A scramble crossing trial will take place in Joo Chiat for three months from Nov. 16, 2026, Marine Parade-Braddell Heights Member of Parliament Goh Pei Ming told CNA on Nov. 11.

The pilot at the junction of Joo Chiat Road and East Coast Road is an assessment of the initiative to see if it can be a permanent fixture.

It is part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow and enhance pedestrian safety, Goh said.

A scramble crossing allows pedestrians to cross the road diagonally as vehicle movement at an intersection is stopped in every direction for a short time.

The Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, Japan is the most famous example.

As a result, the right turn from East Coast Road towards Joo Chiat Road will be permanently restricted.

LTA told CNA on Wednesday that it will be monitoring traffic and pedestrian conditions during the three-month trial.

Waiting times for both motorists and pedestrians could be longer with the new crossing arrangement, even though it will improve pedestrian convenience and safety, LTA added.

Previous trials

Singapore previously experimented with a new scramble intersection at the junction of Cairnhill Road and Orchard Road in December 2017 for a month.

In December 2006, a scramble intersection was tested at the junction of Bideford Road and Orchard Road for six months.

Both were temporary set-ups.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's alleged extramarital affair with Alice Huang reportedly led to shipment of at least US$7.5 billion (S$9.6 billion) worth of Nvidia chips to Chinese firms, Reuters reported, citing The Information.

Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed, is suspected of being a spy for the Chinese government.

On Nov. 8, Jensen Huang admitted to an affair, leading to the launch of an independent investigation by Nvidia's Board and a lawsuit from the company's shareholders.

The U.S. government imposes restrictions on the export of advanced Nvidia chips to China.

Moving supplies

Citing The Information, Reuters wrote that Alice built a network of companies across China and Singapore to acquire chips from Nvidia together with her husband and sister.

A China-based company company Shanghai Century Litong, founded in June 2023, is at the centre of this network.

By October that year, it had secured priority access to Nvidia's chips after attaining preferred cloud partner status.

Century Litong was initially linked to Alice Huang's sister, Huang Yu, through a founding shareholder she controlled.

However, Huang Yu's ties to the company ended in 2024.

When orders for export-restricted Nvidia chips stalled, Alice used her relationship with Nvidia and its distributors to move supplies into China.

Century Litong rented computing capacity and operated data centres equipped with Nvidia chips, including some barred from sale to China, Reuters wrote.

Some of these chips eventually served Chinese tech firms like Alibaba, Tencent and smaller AI labs, according to The Information's report.

Firms like TenCent are investors in leading Chinese AI companies such as DeepSeek.

Reuters reported that Nvidia did not respond to its queries about The Information's report.

Alibaba, Tencent, Megaspeed and Shanghai Century Litong were not available for comment at press time.

Reuters also wrote that it could not independently verify the report.

Previous media reports alleged that Alice had used her ties with Nvidia's CEO to advance her business interests, including for Singapore-based data centre firm Megaspeed.

Megaspeed was previously accused of aiding Chinese firms in bypassing U.S. export restrictions to access Nvidia's advanced AI chips, a charge the company has denied.

Questions surrounding the relationship between Jensen Huang and Alice Huang were first surfaced by the New York Times in October 2025.

The U.S. chipmaker and its CEO are now facing a lawsuit brought by shareholders, accusing them of concealing the CEO's relationship to Alice.

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If your idea of gaming is a quick round at the arcade with friends, here’s something you might want to check out with them.

From Dec. 11-13, the first edition of “Game On, Dreamers!” is taking place at Marina Bay Sands, bringing together immersive gaming zones, esports and gaming, cosplay, family and arcade play, collectibles, game-inspired food and drinks, and an electronic music experience.

The playfest is split into three themed zones: Dream World for immersive game environments and the after-dark R.E.M rave, Dream Battle for the competitions, and Dream Play for casual and family fun.

Whatever your playstyle, here’s where to find your fun.

Dream World

If you want to step inside a game

Ever wished you could ditch the screen and walk straight into your favourite game?

