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  Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota , aged 28, was killed in a tragic car accident alongside his brother in northwestern Spain on Thursday, July 3, 2025 , according to Spanish authorities. The incident occurred when a Lamborghini reportedly veered off the motorway in the municipality of Cernadilla , located in the province of Zamora , Castile-Leon region, shortly after midnight. The vehicle burst into flames upon impact. Emergency services and the regional fire department responded to the crash site and found two deceased individuals, later confirmed to be Diogo Jota and his 26-year-old brother, Andre Felipe . Authorities confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the crash. The bodies were recovered and sent to a forensics unit in Zamora, where autopsies will be performed . Police investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing. The shocking news comes just weeks after Diogo Jota’s wedding , which he had publicly celebrated on social media with a heartfelt...

  A violent altercation at a workers' dormitory in Kallang has resulted in a 21-year-old electrician being jailed for six months after he bit off part of his co-worker’s left earlobe following a drunken argument. The incident occurred on the evening of February 15, 2025, and was brought to court where the offender, Senthilkumar Vishnusakthi, pleaded guilty to one count of voluntarily causing grievous hurt. According to court documents presented on July 3, Senthilkumar had returned to his dormitory at around 7pm after consuming three cans of beer. Upon arrival, he encountered his 31-year-old co-worker, Mr Nesamani Hariharn, who was watching a movie. Both men are Indian nationals. Fueled by alcohol, Senthilkumar became confrontational, accusing Mr Nesamani of spying on him and reporting his poor work performance to their supervisor. The situation escalated when Senthilkumar began shouting, calling the victim a “dog” and accusing him of following him around. Deputy Public Prosecutor R...

  SINGAPORE – A 39-year-old man was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or an intoxicating substance after a dangerous road incident on June 29, 2025. The incident occurred along Race Course Road in the direction of Tessensohn Road at around 11:09 PM. The driver crashed his white Toyota C-HR Hybrid into a central divider, reversed, and proceeded to cause further damage by ramming through another section of the barrier. He then crossed into the opposite lane, mounted the pavement, and finally came to a stop on a nearby grass verge. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed that it was alerted to the incident at 11:10 PM. Paramedics who arrived at the scene assessed the situation and confirmed that no medical assistance was required. The Singapore Police Force also confirmed the arrest of the driver for suspected drug-related offences. The man was apprehended at the scene by police officers shortly after the incident. A 4...

  SINGAPORE – A former project manager at the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) was sentenced to four weeks in jail on July 2, 2025, after he pleaded guilty to two charges under the Official Secrets Act. Hsu Yee Chern, aged 52, was found to have shared confidential tender information with Tan Kian Meng, a project manager at John Holland Electrical & Service (JHES), an electrical contracting firm. The offences involved sensitive data relating to a defence project managed by DSTA, a statutory board under the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF). At the time of the offences, Hsu held multiple key roles at DSTA, where he was responsible for overseeing procurement processes, including vendor sourcing and evaluating tender bids. He had worked at DSTA and its affiliated agencies since 1997 until his resignation in 2022. The offences occurred during a DSTA-managed infrastructure renovation project at Stagmont Camp, located along Stagmont Road near Teck Whye Crescent. In March 2019, ...

  On the morning of 3 July 2025 , the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) system experienced a complete suspension of train services following a power fault that occurred at approximately 8:50 AM . This fault affected traction power across the entire BPLRT line, rendering all stations non-operational. The disruption took place during peak travel hours, significantly impacting the daily commute for residents in the Bukit Panjang area. At 9:13 AM , the first public announcement was made, confirming that train services were unavailable across the entire system. From then until 11:00 AM , consistent updates reiterated that all stations remained affected. Passengers were directed to use free regular and bridging bus services , which were activated to support travel in the affected area. SMRT staff were deployed to assist commuters and in-train and station announcements were made to keep the public informed. Multiple public updates were posted, repeating the unavailability of train service at a...

