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  A highly offensive and potentially seditious incident was captured in a viral video posted on November 21, 2025, showing a grey Honda SPADA driving into the Woodlands Custom pickup and drop-off point with a racially hostile message displayed on the vehicle's rear. The Offensive Display The video clearly shows the back of the car fitted with an LED display that was running the words: "FUCK CHINESE." The explicit and derogatory nature of the public display has caused immediate outrage online. Netizen Response and Predicted Consequences The video quickly went viral, prompting strong reactions from netizens who predicted serious legal repercussions for the driver: Law Enforcement: Several comments directly referenced the authorities responsible for maintaining public order and security: "CC. To Shamugan" (Referring to Singapore's Minister for Home Affairs and Law). "Hoseh liao, Kopi O waiting for him" (A Singlish expression implying the driver is in ...

  A video showcasing a man working diligently to assist commuters at a taxi stand in Geylang Serai has gone viral on social media on November 21, 2025. The man's acts of service, contrasted with the visible presence of police officers at the site, have sparked a debate among netizens regarding the nature of the man's activities and the police response. The Viral Act of Service The video focuses on a man, identified by his red cap and grey shirt, demonstrating remarkable commitment to helping passengers board taxis. His actions include: Tireless Assistance: He is seen running up and down the taxi stand. Physical Aid: He opens doors for passengers and opens the car boot to help load their belongings, including large bags and wheelchairs. Netizen Commentary: The Beloved Helper Netizens who commented on the video overwhelmingly supported the man, providing context and history to his activities: Long-Time Helper: Multiple comments noted that "This guy there for years lah… taxi ...

  A recent wildlife sighting in Singapore has highlighted the increasing interaction between urban life and natural habitats. Footage captured a monkey navigating the exterior of an HDB block, an incident that has garnered significant attention due to its sheer scale. Further investigation confirmed the location as an HDB block along Yishun Avenue 6 . Property research shows that the highest residential level of this particular estate is typically the 12th floor . The video confirms the monkey had successfully scaled at least 10 storeys high , representing a remarkable and unprecedented level of vertical intrusion into a residential area. Authorities have reminded the public not to feed wildlife, as such behaviors encourage them to venture deeper into human-populated zones in search of food. The incident serves as a sharp reminder for residents to secure their windows and to contact the relevant agencies if they encounter wild animals in high-rise buildings.

  The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has arrested two men, both aged 27, for their suspected involvement in a sophisticated series of phishing scams targeting WhatsApp users across the island. The men are believed to be part of a transnational syndicate. The Phishing Modus Operandi The scam operates by tricking users into handing over their WhatsApp account details: The Hook: Victims receive unsolicited SMSes falsely claiming there is an issue with their WhatsApp account due to a prolonged lack of verification. The Phishing Link: The SMS prompts the victim to verify their account by clicking a phishing link that leads to a fake WhatsApp webpage. Account Takeover: When victims enter their mobile number and the vital verification code on the fake page, their WhatsApp account is immediately taken over by the scammers. The Fraud: Once control is gained, the scammers exploit the compromised account to send fraudulent loan requests to the victim’s contacts. One known victim has alr...

  Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo publicly acknowledged and apologized for referring to Hong Kong players and fans as "idiots" in a video clip circulating on social media following the Asian Cup qualifier match between Singapore and Hong Kong on November 18. The Incident and Apology The controversial remarks were made in what appeared to be the Singapore national team's dressing room after the Lions secured a historic 2-1 away win at the Kai Tak Stadium, sealing their first-ever Asian Cup qualification on merit since 1984. In the viral video, Mr. Neo was recorded telling the players: "It was fantastic, the team was fantastic. You kena pressured by them, all the fans were bloody idiots, end up players also played like idiots... But you all played like lions." The comments drew sharp criticism online, leading the Minister to respond to an Instagram commenter who suggested his words were "totally out of order." Minister's Ap...

  Police are currently investigating a highly disturbing traffic accident caught on CCTV footage, which shows a 61-year-old male driver reversing his white sedan at speed and colliding with a 77-year-old female pedestrian in a housing estate near Ang Mo Kio. The Incident Details The accident occurred in Jalan Chengam, part of Sembawang Hills Estate off Upper Thomson Road. The police were alerted to the incident, involving a car and a pedestrian, at approximately 2:30 pm on a day prior to November 13 (as per the timestamp). Footage of the incident was uploaded on the afternoon of November 13, showing the following sequence of events: Preparation: A man is seen getting into a white car that was parked along the road. Victim's Action: Simultaneously, the 77-year-old woman emerged from her landed home and was preparing to move a rubbish bin located near the car. Impact: The driver suddenly and rapidly reversed his car, colliding directly into the woman and knocking her to the ground. T...

