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Isabelle Liew

Isabelle joined The Straits Times in 2021. As a journalist on the housing beat, she focuses on stories about public housing, covering everything from major policy announcements and Build-To-Order launches, to Housing Board resale market trends and other related issues. She graduated from the Singapore Management University with a degree in political science. Outside work, she is passionate about cats, animal welfare and baking.

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Greater need for S’poreans to have fire safety skills amid rise in number of home fires: Edwin Tong

Residents need to know what to do should such a fire break out, Mr Tong said at the launch of an initiative on March 29 to equip residents in his Joo Chiat ward with such skills.
Residents need to know what to do should such a fire break out, Mr Tong said at the launch of an initiative on March 29 to equip residents in his Joo Chiat ward with such skills.

Crow shooting operations to begin in 9 towns, starting with Yishun

Based on the authority’s latest population survey, the number of house crows was about 160,000 in 2024 – more than 20 times the population in 2016.
Based on the authority’s latest population survey, the number of house crows was about 160,000 in 2024 – more than 20 times the population in 2016.

Building taller: The rise of HDB blocks above 40 storeys in land-scarce Singapore

City Vue @ Henderson (left), which is 48 storeys high. There were 44 transactions for flats above 40 storeys in 2020 and 75 in 2021.
City Vue @ Henderson (left), which is 48 storeys high. There were 44 transactions for flats above 40 storeys in 2020 and 75 in 2021.

Power fully restored at Queen Street HDB block hit by blackout after coffee shop fire

Workers accessing at Block 269B Queen Street on March 20, after a blackout hit the block.
Workers accessing at Block 269B Queen Street on March 20, after a blackout hit the block.

Noise-monitoring ‘traffic light’ at Clementi community hall tackles residents’ concerns

The Outdoor Sound Monitoring System indicating noise levels during an elderly workout activity session at The Court at Clementi Meadows on March 11.
The Outdoor Sound Monitoring System indicating noise levels during an elderly workout activity session at The Court at Clementi Meadows on March 11.

‘Big relief’: Families welcome flights from Middle East bringing Singaporeans home

Public relations officer Cynthia Chew hugging her niece Linda Giam at Changi Airport after returning from Dubai on March 5.
Public relations officer Cynthia Chew hugging her niece Linda Giam at Changi Airport after returning from Dubai on March 5.

Earlier access to coffee shops, childcare, bus services for residents in large-scale BTO estates

This follows feedback that residents in such Build-To-Order estates want such amenities to be up and running sooner.
This follows feedback that residents in such Build-To-Order estates want such amenities to be up and running sooner.

Executive condo policy to be reviewed following affordability concerns: Chee Hong Tat

Broadly, prices of new EC units are about 20 to 30 per cent lower than comparable private condominiums.
Broadly, prices of new EC units are about 20 to 30 per cent lower than comparable private condominiums.

60-storey BTO project to be built in Pearl’s Hill; HDB to construct taller blocks where possible

ilhdb04 - A BTO project at the base of Pearl’s Hill in Chinatown is set to be the tallest public housing development in Singapore at over 60 storeys.


CREDIT: HDB
ilhdb04 - A BTO project at the base of Pearl’s Hill in Chinatown is set to be the tallest public housing development in Singapore at over 60 storeys.


CREDIT: HDB

Muted demand for some Plus, Prime HDB flats as first-time buyers weigh stricter resale conditions

Some flats with stricter resale conditions - such as Kim Keat Crest, a Plus project - are undersubscribed among first-time applicants.
Some flats with stricter resale conditions - such as Kim Keat Crest, a Plus project - are undersubscribed among first-time applicants.

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