Singapore will be proposing changes to give its Transboundary Haze Pollution Act more teeth when Parliament sits next week.

Under the amendments, firms linked to the haze must give appointed investigators full access to information, corporate documents and business premises. 

Executives from 10 Singapore-based companies linked to the haze-causing fires in Indonesia were summoned for a closed-door meeting with 3 ministers. https://str.sg/iAem

Need a place — with air-con — to just chill and meet new people?

More third spaces are popping up for youth to connect with strangers, and possibly make friends. Check out what they offer and where to find them: https://str.sg/wpwXF

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More greenery will be retained in Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks under revised development plans.

For the 23ha Maju Forest, about 10ha of greenery will be retained, up from 8ha under plans unveiled in July. At Gillman Barracks, about 12ha of the 40ha estate will be set aside for greenery, up from 8ha that was originally planned. https://str.sg/pTeR

Haze update: The air quality in Singapore on Oct 29 has continued to improve, with the hourly PM2.5 readings remaining in the normal range and the 24-hour PSI staying in the good to moderate band across the island. https://str.sg/FBbM

🛒 FairPrice shoppers can get a $5 return voucher for every $50 spent from Oct 29 to Nov 9, with a maximum of 4 return vouchers per transaction.

The initiative is part of continued efforts to help households manage their grocery expenses, and provide additional savings as customers prepare for year-end celebrations. https://str.sg/5sdW

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A man who sexually abused 6 boys between 2010 and 2014 e-mailed the police to negotiate his punishment before surrendering, and asked to be caned the maximum number of strokes.

He has now been sentenced to over 19 years' jail and 24 strokes of the cane. https://str.sg/GZh7

✨ Get ready EYEKONS, Katseye will be performing at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Feb 10, 2027.

Pre-sale tickets start on Nov 10 while general sales kick off on Nov 13. https://str.sg/Keikn

🚌 From early 2027, visitors to Sentosa can try booking rides on self-driving shuttles to and from specific pick-up and drop-off points across the western part of the island.

In the first phase of the trial, visitors can book their rides for free on the Tada app any time from 1pm to 7pm and choose from 21 pick-up and drop-off points. https://str.sg/zpJF

A couple, claiming to be tourists, were detained at Johor's checkpoint after they tried to enter Singapore with nearly $950,000 in undeclared cash. https://str.sg/bacU

🍦 Donate blood and get a sweet treat. From Nov 2 to Dec 6, donors at any of the 5 blood banks islandwide will receive a dessert voucher from Mixue, Messina or Yo-Chi. https://str.sg/pqeY

A delivery rider failed in his bid to obtain $500 a month in maintenance from his ex-wife after their 28-year marriage ended.

The wife, who earns about $7,900 a month, requested for $1 in maintenance, which was also dismissed by the court. https://str.sg/zM8U

🎧 Top live streamers can make $30,000 in a 6-hour selling session. But is it really such an easy gig with easy money?

Social media personality Xiaxue and fellow live streamer Yin Peiying share the reality of the industry, banned words, penalties that can kill your viewership and more in this episode of The Usual Place podcast: https://str.sg/3oE6Z

📢 PSA: Visiting hours at Tan Tock Seng, Khoo Teck Puat and Yishun Community hospitals will be extended to 10am-9pm daily from Nov 1. https://str.sg/N4xG

A Singapore tailor beat 23 competitors from around the world to win a prestigious Italian tailoring prize. 👏

He is the first non-Italian to win the competition. Check out his winning look: https://str.sg/8Xa6

The number of child abuse cases in Singapore rose in 2025, amid greater vigilance among the public and frontline professionals in spotting and reporting signs of abuse. https://str.sg/Must

There were also more spousal violence cases last year, with men accounting for nearly 20% of victims as more husbands seek help. https://str.sg/xq2B

Singapore will likely see a lower risk of haze with the onset of the inter-monsoon in November, said the Met Service.

Wetter weather in Singapore and changing wind conditions are expected to improve the smoke haze situation here. https://str.sg/8Qwee

Loan curbs will be extended to individuals who buy private-hire cars in Singapore from Oct 30, closing a loophole some used to circumvent financing restrictions.

This group of buyers will face the same curbs as other private car buyers, including a loan tenure of up to 7 years. https://str.sg/5ZGG

Patrick Stewart, known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men, has died at the age of 86. 😢 https://str.sg/uwGf

Haze update: Changing wind conditions has brought clearer skies to Singapore.

Air quality across the island is in the normal range, with 1-hour PM2.5 readings ranging from 14 to 21.

The 24-hour PSI readings are also in the good to moderate band. https://str.sg/8Qwe