A 71-year-old man was arrested on the afternoon of June 5 after he was found drunk near Hougang MRT station.He had fallen on a walkway and continued laying on the ground after paramedics arrived to assess his condition, reported Shin Min Daily News.A short clip circulating online shows several police officers escorting the elderly man outside the station.The man had keeled over in half, with his head bowed to the floor. He was unable to stand on both feet and sank to the ground as the officers supported his arms.A member of the public, surnamed Chen, told Shin Min she was passing by the area when she saw the arrest.«He was very agitated and kept cursing,» she claimed.Another eyewitness, surnamed Cai, said he called an ambulance for the elderly man after he collapsed on the ground and sustained scrapes on his arm.He told the Chinese paper that the man remained prone on the floor and could not balance himself when he later stood up.The elderly man's pants also appeared wet, he added.

Singapore's first-quarter growth was solid and reflects the diversity and strength of its economy, but the global outlook remains uncertain, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday (June 8).The country is making broad adjustments in areas like economic planning to deal with the uncertainty and technological change, but what is most important is its ability to maintain solidarity and unity, he said.«We cannot fully control how the world changes, but we can choose how we respond, and that response must come from Singaporeans ourselves,» he said at a dialogue with the Singapore Press Club held at the SPH Media auditorium in Toa Payoh.Singapore is more diverse than ever before, with people from different backgrounds, different aspirations and perspectives. That diversity is a tremendous source of strength, PM Wong said.«Our greatest strength remains the same - and that's our ability to stay united and move forward together as one people,» he said.And as the world becomes more fractured, Singapore must become more cohesive, he added.

A Hong Kong school principal who was fired after he was caught on video swearing at security guards during a student trip to Singapore is seeking legal advice on his employment rights.Lee Cheuk Hing said on Friday (June 5) that he had appointed legal representatives to review his dismissal after the school board rejected his resignation and terminated his contract without compensation, according to Hong Kong publication South China Morning Post.It was reported that the school's manager and former lawmaker Edmund Wong Chun Sek said that the school board had not received any formal statement from Lee and that it would take its own legal steps should he bring in representatives to challenge his dismissal.On May 23, video footage surfaced online showing Lee swearing at Safra Jurong's security officers during a student trip.

Heavy rain is expected over many parts of Singapore in the afternoon of Monday (June 8).In a weather alert issued at 4.10pm, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said moderate to heavy thundery showers are expected from 4.40pm to 5.30pm. According to live rain radar on the NEA website, the rain is seen approaching from the east.On May 15, it was reported that for the rest of the month, short-duration thundery showers are expected over parts of Singapore on most afternoons, occasionally extending into the evening.During that period, daily maximum temperatures ranged between 33 deg C and 34 deg C on most days, with highs of around 35 deg C on a few days. [[nid:735931]]xingying.koh@asiaone.com

He drives a public bus, but 22-year-old Jayrius is certainly «not your typical bus uncle».For one, the Singaporean bus captain at SMRT is the youngest driver on the company's books, reported Lianhe Zaobao.Jayrius also has end-stage kidney disease — a diagnosis which came on his 21st birthday.«It was a very difficult time,» he told the Chinese paper. «I couldn't accept it and wondered if it was a misdiagnosis.»Despite this, the transport enthusiast said he still wanted to pursue his dream of becoming a bus captain. At last, he was hired by SMRT.As Jayrius has to undergo regular dialysis sessions, the bus operator supports him by providing flexible work arrangements to ensure he can attend treatment and have enough rest, according to Zaobao.Jayrius, who shares about his job and the industry on his personal social media pages, said in a TikTok video posted in March that he is «actively looking for a donor» so he could undergo a kidney transplant.

Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng is on a six-day official visit to China from Monday (June 8).In a statement, the Clerk of Parliament said the visit to Xiamen, Fuzhou and Beijing reaffirm the strong and friendly bilateral ties between Singapore and China and provide valuable opportunities for parliamentary and people-to-people exchanges.This is Seah's first visit to China in his capacity as Speaker.In a Facebook post on Monday morning, Seah said the visit is at the invitation of his counterpart, Zhao Leiji, who is the chairman of China's National People's Congress. He is accompanied by a delegation comprising MPs from both the People's Action Party (PAP) and Workers' Party. In Xiamen, Seah is scheduled to meet with chairman of the standing committee of Xiamen Municipal People's Congress Yang Guohao. The delegation will also visit PSA BDP Xiamen and ST Engineering's aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities there.Seah will also attend a reception with overseas Singaporeans, reinforcing the strong people-to-people ties between the two countries.

What was meant to be a lively event was marred by overcrowding and long queues at art and thrift market Mercury Festival over the weekend, with a would-be attendee describing it as a «war zone» after overcrowding forced organisers to suspend entry at multiple junctures. The woman — TikTok user @zilliediaries — posted on that platform on Saturday (June 6) showing a swarm of people populating the fourth floor hallway of Suntec City, with the caption: «It's literally a war zone to Mercury Fest...»She shared that she was ultimately unable to get in, claiming there were 8,000 people in line and that queue numbers had been stopped. Disappointed by the «wasted trip», she added: «It's like the whole Singapore is here.»Another TikTok video by user @twopratakosong that same day show a large crowd gathered near the entrance, seemingly waiting to be granted entry, at around 1.43pm. One netizen commented that they joined the queue at 3.30pm and only managed to enter after almost a five-hour wait at 8pm, shortly before the event ended at 8.30pm.

