Entry to the Istana is free for Singaporeans, PRs, and migrant domestic workers accompanying families.

Members of the public extinguished the fire using a hosereel and fire extinguisher, said SCDF.

Leong Kok Keong fled without any cash after the alleged victim refused to comply with his demands.

Still, those who switch to new riders can still see rather substantial savings over their lifetime.

Job titles are often less meaningful than people think they are, say HR experts.