News near Bandar Penawar
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AEON Malaysia marks 42nd anniversary with nationwide Japanese cultural events and promotions
AEON is celebrating its 42nd anniversary in Malaysia with a campaign themed around Japanese culture, running from September to October. Key activities include a nationwide Kimono gathering at 27 malls, Japanese cultural booths at several locations, and a contest offering flight tickets to Japan.
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Mother of teen drowned in Desaru recalls son's unusual behavior before incident
The mother of a teenager who drowned at Tanjung Lompat Beach in Desaru, Kota Tinggi, recalled her son's unusual behavior of not kissing her hand before the incident. His body was found floating about five kilometers from the scene. The Pengerang MP urged authorities to install warning signs and red flags at the beach.
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Vegetation fire at Seletar West Road extinguished by SCDF
A fire broke out at an open grass patch near a heavy vehicle park on Seletar West Road 1 on Sept 4. The Singapore Civil Defence Force was alerted at about 9.50am and extinguished the blaze, which involved vegetation measuring about 150m by 50m, using three water jets. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
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OTH Tampines offers free lunchtime motorcycle parking to ease Friday prayer congestion
Our Tampines Hub (OTH) is offering free motorcycle parking during weekday lunch hours to help worshippers at Masjid Darul Ghufran, especially for Friday prayers. The initiative, which began in 2024, has also seen the number of motorcycle lots at the hub increased from 68 to 143. The move is part of efforts to address illegal parking near the mosque that has been blocking access to fire extinguishers and walkways.
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Man who stopped voyeur at Sengkang MRT among five honoured for catching offenders
Kwok Yen Ming, 36, was at Sengkang MRT station on July 8 when he noticed a man filming a female commuter on an escalator. He confronted the man and, with the station manager, detained him until police arrived. On Sept 4, Kwok and four others were recognised at the Public Transport Security Command Community Roadshow at Punggol Coast MRT station.
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Teen missing at Tanjung Lompat beach, family's thanksgiving feast becomes prayer vigil
A 16-year-old boy, Mohamad Haiman Fitri Supian, is missing and feared drowned after swimming at Pantai Tanjung Lompat in Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, last Wednesday. His family, who had planned a thanksgiving meal for their new Felda home, has instead held a prayer vigil. Three of his friends who also drowned have been found dead, while the victim is still missing.
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Private-hire driver, 38, dies after crash on Joo Chiat Road; suspected heart attack
A 38-year-old private-hire car driver died after his vehicle rear-ended another car along Joo Chiat Road towards Marine Parade Central on Sep. 2. He was found unconscious and taken to Changi General Hospital, where he subsequently died. Police investigations are ongoing.
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Man jailed 21 months for S$1,000 paid assault that broke victim's ankle in Toa Payoh lift
A 30-year-old Singaporean man, Lu Zhong Cheng, was jailed about 21 months for assaulting a stranger in a Toa Payoh lift for S$1,000. The assault, which occurred on Sep. 4, 2025, left the 51-year-old victim with a fractured ankle. Lu was also sentenced for allowing his bank account to be used for criminal proceeds and for driving offences.
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Azalina urges red flags, warning signs at Desaru beaches after teen drownings
Pengerang MP Azalina Othman Said has called for red flags and warning signs at coastal areas in Desaru, including Pantai Tanjung Lompat, following the drowning of three teenagers on Wednesday. She made the proposal to local authorities, citing strong currents and the upcoming school holidays. The search for a fourth missing victim is ongoing.
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Third teen's body found after drowning at Tanjung Lompat beach
The body of Muhammad Adib Hafiy Kamal, 16, was found floating about five kilometers from the scene at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, at 11.15 am. The search continues for another missing victim, Mohamad Haiman Fitri Supian, 16. The incident involved six teenagers swimming at the beach, with two others rescued by the public.
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Tahfiz students continue azan, prayers to help find two missing teens at Tanjung Lompat beach
Students from Madrasah Tahfiz Al-Quran Ar-Redha in Bandar Penawar have resumed their efforts to find two teenagers still missing after a drowning incident at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Kota Tinggi. They performed the azan, Duha prayers, and recited Surah Yasin. So far, two victims have been found dead, while two others remain missing and two were rescued.
