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  A 63-year-old married father of three, Ong Eng Siew, pleaded guilty to attempted murder after attacking his former lover’s new boyfriend, Mr. Ku Teck Eng, with a knife on 23 Jan 2024. The violent incident occurred at the void deck of Block 407, Choa Chu Kang Avenue 3, on June 12, 2021. Mr. Ku, then 52, suffered severe injuries, including a chest wound that lacerated his heart's left ventricle. Emergency surgery saved his life, but the injuries could have been fatal. Ong’s relationship with his 42-year-old lover began in 2019 but deteriorated after she discovered he was married. Ong’s excessive gambling, drinking, and erratic behavior led to their breakup in April 2021. After the breakup, Ong harassed and assaulted his former lover, including an incident on June 1, where he slammed her head against his van and threatened her new boyfriend. On the evening of June 12, Ong, intoxicated after hours of drinking, waited at the void deck of his ex-lover’s home with a 12cm knife hidden in...

  A 32-year-old man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in a loanshark harassment case that occurred on January 15, 2025. The incident took place at Jalan Bukit Merah, where the main door of a residential unit was vandalized with yellow paint. The Police responded promptly to the report and began investigations. Using images from police cameras and conducting follow-up investigations, officers from the Clementi Police Division were able to identify and apprehend the suspect on the same day. During the arrest, a can of yellow paint, believed to have been used in the act, was seized as evidence. Credit: Singapore Police Force The man is set to be charged in court on January 16, 2025, under the Moneylenders Act 2008. First-time offenders convicted of loanshark harassment face a fine ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, imprisonment for up to five years, and up to six strokes of the cane. Loanshark harassment is a criminal offense that includes acts of vandalism, intimidation, a...

  A Facebook video uploaded on January 20, 2025, shows a dramatic accident involving a Mercedes SUV and a jaywalking pedestrian along Upper Cross Street near the junction of Eu Tong Seng Street. The incident has sparked discussions about road safety and the importance of adhering to traffic regulations. The footage reveals that the jaywalker, a woman dressed in white, appeared to cross the street without using a designated crossing. As the Mercedes SUV approached, a saloon car beside it seemingly blocked the driver’s view, creating a blind spot that prevented the driver from noticing the pedestrian in time. The SUV collided with the woman, who was flung into the air and landed beside the vehicle. The driver appeared to be caught off guard by the sudden presence of the jaywalker. The video does not indicate whether the pedestrian sustained serious injuries or if she was hospitalized. Additionally, there is no information on whether a police report was filed regarding the accident. T...

  A man went on trial for raping his wife during the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, marking a significant case following the country’s repeal of marital immunity for rape in 2020. Both individuals, foreigners who used to commute to Singapore for work, had been living apart despite being married. The wife stayed in a flat provided by her employer, while the husband lived elsewhere. On November 8, 2020, the man wanted to meet his wife to give her a gift. Despite her initial refusal, she agreed to meet him after he showed up at her void deck. A heated argument ensued when she rejected his gift, during which the man allegedly slapped and kicked her. Acting on her supervisor’s advice to resolve the dispute, she reluctantly followed him on his motorcycle to his residence. At his residence, the man’s aggression escalated. He allegedly slapped her again, causing her to fall and chip her tooth. He then locked the premises, preventing her escape, and showed her a video of a sexual act, clai...

  A fatal accident on the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) claimed the lives of a 52-year-old motorcyclist and his 41-year-old female pillion rider early on January 21. The crash, which occurred at about 5:40 a.m., involved two lorries and caused significant traffic disruptions during the morning rush hour. The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed that they were alerted to the incident along the BKE towards the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE), near the Kranji Expressway (KJE) exit. Despite prompt emergency response, both the motorcyclist and his pillion rider were pronounced dead at the scene. Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing. A video uploaded online showed the aftermath of the collision, with a stationary white lorry in the first lane of the expressway and a motorcycle lying on its side near the lorry's rear wheels. The tragic incident not only resulted in a loss of lives but also caused significant congestion on the BKE, with traffic reportedly ...

