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Ng Keng Gene

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Keng Gene joined The Straits Times in 2020 and reports on issues relating to land use, urban planning and heritage. He has a keen interest in how Singapore’s urban fabric has changed over the years and tries to reflect in his stories how these changes impact people’s social memories, identities and sense of belonging. He takes pleasure in well-designed public spaces, such as the Marina Barrage, rooftop gardens in Housing Board blocks and walkable waterfronts.

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Better balance between development and conservation with revised Maju, Gillman plans: Nature groups

More greenery will be retained in Maju Forest (above) and Gillman Barracks under revised development plans announced by the Housing Board on Oct 28.
More greenery will be retained in Maju Forest (above) and Gillman Barracks under revised development plans announced by the Housing Board on Oct 28.

More greenery retained in Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks under revised plans

For the 23ha Maju Forest, about 10ha of greenery will be retained, up from 8ha under plans unveiled by the HDB in July.
For the 23ha Maju Forest, about 10ha of greenery will be retained, up from 8ha under plans unveiled by the HDB in July.

Tampines is Singapore’s most populous planning area, but Punggol and Sengkang are growing faster

As at June 2026, the Tampines planning area has 296,060 Singapore residents, which includes citizens and permanent residents.
As at June 2026, the Tampines planning area has 296,060 Singapore residents, which includes citizens and permanent residents.

URA flags ‘persistent trend’ of suspected cases of unauthorised works in residential units

Private enclosed spaces on the roof terraces of Rose Maison in Haig Lane.
Private enclosed spaces on the roof terraces of Rose Maison in Haig Lane.

Resale flat transactions with ‘greater complexity’ should be handled by private lawyers: HDB

Tanjong Pagar Plaza on Jan 2, 2026. Several shops that formerly housed massage or beauty parlours have been vacated.
Tanjong Pagar Plaza on Jan 2, 2026. Several shops that formerly housed massage or beauty parlours have been vacated.

Over $30 million to be pumped into construction research programme on greener building methods

The programme will be funded by the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), A*STAR, and other industry players, and also involves construction and civil engineering firm Woh Hup.
The programme will be funded by the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), A*STAR, and other industry players, and also involves construction and civil engineering firm Woh Hup.

85-year-old in Bukit Batok assisted living flat did not get help after fall due to faulty alert button

24-hour emergency responses are part of the basic services that Community Care Apartments residents must subscribe to.
24-hour emergency responses are part of the basic services that Community Care Apartments residents must subscribe to.

3 new bus services for Tengah, Choa Chu Kang and Woodlands in the pipeline

Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said transport connectivity is a priority for Tengah, a new town.
Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said transport connectivity is a priority for Tengah, a new town.

HDB completes Tengah BTO project using new technologies

The Build-To-Order projects Garden Waterfront II @ Tengah (left) was completed in June 2026, and Garden Waterfront I @ Tengah (right) is slated for completion by the end of 2026.
The Build-To-Order projects Garden Waterfront II @ Tengah (left) was completed in June 2026, and Garden Waterfront I @ Tengah (right) is slated for completion by the end of 2026.

More homes could be built in Upper Changi near MRT stations, as URA relooks land density limits

The agency had previously said that the plots in Upper Changi Road East were being considered for new public housing.
The agency had previously said that the plots in Upper Changi Road East were being considered for new public housing.

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