News near Harbourfront Centre Singapore
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Singapore hands Nepal $560,000 aid package for flood relief
Singapore has given Nepal a humanitarian aid package worth about $560,000, including medical supplies and DNA test kits. The handover took place on Sept 4 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tanglin, as Singapore also deploys officers to help with disaster victim identification following devastating floods.
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NEA expands robot sweeper trial to Esplanade and East Coast parks
Singapore's National Environment Agency has been trialling autonomous pavement sweepers at Esplanade Park and East Coast Park since April, and plans to expand their use. The agency also released survey results showing a dip in public satisfaction with cleanliness, and detailed enforcement actions against coffee shop owners.
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PHV driver fined S$650 for touting at HarbourFront Centre taxi stand
A private-hire vehicle driver was fined S$650 for loitering and soliciting passengers at the HarbourFront Centre taxi point. Steven Gan Teck Guan was found guilty after a judge ruled he had touted for a S$65 fare in March 2024. He is out on bail pending an appeal.
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Man jailed 21 months for S$1,000 paid assault that broke victim's ankle in Toa Payoh lift
A 30-year-old Singaporean man, Lu Zhong Cheng, was jailed about 21 months for assaulting a stranger in a Toa Payoh lift for S$1,000. The assault, which occurred on Sep. 4, 2025, left the 51-year-old victim with a fractured ankle. Lu was also sentenced for allowing his bank account to be used for criminal proceeds and for driving offences.
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Girls' Generation's Yoona to attend Sulwhasoo pop-up at Ion Orchard on Sep 11
South Korean singer-actress Yoona of Girls' Generation will be in Singapore on Sep 11 to attend a Sulwhasoo pop-up at Ion Orchard. The event, running from Sep 10 to 20, marks the 60th anniversary of the brand's Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream.
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F1 Singapore GP: Marina Bay, Padang roads to close from Oct 7; MRT, bus hours extended
The Land Transport Authority announced road closures in the Marina Centre and Padang areas from Oct 7 to 13 for the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix. MRT and bus services will be extended during the race weekend from Oct 9 to 11 to manage the expected crowd.
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Singapore runner charged with stealing shoes, cones from Kallang Decathlon
Singapore distance runner Ko Wen Qiang, Keane, 26, was charged with stealing a pair of running shoes and a set of training cones from a Decathlon outlet in Kallang. The alleged thefts occurred in July and September 2025. Ko represented Singapore at the 2023 World Athletics Road Running Championships.
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One Prawn & Co to close New Bahru restaurant on Oct 4; Zhup Zhup stays open
Chef-owner Gwyneth Ang's upmarket seafood restaurant One Prawn & Co at New Bahru will close on October 4, just over two years after opening. The group announced the closure on Instagram, saying the chapter has reached its natural end. Its casual sibling eatery Zhup Zhup at MacPherson Road will remain open.
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Tourist's Gucci bag with S$8,000 cash snatched in Singapore; passersby help catch suspect
A Chinese tourist in Singapore had her Gucci handbag containing S$8,000 cash snatched by a man she had met earlier that evening. The man, who had offered to help her exchange money, was chased down by the tourist and two passersby near Circular Road. Police confirmed they received a call for assistance and the suspect was subsequently arrested.
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Pianist Niu Niu to perform eight concerto movements at VIVA Foundation charity concert
Pianist Niu Niu will perform at the VIVA Foundation's charity concert on Oct. 27 at the Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore. The concert, titled 'VIVA Concerti: Where the Twain Shall Meet', will raise funds for childhood cancer care. Niu Niu will also debut as a violinist during the event.
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Tekka, Adam Road, Newton hawker centres to close for cleaning in September
Singapore's National Environment Agency has announced that several hawker centres, including Tekka, Adam Road, and Newton, will be closed for cleaning in September. The closures are part of a monthly cleaning exercise involving 88 centres across the island.
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Brazil, Japan, Paraguay to play friendlies at Singapore's National Stadium
Singapore's National Stadium will host a four-match football friendly series featuring Brazil, Japan, Paraguay and the Lions from November 13 to 17. Organizers The Kallang Group and Dentsu Sports International announced the event on September 3, with tickets going on sale September 4.
