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  A fight between a man and a woman at the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on November 12, has gone viral via video clips. The altercation reportedly stemmed from a dispute while commuters were "scrambling to get on the bus" at the checkpoint. Multiple video shows the two individuals pushing each other in front of a bus, culminating in the woman attempting to tackle the man, resulting in both falling to the ground. Johor Bahru South district police confirmed that no official police reports have been filed. However, authorities are investigating after being alerted to the footage on November 13, and are working to identify the individuals and witnesses involved.

  The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has charged two men for the alleged importation of e-vaporisers into Singapore. The men, Muhammad Amirul Iqbal Bin Mohd Nazri , 21, and Lim Teck Wee , 19, appeared in court on November 17, 2025. The Checkpoint Bust The arrests followed major seizures made by officers from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) at Woodlands Checkpoint on November 15, 2025, in two separate cases occurring on the same day. First Case (Amirul Iqbal): ICA officers discovered 1,000 e-vaporisers concealed in a Malaysian-registered car driven by Amirul Iqbal. Second Case (Lim Teck Wee): In a separate incident, ICA officers found a larger cache of more than 1,600 e-vaporisers and related components in a Malaysian-registered van driven by Lim. Both accused persons were arrested by the HSA on November 15, and investigations are ongoing. Their cases have been adjourned to December 15, 2025. Penalties for E-Vaporiser Offences The importation, distribution, s...

  A Malaysian man, Bernard Goh Yie Shen, 24, has been arrested and will be charged in Singapore for his suspected involvement in a Cambodia-based organised criminal group responsible for a massive government official impersonation scam. Goh was among the 32 remaining suspects who had been on the run. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) announced on November 17 that Goh was initially apprehended by foreign police in Cambodia and subsequently deported to Malaysia, where Malaysian authorities formally arrested him. He was then handed over to Singapore authorities on the same day. The Organised Criminal Group and Its Scope Goh is believed to be a member of an organised group primarily based in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh. The syndicate operated from a scam compound and focused on running government official impersonation scams that targeted victims in Singapore. The criminal group is believed to be responsible for at least 438 reported impersonation scam cases, resulting in signific...

  Malaysian rapper Namewee (Wee), aged 42, is scheduled to be released on police bail on Thursday, November 13, following a decision by the country’s Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC). This marks a significant development in the high-profile murder investigation of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh Yu-hsin, aged 31, who was found dead in a Kuala Lumpur hotel bathtub on October 22. Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar confirmed the impending release late on Wednesday, stating that the police probe currently lacks any evidence that could connect the rapper to Hsieh’s death. "So far, there is no evidence that shows the suspect was involved in causing the influencer’s death," Dusuki was quoted as saying, though he added that the AGC has instructed further investigation and would take appropriate action if any new findings surface. The case’s investigation paper was formally referred by the Kuala Lumpur police to the AGC on Tuesday. Under Malaysian law, the police are required to eit...

  The remand for controversial Malaysian rapper Namewee has been extended by an additional three days, as law enforcement continues its investigation into the death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh Yu-hsin. Namewee, whose full name is Wee Meng Chee, aged 42, will remain in detention until November 13, according to a statement released by Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus on Monday, November 10. His legal representative, Joshua Tay, confirmed the new remand date. Mr. Tay was quoted outside the Dang Wangi police headquarters as stating that police investigations had not yet been finalized. He assured the media that his client is in good health and maintains a positive demeanor while cooperating with the authorities. The musician, who has long been known for courting controversy through his music which often touches upon issues like government inefficiency and corruption, voluntarily presented himself to the police on November 5 after the case had been significantly reclassifie...

  A former cook at a local preschool facility in Singapore has been handed a stringent sentence, marking the culmination of a case that prosecutors described as one of the most horrendous acts of sexual abuse ever committed in a childcare setting in the nation. The offender, Malaysian national and Singapore permanent resident Teo Guan Huat, aged 61, was sentenced on November 10 to a total of nine years, four months, and seven weeks in jail. Mr. Teo had previously entered a guilty plea on October 27 to three charges of molestation. During the sentencing proceedings on November 10, the court took into consideration five additional molestation charges. District Judge Vince Gui, in delivering the sentence, emphasized the abhorrent nature of the former cook’s actions. The Judge stressed that the offenses represented a profound abuse of trust, highlighting the fact that the victims were extremely young and completely defenceless. The court heard that Mr. Teo abused three female victims, ...

