addition to our development pipeline.' Only two land rates have been higher than CDL's bid, which were transacted earlier this year: S$1,388 psf ppr for Bayshore Road and S$1,250 psf ppr for Clementi Avenue 1. The bid is also higher than the S$1,037 psf ppr for Media Circle (Parcel A) in the Rest of Central Region (RCR). Ms Wong estimates the future development at the Lakeside Drive site could have an average selling price of around S$2,400 psf. /TISG Read also: HPL receives green light to acquire entire Concorde Hotel and Shopping Mall strata area at S$821M
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
11 best stalls at Yuhua Village Market & Food Centre with food so good you'll bring your village
When I was little, I went to Market & Food Centre a lot more often, but the visits ceased as I grew up and ventured to other places during my food hunts. Despite this, I've found myself subconsciously returning to my roots lately and finding a deeper appreciation for the stalls here. This hawker centre in Yuhua exudes homely old-school neighbourhood vibes, and most patrons are elderly residents. While I find no problem differentiating it from the other food centres in Jurong, many mistake it for Yuhua Market & Food Centre at Yuhua Place. Yes, there's a difference— the latter's located further down near the Chinese Garden MRT! Here are the 11 best stalls at Yuhua Village Market & Food Centre that I believe deserve to be in the spotlight, including some hidden Michelin Guide gems! If someone were to ask me which stall in Yuhua Village Food Centre my favourite was, I'd mention Cai at once. If you ask me, Cai has the smokiest wok hei I've ever tasted in a hor fun dish. The Hor Fun comes in 3 variations: Fish, Beef and Prawn, all of which cost S$5. In fact, every dish here, including the Stewed Rice, costs S$5. While the portion is generous and worth the price, the fare is so tasty that it sometimes does not seem enough! A dish I'd highly recommend trying would be the Beef Hor Fun. It's rich and savoury with chewy, thick and smoky rice noodles and chock-full of beef. The Supreme Pork Ribs Rice is another dish that lives up to its name with its meaty, sweet and sour pork ribs and fluffy rice. Tue & Wed, Fri to Sun: 10.30am – 2.30pm & 5pm – 7.45pm Closed Mon & Thu Xie Jia Chinese Prata is a stall that genuinely deserves more appreciation. As the name suggests, it's run by Hokkien vendors, who specialise in making this primarily Indian dish and pair it with a delicious Chinese-style chicken curry. A minimum of 2 pieces is required when ordering prata. Plain Prata costs S$1.20 per piece, but Xie Jia also offers Egg (S$2 per piece), Onion with Egg (S$3) and Cheese (S$3.50) Prata. Each set has rich, free-flow curry on the side – simply head back to the counter and get a refill free-of-charge from the self-serve pot of curry stationed at the counter. If a saucer isn't enough, get the full portion of Curry Chicken (S$6), complete with chicken drumstick meat and potatoes, or the Curry Chicken Noodle (S$5/S$6.50). +65 8779 2268 Wed to Mon: 5.30am – 12.30pm Closed on Tue Introducing the stall with the longest queue in Yuhua Village Market & Food Centre! The Michelin Guide mention Fei Fei Roasted Noodle is famed for its scrumptious roasted meats, and received a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2023 for good quality fare at a low price. Queuing here isn't some mere feat; it's a race against time. Fei Fei only opens for 3 hours, and with the high demand, ingredients tend to run out very quickly! The Wanton Noodles (S$5) are an extremely popular dish – springy noodles, topped with juicy charred barbeque pork with dumpling soup on the side. The vendors use the traditional method of cooking them with charcoal rather than industrial convection ovens to give them that perfect smoky flavour. If the char siew runs out, go for the Roast Duck Noodles (S$5) or Roast Pork Rice (S$5) instead, as they're popular as well. Mon to Sat: 8.30am – 11.55am Closed on Sun For something hearty and comforting, We Porridge is a great option. This stall whips up flavourful rice porridge for those who love their congee thick and chock-full of ingredients. My personal go-to is the Century Egg w Lean Meat Porridge (S$4.50), which comes in a huge value-for-money portion. Other congee dishes include Sliced Fish Porridge (S$5), Peanut Cuttle Fish Porridge (S$4.50), Shredded Chicken Porridge(S$4) and Frog Leg Porridge (S$8.50). The hawkers recommend adding an egg (S$1) to bring the dish to the next level. Claypot dishes are offered too, for instance, the Gong Bao/Stir-fry Frog Leg Set Meal (S$9.50) and Pig's Liver Set Meal (S$8.50). By the way, We Porridge has a second outlet in Bukit Merah View Market & Hawker Centre for those who can't travel too far West. Tue to Sun: 8am – 8pm Closed on Mon Who doesn't love appom? Tangy, fermented batter cooked in a special round pan to create crispy, thin edges and a soft, fluffy white centre that goes great with both sweet and savoury toppings. After discovering Amma's Appom in Yuhua Village Food Centre, I realised I wouldn't have to suppress my cravings or travel far for this treat ever again. Freshly made to order, each