That’s the idea behind Dream World, which brings blockbuster gaming universes to life through immersive environments and storytelling.

Gaming fans get their own dedicated areas, celebrating the milestones and legacy of iconic video games through curated displays and character showcases, plus nostalgic arcade experiences for revisiting the classics.

Here’s what to look out for:

• Immersive game zones: Game worlds come to life here, with sneak-peek playable demos and interactive exhibitions that put you right inside the action.
• Interactive gaming stations: Put your skills to the test and go head-to-head with your friends to prove you’re the best.
• Themed photo spots: Step into different game universes and capture the moment, with photo spots that make you feel like part of the world.

And when the sun goes down, Dream World goes one step further with R.E.M, the festival’s after-hours rave.

If your playstyle is the dance floor

After dark, the main stage turns into R.E.M, the finale of Dream World and the festival’s official afterparty.

Named after the stage of sleep where dreams come alive, R.E.M turns the dance floor into a living game world called The Grid, a fictional dystopian universe where every DJ set becomes a playable stage and the crowd steps in as “Dreamers”.

Electrifying DJ sets, immersive stage design and dynamic laser displays drive the night, built to bring gamers and ravers onto one massive dance floor.

Across two nights on Dec. 11 and 12, R.E.M takes the spirit of play into the night, where the dance floor becomes a whole new playground.

For those who remember the heydays of Ultra Singapore and ZoukOut, R.E.M promises a taste of that big-festival energy, spanning progressive house, trance, techno, hardstyle, and drum & bass.

Expect international names like Brennan Heart, Dimension, Fantasm, Lilly Palmer, Lost Frequencies, Maddix, and Wujackers. Plus a lineup of homegrown and regional favourites including Ezra Hazard, Joshua Dillon, Mr. Yang, and Tchuno.

There will also be R.E.M-exclusive festival tees, statement sunglasses, and folding fans to keep you cool while the dance floor heats up.

Heads up, the fine print:

• R.E.M is separately ticketed, not included under Festival passes.
• R.E.M is strictly 18 and above.
• R.E.M runs from 8pm to 3am nightly on Dec. 11 and 12.
• General admission Phase 1 tickets are S$155 for a single day (Dec. 11 or 12) or S$310 for both days. Boiler tickets are also available.
• For those looking for a more exclusive experience, VIP table and sofa packages are available for booking.

Get your tickets on Ticketmelon.

Dream Battle

If you live for esports & gaming

The competitive action happens in Dream Battle, where the stage will host the first-ever Red Bull Wings Cup EA Sports FC27 tournament. Top players from Singapore will battle for a spot to represent the country at the Global Finals in Miami.

There are also tournaments across fan-favourite titles including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), Street Fighter 6 and Kill Streak.

Players across the tournaments will compete for a total of S$30,000 in cash prizes, plus in-game diamonds and even an all-expenses-paid trip to Miami.

Not competing? Spectators can catch the tournament action too, and nobody is checking your rank at the door.

If you like to dress up

Both local and international cosplay are on the line-up, and the centrepiece is Cosplay Fight Club, Singapore’s first cosplay battle arena.

It’s a cosplay competition where cosplayers and creators bring characters to life through choreographed sequences and stage performances.

The judging panel includes Richard Cetrone, a Hollywood stunt and action veteran. His credits include stunt work on “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, “Wonder Woman” and “Captain America: Civil War”.

Alongside him is Nobuyuki Takahashi, a Japanese cosplay pioneer who is credited with coining the word “cosplay”.

There are two categories:

• Open category: Open to public registration. You can sign up solo or as a team of up to three.
• All Star division: An international line-up led by ambassador Neneko from Taiwan, joined by cosplayers Qiu Ji from Taiwan, Paris and Iverson from the UAE, Hiyoko from South Korea, Rangga Kanchiel from Indonesia, Sergio Sta. Ana from the Philippines, Donald Ducky from India and Pongwat Bas from Thailand.