  Singapore authorities arrested 20 individuals and are investigating six others following targeted enforcement operations at hair salons and entertainment venues in Geylang and Joo Chiat. These operations, led by the police and supported by other enforcement agencies, took place on June 20 and June 27, 2025. On June 27, police raided three salons in the Geylang area. At one of the outlets, plainclothes officers caught several women offering unlicensed massage services. During the raid, four men were found receiving such services inside the shop. Although they were not detained, they remained at the premises hoping to obtain refunds. The salon’s setup mirrored a typical beauty salon at the front, but the rear of the shop was outfitted with facilities clearly intended for massage services. The police found four massage beds, six hair washing stations, and two foot massage recliners. A total of at least seven women were present and working in the establishment at the time of the oper...

  On June 29, 2025, at approximately 11:00pm, a driver caused a major disturbance along Race Course Road in Singapore when he crashed into a road divider, reversed his vehicle, and dragged the barrier into the opposite lane, across the pavement, and onto a grass path. The entire act was captured on video and has since gone viral. According to online posts, the car’s reckless movements alarmed many viewers, with several netizens speculating that the driver may have been high on drugs. However, no official statement has been made confirming this claim. The footage shows no visible injuries, but the incident posed a serious risk to both motorists and pedestrians. As of now, there is no confirmation from police on whether the driver has been identified or arrested. No official investigations or public updates have been issued. The case has sparked concern over late-night road safety and the need for stricter enforcement.

  Starting July 1, 2025, cyclists and users of non-motorised personal mobility devices (PMDs) such as kick scooters face strict penalties if caught riding on designated pedestrian-only footpaths in towns across Singapore. These pedestrian-only paths are clearly marked with the words "pedestrian only" and are reserved strictly for pedestrians and users of personal mobility aids (PMAs), such as electric wheelchairs. The new enforcement regime was announced by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in August 2024 as part of an effort to enhance the safety of vulnerable users like seniors and children. Red-painted paths have been designated for cycling, while shared footpaths continue to accommodate both bicycles and non-motorised PMDs. The LTA has converted over 200km of such footpaths to pedestrian-only status across towns including Tampines, Punggol, Sengkang, Yishun, Clementi, and Toa Payoh, which was the first to implement the changes in January 2025. Under the new rules, first-...

  Traffic congestion began soon after midnight on July 1, 2025, as the Malaysian authorities started full enforcement of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) requirement for Singapore-registered vehicles entering Johor Bahru via the Causeway. The implementation marks the end of a grace period and enforces a rule first introduced in October 2024. At the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex, 55 Road Transport Department (JPJ) officers were stationed along the exit road to Johor Bahru. They immediately began stopping and fining Singapore-registered private vehicles found without a valid VEP tag. The fine for each violation is RM300 (approximately S$91), which must be settled before the driver can leave the country. The first motorist to be fined was 19-year-old Singaporean student Safir Farhan, who was heading to Johor Bahru for supper with his family. Although he had already registered for the VEP, he had yet to receive the RFID tag in the mail. He was...

  Chu Sau Ben, 59, former CEO and executive chairman of Libra Group Limited and its subsidiaries, was sentenced on June 30, 2025, to five weeks in jail for his role in a fraudulent scheme involving the issuance of fake employment passes. Chu, who led Libra Group, Libra Engineering, and Libra Building Construction from 1997 until 2020, pleaded guilty to one charge under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act. Two additional charges were taken into consideration during sentencing. Libra Group Limited, through its subsidiaries, provided mechanical and electrical engineering services including the installation of air-conditioning, electrical, and plumbing systems. However, in 2018, the company began facing financial troubles. Desperate to attract investment and expand operations overseas, Chu sought external funding. In 2019, Chu was introduced to Wang Jie, a director at Hai Sin International, a firm that specialized in assisting foreign nationals with investment and immigration opport...