  A 66-year-old Singaporean man, Ng Chen Heng, charged with the murder of 67-year-old Lim Suan Lian, was escorted back to the crime scene at Block 125 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 on Tuesday morning, January 21. The alleged murder occurred between November 27 and 29, 2024. Ng was formally charged with the crime on November 30. Arriving in a white van at 9:07 a.m., Ng was dressed in a red polo shirt and dark shorts, with his arms and legs secured in black restraints. Five plain-clothes officers accompanied him as they escorted him up to the fourth floor of the block, where the alleged crime took place. To facilitate the investigation, the police set up a cordon spanning eight residential units near the scene. Uniformed officers were stationed at both ends of the cordon to secure the area and ensure privacy for the ongoing investigation. Ng and the officers spent more than two hours inside the unit before he was escorted back into the van and taken away. The incident has left neighbours in th...

  Ms. Huang had a harrowing experience when her 91-year-old father needed hospital care for a swollen and painful foot on January 4. The distressing situation unraveled further after her investigation into the cause of his injury. The elderly man informed the doctor that he had suffered a fall the previous night. Kaya, a 40-year-old domestic worker from Myanmar employed by the family since 2024, confirmed the fall, saying it occurred on January 3. To verify the sequence of events, Ms. Huang reviewed CCTV footage from their three-room flat in Henderson Crescent, where her elderly parents and the caregiver lived. The footage revealed that her father had fallen at around 3 p.m. on January 3. Shockingly, instead of assisting him, Kaya allegedly left him on the floor and turned her attention to Ms. Huang’s 90-year-old mother. The video showed Kaya dragging the elderly woman into the living room, throttling her neck while she was on the floor, and roughly pushing her onto the sofa. The s...

  A fire broke out at a popular food stall in Amoy Street Food Centre early on January 19, 2025, causing significant damage but no injuries. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was alerted to the incident at approximately 4:55 a.m. and responded promptly to extinguish the flames. The blaze involved the contents of Yuan Chun Famous Lor Mee, a well-known hawker stall located within the food centre at 7 Maxwell Road. Video footage of the incident, shared widely on social media, showed the interior of the stall engulfed in flames. In the video, a man is seen attempting to move items away from the front of the stall to prevent further damage. Six individuals present at the food centre at the time managed to evacuate safely on their own, according to SCDF. The fire was extinguished using a water jet, and authorities confirmed there were no injuries resulting from the incident. As news of the fire spread, the video footage received significant attention online, with over 600 shares a...

  A 26-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years and six weeks’ jail and nine strokes of the cane on January 20 for raping his ex-girlfriend in her bedroom. He pleaded guilty to one count each of rape, voluntarily causing hurt, and mischief, with two additional charges of rape and sexual assault considered in sentencing. The offender cannot be named to protect the victim’s identity. Abusive Relationship and Breakup The offender was in a relationship with the victim from July 2020 to May 2021, during which he admitted to being physically abusive when he deemed her actions “ridiculous.” After their breakup, he continued contacting her despite her objections, even after learning she was dating someone else. The victim eventually blocked him on social media, prompting the man to confront her at her home on August 21, 2021. The Assault and Rape Gaining entry to the house through her unaware family members, the man entered the victim’s room, locking the door. He became enraged when she rema...

  The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) concluded an extensive island-wide anti-drug operation from January 6 to 16, 2025, resulting in the arrest of 116 suspected drug offenders. The operation covered areas such as Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Batok, Geylang, Tampines, and more. Authorities seized a staggering 2.9kg of heroin, 1.2kg of methamphetamine (‘Ice’), 643g of ketamine, 262g of ‘Ecstasy,’ 218g of cannabis, 419 Erimin-5 tablets, and other narcotics, with an estimated street value exceeding SGD550,000. Among the arrested individuals were students as young as 14 years old. Significant Arrests and Seizures Bukit Batok Raid: 18-Year-Old Student Arrested On January 7, CNB officers raided a residence at Bukit Batok Street 52. After the 18-year-old suspect ignored officers’ orders to open the door, they forced entry and arrested him. Before his arrest, the suspect was seen throwing a packet containing about 500g of ketamine out of the kitchen window. In a related follow-up operation, a 34-year-...

