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  On August 25, 2025, a viral video exposed a delivery personnel allegedly stealing parcels in the Pioneer neighborhood. A resident who uploaded the footage said the rider had repeatedly taken packages after marking them as “delivered.” In the latest case, he even took a proof-of-delivery photo before carrying the parcel away. Neighbors confirmed they too had experienced missing parcels under similar circumstances. The resident has since reported the matter to the platform, urging the company to investigate quickly. The video, now circulating widely, has raised serious concerns over consumer trust and the integrity of delivery personnel. Parcel theft, while not new, has become increasingly troubling as more Singaporeans rely on e-commerce platforms for daily purchases. The online platform is expected to respond to the allegations and ensure accountability, while residents in Pioneer remain on alert.

  A rare 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Johor on the morning of 24 August 2025 , with tremors felt in Segamat at 6.13am . The quake’s epicentre was 5km west of Segamat, 180km from Singapore. Later that morning, at 9am , a second mild tremor measuring 2.8 magnitude was recorded northwest of Kluang. Tremors were reported across Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and southern Pahang. Residents described frightening moments, with some rushing their families outdoors fearing their homes might collapse. Fortunately, no casualties or major damage were reported. Johor’s Chief Minister confirmed that authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and the public is advised to avoid unsafe structures. Although Malaysia is outside the Pacific Ring of Fire, experts note that the region has recorded minor quakes in the past, including in 1922 and during the 2007–2008 Bukit Tinggi fault zone activity . Experts stress the importance of staying vigilant despite Malaysia’s lower overall seismi...

  On 22 August 2025, a five-vehicle accident occurred on the Tampines Expressway (TPE) towards the Seletar Expressway (SLE), just after the Punggol Road exit. The collision involved a tipper truck, a prime mover and three lorries, resulting in a major pile-up. Two people – a 34-year-old male lorry passenger and a 33-year-old prime mover driver – were conscious when taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. Four others suffered minor injuries but declined hospitalisation. Police said two lorry drivers, aged 33 and 36, are assisting with investigations. Footage shows multiple vehicles smashed together across several lanes, with debris scattered on the road and ambulances on site. One vehicle had a shattered windscreen, and SCDF officers were seen attending to an injured man lying on the ground. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) advised motorists to avoid lanes two, three and four shortly after the crash. Investigations are ongoing.

  On 21 August 2025, Sun Xueling announced that the Land Transport Authority had intensified enforcement against illegal ride-hailing services, leading to the impoundment of four vehicles over the past two weeks. The operations, carried out at Gardens by the Bay, Changi Airport, and land checkpoints, were prompted by feedback from the National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA) and the public. The drivers involved will be charged for providing unlicensed services, which not only breach regulations but also expose passengers to safety risks due to the lack of insurance coverage. Sun noted that enforcement processes have been refined, stressing that while consumers need travel options, especially for cross-border trips to Malaysia, these must be provided safely and fairly. According to some PHV drivers, one of the vehicles impounded may be linked to a viral video circulating online, though this remains unverified. Investigations and enforcement efforts are ongoing.

  On 15 August 2025, an Indian national flag was spotted displayed alongside a Singapore flag at The Topiary condominium in Fernvale Lane, Sengkang, during the National Day period. The sighting was shared by a resident, who later confirmed on 21 August that the Indian flag had been removed.  According to the National Emblems (Control of Display) Act, it is an offence to display any foreign national flag or emblem in public, including when visible from private property. The photo sparked heated debate online, with netizens making sharp remarks such as, “They trying to imply ‘Indiapore’,” and, “You can give them citizenship but their heart belongs to their country.” The case serves as a reminder of the legal restrictions on flag displays and the sensitivities around national symbols, especially during Singapore’s National Day period.

  A hit-and-run accident took place at the junction of King George’s Avenue and Lavender Street in Kallang on the night of 20 August 2025. The police were alerted at 10.05pm to a collision involving a lorry and a car. When officers arrived, the car driver had already fled the scene. Video footage shows a lorry with its windscreen cracked and debris on the road, while the car involved was left with its bonnet badly crumpled. The 57-year-old male lorry driver was found unconscious and was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital by the Singapore Civil Defence Force. The police have confirmed that efforts to trace the car driver are ongoing, and investigations are in progress. Hit-and-run incidents are treated seriously in Singapore, as drivers are legally required to remain at the scene, assist injured persons, and cooperate with authorities.

  Two women, both 30 years old, have been arrested for suspected involvement in multiple loanshark harassment cases. On 17 August 2025 at about 11.20pm, Police were alerted to a harassment case at a residential unit along Canberra Road, where red paint had been splashed on the main door and gate, with a debtor’s note left outside. Through investigations and police camera footage, officers from Woodlands and Bedok Police Divisions identified and arrested the suspects on 18 August 2025. Preliminary findings suggest they are linked to at least four other harassment cases islandwide. The two women will be charged in court on August 2025 under the Moneylenders Act 2008. First-time offenders face fines between $5,000 and $50,000, up to five years’ jail, and caning of up to six strokes. Police emphasised zero tolerance against loanshark activities and urged the public not to engage with or assist illegal moneylenders.

