All Singapore-registered motor vehicles must have the On-Board Unit (OBU) installed to travel on public roads from 1 January 2027 as the country transitions to the new ERP2 system.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced the news on Tuesday (3 Feb), revealing that more than 93 per cent of vehicles in Singapore (about 930,000 vehicles) have completed the OBU set-up. “We are on track to complete the installation exercise in 2026,” LTA said in a statement.

Vehicle owners who have not yet fixed the OBU will get a final reminder from 15 February 2026, and be given three months to install it for free. “After which, they will need to pay $35 and $70 for the installation of OBU in motorcycles and all other vehicles, respectively,” explained LTA.

The OBU is mandatory as the new ERP uses satellite technology for toll charging rather than the physical gantries currently stationed all over the island.

More than 8 in 10 respondents to a recent poll on Yahoo believe it will not be easier to find a new job in 2026.

Results from the survey – as of press time – showed an overwhelming 86 per cent of those polled were not confident of their new job prospects this year. Only 10 per cent of the 956 votes felt it would be easier to find a new job in 2026.

The poll remains open and you can cast your opinion below.,

Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh has a new seat in Parliament and no longer sits directly opposite Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

The new seating plan was updated at 10.30am on Tuesday morning (3 Feb) before Parliament was due to sit, as per the Straits Times.

The development follows Singh’s removal as Leader of the Opposition and WP’s refusal to nominate another elected MP to the role.

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Christopher de Souza has taken Singh’s previous place opposite PM Wong with the WP chief now seated between MPs Xie Yao Quan and Mariam Jaafar.

You can see a graphic of the seating plan, here.

Grab Malaysia has issued an apology after a woman was allegedly sexually harassed by an e-hailing driver in Johor, according to multiple reports.

Video footage of the incident went viral online and showed a male driver reaching behind to touch a woman passenger before she pushes his hand away. He is also heard making inappropriate comments in Mandarin, including asking about her age and how much she would “cost”.

Grab, posting in a comment section of a portal, said it was “deeply sorry that this incident occurred”.

“This should never have happened. We are aware of the report and are actively reaching out to the affected passenger to investigate the matter and provide appropriate support,” the company said. “We take this seriously and will take action in line with our policies.”

Earlier, Johor police said they are working to identify the driver, adding that no police report has been lodged so far.

The Housing Board (HDB) said on Monday (2 Feb) it will launch three Build-To-Order (BTO) projects in Lakeview and Shunfu – a first for the area in over four decades.

About 1,600 BTO flats will be offered across the projects which could appeal to buyers who want to stay near the towns of Toa Payoh, Bishan and Ang Mo Kio.

“The first project at Lakeview will be launched in the June 2026 BTO sales exercise, with about 1,200 units. Construction works will be carried out progressively from 2Q 2026,” said HDB in a statement. “The other two projects will be launched within the next two years.”

You can read this Straits Times story for more details including information on what the planned amenities for the BTO projects are.

The Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board has launched two new anti-scam measures, the Safety Switch and the Trusted Contact notification service.

CPF announced the new security layers on Monday (2 Feb) to better help members protect their savings against scammers.

The Safety Switch enables members aged 55 and above to stop unintended transactions and prevent the loss of personal data due to compromised Singpass accounts. It can only be deactivated in person or at a CPF service centre or via the CPF hotline.

“Upon activation, the CPF Safety Switch will disable access to CPF online services on the CPF website and mobile app, stop in-progress withdrawals and prevent all future withdrawals from the member’s CPF account,” read a statement.

For the Trusted Contact notification service, CPF members aged 21 and above will have the option to appoint up to two contacts who would receive a copy of notifications for important transactions. The aim of the ‘trusted contact’ is to help spot suspicious transactions and intervene promptly.

More information can be found on the CPF website.

Former actor Edmund Chen will appeal against his five-day jail sentence for careless driving, according to local media.

Several outlets reported that the 63-year-old – named as Tan Kai Yuan in court documents – filed a notice of appeal on Monday (2 Feb), citing court records.

It was also reported that Chen appears to be changing his lawyers, switching from Invictus Law to Contigo Law.

In March last year, Chen was involved in an accident on the Ayer Rajah Expressway after he slowed his vehicle almost to a stop and caused a collision with a motorcyclist as he attempted to filter out from the road leading to Keppel Road.

The manoeuvre, which saw his vehicle going over chevron markings, left a 21-year-old motorcyclist with fractures to his wrist and hand.

Chen pleaded guilty to causing grievous hurt through careless driving.

Both the defence and prosecution had sought a fine but the judge imposed five days’ jail and a driving ban of five years.

Aviation and aerospace will be the “twin, reinforcing engines of growth” for Singapore’s economy, according to Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.

DPM Gan made the remarks during the opening ceremony of the Singapore Airshow 2026 on Monday (2 Feb) where he emphasised how Singapore has built its relevance by connecting people and markets, as per the Straits Times.

Singapore is able to position itself as a leading air hub as well as an advanced manufacturing and engineering base. “These strengths reinforce one another,” Gan was quoted as saying.

Gan revealed that since the last air show, Singapore has attracted more than $750 million in investment commitments across aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul, as well as aftermarket services. He expects this to create nearly 600 jobs over the next five years.

DPM Gan outlined four key strategies to maintain Singapore’s momentum:

• Strengthening Partnerships

• Talent Development

• Research, Development and Innovation

• World-Class Infrastructure

You can read full details about each point in ST’s report.