Dramatic Fire at Buangkok Condo

In a significant incident on Sunday night (October 6), the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) swiftly responded to a fire that erupted in a fourth-floor unit at the Park Green condominium located in Rivervale Link. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries; however, approximately 100 residents were evacuated as a precautionary measure. The SCDF worked diligently to extinguish the flames and ensure the safety of all affected individuals.

Traffic Returning to Normalcy at Johor

In other news, discussions surrounding the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) rollout have settled, as traffic heading towards Johor has returned to normal levels. Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook has clarified that the current phase of VEP implementation is primarily focused on advising drivers to install their RFID tags rather than penalizing those who have yet to comply.

Pan Pacific Orchard Recognized as World’s Best New Skyscraper

In a celebration of architectural excellence, the Pan Pacific Orchard has been named the world’s best new skyscraper by the esteemed Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). Nestled at 10 Claymore Road, this stunning 23-storey hotel has captured global attention. CNN took a tour of the building to uncover what attributes have made it stand out among its peers.

Grand Singapore Gold Cup Hosted by Singapore Turf Club

The horse racing community in Singapore gathered for a momentous occasion as the Singapore Turf Club hosted the Grand Singapore Gold Cup on Saturday (October 5). With around 10,000 attendees present, this marked a bittersweet farewell to horse racing, closing the chapter on over 180 years of equestrian heritage in the city-state.

HDB Launches New BTO Flats for October 2024

Looking towards the future, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) has announced the launch of over 2,000 Build-to-Order (BTO) flats in the upcoming October 2024 sales exercise, featuring waiting times of less than three years. Among these offerings is a project in Bukit Batok expected to be completed within just two years, touted as one of the quickest turnaround projects ever launched by HDB.

S. Iswaran's Legal Update

In a high-profile legal update, former Transport Minister S. Iswaran has confirmed via social media that he will not be appealing the 12-month prison sentence he received after pleading guilty to five charges, including the receipt of valuable gifts from billionaire Ong Beng Seng. Iswaran is slated to begin his sentence today (October 7).

Kirsten Tan’s New Film Project

Additionally, the creative realm is buzzing with excitement as award-winning filmmaker Kirsten Tan embarks on a new project that explores the underground lesbian club culture in 1990s Singapore. Tan, renowned for her acclaimed film 'Pop Aye' which represented Singapore at the 2018 Oscars, is set to shed light on this fascinating chapter of local history.

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