Expenses of Bukit Batok by-election candidates available for inspection

From Wednesday, the public can inspect the returns of expenses submitted by election agents of Bukit Batok by-election candidates Dr Chee Soon Juan and Mr Murali Pillai at the Elections Department (ELD). The documents will be available for inspection for six months, from 9am to 5pm on weekdays, for S$2 for each set. Mr Murali of the People’s Action Party beat Dr Chee, chief of the Singapore Democratic Party, in the Bukit Batok polls on May 7, by securing 61.2 per cent of the votes.

URA to release May sales data for new private homes

Urban Redevelopment Authority due to release May sales data for new private homes. Sales slipped in April despite more units being launched, with transactions falling 11.6 per cent after a bumper month in March, indicating that buyers were still hesitant amid the uncertain economic climate. Developers sold 745 private units in April, compared with 843 in March. Market will be watching if sales remain sustained in the 500-1,000 mark compared to less than 500 earlier. Transactions in February amounted to 303.

Chinese, US officials to wrap up joint dialogue on cyber-crime

Officials from China and United States will wrap up their high-level joint dialogue on cyber-crime on Wednesday in Beijing. The meeting indicates the seriousness of both countries to tackle cyber security, with US officials particularly eager to build on an agreement forged during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the White House in September that says neither government will support commercial cyber-theft. The two days talks also touched on global supply chain security, transnational crime, illegal immigration, counter terrorism and maritime law enforcement.

France vs Albania

Tournament host France takes on Albania 3am Wednesday, Singapore time, where a win will see Didier Deschamps’ men qualify for the knock-out rounds.

Weather forecast

Thundery showers are expected over many areas in the morning, with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 33°C.