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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
660 petitions received at PGRS in Anantapur
Anantapur: A total of 660 grievance petitions were received during the Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS) programme held at the Anantapur District Collectorate on Monday. District Collector Dr Vinod Kumar directed officials to resolve petitions with utmost priority, quality, and transparency, ensuring public satisfaction. The event, organised at the Revenue Bhavan, saw participation from people across various mandals. Petitions were received by the Collector, DRO A Malola, Assistant Collector Sachin Rahar, Deputy Collectors Tippa Nayak, Mallikarjuna, Anand, and Agriculture Officer Umamaheswaramma. The Collector instructed officials to clear pending petitions from the CMO, Deputy CMO, MPs, MLAs, and MLCs within SLA timelines and avoid delays. He emphasized providing clear endorsements for unresolved petitions and mentioned that IVRS feedback is closely monitored by the Chief Minister's Office. He also directed authorities to arrange drinking water and medical camps at Secretariat counseling centers and address issues faced by women staff. Grievance counters should be set up for additional support. MPDOs must supervise these centers daily and report updates via Excel sheets. Officials were asked to resolve at least one court case per day and prioritize contempt cases. Special attention is to be given to pension and ration distribution in July, and all promotion or vacancy-related files for July–August must be submitted promptly. During a review meeting, the Collector instructed district officers and Special Deputy Collectors to personally inspect and resolve at least one PGRS petition each week. Failure to do so will result in showcause notices. He stressed maintaining proper documentation, sharing endorsements via WhatsApp, and wearing ID cards during grievance programs. Outstanding performers will be recognized monthly.
AsiaOne
4 days ago
- Business
- AsiaOne
Tanjong Katong Complex to reopen in 2029, winning tender bid includes rooftop deck and food garden, Singapore News
Tanjong Katong Complex, a historical landmark in Geylang Serai, will be redeveloped and is set to reopen in 2029, after the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) awarded a tender for the site's 30-year lease. In a statement on Saturday (June 28), SLA said that the tender was awarded to Jun Jie Development at a bid price of $90,000,888. Jun Jie Development is a subsidiary of Elegant Group, which was involved in the development of Grantral Mall @ Clementi and Changi City Point shopping mall. Jun Jie Development was the winner of three submissions in the Concept and Price Revenue Tender process which began in October 2024. According to SLA, the evaluation process placed "significant emphasis on how well proposals could retain and enhance the complex's identity as a community and cultural landmark, while delivering a high-quality, future-ready development". The first phase of assessment evaluated the quality of design and development concepts, while the second phase evaluated shortlisted proposals based on price. Jun Jie Development was eventually selected for "its strong, community-centric proposal that reflects a sensitive yet forward-looking approach to placemaking and heritage integration", said SLA. The winning proposal included the concept of a "community spine", it added, with features such as a multipurpose rooftop community deck, food garden and various art and heritage installations. Besides preserving the building's historical architectural identity, the new complex can also hold creative markets, wellness activities, and cultural showcases, in collaboration with local partners. Speaking at a Wisma Geylang Serai community event on Saturday, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim said that the complex will reopen in 2029. "Jun Jie Development's proposal stands out with its vision to transform TKC into a community heartbeat, where Malay traditions and heritage are upheld while creating an inclusive space for all segments of our diverse community," said Assoc Prof Faishal. According to SLA, the redevelopment aims to reinforce Tanjong Katong Complex as a key gathering point for the Malay-Muslim community and the wider public. Additionally, the complex will also house the Yayasan Mendaki headquarters, a MUIS office and the Geylang East Public Library, which is currently located near Aljunied MRT station. [[nid:718702]]
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Refurbished Tanjong Katong Complex to re-open by 2029, as tender for site awarded