Participants across the categories will compete for cash prizes of up to S$11,800 and special category awards.

Dream Battle will also host the Singapore qualifier for the Gyeonggi International Cosplay Festival Championship (GICOF). The winning team earns an all-expenses-paid trip to compete in South Korea.

Dream Play

If you just want to hit the arcade

Not everyone at a gaming festival is there to go pro, and Dream Play is for them.

It’s the festival’s social hub for casual players, families and pop culture fans, blending arcade gaming, lifestyle retail and community culture in one space.

Timezone is bringing arcade and family play to the event, so you can go from “I haven’t played in years” to “one more round” in about five minutes.

• For rhythm fans: Try Mai Mai and Taiko.
• For racing fans: Hop into racing simulators such as Initial D and Asphalt 9 VR.
• For everyone else: Families can enjoy carnival-style classics like Skee Ball and Break the Plate, which means easy, casual fun for all ages.

If you’re here for the merch

At the Loot Vault, festivalgoers can get their hands on festival collectibles and rare merchandise drops.

The headline drop is an exclusive collaboration with local independent streetwear collective Projectslacksss.

The limited-edition capsule collection will see co-branded hoodies, tees, slacks, tote bags, socks, and caps. You can also pick up official lifestyle gear such as custom desk mats, keycap keychains and DIY phone strap sets.

Cosplay fans can also head to the Cosplay Marketplace, a dedicated space to browse original art, meet independent creators and connect with the wider cosplay community.

And for card players, your next great pull might just come from the trading card game zone in collaboration with Playground Collective. You’ll even get to bask in the celebratory mood with fellow enthusiasts here.

Sort out your tickets

Festival passes start at S$35 for a Single Day Day Pass (10am to 5pm), S$20 for a Single Day Night Pass (6pm to 10pm), and S$53 for a Single Day Full Day Pass (10am to 10pm). To cover all three days (10am-10pm), the Multi-Day Pass is S$150.

Festival passes can be obtained through Megatix, while R.E.M tickets are sold separately on Ticketmelon.

For the full schedule and updates, visit the Game On Dreamers website or follow @gameondreamers on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok.

Whatever kind of visitor you are, there’s something here for you this December.

• Dec. 11 to 13, 2026
• 10am to 10pm
• Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Halls D, E and F, Basement 2

This Game On Dreamers-branded article made this writer want to challenge her friends to a round at the arcade.

A 45-year-old father in Malaysia allegedly ordered his son out of the car following an argument and drove off.

The 12-year-old boy was then seen clinging to the back of the car, eventually falling and sustaining injuries.

The man was later arrested by Malaysian police for child endangerment.

Incident

The incident occurred on Nov. 9, according to Malaysian media Sinar Daily.

A clip of the incident taken by another motorist's dashcam showed a white car parked by the side of a busy road, with a man seen speaking to the boy outside the car.

Moments later, the man entered the car while the boy walked to the passenger side, but was unable to open the door.

The car then drove off.

The boy attempted to keep up with the car while still holding onto the back door handle, but soon fell on the road.

He was assisted by a motorcyclist and the motorist who filmed the incident.

According to the video's caption, the incident occurred in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.

Father arrested the next day

The boy's father, reportedly a Chinese national, was arrested in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 10 on suspicion of abandoning his son by the roadside, according to The Star.

The white car he drove was also seized by police.

According to investigators, the man said that he got into an argument with the boy, his eldest son, during a family outing to Selangor.

Angered, he stopped the car by the roadside, ordered the boy out of the car and scolded him.

He then left the scene without his son in order to teach him a lesson, he admitted.

The man also reportedly claimed to have seen the boy fall onto the road and turned back to pick him up before taking him to a clinic, according to the police.

The case is under investigation for alleged abuse, neglect, abandonment or exposure of a child to physical or emotional injury.

An autonomous vehicle (AV) apparently braked hard suddenly as it approached a traffic light that was showing green in Punggol, causing the drivers behind to apply the brakes of their vehicles as well.