  A viral video posted on November 7, 2025, showing a submarine traveling between Singapore's Punggol Northshore District and Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, has sparked public curiosity. The vessel appears to be a Gotland-class submarine, though this is unconfirmed.  Online community members questioned the submarine's identity and its presence near residential areas. Key questions included the vessel's specific model, whether it belonged to Singapore or Malaysia, and why it was operating near Punggol instead of the main naval base in Changi. The sighting also revealed to some Netizens that Singapore possesses its own submarine fleet. 

  The death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh Yu-hsin (known online as the "Nurse Goddess") at a luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur has escalated into a high-profile murder investigation. What was initially classified as a sudden death has been reclassified by Malaysian police, deepening the legal troubles and public scrutiny faced by controversial Malaysian rapper Namewee (Wee Meng Chee), who was the last person seen with Hsieh. This is a breakdown of the suspicious timeline and the public demands that forced the case reclassification. Part I: The Discrepancies and the Manager's Public Challenge Iris Hsieh, 31, was found unresponsive in a hotel bathtub on October 22, 2025, while in Malaysia to collaborate with Namewee on a video project. Namewee reported the incident, but the investigation quickly raised serious questions. The Key Points of Contradiction: Namewee's Arrest: During the initial investigation, police reportedly found pills suspected to be ecstasy in the hotel...

  Authorities have announced the results of a recent enforcement operation targeting illegal cross-border ride-hailing services. The Land Transport Authority, in collaboration with industry associations, has taken action against drivers providing unauthorized passenger transport. In the most recent operations, a total of nine drivers were apprehended. These enforcement actions took place at the land checkpoints, as well as within local areas such as North Bridge Road and Jalan Sultan. As a consequence of their illegal activities, all vehicles used by these drivers were impounded by the authorities. This action is part of a broader, ongoing effort to curb unlicensed transport services. The Minister for Land Transport, Sun Xueling, provided further details on the enforcement timeline. She stated that five vehicles were seized during operations conducted at the land checkpoints on November 4. Prior to this, another four vehicles had been impounded over the preceding three weeks in var...

  Malaysian rapper Namewee has become embroiled in a complex investigation following the death of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin, who was widely known online as the Nurse Goddess. The incident occurred in late October while the two were reportedly abroad working on a collaborative video project. According to police reports from the Cameron Highlands district, the sequence of events began when Namewee and Hsieh were discussing their work in a hotel room. Hsieh subsequently entered the bathroom alone to shower. After she failed to emerge for approximately half an hour, Namewee grew concerned and checked on her. He discovered her lifeless body in the bathtub and immediately attempted to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation. When his efforts proved unsuccessful, he placed a call to the emergency services at around 12:30 PM. The situation took a turn when paramedics arrived at the scene. It was reported that Namewee did not provide a detailed account of the incident and began mo...

  A 61-year-old Malaysian cook has been convicted of sexually assaulting three toddlers at a Singapore preschool in what prosecutors have described as one of the most horrendous cases of sexual abuse in a preschool setting. Teo Guan Huat, a Singapore permanent resident, pleaded guilty on October 27th to multiple counts of outraging the modesty of children aged one to two years old. The disturbing offenses occurred over a seven-month period from May to November 2023, during which Teo repeatedly inserted his hands into the diapers of the young girls, assaulting them multiple times each week. Despite being employed solely as a cook, Teo had been assigned additional duties that provided him unsupervised access to children, including escorting them for showers, setting up naptime mattresses, and patting them to sleep—responsibilities outside his designated job scope. Court proceedings revealed that Teo deliberately targeted the toddlers because they couldn't verbalize the abuse, believi...

  Singapore authorities have launched an international manhunt for thirty-four individuals wanted in connection with a massive government official impersonation scam syndicate operating from Cambodia. The Singapore Police Force announced on October 29th that they are seeking twenty-seven Singaporean nationals and seven Malaysian citizens believed to be key participants in the criminal organization responsible for substantial financial losses. According to police statements, the sophisticated scam network has targeted numerous Singaporean victims through government official impersonation schemes, resulting in at least 438 confirmed cases with total losses exceeding S$41 million. The elaborate operation functioned from a dedicated scam compound located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, demonstrating the transnational nature of modern cybercrime organizations. The identification of these suspects followed a successful joint operation conducted on September 9th between the Singapore Police Forc...

  The High Court of Singapore delivered a significant verdict on October 28th, finding a married renovation contractor guilty of raping his female client. The accused, 49-year-old Koh Lee Hwa (a Singapore Permanent Resident), was convicted on four charges including molestation, sexual assault, and rape after maintaining his innocence throughout the trial. The case originated from a serious sexual assault incident that occurred on August 23rd, 2021. Court documents revealed that the professional relationship between the accused and the victim began in 2015 when the contractor performed renovation work at the victim's residence. The situation developed on August 21st, 2021, when the victim contacted Koh regarding malfunctioning lights in her kitchen and toilet, requesting an inspection. Koh visited the premises the following day and identified issues with the electrical wiring in the distribution box, scheduling a return visit on August 23rd to complete repairs with necessary tools. ...

