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11 best stalls in Tampines Round Market & Food Centre to tame your hunger
The cluster of malls in Tampines may be convenient, but Tampines Round Market and Food Centre will always be the landmark. Established in 1983, this wet market and hawker centre combo is the spot for food, lifestyle and household necessities. Shaped like a doughnut and filled with the golden promise of good food, Tampines Round Market and Food Centre was on my list for a long time. So join me as I look for the top hits in this oldie-but-goodie spot! 1. 137 Lor Mee Prawn Mee (#01-09) 137 Lor Mee Prawn Mee crowns their lor mee with fried fish, and said dish crowns this list of foodie finds. Is this what they call the circle of life? Either way, the only circle I see is my empty bowl staring back at me. With each bowl made to order, there's no way you're getting soggy fish in your Lor Mee (S$4 for Regular, S$5 for Large). Everything is coated in thick, sultry zhap before finely minced garlic and chilli paste are scooped in. Don't worry about the spice, because this chilli sauce deepens the umami of the lor mee sauce instead of burning your tongue. A generous drizzle of black vinegar seals the deal, and you've got yourself a bowl of silky noodles. Each bite is an intricate connection of flavours and textures: the sweetness of the fish against the crunch of its breading and the creaminess of the boiled egg. Tue to Sun: 6.30am – 1pm Closed on Mon 2. Yummy Sarawak Kolo Mee (#01-45) Yummy Sarawak Kolo Mee is a common name that pops up when you search Tampines Round Market and Food Centre online, and it deserves the spotlight. With 17 dishes on the menu, there's bound to be something you'll enjoy. The Signature Spare Ribs Noodle (S$6/S$7/S$8/S$9/S$10/S$12) features tender chunks of pork ribs simmered in sauce. Based on the portion size you order, the toppings include wantons, mushrooms, vegetables, char siew and more. While the springy and curly kolo mee is always an option, you can opt for other noodles like you mian or yi mee according to your preferences. Tossed in that soy-based sauce enriched with rendered fat, these noodles are bound to be good! The chilli that comes with the noodles shouldn't be overlooked. It's sour, savoury and delightfully spicy, which makes downing each bite easy. If you're not a spice lover, only mix in a little at a time, because this stuff is potent! +65 9866 2244 Daily: 6 am – 2 pm 3. Chai Chee Pork Porridge (#01-39) I am of the firm belief that medicine heals the body while food heals the soul. And when the 2 of them come together, the result is a bowl of Chai Chee Pork Porridge. Thick, creamy and comforting, this meal will help you cope with the flu or the Monday blues. The Sliced Pork Porridge (S$5) served here is a simple bowl of congee topped with spring onions, youtiao and pork. While the amount of porridge you get isn't the best for large appetites, the quantity of sliced pork more than makes up for it. Is there any way to make this congee creamier? Of course! Adding an egg (S$0.60) and stirring it into the piping hot congee creates a golden bowl of silky goodness. Don't worry about eating any raw egg, because the residual heat of the porridge helps to cook it evenly. Wed & Thu, Sat & Sun: 6.30am – 1.30pm Closed on Mon, Tue & Fri 4. Lao Lee Pig's Viscera Pork Ribs Prawn Noodle (#01-43) Viscera refers to internal organs in the main body cavity, and Lao Lee Viscera Pork Ribs Prawn Noodle refers to eating a hearty bowl of it. I'm a pig liver fan, and from the look of this long queue, I've found my people. The collagen-rich Pig's Tail Noodle (S$6 for Small, S$7 for Regular, S$8 for Large) might seem like an acquired taste, but I noticed many ordering this hearty bowl. A light, clear broth is the base for your choice of noodles, spinach and generous chunks of pig tail. Of course, all the internal organs are cleaned thoroughly before the cooking process to ensure each dish's hygiene and taste. If you're not part of the viscera fan club, there are the Prawn Noodle (S$5 for Regular, S$6 for Large) and Pork Ribs Prawn Noodle (S$5 for Regular, S$6 for Large) for you to enjoy too! Tue to Sun: 7am – 2pm Closed on Mon 5. Rajarani Thosai (#01-33) Rajarani Thosai retains a 4-star Google rating even with 170 reviews, a clear testament to their quality. From spicy and savoury thosai to my childhood favourite puttu mayam, this stall will settle both your lunch and snack cravings. Everything here is cooked in batches to ensure that these paper-thin edges are at maximum crunchiness. The Butter (S$2) enhances the fermented rice batter with the milky fragrance of melted butter. With red sugar for sweetness, this South Indian pancake is an indulgent dessert that's perfect after a savoury main dish. The (S$2.50) topped with