The incident apparently occurred on Aug. 13, 2026, at around 11:15am.

A Grab logo could be seen at the AV shuttle's rear.

Dashcam footage of the incident was shared online recently, after a video of an AV almost hitting a schoolgirl who was crossing the road in Punggol was put up on social media, sparking concerns with self-driving technology and its testing on public roads.

What video showed

The footage of the AV braking without encountering any obstacle was taken along Punggol Field.

As seen in the footage, the AV braked hard even when it had the right of way and did not appear to encounter any obstacles on the road.

About 3 seconds later, the traffic light turned red.

The vehicle recording the scene could be seen braking hard to avoid rear-ending the AV that had come to an almost complete stop.

The rear camera of the vehicle recording the scene captured footage of a van behind having to brake hard as well to avoid a collision.

The driver who supplied the video wrote, "lucky i kept a safe distance & the driver behind me was alert too."

LTA response

In response to Mothership's queries, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said it is aware of online videos showing the driving behaviour of AVs on roads in Punggol.

"We are reviewing the incidents with the respective AV operators to establish the circumstances and identify any necessary improvements," LTA said.

AVs deployed on public roads are regulated under the sandbox set out in Road Traffic (Autonomous Motor Vehicles) Rules 2017 and are required to comply with all traffic rules and LTA’s safety and operational requirements, LTA added.

The authority has also worked with the traffic police to establish a set of protocols to respond to and manage any accidents involving AVs.

All authorised AV operators are required to maintain liability insurance covering third-party death, bodily injury and property damage caused by, or arising out of the use of the AVs, including passengers, LTA noted.

LTA may take regulatory actions, such as suspending or cancelling the authorisation to operate on public roads, if regulatory requirements are not met.

LTA also said:

"The ongoing pilot in Punggol allows operators to test and progressively refine their technology under local traffic conditions to comply with traffic rules and safety requirements.

This also highlights the importance of testing, where the AV familiarises itself with our road conditions with the safety operator on board.

We will continue working with AV operators to address issues identified during the pilots and ensure that AV operations meet the required safety standards.

From next month, Singapore will publish a quarterly report on all our AV deployment efforts. This is to ensure transparency and strengthen public confidence in AVs as we scale up."

In response to media queries, Grab said: "Safety operators are on board at all times to step in when needed and provide continuous feedback to guide system refinements."

Grab added that it is "thoroughly reviewing each instance" with LTA and its partner, WeRide.

Members of the public can report incidents online.

Self-driving vehicle incidents

This was not the first instance of an AV shuttle behaving in an apparently erroneous manner.

On Nov. 5, an AV shuttle making a left turn nearly hit a schoolgirl, before veering away and braking.

In response, LTA directed Grab to pause some of its AV testing until investigations are concluded.

Another incident on Nov. 5 involved an AV shuttle under ComfortDelGro making a U-turn and not giving way to an oncoming vehicle going straight.

As a precautionary measure, LTA directed ComfortDelGro to pause U-turns at the junction pending the outcome of its review.

LTA also said the incident occurred while ComfortDelGro was conducting AV testing along a route intended for its enhanced on-demand service and the route was not part of its existing shuttle route.

Grab currently operates two routes in Punggol, while ComfortDelGro operates one.

Alice Huang, along with her husband and sister, set up a network of companies to acquire Nvidia chips, reported U.S. tech website The Information.

Alice Huang is a former executive at Singapore-based data centre company Megaspeed, and an alleged Chinese spy.

Her connections to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang have since come under scrutiny, after Jensen Huang admitted to having an affair.

Met through her husband

According to the report, Jensen Huang had reportedly known Alice Huang's husband, Kang Wei, since the 2010s.

Alice was introduced to Jensen by Kang, the report claimed.

According to Chinese news outlet Caixin Global, Kang is the founder of Shanghai Hexi Investment Co. Ltd., a private equity firm of which Alice was reportedly a major shareholder and senior executive.

