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1. Chinese national admits breaking into ex-boyfriend's home, tried to grab police gun

   6 days ago The Independent Singapore Swettenham Road, Singapore 5 km

   A 30-year-old Chinese national pleaded guilty on Wednesday to breaking into her ex-boyfriend's mansion on Swettenham Road and attempting to grab a police officer's gun to harm herself. She had also allegedly broken into the same home in September 2024. Sentencing is set for September 15.

2. Hong Kong principal sacked over SAFRA Jurong swearing seeks S$154,700

   6 days ago The Straits Times SAFRA Jurong, Singapore 6.9 km

   A Hong Kong school principal fired after swearing at security guards at SAFRA Jurong in May is seeking about HK$960,000 (S$154,700) in an unfair dismissal claim. Lee Cheuk-hing, former principal of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School, was in Singapore on a study tour from May 20 to 24 when the incident occurred. His case was briefly heard at Hong Kong's Labour Tribunal on Sept 8, with trial set for Dec 1.

3. Autistic student Danish Qastalani receives Lee Kuan Yew Exemplary Student Award

   6 days ago Berita Harian Singapura Orchard Road, Singapore 9.5 km

   Danish Qastalani Mohamad Shahrin, 17, an autistic student, received the Lee Kuan Yew Exemplary Student Award at the University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore, on 31 August. His mother, Mdm Sapiah Yahaya, 62, is proud that Danish now travels independently by bus and MRT and does vocational training at a hotel in Orchard Road. The award recognises students in government-funded special education schools who overcome challenges.

4. NUS student wins Prime Minister's Book Award for bilingual effort

   6 days ago Berita Harian Singapura Pusat Kebudayaan Universiti, Universiti Nasional Singapura (NUS) 3.4 km

   A National University of Singapore (NUS) student received the Prime Minister's Book Award at the NUS University Cultural Centre on 31 August. She was the only Malay/Muslim pre-university recipient at the Ministry of Education Special Awards ceremony, where 211 awards were given out. She hopes her experience will encourage other Malay students to value language and culture.

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6. Thai label Gentlewoman to open first Singapore store at 313@Somerset on Oct 15

   6 days ago Channel News Asia - Singapore 313@Somerset, Singapore 8.4 km

   Thai fashion label Gentlewoman will open its first Singapore outlet on Oct 15, 2026, at 313@Somerset on Orchard Road. The Bangkok-founded brand, known for its canvas tote bag, says it plans to expand further in Singapore.

7. 85-year-old Bukit Batok resident waited over two hours for help after shower fall

   6 days ago Mothership Harmony Village @ Bukit Batok, Bukit Batok, Singapore 4.4 km

   An 85-year-old woman fell in her shower at Harmony Village @ Bukit Batok on Sep 2 and pressed the emergency call bell, but no one came for over two hours. She dragged herself to the main door, where a neighbour heard her calls and an ambulance was finally summoned. She underwent hip surgery and is recovering at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, while the operator says it is reviewing the incident.

8. Man, 51, found dead on bench in Jalan Besar alley; police investigating

   6 days ago Mothership 36 Upper Weld Road, Jalan Besar, Singapore 10 km

   A 51-year-old man was found motionless on a bench in an alley off Jalan Besar, Singapore, on Sep. 7 and pronounced dead at the scene. Police said they do not suspect foul play and investigations are ongoing. A cleaner had seen the man sleeping there the previous day and called police after finding him unresponsive.

9. PUB tells commuters to avoid Jalan Boon Lay and Jurong Port Road junction over flash-flood risk

   6 days ago The Straits Times Jalan Boon Lay, Jurong West, Singapore 7.1 km

   PUB has advised the public to avoid two locations in western Singapore on the morning of Sept 10 because of the risk of flash floods. Jalan Boon Lay from International Road to Enterprise Road and the junction of Pesawat Drive and Jurong Port Road were flagged for an hour from about 8.26am and 8.29am respectively, with heavy rain expected over many areas from 8am to 9.30am.

10. Man, 32, arrested at Tiong Bahru Plaza after struggle with police; wanted for drug offences

    6 days ago Mothership Tiong Bahru Plaza, Singapore 8 km

    A 32-year-old man was arrested at Tiong Bahru Plaza on Sep. 7 during a routine police patrol. He was found to be wanted for drug-related offences and had a vaporiser in his possession. He struggled during the arrest and was subdued with necessary force; the case has been referred to the Central Narcotics Bureau and the Health Sciences Authority.