Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 15)

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Published Tue, Sep 15, 2026 · 06:45 PM
    • The 46,106 sq ft site in Lorong Puntong/Sin Ming Avenue can generate about 140 private housing units.
    • The 46,106 sq ft site in Lorong Puntong/Sin Ming Avenue can generate about 140 private housing units. GRAPHIC: KEW KEAT BOON, BT

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