From Jul. 5, Go-Ahead Singapore will progressively become the anchor operator at:

• Tampines Bus Interchange,
• Tampines Concourse Bus Interchange,
• Tampines North Bus Interchange, and
• Changi Business Park Bus Terminal.

It will take over the Tampines Bus package, with all bus services transferred from SBS Transit to Go-Ahead Singapore.

Go-Ahead Singapore previously announced that 14 bus services (10, 10E, 18, 20, 31, 39, 65, 129, 292, 293, 298, 299, 454, 646) will be transferred from Jul. 5.

The remaining 15 bus services (4, 19, 23, 28, 29, 37, 38, 47, 69, 72, 81, 127, 291, 296, 460) will continue to operate under SBS Transit until Jul. 19.

The bus company added that there will be no changes to bus routes or fares as a result of the transition.

On Jul. 4, SBS Transit bade farewell to the town in a Facebook post, recalling their initial days back in 1983.

It also thanked the bus captains, interchange and depot staff for their hard over the years, regardless if they were staying on at SBS or "embarking on a new chapter".

Go-Ahead Singapore told The Straits Times (ST) that most of the affected SBS Transit employees have joined them.

Those who stayed have been redeployed to other bus interchanges in the same role, a spokesperson for SBS Transit also told ST.

A family in Thailand had a close call after their pet dog unknowingly carried a live grenade into their home after mistaking it for a toy.

The incident happened in the Non Khun district of Sisaket province, in northeastern Thailand.

According to a Facebook post by the Sisaket Provincial Public Relations Office on Jul. 10, the dog wandered outside to play before returning home with what appeared to be a rusty round object in its mouth.

The dog's owner, Rungnapa Dawta (transliteration), only realised the danger after he picked up the object and found that the grenade's safety pin was still attached.

Dog had been playing and chewing on grenade

The owner had just returned home from the hospital to rest when he discovered the grenade.

He immediately placed the grenade outside his home and alerted his village's community leaders and the authorities.

According to the post, Dawta's elderly relative had thought the object was an old bone or scrap of plastic.

They added that the pet dog had been playing and chewing on the object since morning.

The homeowner said he could not have imagined what might have happened if the dog pulled the pin or dropped it hard enough, reported Khaosod English.

Thai police confirmed grenade was fully operational

The Non Khun district's sheriff, Chaiwat Thammawat (transliteration), and other police officers inspected the area after being informed of the incident.

They later confirmed that the grenade was a Chinese-made Type 82-2 hand grenade.

While the bomb was old, it was still in working condition and was commonly found along the border.

It was later safely transported and detonated in a field far from the village, resulting in a crater that was approximately 30 cm deep and 60 cm wide with no injuries or property damage.

According to Khasod English, Thammawat called the incident an important warning, especially for Thai citizens living in areas where old military supplies and ammunition could be found.

He urged those who encountered suspected explosives or military objects to avoid touching or moving them and to inform the authorities immediately.

Erling Haaland may have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, but he made sure to give his supporters one last moment to remember.

After Norway's devastating loss to England, Haaland reportedly became the last Norwegian player to leave the stadium, staying behind to take photos with "family and other fans".

A video of the scene was shared by American sportscaster Josh Moser (@TheMozKnowz) to X, who added that Haaland left the stadium at 9:30pm local time, long after the match had ended at around 7pm.

The post has since gathered more than 1.4 million views.

Fans respond

The gesture drew an outpouring of warmth from fans online, many of whom praised both Haaland and Norway's overall campaign at the tournament.

One X user wrote: "Norway played a fantastic game, the chances just didn't go their way. They have nothing to be ashamed of. They put Norway on the map as real contenders for the next World Cup."

Another wrote: "They will be better than ever when they come back next time! Norway captivated the world!"

Erling Haaland the last Norwegian player to leave the stadium. Stayed behind until 9:30 PM local time to take photos with family and other fans. He became one of the most beloved players in the sport by Americans during this tournament. #worldcup2026 pic.twitter.com/owt0MTIjDX

— Josh Moser (@TheMozKnowz) July 12, 2026

Norway's run came to an end in the quarter-finals, after England's Jude Bellingham secured a comeback win with a double.