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Three new Tamil books launched at National Library event
Three Tamil books, including a collection of essays on Singapore and a children's songbook, were launched at the National Library Building's Imagination room on August 30. The event featured speeches by community leaders and was attended by writers and academics.
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Ballot opens for Singapore F1 pit lane walk on Oct 8, up to 4,500 fans
The Singapore Grand Prix has opened a public ballot for the Thursday Pit Lane Experience on Oct 8 at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Up to 4,500 Singapore citizens and permanent residents can win pairs of tickets to walk the pit lane and explore the F1 Village.
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Man jailed 26 months for swapping fake diamond in Chinatown heist
A 30-year-old man was sentenced to 26 months and two weeks in jail in Singapore for stealing a real diamond worth US$154,000 from a Chinatown shop. He hid a custom-made fake diamond in his mouth and swapped it with the real one while an accomplice distracted the sales manager. Both were arrested at Changi Airport.
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Police rescue two teenage girls from edge of Toa Payoh car park wall
Police in Singapore were called after two teenage girls were seen sitting on the edge of a seventh-floor car park wall in Toa Payoh. Officers persuaded both girls to safety, and they were taken to hospital and detained under the Mental Health Act.
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Seniors aged 60 and above become TikTok stars at Kallang Place event with student volunteers
The WoW Movement, a social enterprise, organized the Sing, Shine, Share event at Kallang Place on Aug 29, where 19 seniors received makeovers and filmed music videos. Student volunteers from Lasalle College and NAFA helped the seniors create TikTok accounts and learn dance routines.
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Free and Paid Kids' Programs for School Holidays in Singapore
Several programs to foster reading and Malay heritage will be held in Singapore during the school holidays. These include storytelling sessions at the Central Library on September 6 and nature programs at the Malay Heritage Centre and Singapore Botanic Gardens on September 8.
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Fire at Bukit Pasoh Road substation causes temporary power outage in Chinatown area
A fire at an electrical substation at 43 Bukit Pasoh Road in Chinatown on Sept 1 caused a temporary electricity disruption to some premises in the area. The Singapore Civil Defence Force extinguished the blaze, and power was fully restored by 5.25pm. No injuries were reported.
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SIA to preview new first, business class seats at Marina Bay Sands on Nov 7
Singapore Airlines will unveil its revamped first- and business-class seats to selected frequent flyers at an exclusive event at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre on Nov 7. The new seats are part of a $1.1 billion cabin upgrade for its Airbus A350-900 fleet, now slated for completion in the first quarter of 2027 after delays.
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JustCo opens 24th Singapore centre at Raffles City Tower
Flexible workspace operator JustCo has launched a new centre at Raffles City Tower in Singapore, its 24th in the city-state. The 16,000 sq ft centre spans two floors and can accommodate over 300 members. The company says demand for premium flexible workspace in prime locations is rising as businesses prioritise hybrid work.
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Private-hire driver fined S$650 for touting at HarbourFront Centre taxi stand
A private-hire driver, Steven Gan Teck Guan, was fined S$650 for loitering at a taxi stand at HarbourFront Centre to solicit passengers without a booking. The case came to light after a passenger complained about being quoted a premium fare on the Grab app. Gan contested the charge but was convicted based on CCTV evidence.
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Singapore animated film 'The Violinist' wins top prize at Annecy festival
The Singaporean animated feature film 'The Violinist', co-directed by Ervin Han and Raul Garcia, won the Cristal for a Feature Film at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The film, set in 1930s Singapore and Malaya, was discussed by its creators at a media conference at Victoria Concert Hall on Tuesday. The project began as a 2015 short film and took over a decade to develop into a full feature.
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Singapore adds S$112m for built environment R&D, unveils site supervision rules
Singapore's Building and Construction Authority announced an additional S$112 million in funding for built environment research and innovation under the RIE 2030 plan. The announcement was made by Minister Chee Hong Tat at the opening of the International Built Environment Week at Marina Bay Sands. New site supervision rules for large-scale projects and a refreshed Green Mark scheme were also introduced.