The Straits Times

Chinese carmaker Chery tried to replicate Land Rover's stair climb stunt at China's Tianmen Mountain but failed and damaged part of the historic site.

At least 5 birds were spotted crashing into clear panels at a Dairy Farm bus stop within 24 hours. Experts say that such collisions could happen as birds may not be able to perceive the clear panels as barriers. https://str.sg/HfLJ

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More than $1 million has been lost to Johor-Singapore housing subsidy scams since September, with at least 21 reported cases. Ads about the supposed initiative falsely claim a collaboration between the Singapore and Johor governments to provide subsidised housing. https://str.sg/9H2pL

Water leaked through the ceiling at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 during a thunderstorm on Nov 14. https://str.sg/CVBg

Property agents are turning to AI-generated images to sell homes in Singapore. Such listings can be found on websites such as PropertyGuru, PropNex and 99.co. https://str.sg/nXwV

A man who jumped a barricade and rushed at actress Ariana Grande during the Wicked premiere in Singapore has been charged with being a public nuisance. https://str.sg/LeBc

Ms Noorjahan Katu is a first-generation mascot maker who brings characters to life. Over 28 years, her company has created familiar mascots like Singa the Lion and even costumes for Mattel’s Barbie movie premieres. Read how she and her family built a costume empire in the latest instalment of our series, On The Job: https://str.sg/e55U #stheadstart

The MRT network’s reliability fell for the 2nd consecutive month as at the end of September compared with August, said LTA. The North-South Line was found to be the least reliable, according to a report. https://str.sg/8Wau

The body of a 69-year-old man was recovered from the Singapore River. The police said that they do not suspect foul play based on preliminary investigations. https://str.sg/5pqC

A man was caught on CCTV reversing his car into an elderly woman and walking away without helping in a housing estate near Ang Mo Kio. The 61-year-old man is helping with police investigations. https://str.sg/9fFW

A 68-year-old man died in hospital after a slashing incident at Laguna Park condominium in Marine Parade yesterday. The police have arrested a 23-year-old man for voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons. https://str.sg/sHde

⛈ News for your morning! Singapore Singapore study finds osteoporosis going undiagnosed among older men with chronic conditions READ: https://str.sg/8KxY HDB resale transaction volumes plunge 38% in October; lowest since 2020 READ: https://str.sg/cbMr Business Singapore Airlines announces special dividend even as earnings fall more than 67% in first half READ: https://str.sg/q2Kz Stay in the know: https://str.sg/wyYP

Thailand has reversed its afternoon alcohol ban just days after it took effect. From December, tourists and locals will be able to buy alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm as part of a pilot programme. https://str.sg/AZa7

New regulations will be introduced next year to help private homebuyers make more informed decisions on their purchases. Some of the changes include requiring developers to provide additional details on new housing projects, as well as their track records. The Government will also release land for more private residential units in the first half of 2026. https://str.sg/vnkp

An eager fan jumped the barricade at the premiere of Wicked: For Good at Universal Studios Singapore, and was thrown out by security. https://str.sg/LGQN

The "deliberate subversion" of the Primary 1 registration framework can lead to a jail sentence, said the judge who sentenced a mother who lied when enrolling her child in a school. https://str.sg/4aKEr

Here's where you can count down to 2026 in Singapore! 🥳 Festivities include events at Marina Bay, Sentosa and the Sports Hub, which will have a concert headlined by K-pop group Super Junior. Details: https://str.sg/EJeR

An NTU student has been arrested after he was filmed walking naked on campus. “A 22-year-old man was arrested for appearing nude in a public place. No injuries were reported,” said the police. https://str.sg/EapT

Mark your calendars for this year’s final supermoon, known as the Cold Moon, on Dec 4. 🌕 Stargazers are also in for a series of cosmic treats in the coming weeks – with the Leonids, Geminids and Ursids meteor showers peaking at different times: https://str.sg/4PWRF