Government & Policy news in Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre Singapore

1. NEA expands robotic cleaners to more Singapore parks

   6 hours ago Tamil Murasu Esplanade Park, Singapore 1.3 km

   Singapore's National Environment Agency is expanding the use of autonomous sweeping robots in parks and park connectors to improve cleaning and reduce manpower needs. The robots, first piloted in April at Esplanade Park and East Coast Park, have increased productivity by about 30 percent. The agency also reported taking about 150 enforcement actions against coffee shop owners for unclean toilets in the first half of 2026.

2. Minister Zhulkarnain visits Batam to strengthen Singapore-Riau ties

   6 hours ago Berita Harian Singapura Batam, Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia 28.3 km

   Singapore's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs, Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, made a working visit to Batam, Indonesia, from September 3 to 4. The visit included meetings with business leaders, students, and local officials, as well as attending a Singapore National Day reception. He reaffirmed the strong partnership between Singapore and the Riau Islands in areas like business, tourism, and human capital development.

3. Vivian visits Johor, officiates new Singapore Consulate-General building

   1 day ago Berita Harian Singapura Johor Bahru, Johor 22.4 km

   Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan visited Johor on 3 September to officiate the new Singapore Consulate-General building in Johor Bahru. He also attended the inaugural Johor Super Crown Polo Championship and met with Malaysian leaders.

4. King Grants Audience To Singapore Foreign Minister Balakrishnan

   1 day ago Bernama Istana Pasir Pelangi Polo Grounds, Johor Bahru 23.9 km

   The King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim, granted an audience to Singapore's Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan at the Istana Pasir Pelangi Polo Grounds in Johor Bahru. Singapore's High Commissioner and Consul-General were also present at the meeting.

5. Lawyer clarifies Kembangan grassroots role is voluntary, not as MP

   2 days ago Berita Harian Singapura Blok 301 Ubi Avenue 1, Singapore 6.9 km

   Lawyer Ahmad Firdaus Daud said his role as second advisor for the Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRO in Kembangan is purely voluntary service, not as an elected MP. He clarified this in an interview at a coffee shop in Ubi Avenue 1, responding to online comments that followed his recent appointment.