Road Congestion Relief & ERP Changes: Singapore’s LTA will cut ERP charges at six expressway spots during the June school holidays, then raise selected AYE/PIE rates from June 29—up to S$5 at certain peak timings—to keep traffic moving. Malaysia Border Chaos: A MyIMMs system data-centre technical glitch left thousands stranded at Malaysia immigration checkpoints for hours, with travellers cleared manually until services returned. Cruise Boost for Singapore: STB and Princess Cruises ink a three-year deal (2027–2030) with three homeported ships and 150,000+ passengers expected, as sailings are set to double by 2030—good news for fly-cruise travellers. Mandai Wildlife Reserve Grand Opening: Mandai Wildlife Group completes its decade-long revamp with Rainforest Wild Adventure East, adding a full “wildlife and nature destination” lineup plus resort and glamping. Direct Booking Under Pressure: RateGain’s report says many hotels lose direct bookings to friction—slow mobile pages, poor search visibility, and trust issues—while warning AI search could worsen the drop. Thailand Visa-Free End: Thailand scraps a visa-free 60-day stay for travellers from 93 countries, with longer stays now handled case-by-case via visas. Circle Line Wayfinding Update: When the CCL loop completes in July, trains will show “clockwise/anticlockwise” directions; updated signs roll out from May 29.