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8 public officers referred to police after review of property purchases near future MRT stations

A referral does not mean wrongdoing has been established, said Chan Chun Sing, adding that due process will be followed.

Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing was responding on Oct 6 to MPs’ questions about a research paper that claimed civil servants involved in rail planning.

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S’pore mulls energy cluster on Tekong; including third LNG terminal and electricity import facilities

EMA is studying the feasibility of building a 200ha cluster of energy infrastructure on the island.

EMA is studying the feasibility of building a 200ha cluster of energy infrastructure on Pulau Tekong.

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Keys to the past: National Museum’s revamped Singapore History Gallery reopening on Oct 10

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App with weather and route guidance for cyclists among youth proposals to improve S’pore transport

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