  On 21 August 2025, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) released details of a major enforcement operation that exposed the growing dangers of illegal e-vaporisers, some of which contained etomidate, a substance soon to be classified as a controlled drug in Singapore. The operation stemmed from a tip-off on 22 July 2025, when a courier company reported a suspicious parcel that had been falsely declared as food items. When the recipient accidentally exposed its contents, courier staff discovered e-vaporiser pods and alerted the authorities. HSA officers acted swiftly, raiding two separate locations in the same day. The first raid took place at a residence along Grange Road, believed to be the seller’s location. Officers uncovered a disturbing mix of illegal items: 43 e-vaporiser pods, 13 e-vaporisers, related components, and drug paraphernalia. A 25-year-old woman, identified as the seller, was found in an unresponsive state at the scene. The second raid was conducted at a buyer’s h...

  A pupil from Sengkang Green Primary School has been caned after being found to have bullied a female classmate, said the Ministry of Education (MOE) on 20 August 2025. The disciplinary action came after a series of troubling incidents, including death threats sent to the victim’s mother, that resulted in three Primary 3 boys being suspended. The case first came to light when Facebook user Ni Yin posted on 14 August 2025 about her nine-year-old daughter being bullied over several months. Her post included an audio clip sent on 26 July 2025, in which a boy hurled vulgarities and made chilling threats against her family. The threats followed her earlier complaint to the school regarding her daughter’s experiences of bullying. The audio recording contained explicit death threats, with the speaker saying: “I might dissect her into pieces… Choose one. If not, I will kill you and your husband.” Alarmed by the severity of the threats, Ms Ni filed a police report and alerted the school, M...

  A viral video uploaded on 20 August 2025 showed a dramatic confrontation at an open carpark in Kovan. A driver attempting to reverse into a parking space was blocked by a woman standing directly in front of the lot. Speaking in non-native Chinese, she scolded the driver with vulgarities and refused to move. At one point, she even dared him to knock her down. The video ended with the woman raising her middle finger towards the driver, a gesture that quickly drew outrage online. Netizens condemned her behaviour as selfish and dangerous, with many pointing out that physically blocking lots to “reserve” them has long been considered inconsiderate and unfair. The incident has reignited debate on parking etiquette in Singapore, with many calling for stronger deterrents against such behaviour.

  Between 24 July and 15 August 2025, the Police arrested three women and one man, aged 34 to 59, for suspected involvement in the online sale of counterfeit goods. The Criminal Investigation Department conducted raids across Woodlands Close, Woodlands Street 13, Woodlands Avenue 6, and Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, uncovering over 1,100 suspected fake luxury items including bags, wallets, sunglasses, pouches, scarves, and brooches. The items carried an estimated street value of more than $99,000. Under the Trade Marks Act 1998, possessing goods with falsely applied trademarks for trade is a serious offence, carrying penalties of up to $100,000 in fines, up to five years’ imprisonment, or both. Police investigations are ongoing. The authorities emphasised their zero-tolerance stance toward intellectual property rights violations and warned the public that selling counterfeit goods harms both businesses and consumers. Strong enforcement action will continue against offenders.

  On August 20, 2025, Grab users in Singapore and Malaysia were shocked to see ride fares displayed at over S$1,000 due to a temporary system glitch. The error was first reported around noon and lasted about 20 minutes before being resolved. Grab confirmed the problem, calling it a “temporary system issue” that led to “abnormally high prices” being wrongly shown in the app. The unusual fares went viral online, with many joking that it was “cheaper to take a flight.” With driver saying "This is not Mao Shan Wang, but a Manchu-Han Imperial Feast ( 满汉全席).   While Grab apologised for the inconvenience, it remains unclear if any users were charged at those inflated prices. The glitch sparked mixed reactions, some commuters raised concerns about system reliability, while others treated it as a humorous hiccup. Normal operations resumed shortly after the issue was fixed.

  On 18 August 2025, the Melaka High Court sentenced Singaporean national Shahrul Nizam Zuraimy , aged 36, to a total of 72 years’ imprisonment and 24 strokes of the cane after finding him guilty of murdering his wife and stepson in 2019. The case shocked the community due to the cruelty of the crime, where the dismembered remains of the victims were discovered in a bushy area six years ago. The sentencing was handed down by High Court Judge Datuk Anselm Charles Fernandis , who ordered Shahrul to serve 36 years and 12 strokes of the cane for each of the two murder charges , with the sentences running consecutively. The court also ruled that the prison term would begin from the date of his arrest, 11 October 2019 . In his oral judgment, Judge Anselm described the crime as particularly cruel, highlighting that Shahrul had hidden his wife’s head in the ceiling of their house in an attempt to conceal the crime and prevent identification of the victims. The court found no reasonable ju...