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Chef Mint launches Warisan Api, a traditional Malay food stall at Haig Road
Chef Aminurrashid Hasnordin, also known as Chef Mint, has launched a new brand, Warisan Api, a temporary stall at a coffee shop on Haig Road, Singapore, for three months starting September. The stall offers traditional Malay dishes cooked over charcoal and fire, such as Asam Picit, in an effort to revive Malay culinary heritage.
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NEA fines for ground littering drop to 5,300 in first half of 2026
Singapore's National Environment Agency reported a drop in fines for ground littering and corrective work orders in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. The agency credited targeted enforcement and surveillance, including a pilot with town councils that improved the catch rate for high-rise littering. One hotspot at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 saw a 54 per cent drop in litter count.
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Singapore runner charged with stealing shoes, cones from Kallang Decathlon
Singapore distance runner Ko Wen Qiang, Keane, 26, was charged with stealing a pair of running shoes and a set of training cones from a Decathlon outlet in Kallang. The alleged thefts occurred in July and September 2025. Ko represented Singapore at the 2023 World Athletics Road Running Championships.
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Tanjung Lompat tragedy: Channel-like formation believed to strengthen currents
A maritime official believes a channel-like formation in the beach terrain at Pantai Tanjung Lompat in Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, may have contributed to strong currents that pulled four teenagers out to sea. Two of the six teenagers were rescued, two were found dead, and search operations continue for the remaining two.
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Schools urged to support students affected by Pantai Tanjung Lompat tragedy
Following the drowning tragedy at Pantai Tanjung Lompat in Kota Tinggi, Johor, schools have been directed to provide psychosocial support to affected students and families. Two teenagers have been confirmed dead, two were rescued, and two remain missing after getting into difficulty while swimming.
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SMRT inspects all tunnel doors after metal fell on track in 2025
SMRT has completed inspections of all cross-passage doors in its tunnels after a metal layer fell onto the track between Expo and Changi Airport stations in September 2025. The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau's report found the cladding was not secured properly and SMRT was unaware of wind load requirements. SMRT is working with the LTA on renewal works for the doors.
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Chai Chee food court loses S$250,000 in seven months, family owner says cannot continue
The family-run Bai Nian Food Court at ESR BizPark @ Chai Chee has lost about S$250,000 over seven months due to poor weekday footfall. Second-generation owner Tommy Pang said the business cannot continue like this, with only one external tenant remaining.
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'Drain' in the beach, waves pulling to sea feared cause of four students feared drowned
Four students are feared drowned at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, Johor. The beach's topography, which has a drain-like channel, along with rough waves and strong winds, are believed to be among the contributing factors.
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Search for two missing victims at Tanjung Lompat Beach continues
The search continues for two missing teenagers after a drowning incident at Pantai Tanjung Lompat in Kota Tinggi, Johor. Two of the six teenagers involved are still receiving treatment at Hospital Kota Tinggi, while two others were found dead. The state education committee chairman has promised support for the victims' families and students.
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Singapore prisons to trial pepper-spraying robot PROTECT in 3-month pilot from October
The Singapore Prison Service will deploy a 510kg robot called PROTECT to patrol prison yards and quell fights during a three-month trial starting in October. The robot, developed with HTX, can spray pepper spray and live-stream incidents to officers. A demonstration was held at Changi Prison Complex on Sept 3.
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MUIS distributes $3.3m to 830 elderly zakat recipients, to review aid framework
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) has distributed about $3.3 million to 830 eligible elderly zakat recipients through top-ups to their CPF Retirement Accounts. The disbursement is part of the MUIS-CPF Matched Retirement Savings Scheme launched in 2025, and MUIS announced it will review its Zakat Financial Assistance framework.
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Two lanes on Loyang Ave closed overnight for emergency water pipe repairs
Motorists on Loyang Avenue in Singapore face heavy traffic as two lanes are closed for emergency repairs following a water pipe leak. The closure, between Block 149 Pasir Ris Street 13 and the Pasir Ris Drive 1 junction, is expected to last until the morning of Sept 4. PUB is investigating the cause of the leak, and water supply to homes and businesses is not affected.
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Tanker that drifted near Sungai Johor Bridge successfully moved
A tanker that drifted and ran aground near the Sungai Johor Bridge in Kota Tinggi was successfully moved to a designated anchorage. The bridge operator confirmed the structure is safe and traffic was unaffected. The Johor Port Authority is investigating the incident.