Kang has been embroiled in controversial capital operations in recent years.

Sources claimed he was previously fined by Chinese securities regulators.

He was also recently under criminal scrutiny for manipulating listed stocks, Caixin reported.

However, little is known about the pair's purported relationship as of the moment.

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A Japanese fusion restaurant at Millenia Walk discarded nearly 5kg of marinated meat and sauces after a supplier's delivery worker allegedly failed to close a refrigerator door properly.

Cheeky Don's owner estimated that the restaurant could lose up to S$900 in potential revenue and labour costs, according to 8world.

Restaurant owner Chen Zheqi said he discarded the meat and sauces despite there being no visible signs of spoilage, as he did not want to risk customers' safety.

Fridge temperature rose to 12.3°C

Chen told 8world that staff discovered one of the restaurant's refrigerators had been left partially open on the morning of Nov. 7.

Its temperature was recorded at 12.3°C, well above the intended level of below 4°C.

After reviewing CCTV footage, Chen found that a worker from the restaurant's supplier had failed to close the refrigerator door properly following a delivery at around 11:40pm on Nov. 6.

Concerned that the ingredients might have spoiled, Chen discarded approximately 4.8kg of marinated pork, including pork jowl and pork collar.

He also threw away the sauces stored in the refrigerator.

Estimated losses of up to S$900

According to Chen, the discarded ingredients could have been used to prepare around 50 meals, generating approximately S$600 in revenue.

Including labour costs, he estimated the potential loss at S$900.

The supplier reimbursed the restaurant about S$90 for the meat, but Cheeky Don did not seek compensation for the discarded marinade.

Chen explained that preparing the restaurant's signature pork dishes involved thawing the meat in a refrigerator for at least six hours, soaking it in brine for several hours and marinating it for another six hours.

"For a small F&B business, this is not a small loss, especially when every dollar and every bowl sold matters," he told 8world.

Food safety prioritised

Chen admitted that he had briefly questioned whether all the ingredients needed to be discarded, as they appeared normal and customers would not have known about the incident.

However, he decided against using it, saying it was not worth risking customers' safety to save money.

He emphasised that food safety should be upheld in the restaurant's daily operations, even if doing so resulted in financial losses.

Not every weekend gives you the chance to play tug-of-war against a police dog.

This one does. The Home Team Festival is back at Suntec Convention Centre from Nov. 20 to 22, billed as the largest public showcase of the Home Team’s work.

The festival is held once every three years, so if you miss it, you’ll be waiting another three.

Here are the dates and opening hours:

• Nov. 20: 11am to 9pm
• Nov. 21: 1pm to 9pm
• Nov. 22: 9am to 9pm

If you’re a fan of our canine heroes

Ever wondered how a dog is trained to find people buried under rubble, or to sniff out clues on what started a fire?

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) Search Platoon is bringing its Fire Investigation (FI) and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) dogs for a live demonstration.

You can watch them work through rubble and debris, locate “trapped casualties” and detect accelerants at a simulated fire scene.

Then there’s the Singapore Police Force (SPF) K-9 Show, with police dogs and their handlers.

Highlights include:

• “Human vs Dog”: A contraband detection challenge where you hunt for hidden items alongside the dogs. Good luck keeping up.
• Tug-of-war: Test your strength against a police dog.
• Meet & greet: Say hello and take photos with the dogs up close.

Also on stage is the Ops Demo, a theatrical showcase inspired by real-life Home Team operations. It shows how different Home Team departments work together as One Home Team.

If you’ve always wanted to play officer

Several activities let you take on the job for a few minutes.

At the SPS Dayroom Dash, you can take on the role of a Correctional Unit Officer in a fast-paced video game. You’ll juggle daily duties, support inmates’ rehabilitation activities and respond to unexpected situations, all against the clock.

Meanwhile, the SPS VR Scenario is a simulation used to train new Prison Officers. It drops you into realistic situations where you have to size things up and decide quickly under pressure.