An artist impression of the main frontage of Tanjong Katong Complex in the evening, after it is refurbished. PHOTO: JUN JIE DEVELOPMENT Refurbished Tanjong Katong Complex to re-open by 2029, as tender for site awarded SINGAPORE – Tanjong Katong Complex, a landmark in the Geylang Serai Cultural Belt, is set to re-open fully by 2029, after a tender for the site was awarded on a 30-year lease. The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) on June 28 said that it awarded a tender for the site to Jun Jie Development, a company associated with The Elegant Group that runs Grantral Mall @ MacPherson and Changi City Point. SLA said in a statement that the winning concept for Tanjong Katong Complex features a multipurpose rooftop community deck and food garden, as well as art and heritage installations that showcase the history of the Geylang Serai precinct. In its submission, Jun Jie Development also proposed that the complex will host programmes put up with local partners, such as creative markets, wellness activities and cultural showcases. The company's winning bid for the state property was $90,000,888, and topped two other submissions in a concept and price tender, which first assessed the quality of tenderers' development concepts, before evaluating price. 'Jun Jie Development was selected for its strong, community-centric proposal that reflects a sensitive yet forward-looking approach to placemaking and heritage integration,' said SLA. It said the evaluation process 'placed significant emphasis on how well proposals could retain and enhance Tanjong Katong Complex's identity as a community and cultural landmark, while delivering a high-quality, future-ready development'. At a Wisma Geylang Serai community event celebrating the dikir barat art form on June 28, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim said that the complex – including a planned extension – could re-open by 2029. 'Jun Jie Development's proposal stands out with its vision to transform Tanjong Katong Complex into a community heartbeat, where Malay traditions and heritage are upheld while creating an inclusive space for all segments of our diverse community,' said Associate Professor Faishal, who is Wisma Geylang Serai's lead adviser. Speaking in Malay, he added that the complex will become a space to celebrate the arts, strengthen identity, and create memories for future generations. An artist impression of the interior of Tanjong Katong Complex after it is rejuvenated. PHOTO: JUN JIE DEVELOPMENT When contacted, Mr David Cheong, managing director of Jun Jie Development, said the firm aims to re-open the mall in phases from mid-2026. Under the conditions of the tender, which was launched in October 2024, the winning developer is allowed to build an annex of up to five storeys tall, bringing the gross floor area of the entire rejuvenated complex to 30,166 sq m, including the existing building's 19,000 sq m. Jun Jie Development has to set aside 3,600 sq m for the offices of community self-help group Mendaki and the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, as well as 2,400 sq m for Geylang East Public Library, which will be relocated to the refreshed complex. The library is currently at a site near Aljunied MRT station. A further 1,500 sq m will have to be used for Malay cultural trades or Malay entrepreneurial incubation spaces, as part of efforts to preserve the cultural flavour that Tanjong Katong Complex has long been associated with. Mr Cheong said that Jun Jie Development is working with the Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry to identify suitable tenants for this space, adding that it will likely be used to promote young Malay entrepreneurs. He added that the firm also hopes to support the needs of the surrounding community by setting aside a unit for low-cost clinic, which will be charged a token rental – possibly $1, he said. Mr Cheong said that while the refreshed space will showcase Malay culture and heritage, he hopes it will also bring together people of all races. 'We would like people to mix. Having a 'Malay mall' defeats the purpose of Singapore's multiracial society,' he said. Ng Keng Gene is a correspondent at The Straits Times, reporting on issues relating to land use, urban planning and heritage. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Business Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Times
Chinatown Business Association seeks over S$77,700 in backdated rent from Nanyang Old Coffee for outdoor refreshment area
[SINGAPORE] The Chinatown Business Association (CBA) is seeking more than S$77,700 in backdated rent from heritage cafe Nanyang Old Coffee (NOC) – for the use of an outdoor refreshment area (ORA). At NOC's flagship outlet at the junction of South Bridge Road and Smith Street, additional tables and chairs have been placed at the walkway outside the unit for years. CBA is now seeking backdated rent of S$77,724.18 for the use of this space since October 2024, according to a lawyer's letter seen by The Business Times. This is at a rate of S$8,636.02 a month. This is after, in August 2024, CBA won a tender to refurbish and transform the row of shophouses from 11 to 37 Smith Street, as well as the adjacent pedestrian state land. The letter, dated Jun 19, was addressed to NOC's owner Lim Eng Lam and sent by Trident Law Corporation's Andrew Wu, who represents CBA. NOC was asked to pay the backdated rent; remove items that have encroached onto the space; and pay legal costs of S$5,500, all by 5 pm on Monday (Jun 23). A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Tuesday, 12 pm Property Insights Get an exclusive analysis of real estate and property news in Singapore and beyond. Sign Up Sign Up Fees for the