A video of a woman clinging to her dog while battling raging floodwaters in China has gone viral online on Weibo.

The footage, initially shared by Weibo user "2吉不是老邢,” is believed to have been filmed in Nanning, Guangxi, where severe flooding broke out following torrential rain brought by Typhoon Maysak, according to Oriental Daily.

What the video shows

In the clip, a woman and her border collie fights against a powerful current, using a wall beside them to inch their way forward.

She grips the wall with both hands to avoid being swept away, and although the canine understood which direction to go in, it could not cling to the wall.

The dog therefore gets caught up by the current multiple times, and each time, the owner would risk her own life to let go of the wall and grab it with one hand, so that they do not get separated.

The pair gets swept backwards at one point, but managed to resist the current.

About two minutes into the video, bystanders wade in from a corner to extend a bamboo pole, pulling both dog and woman to safety. Both are believed to have survived.

The exact time and location of the video could not be verified, Oriental Daily noted.

搭救洪水中的女人和狗。

这么危险的情况下，女主也不放弃她的狗，在即将冲走的时候，冒险拉回狗子。 pic.twitter.com/VWuYgvwRxL

— 魔都老猿 (@AriXZone) July 8, 2026

Reactions online

The clip has since made its way to X, where commenters were moved by the footage and praised the woman's determination.

One user wrote:

"One's first reaction on the edge of life and death is the hardest to fake. By not giving up on any life, this owner, like those who rescued her, shines with the most beautiful light of humanity."

Another said:

"I was genuinely moved. She was almost swept away so many times, yet never forgot about the dog by her side."

A group of passers-by banded together to lift a vehicle and extracted a 14-year-old boy from underneath it in Jurong East.

In a video shared to Facebook on Jul. 11, about a dozen people were gathered around a black car, with more looking on.

Heaving in unison, the group managed to lift the car off the ground, and a man lying prone helped to pull a figure out from under it.

The person retrieved appeared to be a young boy, dressed in a red shirt.

Four men then carried him off the road and gently placed him beside the road, advising him to lie down and not move.

One of the men also adjusted the boy's backpack to support his head.

The boy was conscious and responsive.

14-year-old cyclist

In response to Mothership's queries, the Singapore Police Force was alerted to an accident involving a car and bicycle along Jurong Gateway Road on Jul. 11 at around 1:25pm.

A 14-year-old male cyclist was conveyed conscious to the hospital, while a 48-year-old male driver is assisting with the investigation.

A 27-year-old Malaysian man has pleaded guilty to driving along the heavy vehicle lane at Woodlands Checkpoint to avoid getting stuck in jam and later hitting an auxiliary police officer who tried to stop him.

Suriya Ganisan faced five charges under the Road Traffic Act, including dangerous driving and failing to stop after an accident to render assistance.

He pleaded guilty to three of the charges on Jul. 8, Shin Min Daily News reported.

The remaining charges are to be taken into consideration during sentencing.

Jam

On Sep. 26, 2025, at about 2:50pm, Suriya arrived at Woodlands Checkpoint intending to return to Malaysia.

At the time of his arrival, the lanes for cars and other vehicles were jammed, but the lane for heavy vehicles was reportedly clear.

After waiting in the queue, Suriya proceeded to swerve into the heavy vehicles lane.

He headed towards the checkpoint but was stopped by an auxiliary police officer.

The officer instructed Suriya to make a U-turn and rejoin the queue.

However, he failed to comply with the officer’s instructions, and instead swerved towards the car lane and drove past the officer.

Another auxiliary police officer, Muhamad Irzan bin Masrabi, proceeded to intervene to stop Suriya's vehicle. Suriya then accelerated and crossed a double white line.

As a result, Irzan was hit in the abdomen by the vehicle and fell.

The Straits Times previously reported that Irzan sustained a "serious injury", but noted that the court did not provide specificities then.

He was eventually intercepted before he entered the Malaysian checkpoint, where he was instructed to make a U-turn.

Suriya complied and was escorted back to Woodlands Checkpoint before being arrested.