flakes of desiccated coconut and jaggery is what my childhood was made of. Every bite is light, sweet and filled with nostalgia. +65 96789371 Thu to Mon: 7.30am to 1.30pm Closed on Tue Facebook | Instagram 6. Yong Huat Chicken Rice (#01-12) It's not every day you find laksa in a chicken rice stall, but Yong Huat Chicken Rice makes it work. It's one of the only stalls selling chicken rice in Tampines Round Market and Food Centre, so you know where to go if you're craving silky slices of chicken! Tender steamed chicken is doused with creamy and spicy soup in the Chicken (S$4) for a change in flavour. It's joined with the usual laksa crew: tau pok, yellow noodles and a thick spoonful of sambal. The tau pok soaks up all that laksa goodness like a sponge, bursting with juices as you bite in. Yong Huat Chicken Rice also offers Rice and Roasted Pork Rice from S$3.50 to S$4.70 a bowl. Pretty worth it, if you ask me! Tue to Sun: 9.15am – 2 pm Closed on Mon My Father's Minced Meat Noodles: Superb soup-style BCM with flavour-packed broth & springy noodles worth the trip to Tampines 7. Jie Shen Shou Gong Bao (#01-42) One look at Jie Shen Shou Gong Bao transports me back to my childhood (or adulthood for some, heh). Everywhere you look, there's bound to be goodies. From steamy bao to colourful gem biscuits and chewy ang ku kueh, this place is nostalgia crammed into a stall. Did you think I'd leave without a slice of that gorgeous 9-layer Cake (S$1)? We can only be friends if you peel and eat this layer-by-layer, too. Just kidding. This kueh was perfectly soft and chewy, made fragrant with coconut milk. I also got an Egg Tart (S$1.50) and White Mung Bean Cake (S$2.30) to bring home. The custard in the tart was creamy without being too sweet, and paired well with the crumbly, buttery pie dough. This soft white gao is my dad's favourite, and I get why. While it's not as well-known as kueh bankit or kueh tutu, this powdery pastry has the texture of a soft, airy cookie. Once you bite down, it gives immediately and melts in your mouth. 10/10 recommend! Daily: 6.30am – 3pm 8. Xing Ji Wanton Mee (#01-35) Xing Ji Wanton Mee sports long lines and sells out by noon. Apart from their colour-coded shirts and bowls, their noodles are also on point. Don't worry about waiting too long, because the queue moves quickly. I was seated with my food within 10 minutes. The broth of the Shredded Chicken Noodle (S$5 for Small, S$6 for Regular, S$7 for Large) was enriched by the savoury smokiness of mushrooms. Slices of steamed chicken and crunchy kailan also adorn this bowl. While the overall taste of the egg noodles was nothing to shout about, there was just something nostalgic and comforting about the warm, soupy bowl. It reminded me of the braised chicken noodles my mum used to make, and sometimes, that's all you need on a busy day. +65 9068 7769 Mon: 6am – 10.30pm Wed to Sun: 6am – 1pm Closed on Tue Facebook 9. House of Dessert (#01-02) Nothing says hawker centre quite like chendol and ice kachang. House of Dessert describes exactly what this stall is — the perfect sweet fix for your day. Looking at the metal containers full of hot and cold sweet treats has got me salivating. Are you familiar with the phrase 'fight fire with fire'? It may sound crazy, but some believe that hot weather calls for hot food. And this bowl of Tau Suan (S$1.80) makes sure you're on fire while your wallet stays cool. The peeled green beans float in a thickened soup that's lightly sweetened. The chefs ensure that the soup is just the right consistency: not runny and not too clumpy. Mix in the youtiao, coat these crunchy morsels with the soup, and you've got yourself a textural wonder of a snack! Tue & Wed, Fri to Sun: 7am – 1pm Closed on Mon & Thu 10. Song Han Carrot Cake (#01-07) Yep, this is the famous Song Han Carrot Cake that infuses curry powder into their dishes. They're the only stall in Singapore to do so, making their dishes a one-of-a-kind experience! To ensure that you can try out as many dishes as possible, these carrot cakes are sold in 3 portion sizes. The Black Carrot Cake and White Carrot Cake are sold at S$2.50 for Small, S$3.50 for Regular and S$4.50 for Large. Carrot cake for S$2.50? Sign me up. There is a thin line between fragrant and overwhelming when curry powder is involved. These plates of carrot cake toe the line perfectly, leveraging the blend of spices against the soy-based sauces coating the soft carrot cake. However, some reviews mention that the carrot cake isn't as punchy when a different chef takes the wheel. Look out for the OG uncle when you drop by for a bite, guys! Tue & Wed, Fri to Sun: 6am – 12pm Closed on Mon & Thu 11. Shen Li Restaurant (#01-15) If zi char isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the clang of woks and spatulas, are you still Singaporean? But