Revising the monthly household income ceiling for Build-to-Order (BTO) flats to a higher limit of $16,000 will make sure eight in 10 Singaporean households remain eligible for subsidised homes, said National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat on Monday (Aug 24).He said in a Facebook post: «These increased income ceilings allow us to keep pace with income growth and ensure that eight in 10 Singaporean households continue to qualify for subsidised public housing.»At the National Day Rally on Sunday, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said more Singaporean couples are settling down at a later age and hence crossing the income ceiling of $14,000, which was last set in 2019.Effective Monday, eligible families can apply for a HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter for BTO flats, CPF Housing Grant for resale flats and HDB loans under under the new income ceiling.The income ceiling for Singaporean singles aged 35 and above has also been raised to $8,000 from $7,000.The income ceiling for executive condominiums (ECs) has likewise increased to $18,000 from $16,000.

A 29-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to nine weeks in jail on Monday (Aug 24) after being convicted on one charge of voyeurism at an industrial building in Bendemeer.Reuben Goh Chin Kang pleaded guilty to one charge, while another charge was taken into consideration during sentencing.According to charge sheets seen by AsiaOne, the incident took place on at 1.57pm Oct 6, 2025, at Block 996 Bendemeer Road, where the office of AsiaOne is situated.At the time, Goh had just finished a session at a gym nearby in Macpherson, but decided to stop at the industrial building in Bendemeer to use the bathroom.Goh proceeded to the second floor to find a toilet, and noticed the female toilet situated next to the male toilet.He subsequently entered the female toilet, after feeling the «urge to peek inside», although there was no one inside.Goh planned to leave after relieving himself, but noticed the female victim, an employee of AsiaOne, heading towards the toilet and decided to wait nearby.

Singapore and Ecuador are separated by the vast Pacific Ocean, but while far apart in longitude, the two are remarkably close in latitude and share deep connections, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.In  a toast speech at the state banquet hosted for Ecuador President Daniel Noboa Azin on Monday (Aug 24), President Tharman noted that while Ecuador takes its name from the Equator that passes through its territory, Singapore lies just one degree north of it.He also pointed out that the two countries are both maritime nations with a history of looking outward — using the oceans for connectivity and trade, and to build friendships and partnerships around the world.«As maritime nations, we share a joint interest in upholding the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and freedom of navigation, and in preserving the broader rules-based international order,» President Tharman said.The two countries also recognise the importance of openness to trade and investment, he said.

The party document aims to upend the status quo. That can mean a bumpy ride for candidates trying to win in the short term.

Grace Baston, the lead implementer behind the Grade Seven Academy Reading initiative at Holy Trinity High School in Kingston, could not be more pleased with the latest findings from the third student-administered assessment of grade-eight students this year. Compared with the first assessment, the latest results show a 91.7 per cent improvement, while less than one per cent of students declined and 7.5 per cent remained at the same level. The findings are contained in the executive summary for the 2026 academic year.

New Falmouth Resorts Limited is facing a mounting $26.3-million tax bill on more than 260 acres of prime land, which is now at the centre of a public dispute between Coopers Pen residents and the company. Official Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) records obtained by The Gleaner reveal that the company, which acquired the land in March 2006, has failed to pay property taxes for six consecutive years since 2020, racking up more than $2 million in penalties. Tax on the land, currently valued at $390 million, amounts to $3.4 million annually.

CM Dhami also purchased rakhis made by the women of local self-help groups and appreciated their skills and hard work. The Chief Minister encouraged their efforts and said that the Sashakt Behna Utsav Yojana has provided livelihood opportunities to a large number of women, with many also benefiting from the initiative last year.

Malawi’s Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr Ben Malunga Phiri, was the subject of warm tributes from across government on Monday as colleagues marked his birthday. The Ministry issued a formal statement honouring Phiri’s “dedicated and purposeful national service,” while a more personal message came from Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, […] The post Ben Phiri marks birthday with tributes from ministry and political allies appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s tax authority has been hailed as the “engine room of the nation” after raking in a jaw-dropping K1.40 trillion in tax revenue in a single quarter, as government officials unveiled an ambitious five-year strategy aimed at supercharging the country’s finances. Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha officially launched the Malawi Revenue Authority’s (MRA) Corporate Strategic Plan […] The post Mwanamvekha: MRA is the “engine room of the nation” as five-year plan launches appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

These figures may change, as some vessels passed through with their transponders switched off, experts from Kpler said

The ground robotic system crew commander noted that operators are also enhancing camouflage systems to conceal the equipment from enemy drones

Depuis le 20 août 2026, Makokou reçoit une mission conjointe des ministères de l'Intérieur et de la Planification et de la Prospective, respectivement conduite par Adrien Nguema Mba et Louise Pierrette Mvono. L'objectif est clair : mettre en œuvre les orientations du Gouvernement en matière d'aménagement du territoire et de développement équilibré. Conduite par Adrien Nguema Mba, Ministre de l'Intérieur, Louise Pierrette Mvono, Ministre de la Planification et de la Prospective, la (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

According to the Central Election Commission, 9,351,539 of the country’s 12,623,289 eligible voters participated in the election

Andrey Marochko stated that fighters of Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted the heaviest losses on the enemy

The Armenian PM said that such discussions were underway within the alliance

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei pointed out that the country responsible for initiating the armed conflict should bear the consequences of its actions

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the US goal at this stage is to completely isolate Iran economically

Zac Brettler, 19, died after jumping from the fifth floor of a luxury London apartment and into the river Thames. What drove him to jump from the balcony is a mystery.

During the summer period locals say there can be up to three weddings a day, which often spill over the 11pm curfew, with guests often turning up in fleets of Lamborghinis and Bentleys.

Andy Burnham is in the Ukraine capital for the country's independence day after travelling overnight by train.

France may have broken tourism records, but its reign at the top is already under threat from a familiar favourite with Brits.

The latest official analysis found 4,950 caravans situated on land in England without planning permission in January, a 73 per cent increase on five years ago.

True, it is not quite up there with the recent high-profile by-elections in Clacton (Farage v Binface) or Gorton (Greens v Reform), let alone Andy Burnham's victory-cum-coronation in Makerfield.

At the age of 54, I've discovered my own means of sexual rejuvenation: sleeping with younger men. Does that sound wrong?

PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough died on Saturday when a Volkswagen Passat travelling the wrong way down the A66 crashed head-on into their police car.

The Russian e-commerce company Ozon evacuated its warehouses in Adygeisk and Nevinnomyssk due to the threat of a drone attack

Commander of the Northern Fleet Admiral Konstantin Kabantsov received a report from the ship’s crew on the successful completion of their assigned tasks

The Adilet party received 71.17% of the vote

Vasily Piskarev highlighted that personnel from Western NGOs were engaged in training provocateurs to be used the electoral period

When Willy Kambwandira speaks about public sector reform, he does so with the steady insistence of someone who has watched Malawi’s bureaucracy bend under political weight for far too long. So when news emerged that government had promoted 310 senior civil servants since October — a sweeping reorganisation of directors and deputy directors across ministries […] The post Shake‑up or set‑up? Promotions fuel talk of political patronage appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

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