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Esther Loi

Esther joined The Straits Times in 2023. She writes about developments in the land transport, aviation and maritime sectors, and how they impact the man in the street. With a keen interest in community issues, she hopes to tell stories that matter to readers.

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Works on Sengkang-Punggol LRT to be done sequentially and carefully, due for completion in Oct: LTA

The civil construction of viaducts for the two new reception tracks has been completed, seen here with the Sengkang-Punggol LRT depot on the top right, on May 8.
The civil construction of viaducts for the two new reception tracks has been completed, seen here with the Sengkang-Punggol LRT depot on the top right, on May 8.

No plans to install solar-powered fans at bus stops, but Govt studying other cooling options

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Generic photo of an elderly woman seated at a bus stop along Upper Thomson on Feb 27, 2026.
Can use for stories on ageing population, elderly care, public transport, cost of living, daily life, social support, community.
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Generic photo of an elderly woman seated at a bus stop along Upper Thomson on Feb 27, 2026.
Can use for stories on ageing population, elderly care, public transport, cost of living, daily life, social support, community.

Third door of public buses not used for alighting at some bus stops for safety reasons: LTA

LTA explained that at some bus stops the third door would open directly onto the road instead of a “proper platform”.
LTA explained that at some bus stops the third door would open directly onto the road instead of a “proper platform”.

Changi Airport T3 to undergo major upgrade; tender to be called in second half of 2026

The upgrade will see more digital technologies and robotics infused into T3, says Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow.
The upgrade will see more digital technologies and robotics infused into T3, says Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow.

Spottiswoode residents get more say in use of funds for neighbourhood enhancements

Tanjong Pagar MP Foo Cexiang with residents of Spottiswoode Park during a discovery walk to explore potential sites for renewal in the estate on April 26.
Tanjong Pagar MP Foo Cexiang with residents of Spottiswoode Park during a discovery walk to explore potential sites for renewal in the estate on April 26.

First networking session kicks off for young parents in Fengshan Parents Club

DPM Gan Kim Yong (centre), flanked by Hazlina Abdul Halim, MP for East Coast GRC (right), taking over feeding duties from a mother in a light-hearted moment as he feeds her baby during a walkabout at Fengshan Hawker Centre on April 26, 2026.
DPM Gan Kim Yong (centre), flanked by Hazlina Abdul Halim, MP for East Coast GRC (right), taking over feeding duties from a mother in a light-hearted moment as he feeds her baby during a walkabout at Fengshan Hawker Centre on April 26, 2026.

Retired Changi, Seletar airport fire hoses upcycled into hammocks for lions, monkeys

eshose - One of the Night Safari's Asian lion using the hammock, repurposed from decommissioned fire hoses, to lounge and comfortably rest. 

SOURCE: MANDAI WILDLIFE GROUP
eshose - One of the Night Safari's Asian lion using the hammock, repurposed from decommissioned fire hoses, to lounge and comfortably rest. 

SOURCE: MANDAI WILDLIFE GROUP

Cat A COE rate rises to $123,010, exceeds Cat B price for second time in two months

The Category B premium came in at $121,001 on April 22, 2026.
The Category B premium came in at $121,001 on April 22, 2026.

S’pore to invest more than $100m in maritime research over next 5 years: Jeffrey Siow

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow speaks at the Singapore Maritime Week at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre on April 21.
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow speaks at the Singapore Maritime Week at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre on April 21.

New bus interchange in Bedok South to serve upcoming car-lite Bayshore precinct

The site at 620 Upper East Coast Rd, where the upcoming Bedok South integrated transport hub will be built. It will house an MRT station and a bus interchange.
The site at 620 Upper East Coast Rd, where the upcoming Bedok South integrated transport hub will be built. It will house an MRT station and a bus interchange.

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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.