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Rare Malayan Tapir Spotted at Lorong Halus

In a rare and exciting wildlife update an endangered Malayan tapir was spotted at Lorong Halus on the morning of March 19 2026. A cyclist who was passing through the area captured video of the majestic animal as it calmly foraged near a grassy patch. Initially thinking it was a wild boar the cyclist was surprised to find it was actually a tapir which he described as larger than expected and very majestic. After a few minutes of being watched the shy animal jumped through a railing and headed back into the Serangoon River forest. Malayan tapirs are actually quite rare in this part of the world and are not native to the local area. Experts believe they swim across from Malaysia using islands as pit stops. This sighting follows another one from February this year at a Defu Lane carpark and several sightings in Punggol back in 2023. There are currently fewer than 2,500 of these animals left in the wild making them an endangered species. If you happen to see one remember to stay calm ...

Police Engage in Scuffle with Elderly Man at Serangoon Central

A public disturbance involving an elderly individual and several law enforcement officers occurred at a coffee shop located at Block 261 Serangoon Central on March 15 2026. The incident was captured in a video lasting approximately three and a half minutes which surfaced online shortly after the event. According to reports and visual evidence the confrontation took place at around 5pm drawing the attention of numerous bystanders who were present at the dining establishment during the late afternoon. The footage depicts a seventy one year old man engaged in a physical scuffle with four police officers. During the struggle the man was heard shouting repeatedly in Mandarin claiming that the officers were hitting him and alleging that they were stealing his money. Despite his verbal protests and physical resistance the officers worked together to manage the situation. The encounter concluded with the four officers physically lifting the man and carrying him out of the coffee shop pre...

Man in Zombie like State Escorted to Police by Driver

A viral video circulating on social media starting from March 17 2026 has captured a dramatic series of events involving a private hire vehicle driver and a passenger appearing to be under the influence of an illegal substance. The footage begins in the Toh Guan area where a man dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt is seen exhibiting highly erratic behavior. The individual appears unable to maintain his balance walking with an unsteady and aimless gait that many observers have characterized as being in a zombie like state. As the man attempts to approach a waiting private hire vehicle he is seen stumbling significantly and nearly falling to the ground on two separate occasions. His movements were uncoordinated and he appeared to be struggling to maintain consciousness or control over his physical actions. Despite his visible impairment he eventually managed to board the vehicle. The behavior displayed by the man led to widespread speculation among netizens that he may have been u...

Indian National Charged for Alleged Harassment of SIA Stewardess on Flight

A thirty five year old man has appeared in court on March 17 2026 to face charges involving the alleged harassment and molestation of a cabin crew member during an international flight. The accused is an Indian national named Akash Tiwari. The incident reportedly occurred on February 9 2026 while he was a passenger on a Singapore Airlines flight traveling from Bangkok to Singapore. The legal action follows a police investigation into the events that took place during the final stages of the journey. According to the charges filed against him Akash Tiwari is accused of using criminal force to outrage the modesty of an air stewardess. The specific allegation states that he made deliberate physical contact with the victim by using his body to touch her buttock. In addition to the charge of molestation he was handed a second charge for using threatening behavior that caused distress to the crew member. During his court appearance on March 17 the accused indicated that he intends to p...

Woman Filmed Shouting at Younger Commuter on Empty Bus

A video of an elderly woman arguing with a younger passenger on an SBS Transit bus has gone viral. The incident happened on March 9 2026 on bus service 69. The footage shows the older woman sitting in a priority seat while filming and shouting at a younger woman sitting next to her. She was heard yelling at the passenger to get out of the seat while complaining that young people today have no manners and leave the elderly standing. When another passenger tried to step in and help the woman told him to shut up and mind his own business. However people watching the video online noticed something interesting the bus was actually quite empty with at least three other seats available nearby. This has led many to call the woman entitled and ask why she made such a big deal. In Singapore using priority seats is allowed for everyone although giving them up to those in need is encouraged. This viral clip has once again raised questions about how we should behave an...

68 Year Old Man Sentenced to Prison for Multiple Harassment Offences

A sixty eight year old man has been handed a custodial sentence following a series of criminal acts that targeted a neighbor and a young student. The individual identified as Rosrankani Abdul Latif faced a total of eight charges involving various offences such as voyeurism molestation and theft. On March 13 2026 he pleaded guilty to four of the charges and was sentenced to a total of eight months and one week in prison. The first series of events involved a twenty three year old female neighbor. Investigations established that starting in January 2025 the man noticed the woman’s bedroom window was occasionally left open and the curtains were not fully closed. This allowed him to see into her private living space from his own bathroom window. Over a period of several months spanning from January to August 2025 he frequently engaged in voyeuristic behavior by watching her while she was resting or changing clothes. To get her attention he began using a laser pointer to shine light d...

Multi Vehicle Chain Collision on SLE Leads to 5 Hospitalisations

A massive pile up on the Seletar Expressway has left five people injured and traffic at a standstill. The accident happened on March 14 2026 at around 10am on the SLE towards the BKE. Two trucks two lorries and a motorcycle were involved in a dramatic chain collision that was captured on video. A large truck was seen rear ending a lorry which then hit another vehicle causing it to flip onto its side. All three lanes were blocked and traffic was backed up all the way to Lentor Avenue. The Singapore Civil Defence Force had to use hydraulic rescue tools to save two drivers who were trapped in their lorries. Five men between the ages of 28 and 52 were taken to Khoo Teck Puat and Woodlands hospitals. Thankfully all were conscious when they were rescued. This accident comes as traffic police report a rise in accidents across the country. Investigations are now underway to find out exactly what caused this dangerous pile up on one of our busiest expressways.

Video Reveals Car Beating Red Light in Hougang PMD Collision

A major traffic accident occurred at a busy junction in Hougang on March 11 2026 involving a red passenger car and a personal mobility device. The incident took place at the intersection of Hougang Avenue 8 and Hougang Street 61 at approximately 5.30pm. The collision resulted in significant injuries to three individuals who were traveling on the personal mobility device and the subsequent arrest of the female car driver. The individuals injured in the crash include a thirty year old woman who was operating the personal mobility device and two young children who were riding as passengers. The children are identified as a six year old boy and a seven year old girl. According to video footage that captured the moment of the accident the red car failed to stop at a red light signal. The vehicle continued through the junction and crashed directly into the personal mobility device as the rider was attempting to cross the road. The force of the impact caused all three individuals on the...

Man Convicted After Driving with Lovers Husband on Car Bonnet

A legal case involving a high tension confrontation at a multi storey carpark in Sengkang has resulted in a conviction for a fifty year old man. On March 11 2026 a judge found Chia Hiok Seah guilty of committing a rash act that endangered human life. The incident which took place on June 29 2024 involved a complex dispute between the accused his female companion and the womans husband identified in court documents as Goh Yong Sern. The events began when Chia Hiok Seah and a woman named Shunyi went for dinner with friends before driving to a carpark near her residence to engage in intimate acts. According to statements made during the proceedings the pair were nude inside the vehicle at the time of the encounter. While they were inside the car the woman spotted lights from another vehicle which Chia initially dismissed. However the situation changed abruptly when a loud banging sound started and the woman began screaming in the passenger seat. The person causing the commotion was ...