  A 30-year-old Operationally Ready National Serviceman (NSman) collapsed and died outside Maju Camp on the evening of June 30, 2025, shortly after completing a National Service Fitness Improvement Training (NS FIT) session. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), the NSman had participated in the scheduled NS FIT session, which ran from 6:50 PM to 8:00 PM at the Maju Fitness Conditioning Centre (FCC). After completing the session, the NSman informed the on-site fitness instructors that he was feeling well and had no issues. Based on this self-report, he was cleared to leave the premises. He officially booked out of Maju Camp at 8:11 PM. Tragically, shortly after exiting the camp gates, the NSman collapsed. A passer-by who witnessed the fall quickly contacted emergency services. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was alerted at 8:16 PM, and an ambulance was dispatched to the scene. It arrived at 8:25 PM. Upon arrival, paramedics began immediate ...

  On June 30, 2025, Singaporean man Kavind Raj Kannan, 25, was sentenced to two years and three months in jail and three strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to a rioting charge linked to a fatal assault that occurred outside the Concorde Hotel along Orchard Road. The attack took place in the early morning hours of August 20, 2023, and ultimately led to the death of 29-year-old Mohammad Isrrat Mohd Ismail. Court documents revealed that Kavind was part of a group of 11 men, collectively referred to as the “rioting group.” Among them were members of a secret society, including Asvain Pachan Pillai Sukumaran, then 30, Sridharan Elangovan, then 30, and Manojkumar Velayanatham, then 32. Although Kavind was not affiliated with the gang, he actively participated in the assault. The confrontation began when the rioting group, including Kavind, visited Club Rumours located inside the Concorde Hotel and Shopping Mall. At around 4:50am on August 20, 2023, the victim, Mr Isrrat, and his f...

  Singaporean citizens will be receiving one-off SG60 vouchers as part of a national celebration marking Singapore’s 60th year of independence in 2025. These vouchers, distinct from CDC vouchers which are issued per household, are targeted at individuals and come under the SG60 Package announced during Budget 2025 by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Starting from 10:00am on July 1, 2025, seniors aged 60 and above will be eligible to claim SG60 vouchers worth $800. Adults aged between 21 and 59 will be able to claim their vouchers valued at $600 from 10:00am on July 22, 2025. The vouchers can be claimed online via the official portal at go.gov.sg/sg60v and will be distributed to approximately three million Singaporean adults. The entire scheme is expected to cost the Government around $2.02 billion. According to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, the SG60 vouchers are intended to recognise the contributions of all Singaporeans in the country’s nation-building journey. Each eligible Singa...

  Three individuals in their 20s were arrested in the early hours of June 29, 2025, following a police chase that ended with a car collision involving a lorry. The events unfolded along Syed Alwi Road near Jalan Besar in Singapore. At approximately 5:45am, police officers were conducting patrols along Syed Alwi Road heading towards Jalan Besar when they came across a car that was parked in a suspicious and haphazard manner. Upon initiating a check, the vehicle’s driver, a 25-year-old man, attempted to flee the scene. The man, who was already wanted by the police for traffic-related offences, led officers on a chase before eventually being subdued and arrested. He remained conscious and was subsequently transported to a hospital for medical evaluation. He was arrested on suspicion of drug-related offences, and further investigations into his outstanding traffic matters are ongoing. While police officers were in the process of arresting the man, a 25-year-old woman who had been a pas...

  Singapore’s self-driving public transport vision is taking a major leap forward, with autonomous shuttles set to be deployed in Punggol by the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2025. This announcement was made on June 27, 2025, by Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow during a working visit to Guangzhou, China. The initiative is part of a larger strategy to enhance Singapore’s public transport system through the integration of autonomous vehicles (AVs) over the next five years. The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is currently working with potential AV makers and public transport operators, including foreign firms like Waymo from the United States, to bring this plan to life. Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling, who was also part of the visit, confirmed that the initial deployment will cover specific routes in Punggol. These routes are being selected based on residents’ feedback. Some residents in Punggol West have expressed a need for better access to amenities i...