A Singaporean man went on an unusual cross-island journey after his AirPods Pro case went missing, tracking its live location from Jurong to Toa Payoh in a bid to recover it.In a TikTok video posted on Sunday (June 7), Ethan, 22, recounted how he lost the case on June 5, either at Beauty World or at Ngee Ann Polytechnic.He had bought it «only a month earlier using money from my National Service allowance».Speaking to AsiaOne, he said he was shocked to find out that it was first located at Jurong Point. After finding out that a replacement would cost $139, he decided to try recovering it instead.Tracking it across the islandEthan, who lives in Serangoon, began tracking its movements through the Find My app on June 6.Using its location history, he noticed it had travelled from Jurong Point towards Toa Payoh. 

While walking home from grocery shopping along Upper Thomson Road in July 2014, Lim Giok was hit by a lorry at a traffic junction.Lim, who was 66 then, suffered a brain injury and had to undergo four operations in the subsequent months.Complications caused her to lose control of the right side of her body, like a stroke patient.Despite making a full physical recovery, she still suffers from memory loss and cognitive impairment.Traffic deaths hit a 10-year high in 2025, with 149 killed, compared with 141 in 2016. There were 142 deaths in 2024. The number of injured people also increased, from 9,342 in 2024 to 9,955 in 2025.Given the dire situation on the roads, The Straits Times has been running a series of stories to call on all road users to be more careful.In 2025, there were 247 traffic accidents involving elderly pedestrians, up from 203 in 2024. The 27 elderly pedestrian deaths in 2025 were among 36 pedestrian deaths in total for the year.Lim’s relative, who wanted to be known as Koh, said his family was devastated by the accident.

Some 2,000 season parking holders of commercial vehicles are set to pay less for their monthly season parking fees at Housing and Development Board (HDB) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) car parks.In a Facebook post on Monday (June 8), National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat announced that the two agencies will reduce their season parking charges for commercial vehicles with unladen weight of 1,801kg to 2,000kg from August 1.Vehicles with an unladen weight of between 1,801kg and 2,000kg include vans and light goods vehicles.Owners of such vehicles currently pay a monthly rate of $185 for season parking at HDB car parks, while URA charges between $120 to $160.

A 32-year-old man who crashed his car in Yishun has been charged in court on Monday (June 8) with multiple traffic offences, including allegedly driving under the influence of methamphetamine, also known as Ice.According to court documents, Sivakandesh had already been disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 48 months, from July 23, 2024, to July 22, 2026.The documents also stated that he failed to maintain proper control of his vehicle, resulting in multiple collisions involving two concrete bollards, a parked car and an HDB rubbish chute. Police arriving at the scene on June 6.PHOTO: AsiaOne/Shafiq Apandi On June 6, police said they were alerted to a call for assistance at Block 150 Yishun Street 11 at about 6pm.

A van was reduced to its charred shell after it caught fire along the Seletar Expressway on Sunday (June 7) afternoon.The incident happened at about 2.45pm along the SLE towards the Bukit Timah Expressway, before the Upper Thomson Road exit. Map showing where the incident happened on June 7. GRAPHIC: Google Maps, Social media Videos posted on social media show a Toyota HiAce van stopped at the chevron marking of the expressway.Flames are seen engulfing the entire van, including the driver's cabin and cargo area.A second van is seen stopped along the road shoulder, with two men standing nearby, looking towards the direction of the burning van.In reply to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force said firefighters extinguished the balze with two hose reels, adding that no injuries were reported.

A day out at a popular waterfall in Selangor ended with a Singaporean woman being taken to hospital after she was injured in a fall on Saturday (June 6).The incident occurred at Kanching Waterfall in Rawang, where emergency responders were called in to assist the woman after she reportedly sustained injuries in the area.In a Facebook post, the Rawang Fire and Rescue Department said its Alpha Team «attended to a special services case involving a Singaporean citizen who fell in the Kanching Waterfall area, Rawang».Upon arriving at the scene, rescuers carried out an operation to safely bring the woman down from the area.Photos shared by the department show firefighters carrying a stretcher along forested trails as they evacuated the victim from the waterfall.The woman was subsequently handed over handed over to the Ministry of Health Malaysia for examination and further action. Authorities have not disclosed the extent of her injuries.The fire department said the operation was completed smoothly with the cooperation of all parties involved.

A 26-year-old man seen sitting precariously on the corridor ledge at a Housing and Development Board (HDB) block in Tampines on Sunday (June 7) morning was apprehended under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act after he was rescued.The incident happened at about 7.10am at Block 499C Tampines Avenue 9.A video posted on Sgfollowsall's Telegram channel shows the man sitting on a corridor ledge along the sixth floor of the said block, with his legs dangling off the ledge.At least one Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) fire engine, a rescue tender vehicle, and one light fire attack vehicle were at the scene. A safety life pack was also seen being deployed along the driveway below where the man was seated.Several police fast response cars were also seen at the driveway below the block.An eyewitness, who submitted the video to the channel, wrote in the captions that responding firefighters managed to calm the man down and were able to bring him back to safety. The eyewitness also noted that SCDF's Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART) was deployed.

A man who was awarded 95 per cent of nearly $23 million in matrimonial assets in 2025 has filed an appeal against the High Court decision, according to written grounds issued recently.The husband had contended that most of the assets held in his name or jointly with his children from a previous marriage should be excluded from the pool of matrimonial assets.He argued that the assets had been acquired before the current marriage or bought with funds earned before it.However, this claim was rejected by Justice Pang Khang Chau, who included $22.4 million worth of the man’s assets in the matrimonial pool.These included a property in Stevens Close, another property in Tudor Close, and money in multiple bank accounts.The wife’s assets amounted to more than $503,000.The judge valued the matrimonial pool at $22.9 million and divided it in the ratio of 95:5 in the husband’s favour.This meant that his share was $21.8 million, while the wife’s was $1.1 million.To implement the division, the judge ordered the husband to transfer more than $624,000 to the wife.