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Man, 51, found dead on bench in Jalan Besar alley; police investigating
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.
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HDB playground design guidelines take effect, Woodlands upgrades under way
Singapore's Housing Board released playground design guidelines in December 2025 setting mandatory features for playgrounds in new Build-To-Order estates and those being redesigned or upgraded, including HDB public parks. The rules group play into physical, creative and social categories, and the first playground built to them, the Kingfisher, is coming to 628 Woodlands Ring Road as part of an estate upgrade. Other Woodlands playgrounds, including a chicken-themed one at 619 Woodlands Drive 52 and a crab tower at 631 Woodlands Ring Road, are also planned.
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Man, 32, arrested at Tiong Bahru Plaza after struggle with police; wanted for drug offences
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.
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Six men to be charged for separate molestation cases across Singapore
Six men aged 23 to 76 will be charged on Sep. 10 for separate cases of outrage of modesty in Singapore. The incidents occurred between May 2025 and July 2026 at locations including Victoria Street, Bayfront Avenue, and Boat Quay. Police arrested the men either at the scene or after follow-up investigations.
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SDP raises concern over charges against Jolovan Wham and Elijah Tay
Singapore Democratic Party chair Paul Tambyah said the party has deep concerns about police action against activists Jolovan Wham and Elijah Tay. Wham, 46, was handed five new charges on Sep 7, while Tay, 24, was charged on Sep 9 with nine offences, the most of a group of six. The charges relate to unauthorised candlelight vigils near Changi Prison in 2024 and 2025 and an assembly at the State Courts against capital punishment.
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Cef Bob steps down as operator of Rahsia Bidadari kopitiam after five months of losses
Celebrity chef Shahrizal Salleh, known as Cef Bob, has relinquished his role as the main tenant and operator of the halal kopitiam Rahsia Bidadari at Alkaff Crescent. The premises has been renamed Seng Kee Kopitiam after just five months of operation due to continued financial losses, negative feedback over smoke from a satay stall, and a tenant leaving abruptly.
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WP MP Gerald Giam and Defence Minister Chan meet residents at Bedok Reservoir coffee shop
Workers' Party MP Gerald Giam hosted Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing at Bedok Reservoir in his Aljunied ward over the weekend. The two met at Happy Hawkers coffee shop during Giam's weekly estate walk, discussing estate improvements and hearing feedback from residents and stallholders.
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K-pop group Izna to hold first Singapore concert at Capitol Theatre on Nov 8
K-pop girl group Izna will perform their first-ever concert in Singapore on November 8 at the Capitol Theatre. The show is part of their 'Who Dat Girl?' tour, which begins in South Korea on September 19. Tickets go on sale on September 12, priced between S$160 and S$280.
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Singapore's first international Tamil theatre festival 'Nadagamik' concludes with workshops and performances
Singapore's first international Tamil theatre festival, 'Nadagamik', was held from August 20 to 30, featuring five foreign and three local plays. The festival, organized by the Agam theatre group, also included workshops for emerging artists and enthusiasts of all ages, such as 'Therukoothu 101', 'Vimneengal', 'The Art of Micro Drama', and 'Clowning'.
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Chinese national jailed 8 months for grabbing S$50,000 from friend at Orchard Hotel
A 28-year-old Chinese national, Zhao Ziqi, was sentenced to eight months' jail for stealing S$50,000 from a friend at Orchard Hotel in Singapore. Zhao had asked to borrow the money, claiming gambling losses, but grabbed the cash and fled with his cousin. Police arrested the pair at Changi Airport as they tried to leave Singapore.
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Cinnabon to close last Singapore outlet at Ion Orchard on Sep 22
Cinnabon will close its last Singapore outlet at Ion Orchard on September 22, ending its latest chapter in the country. The announcement was made via Instagram on Tuesday. The brand's earlier outlets at Raffles City Shopping Centre and Jewel Changi Airport have already closed.
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Hot weather and haze cut hawker centre crowds by up to 30 per cent
Singapore's recent hot weather and haze have reduced foot traffic at public hawker centres, with stall owners reporting business drops of 20 to 30 per cent. Some vendors are considering wearing masks and reducing supplies if conditions worsen. The air pollution index across the country ranged from 70 to 88, considered moderate.