  A 72-year-old taxi driver is assisting police with investigations following a crash involving his cab into the Far Kor Sun Monkey God Temple on Marne Road. The incident occurred on January 16, 2025, at around 2:50 PM. A 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured in the accident and was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, conscious, by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). The taxi, believed to belong to the SMRT fleet, reportedly skidded before crashing into the temple. Videos circulating on TikTok captured the aftermath, showing onlookers gathered at the scene. One video, shared by a user, speculated whether it was part of a movie shoot before realizing it was an accident. The crash caused significant damage to the Far Kor Sun Monkey God Temple, which has been operating since 1959. The temple’s president, Mr. Heng Thiam Swee, described the damage as severe, affecting a metal gate, pillars, and concrete blocks. Inside, lanterns, food packets, and even a horse statue were seen sca...

  A 27-year-old man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a loanshark harassment case reported along Admiralty Drive on January 12, 2025. The incident involved two residential units where the main doors and gates were vandalized with red paint. Additionally, a debtor’s note was left at the scene. Through meticulous follow-up investigations and the use of Police camera footage, officers from Woodlands Police Division quickly identified the suspect. He was apprehended the following day, January 13, 2025. During the arrest, officers seized a debtor’s note and two cans of paint as evidence. Credit: Singapore Police Force The suspect is scheduled to be charged in court on January 15, 2025, under the Moneylenders Act 2008. First-time offenders found guilty of loanshark harassment face a fine ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, imprisonment for up to five years, and up to six strokes of the cane. The Police emphasized their zero-tolerance stance against loanshark harassment, statin...

  Singapore is set for another weekend of non-stop downpours from January 17 to 19 as a second monsoon surge descends. Following a recent surge that ended on January 13, this new weather event is expected to bring strong winds, cooler conditions, and heavy rainfall, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS). Coastal areas are at a heightened risk of flash flooding this time, as tides are forecast to peak at 3.2m on January 17 and 3.1m on January 18. During seasonal high tides, areas like East Coast Park often experience flooding even without heavy rain. The last surge saw tides of up to 2.9m, with significant disruptions caused by the deluge. The northeast monsoon season, spanning December to January, typically sees two to four monsoon surges annually. These surges are driven by bursts of cold air from Central Asia, which travel across the South China Sea, picking up moisture and forming dense rain clouds as they approach the tropics. This process results in widesprea...

  A motorcyclist lost his life following a tragic accident at the junction of Woodlands Avenue 10 and Woodlands Avenue 7 on January 14. The 40-year-old man succumbed to injuries sustained in a collision involving a van. Authorities were alerted to the accident around 1:15 PM. Emergency responders from the Singapore Civil Defence Force arrived on the scene and transported the unconscious motorcyclist to Woodlands Health for urgent medical treatment. Despite their efforts, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the hospital. A video circulating on social media shows the aftermath of the crash. In the footage, a red motorcycle can be seen lying on its side near a white van. A helmet rests on the ground nearby, surrounded by police officers conducting their investigation. The 49-year-old van driver involved in the incident is assisting police with inquiries as investigations continue. The authorities are working to determine the events that led to the fatal collision. The accident has...

  Jeremy Su Zhiwei, 33, was sentenced to 12 weeks in jail on January 16 after pleading guilty to assaulting his 84-year-old grandmother and violating a personal protection order (PPO). The PPO, implemented in 2022, prohibited him from using violence against her due to a history of physical altercations. Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Cheah Wenjie revealed that Su’s past behavior required interventions from the police and social services. Between 2021 and 2023, he was admitted multiple times to the Institute of Mental Health for aggressive behavior towards his grandmother, including incidents of choking and pinching her. The latest incident occurred on November 22, 2024, when Su went to his grandmother's home and demanded money. She refused, as he would not explain the purpose of his demand. An argument ensued, and she eventually went to bed. Still dissatisfied, Su began kicking the bed frame, waking his grandmother. He then grabbed her by the neck, choking her. When she attempted t...