don't worry, you can cure that with a visit to Shen Li Restaurant. With large portions and absolute flavour bombs, they're the perfect end to our Tampines journey! The Claypot '' (S$10) mimics the silkiness of the soy bean dessert. Jiggly chunks of tofu are slathered in a thick, umami-rich sauce. The mellowness of the tofu balances out the strong sauce. As you chew, the tofu melts into creamy goodness that serves as the perfect pairing to freshly-cooked rice. It warms the body from within, a comforting meal that just can't be replaced by anything else. +65 81011004 Tue to Fri: 11.30 am – 2 pm, 4.30pm – 9 pm Sat & Sun: 4.30pm – 9pm Closed on Mon Facebook | Instagram 13 honest durian stores to get the perfect durian fix [Jul 2025 update] The post 11 best stalls in Tampines Round Market & Food Centre to tame your hunger appeared first on
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A guide to claiming your SG60 vouchers, July BTO 2025: HDB launches 10,209 BTO and balance flats with perks for singles: Singapore live news
Singaporeans can start claiming their SG60 vouchers in July. Seniors aged 60 and above can claim them from 1 July, while those aged 21 to 59 can claim them starting from 22 July, 10am. The dates were split up to prioritise older Singaporeans to recognise their contributions to the country, and devote more resources in the first three weeks of July to support elderly Singaporeans who need help to claim the vouchers digitally or print them out, said Mayor of the South West District Low Yen Ling. The Housing Board on 23 July launched 5,547 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats across eight projects in various estates like Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Tampines, Clementi, including the first units in the new Sembawang North estate. Additionally, 4,662 balance flats were made available, with 1,733 units from the Sale of Balance Flats scheme already completed and ready for move-in. Most balance flats are located in Kallang/Whampoa, Tengah, and Geylang. HDB also implemented several policy changes benefiting singles and families aiming to upgrade or right-size their homes with this exercise. Read more in our live blog below, including the latest local and international news and updates. A guide to claiming your SG60 vouchers Singaporeans can start claiming their SG60 vouchers in July. Seniors aged 60 and above can claim them from 1 July, while those aged 21 to 59 can claim them starting from 22 July, 10am. The dates were split up to prioritise older Singaporeans to recognise their contributions to the country, and devote more resources in the first three weeks of July to support elderly Singaporeans who need help to claim the vouchers digitally or print them out, said Mayor of the South West District Low Yen Ling. Singaporeans can visit to claim their vouchers. They will be required to log in with their Singpass account before receiving a link via SMS from SenderID ' to access their vouchers. No banking information or financial transactions are required to claim the vouchers. For more information on claiming SG60 vouchers, read here. HDB launches 10,209 BTO and balance flats, singles priority scheme begins The Housing Board on 23 July launched 5,547 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats across eight projects in various estates like Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Tampines, Clementi, including the first units in the new Sembawang North estate. Additionally, 4,662 balance flats were made available, with 1,733 units from the Sale of Balance Flats scheme already completed and ready for move-in. Most balance flats are located in Kallang/Whampoa, Tengah, and Geylang. HDB also implemented several policy changes benefiting singles and families aiming to upgrade or right-size their homes with this exercise. Subsidies for four Prime projects in Bukit Merah, Toa Payoh, and Clementi were increased to enhance affordability. However, owners of these flats will face higher subsidy clawbacks upon resale – ranging from 11 to 12 per cent – reflecting the additional support received. These Prime flats also come with a 10-year minimum occupation period (MOP). The remaining four projects fall under the Standard classification, which do not have a subsidy clawback clause and come with a five-year MOP. HDB said that seven in 10 BTO flats from this exercise have waiting times of four years or less, signalling a relatively quicker path to homeownership for many applicants. For more on the HDB BTO and SBF July exercise, read here. Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76 Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of Black Sabbath and a heavy metal legend, died on Tuesday (22 July) at 76 after a years-long struggle with Parkinson's disease. "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time," read a statement by his family. Osbourne last performed two weeks ago at Black Sabbath's last concert in his and the band's hometown of Birmingham, England. The legendary musician announced in January 2020 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, following two years of escalating health problems. For more on Ozzy Osbourne's life and achievements, read here. Woman evacuated from lift in Supreme Court building after falling glass triggers emergency stop A woman was evacuated from a lift in the Supreme Court building on 22 July after a glass panel from the building's facade fell and triggered a safety mechanism that halted the lift. The incident occurred around 2pm, when the falling panel cracked a secondary glass roof above the lift shaft, according to a Singapore Courts spokesperson. A few glass fragments landed on the lift car's roof, activating a safety feature that stopped the lift. A staff member of court was trapped inside the lift at the time. She was rescued by a lift technician and was unharmed, said the spokesperson. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call for assistance at 1 Supreme Court Lane, in the City Hall area, at about 2.40pm. One person was assessed for minor injuries but declined to be taken to the hospital "We have promptly cordoned off the affected area, including all lifts situated under the glass roof, to ensure public safety," said the Singapore courts. No other structural damage has been identified, and the overall structure remains intact, they added. For more on the falling glass at the Supreme Court building, read here. Singaporeans still hold the world's most powerful passport Singapore has once again tops the Henley Passport Index, allowing Singaporeans to continue being the holder of the world's most powerful passport. According to the latest Henley Passport Index released on 22 July, Singaporeans enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 out of 227 destinations worldwide. This is a slight dip from the 195 destinations recorded in the January 2025 edition of the index, but it was not enough to knock the Republic out of the top spot. Singapore lost visa-free or visa-on-arrival access after Pakistan and Mauritania, a West African nation, changed their visa policies, moving from visa-on-arrival to e-visa systems. Despite the change, Singapore's passport continues to offer its holders exceptional global mobility. Japan and South Korea came in second, with access to 190 destinations. Seven European Union countries – Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Spain – share third place with access to 189 destinations. The US slipped again to 10th place and is on the brink of dropping out from the top 10 ranking. This is the lowest position ever for the US in the 20-year history of the index. The Henley Passport Index is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For more on the passport rankings, read here. 2 dead in Toa Payoh flat fire A man and a woman were found dead after a fire broke out in a flat at Block 173 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 on the evening of 22 July. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said on Facebook later that evening that it responded to the fire at around 7.30pm. The living room was on fire when firefighters arrived at the unit, located on the second floor. The flat was filled with smoke and they extinguished the fire using a water jet. "During the firefighting operation, firefighters found two unresponsive persons inside the unit and immediately carried them out," SCDF said. The police added that a man and a woman were found "lying motionless in a unit and were pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic". Cai Yinzhou, an MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, told reporters that three units on the same floor were affected and HDB has arranged alternative accommodation for the occupants. For more on the Toa Payoh flat fire, read here. Singaporeans can start claiming their SG60 vouchers in July. Seniors aged 60 and above can claim them from 1 July, while those aged 21 to 59 can claim them starting from 22 July, 10am. The dates were split up to prioritise older Singaporeans to recognise their contributions to the country, and devote more resources in the first three weeks of July to support elderly Singaporeans who need help to claim the vouchers digitally or print them out, said Mayor of the South West District Low Yen Ling. Singaporeans can visit to claim their vouchers. They will be required to log in with their Singpass account before receiving a link via SMS from SenderID ' to access their vouchers. No banking information or financial transactions are required to claim the vouchers. For more information on claiming SG60 vouchers, read here. The