  Singapore authorities conducted a significant multi-agency enforcement operation at Tuas Checkpoint on October 14th, 2025, targeting non-compliant motorcyclists entering the country. The joint operation involved officers from the Traffic Police, National Environment Agency, and Land Transport Authority working in coordination to address various traffic and vehicle regulation violations. During the enforcement exercise, approximately 300 motorcyclists were stopped for comprehensive inspections at the border checkpoint. The operation resulted in twelve individuals, ranging in age from 20 to 49 years, being arrested for serious traffic offenses. These arrests specifically involved riding without a valid driving license, which violates Section 35(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, and operating a motor vehicle without proper insurance coverage under Section 3(1) of the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act 1960. The National Environment Agency played a significant rol...

  ICA officers at Tuas Checkpoint foiled a major cigarette smuggling attempt on October 14th, 2025, discovering over 2,400 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes hidden in a Malaysia-registered lorry. The illegal cigarettes were concealed within a consignment declared as computer parts and assorted food products. Officers conducted enhanced checks that revealed the concealed contraband, leading to the arrest of the 28-year-old Malaysian driver. Both the suspect and exhibits were handed over to Singapore Customs for further investigation. The seizure prevented a significant quantity of untaxed tobacco products from entering Singapore's black market. Authorities remain vigilant against smuggling attempts, emphasizing their commitment to border security while facilitating legitimate trade and travel across Singapore's checkpoints.

  Malaysian authorities have conducted a special operation targeting illegal cross-border transport services, resulting in the seizure of a Singapore-registered vehicle at the Sultan Iskandar Building immigration complex in Johor Bahru. The incident occurred on October 16th, 2025, when enforcement officers from the Malaysian Road Transport Department intercepted the vehicle within the car lanes of the Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine complex. During the operation, officers detained the Singapore-plated car on suspicion of operating as an unlicensed "kereta sapu" or illegal taxi service. Upon conducting a thorough inspection of the vehicle and its documentation, authorities discovered multiple regulatory violations. The vehicle was found to be operating without the necessary operator's license required for commercial transport services and was not registered as a public service vehicle under Malaysian law. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle also lacked val...

  A Singapore-registered vehicle was involved in an incident at a Shell petrol station along Skudai Highway in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, resulting in significant damage to fueling equipment. The event occurred at approximately 10:15 PM on Saturday, October 18th, when the driver apparently drove away from the pump with the fuel nozzle still connected to the vehicle. According to an eyewitness who recorded the aftermath and shared details on social media, the situation began when her parents were refueling their vehicle at the station. Suddenly, a loud noise startled everyone present, drawing attention to the Singapore-registered car that had pulled the fuel pump from its housing. The force of the vehicle's movement allegedly dislodged and damaged the petrol pump unit, leaving it visibly tilted and malfunctioning. The driver immediately stopped and exited the vehicle to assess the damage caused by the incident. Station staff responded quickly, with a female employee reportedly preventin...

  Singapore authorities conducted a major multi-agency operation targeting foreign motorists with outstanding fines from October 6th to 8th, 2025. The coordinated effort resulted in 241 foreign drivers being stopped at the country's land checkpoints and required to settle their outstanding summonses before being allowed entry. The operation, led by the Traffic Police and supported by multiple government agencies including the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, Housing and Development Board, Land Transport Authority, National Environment Agency, and Urban Redevelopment Authority, successfully recovered more than $619,000 in unpaid fines during the three-day period. The recovered amount represented outstanding payments for various vehicular and traffic offences committed during previous visits to Singapore. When the identified foreign motorists attempted to enter Singapore through land checkpoints between October 6th and 8th, they were stopped by authorities and directed to settl...

  Singapore authorities have dismantled a significant e-vaporiser distribution network, arresting twelve individuals in a major coordinated operation on October 16th, 2025. The Singapore Police Force, working in conjunction with the Health Sciences Authority, apprehended eleven men and one woman between the ages of 25 and 35 for their suspected involvement in the possession and distribution of prohibited vaping products. According to official statements released on October 18th, the suspected syndicate members were believed to have orchestrated the systematic importation of e-vaporisers from Malaysia into Singapore, subsequently supplying these prohibited items to local residents. The operation involved multiple police units, including the Criminal Investigation Department, Police Intelligence Department, and Special Operations Command, demonstrating the coordinated approach to combating the illegal vaping trade. The enforcement action commenced at a carpark located near Ang Mo Kio...