News near Tanjung Lompat Johor
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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.