Two people died after a fire broke out in a Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat in Bukit Merah on Wednesday (Aug 13). When firefighters arrived, the living room and bedroom of a fourth-floor unit were on fire. Two people were found unresponsive in the kitchen of the flat. According to the police, a 34-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman were taken unconscious to Singapore General Hospital (SGH), where they died. Investigations are ongoing. #singapore #sgnews | CNA

The Housing & Development Board has launched its first Build-To-Order (BTO) exercise of the year today. More than 3,100 new flats are on sale across Jurong West, Sengkang and Kallang Whampoa. For those with more urgent housing needs and who are less particular about location or flat type, you may wish to consider applying in the concurrent Re-Offer of Balance Flats (ROF) exercise. Do consider your options carefully, and good luck in finding your dream home! | Lawrence Wong