News near Sungai Rengit Johor
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Lifelong learning event for all ages held at Yishun Town Square
Senior Parliamentary Secretary Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi attended the Raikan Ilmu@Heartlands (Nee Soon) event at Yishun Town Square on September 5. The two-day event, organised by Yayasan MENDAKI, aims to promote lifelong learning for all ages.
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Tanjung Lompat drowning: Body of last missing teenager found after 4-day search
The body of a 16-year-old boy who went missing after drowning at Tanjung Lompat beach was found on rocks about 5.5 km from the incident site. He was the last of four teenagers who drowned while swimming on Wednesday; the search and rescue operation has now concluded.
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Fire at Kovan house forces evacuation of 30, one person taken to hospital
A fire broke out at a two-storey house on Simon Lane in Kovan on Sept 5, prompting the evacuation of about 30 people from neighbouring units. The Singapore Civil Defence Force extinguished the blaze, which partially damaged a neighbouring house. One person was assessed for smoke inhalation and taken to Singapore General Hospital.
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Punggol community market offers 90% discount to low-income families
A community market managed by the Punggol Community Club is offering a 90% discount on essential goods to residents holding blue CHAS cards in the Punggol Reservoir-Punggol estate. The initiative, which started in August this year, has seen about 200 households make purchases so far. The subsidy is funded by an annual $100 grant per household.
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Johor waters: Over 600 vape cartridges suspected to contain drugs seized
Malaysian maritime authorities seized more than 600 vape cartridges suspected to contain drugs near Sungai Rengit, Johor. The contraband, valued at over RM160,000, was found in a black bag left in a rocky coastal area during a patrol on Friday. The items were taken to the Batu Pahat maritime headquarters for investigation.
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Bedok Reservoir-Punggol residents get 90% off groceries at community supermarket
A community supermarket at Punggol Community Club offers eligible Bedok Reservoir-Punggol residents groceries at a 90% discount. About 3,400 households with Blue CHAS cards qualify for the initiative, which provides a $100 annual subsidy per household. The supermarket, run by volunteers, operates every other Saturday morning.
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Maritime agency seizes 600 vape pods suspected of containing 'piu-piu' drug worth RM160,000 off Batu Pahat
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) seized 600 vape pods suspected of containing 'piu-piu' liquid drug worth RM160,000 in the waters off Senggarang, near Batu Pahat. The suspect fled, but a bag containing the drugs was found on a rocky area by a beach. The seized items were taken to the Batu Pahat Zone Maritime Headquarters for further investigation.
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Foreign masseuse dies in fall from fourth floor fleeing MBJB raid
A 36-year-old foreign masseuse died after falling from the fourth floor of a shop house in Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, Masai, Johor Bahru, while trying to flee an inspection by the Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB). Her body was sent to Hospital Sultan Ismail for a post-mortem, which found the cause of death to be head injuries and broken ribs. Police have classified the case as sudden death.
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85-year-old retiree in Singapore nearly loses S$110,000 to tech support scam; bank staff intervene
An 85-year-old retired businessman in Singapore nearly lost S$110,000, the bulk of his life savings, to a tech support scam. He was convinced by scammers impersonating police and bank officials to transfer money from his joint OCBC Bank account. Bank staff at the Marine Parade branch raised the alarm, preventing the loss.
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Loyang Avenue lanes reopen after water pipe repair
Lanes on Loyang Avenue towards Changi Village reopened late on Sept 4 after PUB completed urgent repairs on a water pipe leak. The two-lane closure, announced on Sept 3, caused traffic congestion and a related exit closure on the TPE.
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TikTok video shows Lalamove deliverymen tossing parcels at HDB void deck
A TikTok video posted on Aug 30 shows Lalamove delivery workers in Singapore throwing parcels from their van to an HDB void deck, with some packages falling to the ground. The video has drawn criticism from Singaporeans, with some calling for the company to take action.
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139 donate blood at Sunlove's National Day drive at its headquarters
Sunlove's annual National Day blood donation drive was held on August 14 at its headquarters in Singapore. A total of 139 people, including foreigners and staff from various centres, donated blood. Organisers said turnout was higher than in previous years.
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Wanyonyi wins Diamond League 800m final; Duplantis fitness doubt for Budapest
Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi won the men's 800m at the Diamond League Final in Brussels, clocking 1:41.80. Pole vault star Mondo Duplantis withdrew with a leg issue, casting doubt on his participation in next week's Ultimate Championships in Budapest.
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68-year-old man injured after bus brakes suddenly along Woodlands Avenue 7
A 68-year-old man was injured on Sep. 1 when Bus 858 braked suddenly along Woodlands Avenue 7, throwing him from his seat. He suffered a head injury, a fractured rib, and a displaced cataract, and was hospitalised again on Sep. 3. His family expressed disappointment with bus operator Tower Transit's handling of the incident.
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Man, 77, allegedly steals S$200 from donation bowl at Changi temple
A 77-year-old man allegedly stole about S$200 from a donation bowl at Hoon Sian Keng Temple on Changi Road on Aug. 28. CCTV footage shows him taking the money and bowing to the statue before leaving. The police are investigating.
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Audi and lorry drivers in Thomson Road road rage face police investigations
A road rage incident on Thomson Road, Singapore, on Sep. 1 has led to police investigations. Two drivers, aged 35 and 52, are assisting with investigations into alleged offences under the Protection from Harassment Act, with the younger driver also investigated for voluntarily causing hurt. Videos of the altercation, which included an exchange of vulgarities and a scuffle, were uploaded online.
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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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Singapore Malay Book Festival returns for eighth edition at Geylang Serai
The Singapore Malay Book Festival (PBMS) 2026 is back for its eighth edition, running from 3 to 6 September around Wisma Geylang Serai (WGS). The launch on 4 September was officiated by Member of Parliament for Pasir Ris-Changi GRC, Mr Sharael Taha, and features booths from local publishers as well as groups from Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei.
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Minister Zhulkarnain visits Batam to strengthen Singapore-Riau ties
Singapore's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs, Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, made a working visit to Batam, Indonesia, from September 3 to 4. The visit included meetings with business leaders, students, and local officials, as well as attending a Singapore National Day reception. He reaffirmed the strong partnership between Singapore and the Riau Islands in areas like business, tourism, and human capital development.
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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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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.