Extent of injuries

Irzan has been diagnosed with an undisplaced sacral fracture and a cervical disc protrusion.

He was hospitalised for six days and discharged on Oct. 1, but had three follow-up medical appointments and was granted a total of 46 days of hospitalisation leave.

He is still unable to walk or sit for prolonged periods without pain.

Serving sentence while awaiting outcome

Suriya said he deeply regretted what he had done and apologised to the auxiliary police officer during mitigation.

His lawyer, who apparently took the case on a pro bono basis, cited that Suriya was from Perak, Malaysia, adding that the man's family could not afford legal representation.

He argued that Suriya lacked the financial means to cover his living expenses in Singapore while awaiting the outcome of the case.

Therefore, even though Suriya was granted bail, he chose to begin serving his sentence in the meantime.

While his lawyer sought a jail term of no more than 16 months for Suriya, arguing that the auxiliary police officer’s injuries were not the most severe when it came to similar cases, the prosecution countered that Suriya's actions could have resulted in something even more serious.

The latter is seeking a jail sentence of between 28 months and six weeks and 29 months and eight week, as well as a three-year disqualification from holding or obtaining all classes of driving licences.

Sentencing will be carried out on Aug. 19.

The Circle Line Stage 6 (CCL6) opened for passenger service on Jul. 12, with train enthusiasts waking up bright and early to ride the first train from Marina Bay at 6:14am.

The completed loop includes three new stations: Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward Road.

But it was not just locals onboard.

An Austrian man told Mothership that he flew halfway across the world to Singapore just to experience the completion of the Circle Line.

"I came all the way from Austria to visit the CCL6 opening, and I’m very happy to be here. I thank all my friends [who] told that today CCL6 was opening."

Has not slept since Friday

When asked what time he woke up to be on the first train, the Austrian man said: "To be honest, I woke up on Friday, and since I had to fly on Saturday, I haven’t slept since.”

The Austrian man, who was holding on to a suitcase, also told Mothership that his favourite station was Harbourfront.

A student said he woke up at 4am at his boarding school to catch the first train.

“It’s like the Circle Line after so many years is finally a full circle, and I want to see this historic moment," he said of his excitement.

When asked what his favourite station was, the student replied Tan Kah Kee as he was from Hwa Chong.

'Alternative route'

Another transport enthusiast who woke up at 5:15am said he liked that the Circle Line was now a full loop.

He added: "It’s also convenient as another alternative route to get between the eastern and western sides of Singapore, and it will definitely relieve congestion from the existing East-West line."

When asked what his favourite station was, he said Cantonment due to its railway heritage from the former Tanjong Pagar railway station.

"We used to catch trains from there to across the border, to and from Malaysia, and I love how the railway heritage is preserved."

Young boy "dragged" parents out of the house

A young boy told Mothership that in addition to the CCL6 opening, he also attended the Punggol Bus Interchange and Hume Station openings.

Responding to a question on the trick to being early, the boy said: “Wake up early and pray that your parents don’t say ‘I want to sleep longer.'"

He added with a slight smile: “My parents feel tired cause I dragged them out of the house."

Spans 39 kilometres

According to a May 14 Land Transport Authority (LTA) news release, the completed Circle Line will span 39 kilometres across 33 stations, with 12 interchange stations.

LTA said that commuters will enjoy shorter travel times, saving 10 minutes of travel time from Telok Blangah to Marina Bay, for example.

Local actress Ya Hui announced that her mother has passed away.

Taking to Instagram on Jul. 11, Ya Hui said goodbye to her mother and wrote a touching tribute in Mandarin.

Ya Hui thanked her mum, adding that while the latter's journey has been "really tough", she's "braver than anyone else".

"If there is a next life, I still want to be your daughter. If there is no next life, I will still use this life to live the way you taught me," the actress added.

"I will never be able to hear you say my name again. But I know that you will still be around, looking after me in a different way."

The actress also revealed that she had just been called mushy and sentimental by her mum the day before for saying "I love you".

"But I still want to say it: I really really love you... I will love you forever."

