News near Jalan Abu Bakar
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Thai woman charged in Batu Pahat court for alleged prostitution, visa breach
A 28-year-old Thai woman, Nanthicha Bunrod, was charged at the Magistrate's Court in Batu Pahat today for allegedly engaging in prostitution and violating her travel pass conditions. The alleged incident occurred at a hotel on Jalan Abu Bakar on August 31. The court set September 9 for mention and denied bail.
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Man fined S$560,000 for evading duty on nearly 30,000 bottles of beer
A 47-year-old Chinese national, Han Xiaoyang, was fined S$560,000 in Singapore for masterminding a scheme to evade duty and GST on imported beer. He pleaded guilty to seven charges involving the evasion of about S$60,127 in duty on 28,236 bottles of beer. As he did not pay the fine, he will serve 164 days in jail.
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JDT beat DPMM FC 3-0 in Johor after haze forces match relocation
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) defeated DPMM FC 3-0 at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri. The match was relocated from Bandar Seri Begawan to Johor due to haze. The win extends JDT's winning streak to four league matches.
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JDT extend perfect start with 3-0 win over DPMM at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) maintained their perfect record in the Super League with a 3-0 victory over DPMM FC at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri. Bergson Da Silva scored twice and Stoichkov added a third to secure the win.
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JDT beat DPMM FC 3-0 at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium for fourth straight win
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) continued their winning streak with a 3-0 victory over DPMM FC in a Super League match at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri. The match, originally scheduled in Brunei, was moved to Johor due to haze. Bergson scored twice, with Stoichkov adding a third in the 77th minute.
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JDT beat DPMM FC 3-0 at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium for fourth straight league win
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) secured their fourth consecutive Super League victory by defeating DPMM FC 3-0 at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim in Iskandar Puteri. The match was moved from Brunei's Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium due to haze conditions in Bandar Seri Begawan. Bergson scored twice for the home side, with Stoichkov adding a third in the second half.
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Tourist's Gucci bag with S$8,000 snatched at Circular Road; passersby help catch suspect
A Chinese tourist in Singapore had her Gucci handbag, containing S$8,000, snatched by a man on Circular Road. Two passersby helped her chase and catch the suspect, who was later arrested by police for theft.
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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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Punggol East riverfront land eyed for over 8,000 new homes; tenants told leases won't be renewed
Singapore's government-owned riverfront land in Punggol East could yield over 8,000 new homes. The Urban Redevelopment Authority's Master Plan 2025 designates five large residential sites there, and current tenants have been told their leases, ending December 2026, will not be renewed to make way for redevelopment.
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Man jailed 39 months, caned for driving on etomidate while delivering Kpods
A 32-year-old Singaporean man, Chua Beng Kai Jeremy, was sentenced to three years and three months' jail and two strokes of the cane for trafficking and consuming Kpods, and for driving under the influence of etomidate. He was caught twice, the second time while on bail, driving from Jurong to Punggol to make deliveries for his supplier. He was also disqualified from driving for five years.
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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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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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Singapore hands Nepal $560,000 aid package for flood relief
Singapore has given Nepal a humanitarian aid package worth about $560,000, including medical supplies and DNA test kits. The handover took place on Sept 4 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tanglin, as Singapore also deploys officers to help with disaster victim identification following devastating floods.
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NEA expands robot sweeper trial to Esplanade and East Coast parks
Singapore's National Environment Agency has been trialling autonomous pavement sweepers at Esplanade Park and East Coast Park since April, and plans to expand their use. The agency also released survey results showing a dip in public satisfaction with cleanliness, and detailed enforcement actions against coffee shop owners.
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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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Man gets 2 years' jail, caning for selling Kpods and illicit drugs
A 24-year-old man, Basil Wang Zhuang Zhen, was sentenced on Sept 4 to two years' jail and two strokes of the cane for trafficking Kpods and other drugs. He was caught after ICA officers found a vape in his car at Woodlands Checkpoint, leading to a search of his home where authorities found thousands of tablets and other illicit items. He is the first person convicted for Kpod trafficking under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
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RTS Link Woodlands North station completed, on track for 2027 opening
Singapore's Land Transport Authority announced the completion of the RTS Link Woodlands North station on Sept 4. The 4km cross-border link between Singapore and Malaysia is on track to begin operations in 2027, with a projected daily ridership of 40,000.
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Columbia Asia, HLB give RM1,000 savings to babies born on Merdeka Day
Columbia Asia and Hong Leong Bank launched The HeadStart initiative under the Care Beyond Birth campaign, giving RM1,000 in an HLB Junior 3-in-1 Account to babies born on August 31 at Columbia Asia hospitals. The initiative is part of Columbia Asia's 30th anniversary and aims to support families after childbirth.
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PHV driver fined S$650 for touting at HarbourFront Centre taxi stand
A private-hire vehicle driver was fined S$650 for loitering and soliciting passengers at the HarbourFront Centre taxi point. Steven Gan Teck Guan was found guilty after a judge ruled he had touted for a S$65 fare in March 2024. He is out on bail pending an appeal.
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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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Girls' Generation's Yoona to attend Sulwhasoo pop-up at Ion Orchard on Sep 11
South Korean singer-actress Yoona of Girls' Generation will be in Singapore on Sep 11 to attend a Sulwhasoo pop-up at Ion Orchard. The event, running from Sep 10 to 20, marks the 60th anniversary of the brand's Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream.
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Johor police seek public help to find teenager missing for two weeks
Police in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, are asking for public help to locate 16-year-old Nurhumaerah Farhana Abdul Rahman, who was last seen on August 22 in Taman Pulai Utama, Skudai. Her 60-year-old father lodged a report the following day. Anyone with information is urged to contact the investigating officer or the district control centre.
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F1 Singapore GP: Marina Bay, Padang roads to close from Oct 7; MRT, bus hours extended
The Land Transport Authority announced road closures in the Marina Centre and Padang areas from Oct 7 to 13 for the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix. MRT and bus services will be extended during the race weekend from Oct 9 to 11 to manage the expected crowd.
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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.