There’s also the Shooting Range, where you can try a supervised live-firing activity using non-lethal equipment used by the Singapore Prisons Emergency Action Response (SPEAR) Force and Singapore Police Force (SPF) Special Operations Command. It’s a rare chance to test your focus, accuracy and composure. There is no age limit, but participants must be at least 1.1 metres tall.

The ICA Vehicle Search allows you to experience how Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers conduct checks on vehicles at the land checkpoints. You will be given mock-up scanning tools to search for contraband and prohibited items within the life-sized vehicle.

Fight the Manikin by SPS lets you test your strike accuracy and strength on a combat training manikin, with a Straight Extendable Baton.

In Drug Buster, you play a Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officer in two games.

• Game 1: Search a mock-up HDB unit for as many hidden drug exhibits as you can before time runs out. Kids and parents can play together.
• Game 2: A VR game for those aged 12 and above, where you gather intelligence through three stages of covert surveillance.

If you like gadgets

Think you can spot a deepfake? Curious what a human-like robot can do? These exhibits are for you.

• Forensic LiDAR: Mapping the Truth – View how 3D scanners are used to digitally reconstruct scenes, and learn how this helps investigators examine scenes digitally.
• Humanoid Embodied AI: Watch a humanoid demonstrate autonomously how officers and agentic AI-powered robots could work together in future for public safety.
• AlchemiX: Are you the Sherlock Holmes of deepfake detection? Test yourself against AI-generated media, and find out how AlchemiX works to identify manipulated content.
• SGSecure Mini Games in SPF Metaverse: An interactive Roblox-based experience that introduces SGSecure concepts through a series of mini games, including how to respond in a terror attack, spot suspicious people and behaviour, and perform basic CPR.
• PROTECT: Get up close with PROTECT, an autonomous robotic unit, and discover how it supports Prison Officers in maintaining safety and security within prisons, transforming prison operations with technology.

If you want to get up close with the gear

Some of the Home Team’s most interesting kit doesn’t usually come out in public, so this is your chance to stand next to it.

Start with the Traffic Police Expressway Patrol Car, a Polestar 2 that is the SPF’s first electric patrol vehicle.

Nearby is Spyder, a Hull Climbing Robot that scales metal ship hulls so officers can board vessels.

The SCDF is bringing the Electric Pump Ladder, which it says is the first of its kind in ASEAN and runs mainly on electricity with zero emissions.

Beside it is a Vehicle Extrication Robot, built to move affected electric vehicles away from incident scenes once the fire is out.

Further along, you can get close to the vehicles that the SPS uses to move inmates safely between prison, courts and hospitals.

The ICA showcases an automated clearance system that allows drivers and passengers to clear immigration at land checkpoints without stepping out of their vehicles.

The CNB explains how it uses science and technology to detect drug abuse.

Then it’s your turn.

At HTX’s (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) Hands-On Robotics Experience, you control a humanoid robot’s movement along a course, steering around obstacles to reach a post-blast site and collect key evidence before the clock runs out.

And before you leave, stop by the Yellow Ribbon Singapore (YRSG)’s Hope booth on the Level 3 concourse.

Fuel up with a cake or coffee at the Hope Café, where all proceeds go to Yellow Ribbon Cares in support of ex-offenders and their families.

While you're at it, what's an event without a meaningful keepsake? Head over to the Hope Workshop and find out how you can walk away with a truly unique memento made from upcycled clothing fabrics and exclusive charms!

If you’re bringing the kids

There’s plenty for the little ones too.

At the Home Team Kiddy Rides, children drive miniature vehicles inspired by Home Team operational vehicles around a course.

Families can also pick up life-saving skills from SCDF officers at the CPR-AED & IFAS Booth. You learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and Improvised First Aid Skills (IFAS) for treating severe bleeding with everyday items.

The Smoke-logged Confined Maze replicates a smoke-filled room during a fire. Learn how to escape to safety by keeping close to the ground and moving towards the exit while navigating through obstacles in the dark.

