Business Enquiries: https://www.thebluecats.com.sg/ The viral “purple HDB block” saga in Tiong Bahru has finally wrapped up. After public backlash over a block being painted purple without residents’ input, a proper vote was conducted from 26 to 28 May. The results? Brown won. Residents had to choose from four colours, two purple shades and two that looked yellow-ish or brown-ish, depending on how you see colour. The new MP had earlier explained that the purple was a mock-up inspired by nearby flowers, but residents clearly preferred something less bold. From 1 June 2025, Singapore will trial a new system for emergency hotline 995 calls. If you’re calling for a non-life-threatening condition, you’ll be redirected to NurseFirst, a helpline run by trained nurses. The aim is to free up SCDF’s resources for real emergencies. The public can also call NurseFirst directly at 6262-6262 for free advice, or use 1777 for non-emergency ambulance services. And yes, you can still SMS 70995 during an emergency if you’re unable to speak. Meanwhile, Singapore is buzzing with diplomatic activity. The annual Shangri-La Dialogue kicked off with a viral twist—, M Lawrence Wong and French President Emmanuel Macron were spotted at Lau Pa Sat, while Chan Chun Sing was seen with the US Defence Secretary at MBS SkyPark. With so many leaders in town, expect road closures around the Shangri-La Hotel.