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Malaysia Opens Foreign Driving Licence Conversion to ALL Citizens (Effective 1 Jun 2026) — What SG-Based Malaysians + Daily JB-SG Commuters Need to Know
Malaysia's Transport Ministry announced (7 May 2026, effective 1 Jun 2026) that ALL Malaysian citizens holding valid foreign driving licences — including those with Singapore licences — can now apply to convert them into Malaysian licences at any JPJ office nationwide. Previously the conversion route was restricted to: Malaysians who got their foreign licence BEFORE their Malaysian one, MM2H programme participants, and the diplomatic corps. The new policy is aimed at Malaysians working, residing, or managing affairs abroad — a population that includes ~300,000+ Malaysians working in Singapore. IMPORTANT NUANCE: the policy expands CONVERSION ELIGIBILITY; it does not explicitly confirm dual-licence holding (i.e., keeping both your Singapore AND Malaysian licence active simultaneously). Application fees, document requirements, and full procedural details to be published on the JPJ website (jpj.gov.my) from 1 June onwards.
NDP 2026 Ticket Applications Open — Singpass Ballot 23 May → 6 Jun 2026 (Apply for 2/4/6 Tickets to Preview 1, Preview 2, or NDP Show)
NDP 2026 ticket applications are now LIVE at ndp.gov.sg — open Fri 23 May 12pm through Fri 6 Jun 12pm. Ballot system (NOT first-come-first-served), Singpass login required, citizens + PRs only. Choose to apply for 2, 4, or 6 tickets to NDP Preview 1 (Sat 25 Jul), NDP Preview 2 (Sat 1 Aug), or the actual NDP 2026 show on Sun 9 Aug. Results notified via SMS + email between 15-17 Jun. Historical odds: ~1-in-3 to 1-in-5 chance of getting tickets depending on session.
Singapore COE May 2026 1st Bidding Results — Cat B Hits S$126K, All Categories Up. What to Expect for 2nd Bidding (20 May)
May 2026 1st COE bidding closed with Category B at S$126,236 (up S$5,235), and every other category also up. Cat A S$124,790, Cat C $87,479, Cat E $127,700. The next bidding exercise opens 18 May at noon, results 20 May 4pm. Here's what's behind the rise and what to watch.
Scoot Launches New Flights from Singapore to Belitung (S$99) and Pontianak (S$129) — First Departures May & June 2026
Scoot's adding two thinly-served Indonesian destinations: Belitung from 3 May 2026 (twice weekly, fares from S$99) and Pontianak from 29 June 2026 (3x weekly, fares from S$129). New Embraer E190-E2 aircraft with NO middle seats. Opens up two underrated weekend escapes from Changi.
Singapore Goes 'Drive-Through Immigration': Tuas Checkpoint to Roll Out World-First Automated Car Clearance from 2027
ICA has confirmed Tuas Checkpoint will roll out the Automated Passenger Clearance System (APCS) for all vehicles from early 2027 — drivers and passengers can scan QR codes / passports + facial-biometric verify without leaving the car. Motorcyclists get the same treatment from Q3 2026. Live trials at Tuas in the months ahead.
Flexar Officially Launches in Singapore — BlueSG Returns with 200+ Cars, 100 Stations & a S$10 Welcome Voucher
BlueSG is back as Flexar — a point-to-point car-sharing service that officially launched on 4 May 2026 with 200+ vehicles across 100 stations covering central, north, northeast and east Singapore. No deposit, no membership fee, S$10 welcome voucher for new users (2-week launch promo). Here's what you actually pay per minute and how it compares to GetGo and Tribecar.
McDonald's Launches a Monthly Coffee Subscription — But Only in India (Not Singapore, Yet)
Westlife Foodworld, the McDonald's franchisee for West and South India, rolled out a McCafé monthly coffee subscription on 10 February 2026 — Rs. 549 for 10 cups, valid 30 days. We break down what's actually been launched, debunk the viral '$54 unlimited' rumour going around, and check whether Singapore is next.
Friendster Is Back in 2026 — The 2000s Social Network of Your School Days Has Returned
Friendster — the social network that defined the early-2000s schooldays of every 80s and 90s kid in Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines — has officially relaunched in April 2026. New owner, new philosophy: no ads, no algorithm, and you can only add a friend by physically tapping phones together. Here's what's actually back, and what's gone forever.
Changi Airport T3 to Undergo Major Upgrade — Tender to Be Called in Second Half of 2026
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow has confirmed that Changi Airport Terminal 3 is set for a major refresh, with the tender to be called in the second half of 2026. More robotics, more self-service, and the last big terminal upgrade before T5 opens in the mid-2030s.
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IKEA Singapore Kids Eat Free on Weekdays — Free Kids' Meal with Every Adult Main (Till 30 Jun 2026)
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