  On 19 August 2025, a van plunged into a large drain near the junction of Bukit Panjang Road and Bukit Panjang Ring Road, injuring three people. Police said they were alerted at about 1.10pm to an accident involving a mini-bus and a bus. The 68-year-old driver of the mini-bus and his two passengers, a 14-year-old girl and a 53-year-old woman were rescued by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). Emergency responders used a ladder to access the drain and safely extract the victims. All three were conscious when taken to hospital, with two conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital and the teenager sent to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. The dramatic rescue was witnessed by bystanders who were shocked by the sight of a vehicle lodged in a drain. Police investigations are ongoing to establish the cause of the accident.

  Between 13 and 14 August 2025, police officers from the Criminal Investigation Department conducted raids in the areas of Kramat Road and MacPherson Road, targeting vice-related activities. A total of 19 individuals were arrested, 18 women and one man, aged between 20 and 41. The 35-year-old man was arrested for allegedly facilitating the operations of an online vice syndicate under the Women’s Charter 1961. Investigations into the 18 women’s involvement are ongoing. Officers seized more than $2,000 in cash, three mobile phones, and other vice-related paraphernalia during the two-day operation. The police have stated they will continue tough enforcement against syndicated vice activities, warning that such offences carry heavy penalties. Under the Women’s Charter 1961, living off the earnings of another person’s prostitution can lead to jail terms of up to seven years and fines of up to $100,000. The same penalties apply to those managing or assisting in managing vice-related ...

  On 19 August 2025, nine individuals were arrested by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) for suspected involvement in match-fixing within the national basketball league. Those arrested include eight Singaporeans and one permanent resident, aged between 19 and 35. Among them are players from the 2025 K. Star National Basketball League Division 1, a competition featuring 10 teams. One of the matches under suspicion was the game between Tagawa and Tong Whye on 1 August. CPIB said investigations are ongoing and warned that it will not hesitate to act against those who give or receive bribes to fix matches. The league, which offers cash rewards of $4,000, $2,000, and $1,000 for the top three teams, is scheduled to run until 30 August. This incident has raised concerns over sports integrity and highlighted the need for stronger vigilance in preventing corruption in local competitions.

  What happens when bullying in schools escalates to death threats? That question is now at the center of a troubling case in Singapore involving three Primary 3 students from Sengkang Green Primary School. The school suspended the students after it was revealed that they had sent threats of violence, including death threats, to the mother of a fellow classmate who had reported their alleged bullying. The matter came to light on August 14 when a woman named Ni Yin, who identified herself as the victim’s mother, published a Facebook post detailing months of bullying against her daughter. According to her, her daughter had been persistently bullied by three classmates for nearly six months. Despite repeated complaints to the school, she claimed little was done to protect her child. The situation escalated after she approached the parent of one of the boys accused of bullying. Shortly after, she said she began receiving harassing calls. In one chilling audio clip she shared publicly...

A simple dispute at a cinema in Punggol escalated into a serious assault that landed one man in hospital and another in jail. On June 26, 2024, 25-year-old Wong Jun Feng kicked the seat of a fellow moviegoer at Shaw Theatres, sparking a quarrel. Though the incident seemed resolved during the movie, Wong reignited the conflict at the end by kicking the victim’s headrest before leaving. When the victim followed him, Wong turned and shoved him forcefully, causing the man to fall down six flights of stairs. The victim was hospitalized with neck, back, and limb pain, and later given a month of medical leave. His medical costs exceeded $1,800. On August 18, 2025, Wong was sentenced to four weeks’ jail. He was also ordered to pay $93.09 in compensation but chose to serve an additional day in jail instead.

  On 18 August 2025, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) revealed that three foreigners were arrested in Singapore for working illegally as delivery riders. The arrests came after islandwide enforcement operations were conducted in recent weeks, targeting delivery hotspots. According to Senior Minister of State for Health and Manpower, Koh Poh Koon, the checks were carried out following feedback and complaints from delivery workers through the National Delivery Champions Association. In total, MOM officers checked 375 delivery riders. Of them, three were found to be foreigners working illegally and are now under investigation. MOM is also investigating the locals who abetted these offences by allowing foreigners to use their delivery accounts. Authorities reminded the public that foreigners found working in Singapore without a valid work pass face severe penalties, including a fine of up to $20,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both. Locals who enable such illegal work arrangemen...

  What keeps Singapore moving forward? Beyond policies, strategies, and government action, it is the collective will of its people, the Singapore Spirit. This spirit embodies belief in one another, resilience, and a conviction that the nation’s best days are still ahead. The speech highlighted how pioneers set the foundation during times of hardship. Stories like that of Mdm Florence Yuen Siew Mei reflect the grit of the first generation of Singaporeans. She lived through racial riots, helped her large family, pursued night school, and worked her way to become a manager in a cosmetic firm. Even today, at 85, she continues to volunteer in her community. These pioneers endured extreme struggles: war, riots, poverty, and deprivation. Their shared experiences gave them a strong sense of purpose, and they looked out for one another. Later generations grew up in better conditions, but must not forget the lessons of unity. Even during COVID-19, Singaporeans displayed this spirit again o...