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01

Police calls switch to 6000-0999

  • Follow-up SMS from gov.sg, even after unanswered calls
  • Outgoing calls only, no WhatsApp or Telegram calls
  • ScamShield helpline: 1799
Sources (1) ST
  • ST Singapore — “Police calls to come from new dedicated number 6000-0999”
02

Sembawang launch offers 1,310 shorter-wait flats

  • Expected wait: 2 years and 10 months
  • 2,875 flats across 3 shorter-wait projects
  • Higher income ceilings apply at November exercise
Sources (1) ST
  • ST Big Story — “1,310 flats in Sembawang with under 3 years’ wait to go on sale in Nov”
03

35 community health posts gain enhanced care

  • Services include chronic disease support and post-discharge follow-up
  • NHG plans 12 more enhanced sites by March 2027
  • Posts are located in community spaces near residents
Sources (1) ST
  • ST ST Front Page — “More enhanced community health posts bring care services closer to seniors”
04

112,300 people drop health insurance riders

  • Up from 65,000 in 2024
  • Rider premiums rose 17.2% annually over 2021 to 2024
  • Ministry does not track individual reasons
Sources (1) ST
  • ST Big Story — “72% spike in number of people who dropped their IP riders in 2025”
05

Thomson Reserve sells 1,143 homes at launch

  • 90% of the 1,268-unit project sold
  • Average price of $2,900 per square foot
  • Most buyers Singaporeans, say developers
Sources (1) BT
  • BT Top Stories — “Thomson Reserve sells 90% of units at average of S$2,900 psf over launch weekend”
06

20 schools seek external discipline officers

  • Tender review covers starts in second half of 2026
  • Officers can investigate incidents and liaise with parents
  • Ministry funding supports schools’ hiring
Sources (1) ST
  • ST Singapore — “At least 20 schools hire external officers for student discipline and management”
07

Malaysia Airlines warns of booking data breach

  • Incident involves reservation provider Amadeus
  • Information processed from August 2023 to September 2026 may be affected
  • No evidence of financial data access, airline says
Sources (1) ST
  • ST Front Page World News — “Malaysia Airlines warns customers of Amadeus data breach”
08

Hanoi offers payment for 2 children before age 35

  • One-off 4 million dong payment starts in 2027
  • About 15,000 women expected to qualify annually
  • At least 6 months of local residence required
Sources (1) ST
  • ST World — “Hanoi offers cash incentive to boost birth rate”
09

Singapore trade pact takes effect for Argentina

  • All 4 founding Mercosur members now covered
  • About 96% of product tariffs to be removed over up to 15 years
  • Roughly a quarter of tariff lines immediately duty-free
Sources (1) ZB
  • ZB Local News — “我国与南共市所签自贸协定 最后一个阿根廷昨起也生效 (Singapore-Mercosur free trade agreement takes effect for Argentina, the last founding member)”
10

Delhi tightens curbs as air pollution worsens

  • Non-compliant vehicles registered outside Delhi barred
  • Half of office staff directed to work from home
  • Polluting construction banned until January 31
Sources (1) TM
  • TM India News — “டெல்லியில் கடுமையாகும் காற்று மாசு: புதிய கட்டுப்பாடுகள் அமல் (New restrictions take effect as Delhi air pollution worsens)”

Follow-ups

Transboundary haze 2026

Wilmar discloses sales to 6 haze-linked firms

  • Fertiliser and diesel sales totalled US$22.5 million in 2025
  • Earlier exchange response said no business relationship with 10 firms
  • Wilmar says the 6 are not its subsidiaries
Sources (1) ZB
  • ZB BUSINESS NEWS — “丰益国际更新答复披露 曾向六涉烟霾印尼公司销售化肥柴油 (Wilmar updates reply to disclose fertiliser and diesel sales to six haze-linked Indonesian firms)”

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