PUNGGOL

Situated at the very end of Singapore’s north-east border, this heartland district has the appearance of a town that’s still on the rise (thanks to its population of young families and newlyweds). But don’t be fooled into thinking it’s a dull town – living by the waterfront has its perks, such as late night prawning sessions, fishing at the jetty and exploring the wetlands.
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You can get ready-to-eat chilli crab, chicken rice and nasi lemak at this vending machine

You can get ready-to-eat chilli crab, chicken rice and nasi lemak at this vending machine

It's a newly-launched machine at The Punggol Settlement.

Man records his altercation with “arrogant” doctor, but people are siding with the doctor instead

Man records his altercation with “arrogant” doctor, but people are siding with the doctor instead

The argument got really... abnormal. 

Almost open: Punggol Point LRT station to start service on Dec 29

Almost open: Punggol Point LRT station to start service on Dec 29

This will make Coney Island and its surrounding areas more accessible.

This self-service provision shop in Hougang replaces the shopkeeper with a machine

This self-service provision shop in Hougang replaces the shopkeeper with a machine

The store has experienced cases of petty theft, but most of its customers are honest.

Adorable droids have been collecting dirty food trays at a foodcourt in Punggol Plaza

Adorable droids have been collecting dirty food trays at a foodcourt in Punggol Plaza

More robots taking over human jobs. 

Death of Primary 5 boy ruled “deliberate act of suicide” after failing exams for first time

Death of Primary 5 boy ruled “deliberate act of suicide” after failing exams for first time

Parents and educators urged to reassure children that failures are just temporary stumbling blocks. 

Primary 5 boy falls to death on day he was supposed to show parents failed exam papers

Primary 5 boy falls to death on day he was supposed to show parents failed exam papers

Alas, academic pressures might have taken yet another young life.

Sengkang mall Compass One opens tomorrow after 11 months of upgrading works

Sengkang mall Compass One opens tomorrow after 11 months of upgrading works

Join the crowds to get a look at the mall's facelift.

WATCH: How a group of Pokémon Go players are voluntarily cleaning up the mess in Hougang

WATCH: How a group of Pokémon Go players are voluntarily cleaning up the mess in Hougang

Despite all the negative press about the rabid Pokémon Go players of Hougang Avenue 10, not all of them are reckless harbingers of the Poképocalypse. 

Singapore’s first vending machine cafe opens in Sengkang

Singapore’s first vending machine cafe opens in Sengkang

It's the first of many to come.

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