Put your observation skills to the test at the Cell Search Challenge! Step into the shoes of a Prison Officer as you search a mock prison cell for hidden contrabands. Complete the challenge and win a token.

Children aged three to seven can also pick up a Children’s Activity Book, filled with colouring pages, connect-the-dots, mazes, puzzles and fun facts. It comes with stickers and coloured pencils.

If you like free stuff

Every visitor gets an exclusive two-way canvas bag, which you can carry as a sling bag or a tote.

If you complete missions by participating at selected booths across the festival, you can also redeem a HTF 2026 collectible – a keycap keychain!

The designs are inspired by the different Home Team departments and the festival’s identity.

Before you go

A few reminders for visitors:

• Keep your valuables with you, and don’t leave children or bags unattended
• Keep young children within reach, especially in crowded areas
• Follow the instructions of ushers and security staff, and the safety signs at exhibits
• Use the electronic queue management system at popular booths instead of crowding around
• Do not push or rush when entering, exiting or queuing, and do not cross barriers or enter restricted areas
• Report unattended bags or suspicious behaviour to security staff or booth ambassadors

Prohibited items include weapons, knives, fireworks, pepper spray, e-cigarettes and alcoholic beverages.

Join the Home Team Festival

Location: Suntec Convention Centre, Halls 401-406, Level 3 Concourse Atrium near Convention Centre

Date & Time:

• Nov. 20: 11am to 9pm
• Nov. 21: 1pm to 9pm
• Nov. 22: 9am to 9pm

Admission is free. To find out how you can play a part in keeping Singapore safe and secure, visit MHA’s website for more details.

If you are keen to join the Home Team as a volunteer, come down and check out the Home Team Volunteer Network booth.

This Home Team-branded article made this writer want to challenge a police dog to a tug-of-war.

Malaysia's transport minister Anthony Loke said on Nov. 10 that he will resign from his role "effective immediately" in the wake of news that the Kuala Lumpur High Court has decided to allow former prime minister Najib Razak to serve his sentence under house arrest.

The Democratic Action Party (DAP) chief said him stepping down aligns with his stance which was announced on Nov. 6.

“This decision upholds the principles and stance that I have previously explained,” he said in a statement about resigning when Najib begins his house arrest.

Loke previously explained that it was a party decision to convey its disagreement with the conditional royal pardon.

He first announced his resignation in September 2026 in protest of the conditional royal pardon granted to Najib.

He said Malaysia prime minister Anwar Ibrahim then persuaded him to stay on until Najib began his house arrest.

The DAP is part of the governing Pakatan Harapan coalition with Anwar’s Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR).

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's admission of an extramarital affair, allegedly with Alice Huang, has shocked the tech world.

Not least of all because the latter has been suspected of being a spy for China.

Reports as early as October 2025 named Alice Huang as a potential person of interest due to her repeated appearances with Jensen Huang.

But at the heart of the controversy lies Singapore-based data centre company Megaspeed, of which Alice Huang was reportedly a former executive.

Megaspeed has been alleged by U.S. intelligence to be involved in smuggling advanced Nvidia AI chips to China, which the U.S. fears will aid its rival in getting ahead in the AI and tech race.

And just as information about Alice Huang is scarce and apocryphal, little is known about Megaspeed's activities.

What exactly is this mysterious company?

Multi-billion deals

Megaspeed began attracting attention when its sister company in Malaysia bought at least US$4.8 billion (S$6.13 billion) worth of advanced AI equipment from 2024 to 2026.

This set off investigations by U.S. intelligence, who went down to Megaspeed's data centre in Malaysia.

They found that the purchased AI equipment was still sitting in boxes and uninstalled, suggesting that it was to be shipped out rather than used on-site.

In other words, Megaspeed was suspected of circumventing advanced chip export restrictions to China.

The New York Times (NYT) found that according to Malaysian import records, these chips were purchased from a California-based subsidiary of Inspur, a major Chinese tech firm operating in cloud computing and data.