Appom (S$2 for Plain) is deliciously buttery and served with grated coconut and red sugar. To take it up a notch, there are savoury flavours like Egg (S$2.70) and Cheese (S$3) as well. The Mini Combo Breakie (S$4.50) is a dish you could also consider if you'd like a bit of everything on 1 plate. The vendors load the plate with selections such as a mini thosai, idli, sweet halwa and 3 curries and dips— perfect for a fulfilling breakfast. Daily: 6am – 9pm 11 best stalls at 505 Jurong West Market & Food Centre Some say Hup Hong Chicken Rice offers 'one of the best chicken rice in Jurong'. It's yet another stall faced with long queues whenever it's open during the lunch hour, and is said to sell out by 2pm sometimes. Like Fei Fei Roasted Noodle, Hup Hong has a Michelin Guide mention for its silky meat and aromatic chicken stock-infused rice. The hot-selling items include the Chicken Rice (S$3.50) and Rice (S$3.50), but you could get Steamed Chicken + Char Siew Rice (S$4.50) for the best of both worlds. Other than tender meat, Hup Hong is also known to serve handmade achar. Unfortunately, it seems to be reserved for regulars – that is, unless you're lucky! Tue to Sun: 10.30am – 5.30pm Closed on Mon Who knew Yuhua Village Food Centre had yet another Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient? Located near the main entrance and foyer, Heng Heng Cooked Food offers just 2 dishes, and Prawn , in options of S$4, S$5 and S$6 portions. Heng Heng's Laksa is a well-loved option that many people travel just to get a taste of. There has been praise in regards to its rich, creamy and flavourful broth, bouncy thick bee hoon and fresh prawns and cockles. Meanwhile, the Prawn Mee comes with thick and sweet broth, kang kong, fishcake and prawns and is topped with aromatic fried shallots. Heng Heng's chilli paste has also been hailed as one of its defining traits, as it's strong, shrimpy and packs a punch. Fri to Tue: 8am – 2pm Closed on Wed & Thu Michelin-listed again! Are we really surprised at this point? Ron Sheng Fish Soup received a Michelin Guide mention in 2024, making it the fourth (and last) one stated on this list to do so. Its Yuhua branch is the flagship outlet, while the second in Plantation Plaza, Ron Sheng Fish Soup Premium, is an eatery with its own seating area. It's a great place for fish soup to warm your bones on a chilly, rainy day. Get the Fried Fish Soup (S$6 for Small, S$8 for Large), the Slice Fish Soup (Batang) (S$6 for Small, S$8 for Large), or enjoy a mix of both with the Double Fish Soup (S$7 for Small, S$9 for Large). For S$0.80, add Fragrant Rice or noodles like Bee Hoon and Yi Mian to your fish or seafood soup. What's more, you can customise the soup base – upgrade it to Tom Yum for S$1 or even XO (S$5) for an added umami. Order Delivery: foodpanda Daily: 9am – 9pm Closed on Tue West Coast Arifin Ali is one of those stalls in Yuhua Village Food Centre that's open from morning till late. Many stalls don't operate during evening hours, which makes sense why there may be a constant handful of customers around the stall during dinnertime. If you don't mind getting spoiled for choice and taking some time to choose, perhaps you should give West Coast Arfin Ali a shot. Their Indian-Muslim cuisine is amazingly wide, ranging from Goreng (fried noodles or rice) (from S$5) to Briyani (from S$7) and Prata (from S$2). Several of its customers, regular or otherwise, have said the and Mee Goreng (S$5) are 'the best they've ever tasted'. The dishes with mutton are also quite popular as the meat is flavourful and fall-off-the-bone tender. Order Delivery: foodpanda Deliveroo Daily: 9am – 9pm Golden Star Homemade Carrot Cake is one of the rare stalls which makes its own carrot cake rather than buying it factory-made. The vendor lady is, according to what I've heard, the sister of the owner of the carrot cake stall in the former Bukit Timah Market & Food Centre. Both White and Black Fried Carrot Cake are offered in varying sizes, priced at S$3.50, S$4 and S$5. Spotting the prices is a little tricky, as they're handwritten in Chinese on a small slip of yellow paper pasted on the stall's right wall. Golden Star has been said to deserve that name, both in terms of fare and service. The hawker is friendly and approachable, and the fried carrot cake is eggy, well-fried and worth its dollar. Daily: 7.30am – 1pm What better way to end your hawker meal than with some sweet treats? While there are several traditional snack shops in the hawker centre and its vicinity, the one that stands out in particular is Mei Wei Snacks. The Yuhua locals know what's up – many have frequented this kueh stall for years! The handmade Ondeh Ondeh (S$1.80 for 3 pcs) is a must-get from Mei Wei Snacks. These green, glutinous balls of pandan have never failed to make customers marvel at their large size and generous gula melaka coconut filling. There's still a wide selection of traditional kueh if ondeh ondeh isn't your thing. In case you fancy something savoury, there's also deep-fried Carrot Cake (S$1.50 for 3pcs) and Chee Cheong Fun (S$1 for 1 pc, S$1.80 for 2 pcs, S$2.50 for 3 pcs) available. 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