  On June 26, 2025, a hit-and-run incident involving three vehicles occurred at the junction of Tanjong Pagar Road and Cook Street, resulting in two individuals being hospitalized and a driver fleeing the scene. The accident, which took place at approximately 6:30pm, involved two private vehicles and a blue taxi. According to eyewitness accounts, the accident unfolded when the driver of a white car collided with two other vehicles at the busy intersection. After the crash, the driver was seen hastily grabbing a bag from his vehicle before fleeing the scene on foot. Notably, the driver failed to engage the handbrake before exiting the car, which caused the unattended vehicle to roll backward and collide into a nearby blue taxi. This secondary collision was also witnessed by bystanders. One witness, a pedestrian who observed the incident at close range, described the scene as chaotic. The abandoned white car was seen slowly reversing into the taxi after its driver had already left. T...

  ***Update: NUS clarified Jarrett Tee was not a NUS. On June 27, 2025, 30-year-old Jarrett Tee Lee Kiat was sentenced to five years and eight months’ jail and handed a 10-year driving ban after pleading guilty to one count of dangerous driving causing death. The incident took place on February 24, 2024, along the East Coast Parkway (ECP) expressway, during which Tee’s reckless actions led to the death of 18-year-old pillion rider Leann Lim Jia Le. Tee, then a full-time student at the National University of Singapore and a part-time chef and social media influencer, was driving a rented Mercedes-Benz. On the night of February 23, 2024, he contacted a friend, Vincent Loh, to go driving. Loh later picked up two 16-year-old girls and met Tee in Sembawang for supper. Later, Loh also picked up Ms Lim and her 16-year-old boyfriend. Tee began engaging in "blocking and braking" games with Loh’s vehicle. He repeatedly swerved into Loh’s lane and braked suddenly to force the car to slo...

On June 26, 2025, Ashton Jude Joseph, a 34-year-old Singaporean and then-Captain in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), was sentenced to five weeks’ imprisonment for physically assaulting a Grab driver following a dispute over vomit found in the vehicle. Joseph pleaded guilty to one charge of voluntarily causing hurt to 46-year-old driver Lee Chee Wei. His legal representative stated in court that he intends to file an appeal against the sentence. The incident occurred in the early hours of August 31, 2024, following a night of drinking. Court documents revealed that Joseph had consumed six to seven pints of beer while at a bar near Serangoon Road with friends starting around 7pm on August 30. At approximately 3am, a ride was booked through Grab to take Joseph home, and Mr Lee was the assigned driver. During the journey, Mr Lee observed that Joseph was clearly intoxicated. While en route, Joseph requested a plastic bag to vomit into, which Mr Lee provided. Although the driver offered to ...

  On June 26, 2025, three Singaporean men and one Malaysian man were formally charged in Kuala Lumpur with trafficking cocaine-laced e-vaporiser liquid. The case was brought before Magistrate Amalina Basirah Md Top, but no pleas were recorded from the accused, as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. The three Singaporeans charged are Quek Kien Seng, 45, Tristan Chew Jin Zhong, 25, and Ivan Tan Zhi Xuan, 31. They were charged alongside Malaysian citizen Kong Sien Mee, 57. All four face a serious charge under Malaysia’s Dangerous Drugs Act involving 9,420.2 millilitres of liquid containing cocaine. If convicted, the individuals face the death penalty or, alternatively, life imprisonment along with whipping. The arrests were made on June 19, 2025, in the Malaysian state of Selangor. During the raid, authorities intercepted a car carrying ten boxes filled with 4,958 units of liquid vape cartridges suspected to be laced with cocaine. The total estimated street valu...

  On June 24, 2025, a group of four male teenagers was seen behaving unusually at Punggol Town Hall at approximately 1am. The incident, which took place near Waterway Point and Punggol MRT station, was captured in a video by a concerned member of the public. The footage, later circulated online, shows the youths appearing disoriented and unsteady, prompting widespread speculation that the teenagers had consumed a substance known locally as “zombie vapes” or “KPods.” These “KPods” are vape products reportedly laced with etomidate, a substance classified as a poison under Singapore’s Poisons Act. Etomidate is an anaesthetic agent commonly used in medical settings. According to the Health Sciences Authority, its side effects can include nausea, vomiting, involuntary muscle spasms, and even psychosis, which could account for the erratic and zombie-like behavior observed in the video. In the video, one teenager is seen lying on the ground while the other three stagger around in a disori...