continued use of the space would accrue at the rate of S$287.97 per day, added CBA. The association said it would take further steps 'to best protect its interests' if NOC did not comply. As at Jun 23, NOC had removed the furniture but had not paid CBA. A case conference will take place on Thursday afternoon, with both parties and their solicitors required in attendance. Additional tables and chairs have been placed at the walkway outside Nanyang Old Coffee's shophouse unit for years. PHOTO: LIM ENG LAM CBA is a non-profit organisation that serves and promotes the business and community interest of stakeholders in Chinatown, according to its website. The tender which it won last year was jointly launched by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), Urban Redevelopment Authority and Singapore Tourism Board. 'Repeatedly ignored' engagement efforts In response to queries from BT, a CBA spokesperson said the association began engaging NOC in October 2024 to discuss the ORA, but NOC 'repeatedly ignored' follow-up efforts. 'Despite multiple attempts to resolve the matter amicably, including a formal letter requesting the removal of furniture and potted plants from the outdoor dining area, the unauthorised use of the space has continued, even so, as of Jun 22, Sunday,' the spokesperson said. 'As such, CBA has had to take the necessary steps to address this issue.' According to a separate 121-page court document seen by BT, CBA had e-mailed SLA on Dec 24, 2024 to confirm if it could charge for the use of the ORA. SLA replied on Dec 26 that the space did fall within CBA's tenanted boundary and that the association may charge for its use. CBA then offered to sublet the space to Lim, but the latter did not take up the offer. On May 30, CBA filed an originating application – the first step in commencing legal proceedings – to the State Court, ordering NOC to remove all its furniture from the ORA within 28 days and pay incidental legal fees. The CBA spokesperson told BT that the association was neither restricting NOC from continuing its operations, nor 'compelling' it to become CBA's tenant. However, NOC will need to pay rent for the ORA, 'as is required of all other tenants'. Any proceeds would be donated to support 'the poor and needy' in the Chinatown community, the spokesperson added. In August 2024, Chinatown Business Association won a tender to refurbish and transform the row of shophouses from 11 to 37 Smith Street, as well as the adjacent pedestrian state land. PHOTO: PAIGE LIM, BT 'No lease' with CBA Speaking to BT, Lim said it was 'inappropriate and premature' of CBA to claim backdated rent and legal costs, as NOC has no lease agreement with the association. Lim also argued that the legal and territorial status of the ORA was unclear, as NOC had placed tables, chairs and potted plants in the area for 15 years without issue. 'The alfresco area currently in dispute has been used consistently over this time, just like the other businesses on Smith Street and Sago Street, many of whom have similarly made use of the street frontage for decades,' he said. Nanyang Old Coffee's owner Lim Eng Lam said it was 'inappropriate and premature' of CBA to claim backdated rent and legal costs, as NOC has no lease agreement with the association. PHOTO: BT FILE Smith Street used to house Chinatown Food Street, a 100m stretch of hawker carts that closed in October 2021 during the pandemic. The venue had been managed by food and beverage operator Select Group since 2014. Lim said Select Group had 'never claimed ownership or control' over its ORA, nor imposed rental fees or 'attempted to regulate this space in such a manner'. CBA's actions are thus inconsistent with precedent, he said. He added that CBA provided only a 'faint, undetailed map' when asked for proof of its ORA ownership, and refused to provide a copy of their lease with SLA. In addition, CBA's subtenancy offer for the ORA space was only for business owners who met two conditions: holding a valid tenancy agreement for the ground floor unit, and having obtained written consent from their shophouse landlord to rent the ORA space. NOC leases three floors of the shophouse from Yau Shing Land Investment, a real estate player headquartered in Hong Kong. Lim said he had informed CBA that entering a rental arrangement with the association would be in conflict with NOC's existing tenancy agreement. He argued that the association's behaviour was at odds with its aim to 'enhance Chinatown's business environment and promote the welfare of businesses'. 'The current conduct suggests a focus on commercial gain at the expense of existing heritage stakeholders, which runs counter to that mission,' he said. Lim requested CBA to pause all enforcement action 'until the rightful status and authority over the space' is confirmed by SLA and its landlord. He also asked for any rental arrangement 'to be subject to a clearly documented, mutually agreed contract' and for CBA to enter 'into a meaningful and transparent discussion, in good faith.' At Thursday's case conference, CBA will be represented by Trident Law Corporation's Wu, while NOC will represent itself. Lim said he is currently looking to engage a lawyer.