Housing Board on 23 July launched 5,547 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats across eight projects in various estates like Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Tampines, Clementi, including the first units in the new Sembawang North estate. Additionally, 4,662 balance flats were made available, with 1,733 units from the Sale of Balance Flats scheme already completed and ready for move-in. Most balance flats are located in Kallang/Whampoa, Tengah, and Geylang. HDB also implemented several policy changes benefiting singles and families aiming to upgrade or right-size their homes with this exercise. Subsidies for four Prime projects in Bukit Merah, Toa Payoh, and Clementi were increased to enhance affordability. However, owners of these flats will face higher subsidy clawbacks upon resale – ranging from 11 to 12 per cent – reflecting the additional support received. These Prime flats also come with a 10-year minimum occupation period (MOP). The remaining four projects fall under the Standard classification, which do not have a subsidy clawback clause and come with a five-year MOP. HDB said that seven in 10 BTO flats from this exercise have waiting times of four years or less, signalling a relatively quicker path to homeownership for many applicants. For more on the HDB BTO and SBF July exercise, read here. Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76 Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of Black Sabbath and a heavy metal legend, died on Tuesday (22 July) at 76 after a years-long struggle with Parkinson's disease. "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time," read a statement by his family. Osbourne last performed two weeks ago at Black Sabbath's last concert in his and the band's hometown of Birmingham, England. The legendary musician announced in January 2020 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, following two years of escalating health problems. For more on Ozzy Osbourne's life and achievements, read here. Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of Black Sabbath and a heavy metal legend, died on Tuesday (22 July) at 76 after a years-long struggle with Parkinson's disease. "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time," read a statement by his family. Osbourne last performed two weeks ago at Black Sabbath's last concert in his and the band's hometown of Birmingham, England. The legendary musician announced in January 2020 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, following two years of escalating health problems. For more on Ozzy Osbourne's life and achievements, read here. Woman evacuated from lift in Supreme Court building after falling glass triggers emergency stop A woman was evacuated from a lift in the Supreme Court building on 22 July after a glass panel from the building's facade fell and triggered a safety mechanism that halted the lift. The incident occurred around 2pm, when the falling panel cracked a secondary glass roof above the lift shaft, according to a Singapore Courts spokesperson. A few glass fragments landed on the lift car's roof, activating a safety feature that stopped the lift. A staff member of court was trapped inside the lift at the time. She was rescued by a lift technician and was unharmed, said the spokesperson. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call for assistance at 1 Supreme Court Lane, in the City Hall area, at about 2.40pm. One person was assessed for minor injuries but declined to be taken to the hospital "We have promptly cordoned off the affected area, including all lifts situated under the glass roof, to ensure public safety," said the Singapore courts. No other structural damage has been identified, and the overall structure remains intact, they added. For more on the falling glass at the Supreme Court building, read here. A woman was evacuated from a lift in the Supreme Court building on 22 July after a glass panel from the building's facade fell and triggered a safety mechanism that halted the lift. The incident occurred around 2pm, when the falling panel cracked a secondary glass roof above the lift shaft, according to a Singapore Courts spokesperson. A few glass fragments landed on the lift car's roof, activating a safety feature that stopped the lift. A staff member of court was trapped inside the lift at the time. She was rescued by a lift technician and was unharmed, said the spokesperson. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call for assistance at 1 Supreme Court Lane, in the City Hall area, at about 2.40pm. One person was assessed for minor injuries but declined to be taken to the hospital "We have promptly cordoned off the affected area, including all lifts situated under the glass roof, to ensure public safety," said the Singapore courts. No other structural damage has been identified, and the overall structure remains intact, they added. For more on the falling glass at the Supreme Court building, read here. Singaporeans still hold the world's most powerful passport Singapore has once again tops the Henley Passport Index, allowing Singaporeans to continue being the holder of the world's most powerful passport. According to the latest Henley Passport Index released on 22 July, Singaporeans enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 out of 227 destinations worldwide. This is a slight dip from the 195 destinations recorded in the January 2025 edition of the index, but it was not enough to knock the Republic out of the top spot. Singapore lost visa-free or visa-on-arrival access after Pakistan and Mauritania, a West African nation, changed their visa policies, moving from visa-on-arrival to e-visa systems. Despite the change, Singapore's passport continues to offer its holders exceptional global mobility. Japan and South Korea came in second, with access to 190 destinations. Seven European Union countries – Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Spain – share third place with access to 189 destinations. The US slipped again to 10th place and is on the brink of dropping out from the top 10 ranking. This is the lowest position ever for the US in the 20-year history of the index. The Henley Passport Index is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For more on the passport rankings, read here. Singapore has once again tops the Henley Passport Index, allowing Singaporeans to continue being the holder of the world's most powerful passport. According to the latest Henley Passport Index released on 22 July, Singaporeans enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 out of 227 destinations worldwide. This is a slight dip from the 195 destinations recorded in the January 2025 edition of the index, but it was not enough to knock the Republic out of the top spot. Singapore lost visa-free or visa-on-arrival access after Pakistan and Mauritania, a West African nation, changed their visa policies, moving from visa-on-arrival to e-visa systems. Despite the change, Singapore's passport continues to offer its holders exceptional global mobility. Japan and South Korea came in second, with access to 190 destinations. Seven European Union countries – Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Spain – share third place with access to 189 destinations. The US slipped again to 10th place and is on the brink of dropping out from the top 10 ranking. This is the lowest position ever for the US in the 20-year history of the index. The Henley Passport Index is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For more on the passport rankings, read here. 2 dead in Toa Payoh flat fire A man and a woman were found dead after a fire broke out in a flat at Block 173 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 on the evening of 22 July. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said on Facebook later that evening that it responded to the fire at around 7.30pm. The living room was on fire when firefighters arrived at the unit, located on the second floor. The flat was filled with smoke and they extinguished the fire using a water jet. "During the firefighting operation, firefighters found two unresponsive persons inside the unit and immediately carried them out," SCDF said. The police added that a man and a woman were found "lying motionless in a unit and were pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic". Cai Yinzhou, an MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, told reporters that three units on the same floor were affected and HDB has arranged alternative accommodation for the occupants. For more on the Toa Payoh flat fire, read here. A man and a woman were found dead after a fire broke out in a flat at Block 173 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 on the evening of 22 July. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said on Facebook later that evening that it responded to the fire at around 7.30pm. The living room was on fire when firefighters arrived at the unit, located on the second floor. The flat was filled with smoke and they extinguished the fire using a water jet. "During the firefighting operation, firefighters found two unresponsive persons inside the unit and immediately carried them out," SCDF said. The police added that a man and a woman were found "lying motionless in a unit and were pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic". Cai Yinzhou, an MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, told reporters that three units on the same floor were affected and HDB has arranged alternative accommodation for the occupants. For more on the Toa Payoh flat fire, read here.
