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Voting Election

22 January 2025

What You Need to Know: Polling Day and Election Campaigning 101

Commonly asked questions about general elections

Law & Governance

Voting X Stamp

22 January 2025

What You Need to Know: Ballot Paper Serial Numbers; Vote Secrecy and Integrity

Rigorous process to ensure the secrecy and integrity of your vote

Law & Governance

Yellow and pink HDB blocks along the streets.

30 December 2024

Evolution of public housing in Singapore

The ‘what’ and ‘whys’ of public housing policies and schemes.

Housing

Model HDB houses shown during Build To Order flats showrooms

27 December 2024

Property Tax on Residential Property

All you need to know about property tax on residential property.

Economy & Finance

Mosquito biting with red background

24 November 2024

Dengue: Know the symptoms and how to protect yourself

Dengue fever is spread through the bite of an infected female Aedes mosquito. Dengue could lead to lethal health consequences for ourselves and those around us.

Health

Old couple smiling together while reading

21 November 2024

A home for everyone: Maintaining the quality and value of your flat

The Government is helping to ensure that flats remain good homes regardless of age, and can provide retirement income if needed. Find out how.

Housing

Magnifier over collage of Singaporeans and Singapore with a Tagline: "Tips to spot real and digitally-altered content".

17 October 2024

Aerial image of HDB block.

15 October 2024

What do Town Councils do and who regulates them?

Answers to some common questions you might have about how your estate is cared for.

Housing

Preschool teacher playing blocks with preschool children.

15 October 2024

How is preschool in Singapore being made more affordable and accessible?

Every child will have the best possible start in life, regardless of his or her starting point

Education