Lucas
Lucas spent six years covering Singapore news from 2020 to 2024 before joining The Janaya Collective in 2025. As a Singapore-focused content writer, he gravitates toward stories on government grants, business developments, personal finance, and the fast-moving crypto space. He was recognised as the Young Content Creator of the Year in 2025. His strong grounding in Singapore’s financial landscape and his ongoing interest in business trends and government support updates shape the clarity and depth he brings to every piece he writes.
South Africa Extends Smart ID & Passport Hours in Dec–Jan
KEY HIGHLIGHTS South Africa’s Home Affairs will extend Smart ID and passport office hours this Dec and Jan. Millions still lack proper ID documents, delaying....
Silver Support Scheme payout Date: Seniors can receive up to $1,080 every quarter.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Silver Support Scheme gets enhanced from 2025. Seniors can receive up to $1,080 every quarter based on income and housing type. No application....
Enhanced CPF Housing Grant 2025: How Families Can Get Up to $120,000
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore raised the Enhanced CPF Housing Grant (EHG) cap to $120,000 for families. The boost gives young couples a much stronger head start....
Carousell Buyer Scammed by Fake $260 AirPods: How It Happened
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Buyer pays $260 for what looked like brand new AirPods Pro on Carousell. Counterfeit set mimicked Apple warranty, serial number, and features convincingly.....
Baby Bonus 2025: $10,000 First Step Grant for 3rd Child
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Parents with a 3rd child from 18 Feb 2025 get a $10,000 CDA First Step Grant. New Large Families Scheme adds MediSave and....
SASSA Status Check & December 2025 Payment Dates Guide
KEY HIGHLIGHTS December 2025 SASSA payment dates for all major grants released. SRD Status Check now available through website, WhatsApp, USSD, and appeals portal. Payment....
SASSA Grant Increase 2025: New R4,500 Payments Begin in January
KEY HIGHLIGHTS SASSA confirms a major 2025 uplift with core grants rising to R4,500. The increase brings long-awaited relief for households facing high living costs.....
Pokémon Card Seller Charged After $80,000 Carousell Scam Exposed
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Carousell seller accused of cheating buyers with fake Pokémon card pre-orders. Total reported losses hit $80,000 across at least 111 cases. 29-year-old man....
CPF Changes 2026: New Salary Ceiling, MMSS & Higher FRS
KEY HIGHLIGHTS CPF changes kick in from 2026, affecting salary ceilings, contributions, and retirement schemes. Senior workers will see slightly lower take-home pay but higher....
Tax Rebate singapore 2026: Singapore Announces One-Off Property Tax Rebate
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore will give a one-off Property Tax rebate in 2026 for all owner-occupied homes. HDB owners get 15% off, while private homeowners get....
