Death of 77-year-old man in Toa Payoh Flat unveiled amid withered plants and foul odor

A 77-year-old uncle was found dead inside his Toa Payoh flat after neighbors reported a foul smell resembling that of a decomposing corpse. Preliminary investigations indicate no criminal activity. A neighbour remembers the man’s love for gardening, but she hadn’t seen him for about two weeks and observed his outdoor potted plants wilting over the past week.

Hougang Flat Fire: Passer-by heroically evacuates Residents, hospitalized and later discharged

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) swiftly tackled a fire on the 13th storey of a residential block in Hougang. While the occupant evacuated safely, a passerby assisting in the evacuation was hospitalized for smoke inhalation but has since been discharged. MP Dennis Tan expressed gratitude for the responders and residents’ selfless actions. Preliminary investigations suggest an electrical fault as the cause of the fire.

Malaysian police seek two Singaporean suspects involved in Johor dispute

Johor Bahru police are actively seeking two Singaporeans involved in a dispute with a Grab food delivery rider last Friday where the two suspects were filmed filling up a jerrycan with fuel.

Dedicated Singaporean Swiftie appeals to PM Lee, urging for school holidays on Taylor Swift’s concert ticket sale date

The announcement of Taylor Swift’s upcoming performances in Singapore for three consecutive days in March 2024 has ignited excitement among Singaporean fans. A passionate Swiftie took the initiative to reach out to ministers, appealing for a school holiday on the concert ticket sale date. In her appeal to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, the Swiftie amusingly stated, “PM, I know you’re secretly a Swiftie too, please.” Responding to the calls, Minister Chan Chun Sing amusingly proposed an alternative solution: he asked if any creative and enterprising Swifties could invite Taylor Swift or any other A-list artists to perform at their school, free of charge. “In that case, we could consider declaring a school holiday. This way, everyone can enjoy this inclusive concert! ”

Singaporean man lost S$6000 to 2-dollar ‘bak zhang’ scam

Singaporeans urged to be cautious in online transactions as scammers exploit victims with deceptive deals, leading to financial losses. In a recent incident, a Singaporean fell victim to an online scam when purchasing 2-dollar ‘bak zhang’ (meat dumplings) and subsequently discovered that approximately S$6,000 had been fraudulently withdrawn from his bank account.

Grab reinstates suspended delivery rider amidst public outcry by Malaysians

A Malaysian Grab food delivery rider, initially accused of brandishing a weapon during a dispute involving two Singaporeans last Friday, was reinstated by the company after Malaysians call for the popular cab-hailing app to be uninstalled. However, the move did not placate an irate public, with many continuing to voice their criticisms and intention to uninstall the app.

Taiwan’s ramen shops engage in bizarre culinary competition, featuring frogs, crocodiles, and durians in unconventional ramen creations

Ramen shops in Taiwan are in a peculiar culinary competition, incorporating deep-sea giant isopods, frogs, crocodiles, and even durians into their ramen dishes. From Yunlin’s “Froggy Ramen” to Douliu’s “Coolzilla Crocodile Ramen,” the trend has taken off.

Owner of Angel Supermart sold business in disheartenment as long-time employee exposed for breach of trust

Last month, a shocking discovery was made at a neighborhood supermarket when a long-time employee was allegedly involved in a breach of trust. Daniel Tan, the owner, expressed his astonishment after accidentally uncovering theft during a routine surveillance review. The incident led to the sale of the business, leaving Mr. Tan disheartened.

58-year-old pedestrian tragically lost his life after being hit by a Traffic Police motorcycle

A 58-year-old man tragically lost his life after being hit by a Traffic Police motorcycle in Hougang Avenue 3. Investigations are ongoing into the incident that occurred at the junction of Hougang Avenue 3 and Kim Chuan Road.

Singaporean crew member reportedly missing in US waters after falling off a bulk carrier vessel

A Singaporean man has been reported missing in US waters after falling off a bulk carrier vessel. Despite an active search that covered over 200 square nautical miles for nearly 15 hours, the US Coast Guard announced on Wednesday (21 June) that they had to suspend the search.