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Singapore Pools Toto jackpot snowballs to $2.5m after no winner for 21 July
SINGAPORE — The latest Toto draw on 21 July ended without a Group 1 winner, which sets the stage for a snowballed jackpot featuring an estimated $2.5 million for Thursday's draw (24 July), according to Singapore Pools. The winning numbers on Monday evening were 2, 5, 10, 12, 14 and 37, while the additional number drawn was 17. The biggest winners from the latest Toto draw came from four winning tickets in Group 2 which took home over $65,800 each. These Group 2 winning tickets were sold at: Jake Merchandise Associates – Block 503 Tampines Central 1 (1 QuickPick System 8 Entry) Everbright Services – Depot Heights Shopping Centre (1 QuickPick System 7 Entry) Singapore Pools Account Betting Service – (1 QuickPick System 7 Entry) Dawn Florist – Block 119 Aljunied Avenue 2 (1 System 8 Entry) What is Toto? Toto was launched in 1968 as the first lottery game in the history of Singapore Pools. The game got its name from a combination of the words 'Totalisator' and 'Lotto'. The current format of Toto sees six winning numbers and one additional number drawn from 49 numbers (1 to 49) every Monday and Thursday. The jackpot sum begins from $1,000,000. A snowballing feature, which allows for the prize to increase if there are no winners, was introduced to the game in 1981. The System Entry option, where you can pay to be able to pick more numbers, was added later that year. Last Toto results The Singapore Pools Toto draw on 17 July saw 12 lucky winning tickets in Group 2 secure about $1.2 million each after there were no Group 1 winners for the $12.7 million jackpot. The prize had snowballed to $12.7m after the past three draws saw no winners. The winning numbers were 7, 8, 17, 29, 32, 42. The additional number was 1. What is the prize structure for Toto? Singapore Pools says that 54% of sales in each draw are added to the Toto prize pool. Your winnings from the pool is dependent on which prize group you land in after the draw reveals the winning numbers. Prize group Matching numbers Prize Group 1 (Jackpot) 6 winning numbers 38% of prize pool (Minimum guarantee of $1,000,000) Group 2 5 winning numbers + additional number 8% of prize pool Group 3 5 winning numbers 5.5% of prize pool Group 4 4 winning numbers + additional number 3% of prize pool Group 5 4 winning numbers $50 Group 6 3 winning numbers+ additional number $25 Group 7 3 winning numbers $10 What are the odds of winning Toto? The odds of winning the Toto jackpot (6 winning numbers) are one in almost 14 million, according to Singapore Pools. Prize group Matching numbers Odds of winning Group 1 6 winning numbers 1 in 13,983,816 Group 2 5 winning numbers+ additional number 1 in 2,330,636 Group 3 5 winning numbers 1 in 55,491 Group 4 4 winning numbers+ additional number 1 in 22,197 These figures are available on the Singapore Pools website. How do I calculate my Toto prize? Singapore Pools has a prize calculator for Toto which you can find here. How big can the Toto prize snowball to? The Group 1 prize amount will not snowball beyond the fourth consecutive draw. If there is no Group 1 winner at the end of four consecutive draws, the final jackpot amount (38% of the fourth draw's prize pool plus snowballed amount from the three preceding draws) cascades, i.e. it will be paid to the next prize group with winner(s) and shared equally. Prize amounts for Group 2, 3, and 4 will snowball until it is won. What are the largest jackpot prizes and winning shares in Toto history? Statistics from Singapore Pools includes lottery draws from 9 October 2014 onwards when Toto was updated to the current 6-out-of-49 format. According to their data, the biggest jackpot prize was $19,416,913 which was drawn on 11 February, 2022. The $19.4 million jackpot had eight winning shares which means the winning share amount worked out to over $2.4m each. A nice sum but nowhere close to the biggest winning shares in Toto history which came in at over $13m on two separate occasions. This happened first on 2 October in 2023 when a single winning share took home $13,077,918. In May last year, another lucky individual had the sole winning share of a very cool $13,123,509 jackpot. Help is available If you are facing stress due to gambling problems, the National Problem Gambling Helpline & Webchat are available daily from 8am to 11pm. Call 1800-6-668-668 or visit for support.
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5 days ago
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- Malay Mail
No jackpot, but 12 Toto punters still laughing all the way to the bank with RM4.2m each
SINGAPORE, July 18 — Twelve Singapore Pools punters struck it rich with about S$1.2 million (RM4.2 million) each after no one won the S$12.7 million (RM44.5 million) Toto jackpot on July 17. Because it was the fourth draw without a Group 1 winner, the massive prize rolled down to the 12 Group 2 tickets, The Straits Times reported today. The winning numbers were 7, 8, 17, 29, 32, 42 and 1. The winning tickets were bought at places like Tampines, Race Course Road and Toa Payoh, though it's unclear if they were bought solo or shared. Separately, there were 609 winners in Group 3 who will each take home S$1,658 (RM5,810). The jackpot had snowballed from S$1.2 million (RM4.2 million) on July 7 to S$5.8 million (RM20.3 million) on July 14 before hitting its RM44.5 million peak.