Techday NZ
18-06-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
SentinelOne launches Singularity AI SIEM for AWS Marketplace
SentinelOne has announced the availability of its Singularity AI SIEM solution on the AWS Marketplace. This development enables AWS customers to leverage SentinelOne's AI and data tools, enhancing threat detection and response capabilities across a broad range of digital assets and environments. Access in AWS Marketplace The addition of Singularity AI SIEM to the AWS Marketplace provides a direct channel for customers to procure and deploy this cloud-native security solution through AWS, where many already source their software and related services. The Singularity AI SIEM joins SentinelOne's existing products available on the marketplace, including its endpoint detection and response (EDR) offering and broader cloud security catalogue. According to the company, Singularity AI SIEM brings a unified platform that can correlate data not only from SentinelOne's own EDR and cloud security tools, but also from third-party sources. This unified approach is designed to offer comprehensive visibility into potential threats and provide real-time detection capabilities. Ric Smith, President of Product, Technology, and Operations at SentinelOne, commented on the expansion: "Businesses are looking for faster and smarter ways to defend a rapidly growing attack surface against increasingly sophisticated adversaries. By bringing Singularity AI SIEM to the AWS Marketplace, we're making it far easier for more SecOps teams to harness the power of AI, automation and cloud-native data platforms to modernize the SOC and stop today's increasingly sophisticated threats." Technical features The Singularity AI SIEM leverages key elements, including always-on hot storage, real-time data ingestion, and a SaaS-based architecture, to deliver performance at scale. The solution includes modern automation features, including those powered by what SentinelOne describes as agentic AI, called Purple AI. This tool automates steps such as triaging incidents, summarising events, and generating correlation rules to reduce the burden on human analysts and speed up response times. Additional features include AI-powered triage, alert enrichment with threat intelligence, and standardisation using a unified data schema. The system uses no-code workflows for actions such as Indicator of Compromise (IOC) blocking and Service Level Agreement (SLA) reporting, aiming to remove manual processes and the need for additional orchestration platforms. From an operational perspective, security analysts gain access to a single, cloud-native console that enables them to query and investigate data across SentinelOne's cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and external data sources. Features such as drag-and-drop automation and collaborative investigation notebooks are included to support workflow efficiency and enable more rapid threat-hunting activities without requiring coding skills. Continued AWS collaboration The Singularity AI SIEM has been verified as a "Deployed on AWS" product within the AWS Marketplace and participates in the AWS Vendor Insights programme. This participation is intended to simplify security evaluations for customers and streamline procurement processes. SentinelOne stated it has seen 100% year-over-year sales growth on AWS Marketplace, reflecting an ongoing focus on serving customers where they acquire their cloud services and software solutions. Integration with AWS-native tools is expected to allow customers to consolidate their security posture and processes through a single solution. This move is also a continuation of SentinelOne's recent activities with AWS, having joined the vendor programme aimed at supporting secure cloud migrations. The Singularity AI SIEM is now generally available to all AWS customers through the marketplace.