  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.

  A viral social media video shows at least seven cyclists obstructing a multi-lane road, with three riders riding abreast in the second lane. The driver recording the video sarcastically described them as "superheroes covering the 2 lanes," noting they expected drivers to follow behind the obstruction. A netizen reinforced this frustration by commenting, "This might be the only time we hope there's super villian on the road." The footage highlights a dangerous disregard for traffic rules, as the cyclists’ formation significantly slows vehicular traffic and improperly occupies the flow of traffic.

  The Singapore national football team, the Lions (World No. 155), secured a historic maiden qualification for the Asian Cup by achieving a dramatic 2-1 away comeback win against Hong Kong (World No. 148) at the Kai Tak Stadium on November 18. This accomplishment is hailed as the biggest milestone in Singapore football history secured purely on merit, as their only prior appearance was as hosts in 1984. Qualification Secured The victory gave Singapore an unassailable lead in Group C, putting them at the top with 11 points from five games, maintaining a remarkable perfect away record against Bangladesh, India, and Hong Kong. With one game remaining, they cannot be overtaken by Hong Kong, who sit on eight points and hold an inferior head-to-head record against the Lions. The team, currently under interim head coach Gavin Lee, has shown resilience throughout the campaign, having previously come from behind to secure a crucial 2-1 away win against India in October. The Match Details Th...

  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 repeat traffic offender, Ho Whai Keet, 46, was sentenced to a total of eight months and two weeks’ jail and handed an eight-year driving ban on November 5 for a severe case of dangerous driving and evading police. District Judge Koo Zhi Xuan, in his written judgment, emphasized that the sentence was "necessary to achieve the goal of deterrence," stating that those who drive dangerously to evade arrest "must be severely dealt with." The 20-Minute High-Speed Chase Ho’s offenses occurred on the night of February 15, 2025. Driving a friend’s borrowed car, a patrolling police officer spotted the car traveling slowly along the BKE (Bukit Timah Expressway) at about 9:30 pm and signaled Ho to stop. Instead of complying, Ho sped off, initiating a dangerous, 20-minute chase toward Woodlands Road. During the prolonged chase, Ho committed numerous high-risk traffic violations across residential areas: Excessive Speed: Along Bukit Panjang Ring Road, Ho clocked speeds of up t...

  Former Singapore Idol judge Ken Lim Chih Chiang, 61, was sentenced to 13 months' jail on Tuesday, November 18, after being convicted of molesting a 25-year-old woman at his Hype Records office in 2021. Lim had contested the charge in one of five slated trials, but Principal District Judge Lee Lit Cheng ultimately found him guilty. The Molestation Incident The victim, who was applying for prospects with Lim's company, testified that she had met Lim for three interviews in 2021, with the molestation occurring during the third meeting. The court heard that Lim asked the victim to role-play by kissing him, claiming it was part of the interview process. The victim complied, though she initially showed discomfort. When she kissed him again, Lim used the opportunity to grope her before removing his hand. The victim was shocked and pulled away. She claimed Lim then asked what else she would like to do with him, which she refused, stating it was against her morals. Judge's Finding...

  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...

  Australian citizen Johnson Wen , 26, was sentenced to nine days’ jail on November 17 after pleading guilty to one charge of being a public nuisance . The charge stemmed from his highly publicized actions at the Wicked: For Good movie premiere in Singapore on November 13, where he rushed at star Ariana Grande . The Incident and The Offender's Motive Wen had arrived in Singapore on November 11 on a 90-day social visit pass with the stated intent of attending the movie premiere and for a holiday. Security Breach: Between 7 pm and 7:10 pm on November 13, as cast members walked down the yellow carpet at Universal Studios Singapore, Wen jumped over a barricade. The Commotion: He charged towards Grande, placed his arm around her, and jumped up and down. Grande’s co-star, Cynthia Erivo, intervened and forced herself between Wen and Grande while security guards apprehended him. Second Attempt: After being taken away, Wen attempted to jump the barricade a second time but was successfully...

