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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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Starpoint bungalow, designed by pioneer architect Lim Chong Keat, proposed for conservation

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Starpoint, a condominium designed by pioneer architect Lim Chong Keat, on June 19, 2026. 

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Starpoint, a condominium designed by pioneer architect Lim Chong Keat, on June 19, 2026. 

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$115m top-up given to fund R&D on optimising space and other urban issues in Singapore

Some $39.4M of the fresh tranche of funding will be used to research on how Singapore can optimise its land, sea, and underground spaces.
Some $39.4M of the fresh tranche of funding will be used to research on how Singapore can optimise its land, sea, and underground spaces.

London bags city planning prize for ‘exceptional capacity to reinvent itself’

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong presents the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize 2026 certificate to London Mayor Sadiq Khan on June 15, 2026.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong presents the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize 2026 certificate to London Mayor Sadiq Khan on June 15, 2026.

Cities can learn from one another even if they do not agree on every geopolitical issue: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong noted that every city must navigate constraints and tap its unique strengths to deal with challenges.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong noted that every city must navigate constraints and tap its unique strengths to deal with challenges.

Century-old bungalow built by ‘King of Bedok’ Haji Kahar put up for conservation

1 Bedok Avenue, also known as Villa Haji Kahar, on Jun 5, 2026.
1 Bedok Avenue, also known as Villa Haji Kahar, on Jun 5, 2026.

MPA launches regular tours to 130-year-old Sultan Shoal Lighthouse

The lighthouse was built in 1895 and began operations in 1896.
The lighthouse was built in 1895 and began operations in 1896.

Archaeological study to be carried out at Adam Park, a WWII battlefield and prisoner-of-war camp

Facade of 7 Adam Park on April 28, 2026.
Facade of 7 Adam Park on April 28, 2026.

Public servants should actively seek solutions, not just be ‘cogs’ in a machine: Chee Hong Tat

Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development, gives his opening address at STE:Fest 2026, held at the University Cultural Centre on May 19, 2026.
Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development, gives his opening address at STE:Fest 2026, held at the University Cultural Centre on May 19, 2026.

Last four privately owned HDB wet markets to be refreshed after leases expire by 2027

The markets, which have their leases expiring end-2027, are located in Fajar Shopping Centre, Yew Tee Square, Bukit Batok West Shopping Centre and Woodlands North Plaza.
The markets, which have their leases expiring end-2027, are located in Fajar Shopping Centre, Yew Tee Square, Bukit Batok West Shopping Centre and Woodlands North Plaza.

International law a matter of national interest for small countries like Singapore: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said a strong and functional system of international rules is vital for a small country like Singapore.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said a strong and functional system of international rules is vital for a small country like Singapore.

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