Daily Briefing: KL-Singapore HSR project to start in 2017; What happens when you don't vote in Singapore?

And here's the deal on the SG50 inspired EC set to launch soon.

Malaysia's Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) expects contracts for the construction of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project to be awarded by 2017, reported The Sun Daily. Read more here.

Voting: is it a right or a privilege? The verdict’s still out on that, but in Singapore, you’d better believe it when they say voting is compulsory. According to the Elections Department website, “Voting at Singapore’s presidential elections or parliamentary elections is compulsory for all eligible citizens. It is part of the responsibilities of being an adult Singapore citizen.” Find out more here.

Signature at Yishun, a new 525-unit executive condominium (EC) project located at Yishun Street 51/Yishun Avenue 1, will open for e-applications from 11 to 20 September. Read more here.

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