  An Australian tourist, Moncrieff Marli Curtis Philip, 36, was sentenced to eight weeks’ jail on January 15 for threatening to crash his flight at Changi Airport. The incident stemmed from frustrations over disrupted holiday plans. Moncrieff had planned a trip to Phuket from Perth with a stopover in Singapore, investing significant resources in the vacation. However, he was denied entry in Phuket due to missing visa pages in his passport. After being sent back to Singapore, he was denied entry again for the same reason. At Changi Airport, immigration officers assisted Moncrieff in retrieving his anxiety and depression medication from his luggage and escorted him to a holding room to await repatriation. Around 5:40 AM on November 20, 2024, while boarding Jetstar flight JQ96 to Perth, Moncrieff expressed his anger, saying, “I want the aircraft to crash and kill everyone.” A flight attendant overheard the remark and informed her managers, leading to Moncrieff’s removal from the fligh...

  Public urination at MRT stations has become an unusual trend recently, with two more Singaporean men charged for separate incidents, adding to a case reported just a day earlier. Zhou Hongwei, 57, was charged on January 15 for urinating in front of the passenger service centre at Potong Pasir MRT station on January 13 at 7:30 PM. Zhou reportedly admitted to the act, acknowledging its potential to annoy the public. Appearing in court without legal representation, he expressed a desire to plead guilty. District Judge Paul Quan reminded Zhou to avoid reoffending, setting February 26 as the date for Zhou's formal plea. In another case, Soo Fook Khan, 53, was charged for urinating on the platform of Tanah Merah MRT station on January 8 at 12:30 PM. Soo has been remanded at the Institute of Mental Health for evaluation, and his case will resume on January 28. Apart from the public urination charge, Soo faces a separate charge under the Moneylenders Act. He allegedly acted on behalf of ...

  In a tragic case that marked Singapore Civil Defence Force’s (SCDF) first firefighter fatality, Warrant Officer 2 (WO2) Muhammad Kamil Mohamed Yasin, 39, was sentenced to six months' jail on January 15 for causing grievous hurt by a rash act. The incident occurred during a fire at Block 91 Henderson Road on December 8, 2022, when Kamil left 19-year-old national serviceman (NSF) Sgt Edward H. Go alone to fight the blaze. Despite knowing SCDF’s protocol requiring firefighters to operate in pairs, Kamil left the flat, citing dizziness from heat exhaustion. Before departing, he gave Sgt Go a thumbs-up but did not verbally inform him or colleagues that the NSF was left alone. Kamil chose to rest at a nearby staircase landing instead of the designated rest area, avoiding detection. The fire remained uncontrolled, and another officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Hassan, who took over as ground commander, assumed the firefighters had exited the flat. However, when more personnel arrived, Sgt Go w...

  South Korean authorities arrested suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol on January 15 over charges of insurrection related to his controversial martial law declaration on December 3. Yoon, who called the investigation illegal, surrendered to avoid violence after police forces stormed his residence. Yoon's arrest marks the first for a sitting South Korean president. Following his martial law declaration, which shocked the nation and disrupted its political and economic stability, parliament impeached Yoon on December 14. The Constitutional Court is deliberating whether to uphold his impeachment. Surrounded by tight security, Yoon was taken from his residence in Seoul's affluent district to the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO). The office now has 48 hours to decide whether to seek a warrant for extended detention. Yoon’s lawyers argue that the arrest warrant is invalid, citing jurisdictional errors. Yoon’s martial law declaration, based on unproven a...

  Credit: Facebook/SamCheong A Malaysian pedestrian was severely injured on January 12 when struck by a Singapore-registered car while walking across the Johor-Singapore Causeway in heavy rain. The incident occurred at 5:38 p.m., with the pedestrian, surnamed Tan, returning to Johor Bahru from Singapore. Johor Bahru Southern District police chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat reported that the Singaporean driver lost control of his vehicle due to slippery road conditions, causing it to skid, hit a road divider, and collide with Tan. The crash left Tan with serious injuries, and he is receiving treatment at Hospital Sultanah Aminah in Johor Bahru. A video of the accident circulating online shows the car skidding sideways before striking Tan, who was wearing black. Images shared on social media also depict the injured man lying on the road before being taken away by ambulance. The driver and a passenger, both Singaporeans in their 20s, were in the car during the accident. The p...