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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Seniors National Games participation in Singapore rises over 30% to 6,000
More than 6,000 seniors took part in the second Seniors National Games in Singapore, a jump of over 30% from the inaugural edition. The Games, held at OCBC Arena, featured adaptive sports like disc golf and boccia, with an 85-year-old participant and her daughter competing together.
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One Prawn & Co to close New Bahru restaurant on Oct 4; Zhup Zhup stays open
Chef-owner Gwyneth Ang's upmarket seafood restaurant One Prawn & Co at New Bahru will close on October 4, just over two years after opening. The group announced the closure on Instagram, saying the chapter has reached its natural end. Its casual sibling eatery Zhup Zhup at MacPherson Road will remain open.
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14-year-old boy allegedly approached 9-year-old girl in Bukit Batok, police investigating
A 14-year-old boy allegedly approached a nine-year-old girl in Bukit Batok on Aug. 28 and displayed sexually inappropriate behaviour. The police have confirmed a report was lodged and investigations are ongoing.
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Singapore's F-35 fleet to cost US$4.06b; eight jets to be based at Tengah, rest in US
A US Department of War report has disclosed that Singapore's acquisition of 20 F-35 stealth fighters and related equipment cost US$4.06 billion. Eight of the jets, the F-35As, will be based at Tengah Air Base in Singapore, while the twelve F-35Bs will be permanently stationed at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas, US. The first jets are expected to be delivered to the US at the end of 2026, with Singapore housing them locally only in 2029.
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Man, 59, arrested for alleged loanshark harassment at Choa Chu Kang flat
A 59-year-old man was arrested on Sep. 1 for allegedly harassing a resident by scattering shoes and leaving a bicycle lock at a flat along Choa Chu Kang Avenue 5. Police identified him through camera images. He will be charged in court on Sep. 3 under the Moneylenders Act.
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Tekka, Adam Road, Newton hawker centres to close for cleaning in September
Singapore's National Environment Agency has announced that several hawker centres, including Tekka, Adam Road, and Newton, will be closed for cleaning in September. The closures are part of a monthly cleaning exercise involving 88 centres across the island.
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Kai Kai and Jia Jia's birthday events at River Wonders run until Sept 14
Mandai Wildlife Group announced panda-themed birthday celebrations for Kai Kai and Jia Jia at River Wonders in Singapore. The events, running until Sept 14, include ice cake feedings and an immersive exhibition, as the pandas are set to return to China in 2027.
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Two men charged for dangerous driving under influence of etomidate in separate incidents
Two men were charged in a Singapore court on Sept 3 for allegedly driving against traffic while under the influence of etomidate. The incidents occurred separately in Jurong West and Choa Chu Kang, with no injuries reported in either case.
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Man jailed 26 months for swapping fake diamond in Chinatown heist
A 30-year-old man was sentenced to 26 months and two weeks in jail in Singapore for stealing a real diamond worth US$154,000 from a Chinatown shop. He hid a custom-made fake diamond in his mouth and swapped it with the real one while an accomplice distracted the sales manager. Both were arrested at Changi Airport.
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Police rescue two teenage girls from edge of Toa Payoh car park wall
Police in Singapore were called after two teenage girls were seen sitting on the edge of a seventh-floor car park wall in Toa Payoh. Officers persuaded both girls to safety, and they were taken to hospital and detained under the Mental Health Act.
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Fire at Bukit Pasoh Road substation causes temporary power outage in Chinatown area
A fire at an electrical substation at 43 Bukit Pasoh Road in Chinatown on Sept 1 caused a temporary electricity disruption to some premises in the area. The Singapore Civil Defence Force extinguished the blaze, and power was fully restored by 5.25pm. No injuries were reported.
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Two hospitalised after kitchen fire in Yew Tee HDB flat; 20 evacuated
Two people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out in the kitchen of a 14th-floor HDB flat at Block 684D Choa Chu Kang Crescent on Sept 2. About 20 residents were evacuated as a precaution, and the Singapore Civil Defence Force extinguished the blaze with one water jet.
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Private-hire driver fined S$650 for touting at HarbourFront Centre taxi stand
A private-hire driver, Steven Gan Teck Guan, was fined S$650 for loitering at a taxi stand at HarbourFront Centre to solicit passengers without a booking. The case came to light after a passenger complained about being quoted a premium fare on the Grab app. Gan contested the charge but was convicted based on CCTV evidence.
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Mid-Autumn Festival cultural event set for Smith Street, Chinatown on Sept 19
Chinatown Singapore will host a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration on 19 September 2026 at Smith Street. The event, presented by the Chinatown Business Association with two other associations, will feature cultural experiences and heritage performances.
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Sephora launches Olive Young K-beauty Edit in Singapore on Sep 2 – here's what you can expect
Sephora is launching the Olive Young K-Beauty Edit in Singapore on September 2, as part of a global partnership with South Korea's Olive Young. The launch will also be available in Malaysia and Thailand, with over 20 Korean beauty brands and 180 products across stores in all three countries. Sephora Ion Orchard in Singapore, Fahrenheit 88 in Kuala Lumpur, and Siam Center in Bangkok will serve as regional K-Beauty Discovery Launchpads.
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Man jailed for hiding fake S$200,000 diamond in mouth during Chinatown heist
A man has been sentenced to jail for his role in a Chinatown heist involving a diamond valued at S$200,000. He concealed a fake replica of the gem in his mouth during the theft. The fake diamond was specially manufactured in Surat, India, to match the original's specifications.