Inspur was sanctioned by the U.S. for allegedly supporting the Chinese military, but their California-based subsidiary, Aivres, was able to freely buy Nvidia chips as a U.S. company.

Nvidia denied the claims that Megaspeed was smuggling chips to China, saying that it had verified that Megaspeed was wholly owned and operated by a company based outside China, with no Chinese shareholders.

Jensen Huang told Bloomberg on Oct. 29, 2026 that Nvidia examined how Megaspeed was utilising the chips, and concluded that they were not diverting them to China.

His company further stated that Megaspeed was "like any other regional customer".

Changing hands

According to data from the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), Megaspeed was established in Singapore in late September 2015, reported Singapore Chinese-language media Lianhe Zaobao (Zaobao).

Its office is located at the Ocean Financial Centre at Collyer Quay.

The company reportedly descended from a Chinese gaming and cloud computing company, 7Road, which started in Shenzhen and was involved in publishing online web games.

In March 2023, the current incarnation of Megaspeed began when 7Road split off its overseas operations in Singapore.

Alice Huang, or Huang Le, was then listed as the managing director of Megaspeed.

Before she joined, she reportedly was the executive director for a Shanghai-based firm that invested in 7Road.

Zaobao reported that all 10 million shares of Megaspeed were later transferred to Huang Le Limited, registered in the British Virgin Islands.

Transfer of shares

Eight months later, in November 2023, the shares were then transferred to another Singapore-registered company Swiftdata, and Alice Huang then resigned as managing director.

Swiftdata was incorporated in October 2023 and is registered in Midview City in Sin Ming.

The sole shareholder and director of Swiftdata is one Singaporean Tan Yong Pong, who is also the sole director of Megaspeed and owns another Singapore-registered company, Monster Investment.

These companies were subject to a U.S. and Singapore probe in 2025, reported The Straits Times (ST).

The probe also found that Tan has been active in China since 2005.

CNA reported that one Ng Wei Shi Khloe is listed as company secretary of both companies, and that Tan and Ng are also the only listed officers of both companies in business filings.

Sudden inflow

Both Swiftdata and Megaspeed are registered as engaging in hosting services by non-data centres as its principal activity.

According to CNA, records further show that Megaspeed's assets increased sharply to US$3 billion (S$3.83 billion) in 2024 from US$33 million (S$42.1 million) in 2023.

Ghost town

In October 2025, NYT reporters who visited Megaspeed's office at Ocean Financial Centre found that the space was mostly empty.

Only two employees were present on a weekday.

They spoke to a human resources manager, who supposedly said that most of the firm's directors as well as clients are Chinese, and added that Tan is never present.

Swiftdata's registered address also led to an accounting firm that reportedly did not know how to contact Tan.

NYT reporters then visited Megaspeed's data centre in Johor, Malaysia, where one employee present claimed she had no contact with her bosses and said it was "not clear" what the company did.

Meanwhile, BBC tracked down Tan's registered address in Singapore, a public housing flat.

When BBC visited the flat, a woman who identified herself as his relative answered the door, and claimed that Tan did not reside in that flat.

He had supposedly not been in Singapore for many years, and is thought to be living in China.

"Baseless" accusations: China

The Chinese government has consistently maintained that the claims of Alice Huang being a Chinese spy are untrue.

According to Zaobao, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun reiterated on Nov. 9, "We have already responded to this matter before. The so-called claims of Chinese espionage are baseless and slanderous." 

Nvidia's Board of Directors has also announced that it will initiate an independent investigation to look into the alleged espionage.

On Oct. 31, the Ministry of Home Affairs stated that it had never conducted any investigations regarding Alice Huang, as per the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and NYT's former reports.

The Singapore police did, however, confirm that investigations into Megaspeed are still ongoing.

While Singapore does not implement unilateral export controls imposed by foreign jurisdictions, it also does not condone businesses deliberately using their association with Singapore to circumvent or violate other countries’ export controls, the police added.