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Police warn of ticket scams ahead of Bruno Mars' Singapore concert sales on Sept 11
Singapore police have issued an advisory warning the public against ticket scams ahead of Bruno Mars' concerts at the National Stadium in April 2027. Ticket sales begin on Sept 11, and police urge buyers to use only the authorised platform, Ticketmaster. Recent scams related to other major concerts have resulted in significant financial losses.
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Ministers, MPs, football legends join Goals For Good 2026 charity match
The Goals For Good 2026 charity event was held on September 5 at CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School in Singapore. Ministers, Members of Parliament, and national football legends participated in a friendly match to support CHIJ Sanctuary for Children.
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Six women to face charges over unpermitted assemblies, including pro-Palestinian procession
Six women in Singapore, aged 22 to 36, will be charged in court on Wednesday under the Public Order Act for their alleged involvement in unpermitted public assemblies and processions. The activities relate to the pro-Palestinian cause and the death penalty, including a procession along Orchard Road towards the Istana and a protest outside the State Courts.
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Singapore football legends coach 80 youngsters at Sembawang camp
The inaugural Singa Legends Football Camp was held on 7 and 8 September at Sembawang Primary School. 80 children took part, coached by former Singapore internationals such as Fandi Ahmad and Baihakki Khaizan. All spots were filled within four hours.
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Doctor charged with molesting woman at Yishun hospital in 2023
A 29-year-old doctor, Yeo Teng Yao, was charged on Sept 3 with molesting a 24-year-old woman at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Yishun in 2023. He was previously employed by MOH Holdings and has been dismissed. His pre-trial conference is set for Sept 29.
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Woman disrupts Bugis restaurants, claims to be 'God', stops traffic
A woman has been causing disturbances along Liang Seah Street in Bugis, allegedly harassing staff at nearly 20 restaurants. She reportedly claimed to be 'God', refused to pay bills, and once stopped a car by leaning on its bonnet. Police have been called at least once, and the woman was last seen on Aug. 26.
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Elderly man, 71, found dead after fall at Punggol block
A 71-year-old man was found dead at the foot of Block 126B Edgedale Plains in Punggol on Monday afternoon. Police believe he fell from height, and no foul play is suspected. He was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic.
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Elijah Pies opens second dine-in cafe in Joo Chiat heritage shophouse with new souffle and pizza pies
Elijah Pies, a home-grown pie brand, is opening its second dine-in cafe in Joo Chiat on Saturday (Sep 12). The new flagship outlet features 60 seats, a pet-friendly area, and new menu items including a souffle pie and 'pizza pies'.
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Pianist Niu Niu to perform eight concertos, debut on violin at Singapore charity concert
Pianist Niu Niu will perform highlights from eight concertos and make his violin debut at a charity concert in Singapore on Oct 27. The event, held at the Esplanade Concert Hall, celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Viva Foundation for Children with Cancer and aims to raise support for children with cancer.
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Cancer survivor given 30 days to live in 2018 now runs Yishun noodle stall with wife
Chen Yongseng, 48, was diagnosed with terminal nose cancer in 2018 and given 30 days to live. After 37 rounds of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, his cancer went into remission, and he now runs Xiao Wen Ban Mian noodle stall at Block 504 Yishun Street 51 with his wife, Awen.
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Vegetation fire near Gali Batu Depot in Woodlands extinguished, no injuries
A vegetation fire measuring about 200m by 200m broke out near the Gali Batu Depot in Woodlands on Sept 7. The Singapore Civil Defence Force was alerted at about 6.50pm and extinguished the blaze using three water jets, with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Tan Tock Seng Hospital launches nurse-led programme to speed up sepsis treatment
Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore has introduced a nurse-led programme called 'Safe from Sepsis' to detect and treat sepsis earlier. The initiative aims to ensure at least 80% of patients receive antibiotics within 180 minutes, up from the current 37%. The programme has won a gold award at a recent hospital management ceremony in Bangkok.