No financial data compromised in SPH cyberattacks
SPH Media fell victim to cyberattacks that affected 9 per cent of its database, but the exposed information was predominantly e-mail addresses, some names, mailing addresses and phone numbers. No payment card details, financial or banking information, or customer accounts were compromised.
The media company said in a statement that it had identified cyberattacks on five of its systems, which it believed were “a concerted effort that was carried out by the same threat actor”. The first incident was detected on Nov 4, and the most recent incident on Nov 8.
Fleeing car overturns after Little India police chase
Yugendran K. Yellumalai, 33, was charged on Nov 7 with assault and causing hurt to three people by driving in a dangerous manner following a police car chase in Little India.
He was at a River Valley Road eatery on Nov 6 when he allegedly used a penknife to slash a 34-year-old man’s back. Yugendran then fled the scene, while the victim was taken to hospital. His vehicle collided with another car and overturned at the junction of Race Course Road and Birch Road.
Joo Chiat introduces Shibuya-style pedestrian crossing
Singapore’s first Shibuya-style scramble crossing will open at the junction of Joo Chiat Road and East Coast Road from Nov 16 for three months. During the pedestrian phase, all vehicle traffic will stop, allowing pedestrians to cross in every direction, including diagonally.
LTA hopes the arrangement will improve pedestrian safety and convenience. However, motorists travelling along East Coast Road will face a new restriction on turning right into Joo Chiat Road.
Gardenia says its S’pore, Malaysia businesses operate independently
Gardenia Singapore has clarified that its operations are separate from its Malaysian counterpart following alleged food poisoning complaints in Kuala Lumpur.
Although the Singapore unit shifted bakery production to Johor Bahru earlier in 2026, the company says its Singapore-market products operate under separate management, production and quality-control systems. Malaysia’s Health Ministry is investigating the complaints and awaiting laboratory results.
Wheelock Place renamed Landmark Orchard
The new name took effect on Nov 12, three months after Hongkong Land’s Singapore Central Private Real Estate Fund bought the Orchard Road property for about US$1.1 billion (S$1.4 billion).
The 21-storey building, which houses offices and retail outlets and connects directly to Orchard MRT, will retain its existing tenants. Hongkong Land plans to improve the property, marking its first use of the Landmark brand outside Hong Kong.
HDB deficit narrows to $4.7 billion
This deficit is down from $6.34 billion the previous year, mainly due to the costs of building Build-To-Order (BTO) flats and providing housing grants. The largest shortfall came from home ownership activities, including developing and selling flats at subsidised prices. HDB also spent on upgrading programmes and rental housing.
The Government provided $4.73 billion in grants to cover the deficit. Despite the lower shortfall, HDB continued expanding its housing supply, with 100,122 flats under construction and keys handed to 19,254 households during the financial year.
PUB trials rover to pump out flood water in inaccessible spaces
This remote-controlled pumping rover trial comes ahead of Singapore’s year-end rainy season to improve flood response in areas that are difficult for workers and conventional equipment to access. Slightly larger than a motorcycle, the vehicle is designed to enter confined or inaccessible spaces and pump out accumulated floodwater.
The initiative aims to strengthen PUB’s ability to respond quickly to flash floods, particularly during periods of intense rainfall. As Singapore faces increasingly unpredictable weather and heavier downpours, the trial is an effort to enhance flood preparedness, protect infrastructure and minimise disruptions to residents and motorists.
FairPrice launches annual textbook donation drive
FairPrice Group and NTUC are launching their 44th Share-A-Textbook initiative, inviting Singaporeans to donate pre-loved textbooks and educational materials from Nov 14 to 28.
Donations can be made at eight FairPrice Xtra outlets and Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre in Yishun. The collected materials will be distributed free to students and families from Dec 4 to 5. The initiative promotes educational accessibility, affordability, and the reuse of learning resources.
Singaporeans invited to contribute to Budget 2027
Singaporeans, businesses and organisations can submit suggestions for Budget 2027 until Jan 6, 2027. The Ministry of Finance is seeking feedback on strengthening economic competitiveness, investing in workers and providing greater assurance for Singaporeans.
Members of the public can contribute through the Budget website, REACH and People’s Association platforms, alongside physical engagement sessions.
Honest Bedok coffee-shop server returns bag of cash
A 56-year-old coffee shop server Lau Guat Poh has earned praise for her honesty after returning a bag containing at least $20,000 in cash left behind by a couple at Lau Ka Kopitiam in Bedok North. The money belonged to noodle manufacturer Tan Yeok Sin and his wife, who had intended to use it to pay their employees’ salaries.
Lau and her colleagues secured the bag under CCTV surveillance before returning it to the owners. Grateful for their honesty, Mr Tan rewarded Ms Lau with a $200 hongbao, snacks and a Labubu doll