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15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Singapore Pools Toto jackpot snowballs to $10m after no winner for 14 July
SINGAPORE — The latest Singapore Pools Toto draw on 14 July ended without a Group 1 winner, sending the jackpot soaring to $10 million. With no one matching all six winning numbers, the prize will snowball into the next draw. The winning numbers were 2, 8, 19, 29, 38, 41, with 20 as the additional number. While the top prize went unclaimed, Group 2 winners weren't left empty-handed. Tickets were sold from a wide spread of outlets including 7-Eleven Sin Ming, Clifford Gift Shop in Ang Mo Kio, NTUC FairPrice Tampines Mall and iTOTO System 12, among others. Each winning entry matched five numbers plus the additional number. Singapore Pools reminds players that unclaimed prizes will be forfeited after 10 January 2026, and redirected to Tote Board-managed donations and grants. The odds of winning the jackpot remain steep – 1 in nearly 14 million. The winning numbers for the 7 July draw were 10, 15, 17, 33, 36, 45, with 34 as the additional number. The next draw is scheduled for Thursday (17 July). Toto was launched in 1968 as the first lottery game in the history of Singapore Pools. The game got its name from a combination of the words 'Totalisator' and 'Lotto'. The current format of Toto sees six winning numbers and one additional number drawn from 49 numbers (1 to 49) every Monday and Thursday. The jackpot sum begins from $1,000,000. A snowballing feature, which allows for the prize to increase if there are no winners, was introduced to the game in 1981. The System Entry option, where you can pay to be able to pick more numbers, was added later that year. The winning numbers for the Singapore Pools Toto draw on Thursday (3 July) were 6, 15, 16, 17, 25 and 34, with the additional number being 31. One lucky ticket took home the Group 1 prize of $2,894,419. Singapore Pools says that 54% of sales in each draw are added to the Toto prize pool. Your winnings from the pool is dependent on which prize group you land in after the draw reveals the winning numbers. Prize group Matching numbers Prize Group 1 (Jackpot) 6 winning numbers 38% of prize pool (Minimum guarantee of $1,000,000) Group 2 5 winning numbers + additional number 8% of prize pool Group 3 5 winning numbers 5.5% of prize pool Group 4 4 winning numbers + additional number 3% of prize pool Group 5 4 winning numbers $50 Group 6 3 winning numbers+ additional number $25 Group 7 3 winning numbers $10 The odds of winning the Toto jackpot (6 winning numbers) are one in almost 14 million, according to Singapore Pools. Prize group Matching numbers Odds of winning Group 1 6 winning numbers 1 in 13,983,816 Group 2 5 winning numbers+ additional number 1 in 2,330,636 Group 3 5 winning numbers 1 in 55,491 Group 4 4 winning numbers+ additional number 1 in 22,197 These figures are available on the Singapore Pools website. Singapore Pools has a prize calculator for Toto which you can find here. The Group 1 prize amount will not snowball beyond the fourth consecutive draw. If there is no Group 1 winner at the end of four consecutive draws, the final jackpot amount (38% of the fourth draw's prize pool plus snowballed amount from the three preceding draws) cascades, i.e. it will be paid to the next prize group with winner(s) and shared equally. Prize amounts for Group 2, 3, and 4 will snowball until it is won. Statistics from Singapore Pools includes lottery draws from 9 October 2014 onwards when Toto was updated to the current 6-out-of-49 format. According to their data, the biggest jackpot prize was $19,416,913 which was drawn on 11 February, 2022. The $19.4 million jackpot had eight winning shares which means the winning share amount worked out to over $2.4m each. A nice sum but nowhere close to the biggest winning shares in Toto history which came in at over $13m on two separate occasions. This happened first on 2 October in 2023 when a single winning share took home $13,077,918. In May last year, another lucky individual had the sole winning share of a very cool $13,123,509 jackpot. If you are facing stress due to gambling problems, the National Problem Gambling Helpline & Webchat are available daily from 8am to 11pm. Call 1800-6-668-668 or visit for support.
