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The construction of this canal will have a big impact on Singapore maritime traffic. http://mothership.sg/2015/05/the-canal-that-will-sink-spores-maritime-trade-dominance-is-one-step-closer-to-fruition/

hi bros here, my molar ( last tooth use for biting ) has been hurting very badly for the past few days and went to my neighbourhood dentist and did Xray for me saying that my nerve has been infected. But sadly they dont do RCT except extraction. They told me to try the new Khoo Teck Puat Hospital but i just wanna ask around here if u all have any better recommendation for a good and preferably affordable dentist cos this is my first RCT and im quite tight now. My toothache is really terrible and makes me lose my mood and appetite for anything I appreciate any advice and help from u guys

Few days ago, PUB was in denial mode and still pin the blame on Liat Towers for the flooding at the basement. From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1173917/1/.html Liat Towers to build anti-flood curb By Joanne Chan | Posted: 29 December 2011 2051 hrs

Drain railings go up, a day too late Works to relieve flooding in area where boy fell 'planned earlier' By Tham Yuen-C A worker putting up railings yesterday at the drain near where Indonesian student William Lim, 15, fell, got swept away and drowned on Wednesday. Flood waters during a heavy downpour that day had obscured the drain and he had unwittingly stepped into it. -- ST PHOTO: WANG HUI FEN UPGRADING works were already being planned at Mandalay Road in Balestier to alleviate the flooding problem there, and the PUB had drawn up a tender for the project which comes out today. Unfortunately, this was too late for Indonesian student William Lim, 15, who unwittingly walked into a rain-swollen drain in the area on Wednesday, got swept away and drowned. Yesterday, the national water agency said that plans had started earlier this year to widen the drains in the area, cover them and also raise the roads. The project was scheduled to start in September after the tender was called, and would have been completed by the first quarter of next year. Mr Choy Wai Kwong, the assistant director of PUB's catchment and waterways department, said the Mandalay Road stretch is the lowest point in the area. As a result, water rushes into the drains from the higher parts. 'When there is intense rain, the water will overflow,' he said at a briefing at the site. Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew, an MP for Moulmein-Kallang GRC who oversees the Balestier area, yesterday said he had approached PUB about the flooding problem in Mandalay Road last year after receiving feedback from residents. He conveyed his condolences to William's family and said he knew it must be a painful time for them.'Our hearts go out to the family,' he said. Mr Lui, who toured the area, said that PUB has for now taken immediate measures by installing railings to improve safety, even as works to improve the drainage system are ongoing. By noon yesterday, new railings had been installed along a 15m stretch of the drain at the junction of Mandalay Road and Minbu Road. At about 2.40pm on Wednesday during very heavy rain, William and two of his friends were walking along Mandalay Road towards a private apartment block there. The road was filled with water up to their shins. William, who was walking in front, did not realise a 0.5m drain was there and walked into it. The next instant, he was swept into a connecting drain that ran underground. He emerged in an open part of the drain about 50m away. His friend, Rieyan Tan, 15, tried to grab hold of him but could not as the currents were too strong. He then floated away and was found at about 10.45pm at a canal near Whampoa Drive. Residents said the Mandalay Road area is known to flood every time it rains heavily. Mr Richard Tann, 62, who is a semi-retired consultant and has lived in Mandalay Mansion at the intersection between Mandalay and Minbu roads for 30 years, said water gushes down from the higher parts very quickly. Insurance and sales executive Ian Keelaghan, 37, who moved into the area three months ago, said he has experienced two floods so far. 'The situation is really terrible,' he said. 'The flooding is torrential and totally covers the road. The last time it flooded, the water level was so high the taxi I was in refused to drive through." The National Environment Agency said that Wednesday's thunderstorm had developed quickly and resulted in intense rainfall over a short duration. Rain fell between 1.15pm and 4pm, with the heaviest downpours in the central parts of Singapore. Mr Lui said that even as long-term plans were being put in place, residents could play a more active role when floods occur. He noted how at Cambridge estate - another flood-prone area in his constituency - residents warn one another of floods. Even as PUB rectifies the flooding issue, residents can also work together with grassroots bodies to identify potentially risky areas such as those with no railings or are dimly lit and get these areas improved, he said. [email protected] Additional reporting by Danson Cheong

The Stomper's description don't make sense. The damaged railing is behind the taxi so it can't have reversed in. Damage is also in front A taxi took a dive into a canal at Bedok Reservoir View yesterday night (Mar 16). According to STOMPer omgee, no casualties were reported. The STOMPer says: "A taxi crashed into the canal at Bedok Reservoir View. "No casualties were reported. "SCDF personnel arrived promptly." STOMPer curious761 also saw the wreckage, and says: "Today (Mar 16) at 8.30pm, a taxi reversed and went into the drain which is 50m away from it. "This accident took place at Bedok Reservoir View, at the carpark behind the coffeeshop 'Wei Xiao Bao'.

Body of child found in a canal Singapore: The body of a child has been found in a canal along Bendemeer Road. Police say they are unable to confirm if the child is the boy who had earlier been reported missing. Officials also said a man has been arrested. On Tuesday, police issued an appeal for information on 6