#722: SG Population Hits Record 6.11m & Students to Get Central Kitchen Meals at 13 Schools

Singapore’s population has reached a record 6.11 million, largely driven by growth in the non-resident workforce, sparking renewed debates about space, jobs, and the “Singaporeans-first” promise. Elsewhere, 13 schools: with canteen vendor shortages will shift to central kitchens and pre-packed meals starting in 2026.

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SG Population Hits Record 6.11m

• S’pore population now at 6.11 million, with 1.2% rise due to more construction workers, helpers
• Singapore's population hits new high of 6.11 million, increase mainly due to growth in non-resident population
• ‘Singaporeans-first assurance’ needed after report on record 6.11 million population
• Population in Brief 2025: Key Trends

Students to Get Central Kitchen Meals at 13 Schools

• Recess is served: Here's what students at 5 schools will get when they switch to pre-ordered meals
• Canteen vendor shortage: 13 S’pore schools to adopt central kitchen model in January 2026
• Amid shortage of canteen stallholders, schools turn to catering and vending machines
• Parents understand need for pre-packed meals in schools, but some prefer traditional canteen food
• [Nov 2023] From kimchi tofu to cajun chicken: These canteen vendors are leading the way in making school meals better

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