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Jeffrey Siow

Private bus associations say operators struggling with higher fuel costs, need more help to survive

A bus dropping students off at the Science Centre Singapore on Apr 9, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
A bus dropping students off at the Science Centre Singapore on Apr 9, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

‘Unprecedented’ energy disruption from Middle East war: Govt announces support measures

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong warned that the effects of the US-Israeli crisis are likely to intensify in the weeks ahead and persist for some time to come.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong warned that the effects of the US-Israeli crisis are likely to intensify in the weeks ahead and persist for some time to come.

Reducing fuel duties across the board ‘too blunt an approach’, could be regressive: Jeffrey Siow

Generic photograph of Caltex East Coast petrol station at 355 East Coast Road.
Generic photograph of Caltex East Coast petrol station at 355 East Coast Road.

Parliament to discuss cushioning S’pore from Middle East conflict’s impact; three ministers to speak

A total of 32 MPs from the ruling party and the Opposition have filed 62 questions on the Government’s response to the war.
A total of 32 MPs from the ruling party and the Opposition have filed 62 questions on the Government’s response to the war.

Singapore and Shandong to make joint push into green, high-tech future

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow shaking hands with Shandong governer Zhou Naixiang at the Shandong Hotel in Jinan on March 31, 2026. Credit: Enterprise Singapore
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow shaking hands with Shandong governer Zhou Naixiang at the Shandong Hotel in Jinan on March 31, 2026. Credit: Enterprise Singapore

Some motor traders, academics suggest merging COE car categories; others propose targeted refinements

Photo of traffic condition along PIE on Mar 11, 2025. LTA Singapore will be seeking feedback from motorists, traders and academics on how to revamp the COE system.
Photo of traffic condition along PIE on Mar 11, 2025. LTA Singapore will be seeking feedback from motorists, traders and academics on how to revamp the COE system.

LTA reviewing COE categories for cars

LTA will gather views from the public and motor industry for its review of the COE system.
LTA will gather views from the public and motor industry for its review of the COE system.

New Jurong Region Line station added in Tengah; opening of line delayed to mid-2028

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Photo of a section of track between JS2 Choa Chu Kang West Station and JS2A Station with Hai Inn Temple in the foreground on Feb 26, 2026.
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Photo of a section of track between JS2 Choa Chu Kang West Station and JS2A Station with Hai Inn Temple in the foreground on Feb 26, 2026.

PARF cuts not expected to significantly affect COE renewals: Jeffrey Siow

The PARF rebate changes were announced on Feb 12 by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his Budget speech, and took effect after the latest COE exercise closed on Feb 20.
The PARF rebate changes were announced on Feb 12 by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his Budget speech, and took effect after the latest COE exercise closed on Feb 20.

Bus arrival timing disruption: Vendor to be penalised

The system had caused inaccurate bus timings and long wait times to be displayed to commuters at bus stop displays and apps.
The system had caused inaccurate bus timings and long wait times to be displayed to commuters at bus stop displays and apps.

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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.