Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

Singapore’s housing board responds to ‘tiny’ Tengah BTO kitchen claims, says video showed only part of space

SINGAPORE, Oct 18 — The housing board (HDB) has shed light on the design of new BTO flats, following online discus...

Singapore’s housing board responds to ‘tiny’ Tengah BTO kitchen claims, says video showed only part of space

Singapore's public housing authority, the Housing and Development Board (HDB), addressed concerns over the size of kitchens in new 4-room flat designs announced at Tengah estate. Following discussions on social media about the compact kitchen in a recent video walkthrough, HDB clarified that the claimed "tiny" kitchen area actually comprised both wet and dry sections.

The wet kitchen was compact, but the adjoining dry kitchen provided extra space for countertops, storage, and appliances, collectively occupying about 10 square meters. HDB emphasized that this open-concept kitchen design, standard since 2018, gives homeowners the flexibility to configure their living spaces according to their preferences.

They also provided floor plans with layout ideas to help buyers make informed decisions when selecting a flat.

Written by urgent.news from Malay Mail's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

Also reported by 1 other outlet

Read the original at malaymail.com →

More in World

IGAD urges East African states to tackle E-Waste as global discarded electronics hit 62 bn kilos

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 18 — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has urged countries across the region to strengthen electronic waste collection and recycling systems as digital adoption…

  • IGAD urges East African states to improve e-waste management.
  • 62 billion kilograms of e-waste generated globally in 2022.
  • Only 22.3% of e-waste was recycled sustainably in 2022.

Jet fuel prices surge 111% in a year, raising fears of higher airfares

Dubai: Global jet fuel prices have surged more than 111 per cent over the past year, climbing above $190 a barrel and intensifying pressure on airlines as they grapple with rising operating costs and the prospect of passing some of those increases on to passengers.

  • Jet fuel prices increased 111% year-over-year, reaching $190.18 per barrel.
  • Prices rose 1.5% from previous week, 3.1% above monthly average.
  • Regional disparities noted, with Europe and CIS at over $200 per barrel.

More from Sunday 18 October →