  A 34-year-old Singaporean man, Jason Hong Kai Qi, was sentenced on Monday, November 17, to a total jail term of three months and one week, along with a S$1,000 fine and a 12-month driving ban, for a slate of offenses. The most unusual charge he faced was failure to report death, an offense rarely encountered in Singapore courts, for which he received one week's jail. This charge was downgraded from an initial charge of concealing a corpse. The Failure to Report Death The court heard that Hong was in an "on-and-off relationship" with the 33-year-old victim, who had two children from a previous marriage. On April 23, 2024, Hong drove to his girlfriend's condominium unit in Hougang after being unable to contact her. Entering the unit at about 4:10 pm, he found the unit messy. He went into the dark, curtained bedroom and saw his girlfriend lying motionless on the bed. Hong admitted to attempting chest resuscitation after pumping his girlfriend's inhaler into her mou...

  A 23-year-old man, Yeo Tze How, was formally charged in a district court on November 15 with the murder of an elderly man at the Laguna Park condominium in Marine Parade. This incident marks the seventh murder reported in Singapore in 2025. Yeo is accused of committing the murder of Mr. Tham Lup Hong, aged 68, at the 13th floor lift lobby of the condominium, located at 5000C Marine Parade Road. The crime is alleged to have occurred between 12:20 pm and 12:45 pm on November 13. Details of the Incident and Charge Upgrade The police initially reported that Yeo had been arrested for voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons. However, the charge was upgraded to murder after the victim succumbed to his injuries. Victim’s Condition: Mr. Tham Lup Hong was found injured and taken to Changi General Hospital in an unconscious state, where he subsequently died. Evidence Seized: Police officers recovered and seized two penknives from the scene of the attack. Motive: While court d...

  Two Singaporean men, Wayne Soh You Chen, 27, and Brian Sie Eng Fa, 32, were formally charged on November 17 under the Organised Crime Act, following their deportation from Cambodia and Thailand, respectively. The men are accused of facilitating a massive cheating offense linked to a Cambodia-based organised criminal group whose victims collectively lost at least $41 million across 438 cases. The duo appeared in court via video-link and were each handed a charge for their involvement in the transnational syndicate. The Transnational Scam Operation The organised criminal group was allegedly based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and specialized in running government official impersonation scams specifically targeting victims in Singapore. The syndicate's activities were successfully disrupted during a joint operation executed by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Cambodian National Police on September 9. Soh and Sie were among 34 suspects wanted by the SPF for being part of this crim...

  Australian content creator Johnson Wen, 26, was charged with public nuisance on Friday, November 14, after jumping a barricade and rushing at Wicked star Ariana Grande during the movie premiere at Resorts World Sentosa on Thursday evening. Wen, who operates as "Pyjama Man," was captured on video jumping the barrier, running toward Grande, and putting his arm around her before co-star Cynthia Erivo and security intervened. The initial public nuisance charge was amended to Section 290(b), which now carries a penalty of up to three months' jail and/or a S$2,000 fine. Wen, who appeared via videolink, told the court he would plead guilty. As he could not find a local bailor, he was released on a S$3,000 personal bond with the condition that he surrender his travel documents. The case is set for a plea hearing on November 17.

  The bail for an Italian citizen facing a human trafficking charge, Achraf Arjaouy , aged 31, was revoked on November 14 after he allegedly committed a fresh offense, specifically assaulting his bailor, who is identified as his former girlfriend. Arjaouy, who was out on a substantial $100,000 bail while awaiting the verdict of his human trafficking trial, is now remanded, and the verdict is scheduled for January 16, 2026. The initial condition for his bail required that he does not reoffend. Alleged Assault and Bail Revocation In a court hearing on November 14 regarding his bail-related matters, Deputy Public Prosecutors David Khoo, Tay Jia En, and Ariel Tan detailed Arjaouy’s alleged violent conduct towards his bailor. Repeated Violence: The prosecution stated that the alleged assault on October 15, 2025, was the fourth time Arjaouy had used violence towards the woman. Injuries: Following one of the incidents in September 2024, the bailor was taken to the hospital and diagnose...

  A 24-year-old man, Muhammad Izham Rasol, has been sentenced to five months and 11 weeks' jail after pleading guilty to a total of seven charges that included serious vape and traffic offenses. A further 10 charges for similar offenses were taken into consideration during sentencing, bringing the total number of offenses to 17. The charges included the possession of Kpods (vapes laced with the drug etomidate) for sale, driving without a licence, and the possession of an illegal extendable baton. The First Arrest: Peninsula Shopping Centre (Jan 17) Court documents detailed that Izham was first caught by police officers around 1:20 am on January 17 at a club located in Peninsula Shopping Centre. When officers searched him, they found five Kpods (vapes laced with etomidate). Izham admitted that he had been using Kpods since December 2024 and had purchased the five pods in Geylang Lorong 18. A subsequent search of Izham’s vehicle revealed further evidence of illegal activity: A Ziploc...