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Thought was her grandma

In an earlier post on Jul. 7, Ya Hui spoke more about celebrating Parents' Day with in June, and her experiences growing up.

She recalled that her classmates would often mistake her mother for her grandmother whenever she picked her up from school.

"When I was younger, my friends would tease me every time my mum came to pick me up from school, saying, 'Your grandma is here!'" she wrote.

Looking back, the actress admitted that she was young and naive then, and often felt embarrassed because her parents were older than those of her classmates.

She had even asked her mother to wait outside the school, instead of going in to fetch her.

Even after growing up, people still occasionally mistake her mother for her grandmother.

But unlike before, Ya Hui corrected them proudly:

"I'll say it loudly: 'That's my mum!'"

She added that she would sometimes joke: "She's so pretty, you can't tell we're mother and daughter?"

Ya Hui also thanked her parents for giving her "the best genes".

Singapore's relationship with Malaysia is a unique one that dates back centuries, and which has brought mutual benefits and development to both countries, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

But it "has never been, and must never be, a purely transactional relationship," he stressed.

In an interview with Malaysian media outlet Bernama published on Jul. 12, President Tharman spoke about the bilateral ties between both countries, particularly against a backdrop of growing geopolitical uncertainty and conflict.

The president will be on a state visit to Malaysia from Jul. 12 to 15, 2026, on the invitation of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, Agong (King) of Malaysia.

In 2024, he hosted the king for a state visit to Singapore.

Ties of history and pragmatism

The interview opened with questions about the future of Singapore-Malaysia relations, and the significance and symbolism of his visit.

The state visit is part of a "longstanding tradition", which demonstrates the importance both countries place on bilateral relations, President Tharman said.

Apart from shared culture and history, he pointed to both countries' highly integrated, mutually beneficial economies.

He cited the Johor-Singapore Causeway, the world's busiest land border crossing, as an example of this relationship.

And while Singapore and Malaysia may disagree occasionally — "as is natural between close neighbours" — both countries must nonetheless continue to work through their differences, he said.

"It is precisely that approach, of addressing differences squarely rather than ignoring them... that has built trust and goodwill over time."

Mutual respect

Over the past 60 years, both countries have built up a partnership through mutual respect and understanding of each other's interests.

This accumulated trust is particularly important in an increasingly troubled world, he said.

"It is no secret that Singapore and Malaysia have over the years had to sort out a number of sensitive and complex bilateral issues," he continued.

"Yet, successive governments on both sides have consistently chosen not to be bogged down by these issues.

Instead, we have sought to resolve them calmly, based on mutual respect and adherence to international law."

Singapore and Malaysia's example of diplomacy "reinforces the importance of dialogue, restraint, respect for sovereignty, and abiding by a rules-based order".

Such an approach is especially relevant amid growing global turbulence, the president noted.

Working together

Beyond agreements like Asean's Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), President Tharman said both countries are making joint investments for the future.

This includes the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and the RTS Link.

With a fractured global trade system, it is imperative that both countries deepen integration within the region, joining up their markets to increase their value proposition to the world.

While it may come naturally the earlier generations, regular engagement on both sides should now be "encouraged and facilitated pro-actively", he added.

This includes a greater take-up of bilateral exchange programmes, joint internships, youth leadership forums, and collaborative community projects.

Friendliness of Malaysians leaves the deepest impression

On a more personal note, Tharman was asked about his favourite Malaysian food and memorable experiences from his past trips to Malaysia.

Tharman replied: "Of course, Malaysian food has always been appealing, with different states having their own slant on dishes that are also favourites in Singapore, like laksa."

But he remarked that the natural warmth and friendliness of Malaysians had left the deepest impression on him.

"I will never forget the days I spent with villagers in Kedah’s rice-growing heartland, almost 50 years ago."

He said these interactions showed him "how generous and kind the human spirit could be".

He concluded the interview with the phrase "jiran sepakat membawa berkat" — Malay for "neighbours in agreement bring blessings" — calling it apt to his state visit.

"Malaysia and Singapore have found in each other a reliable friend and partner. Our cooperation over 60 years has brought mutual benefit and development to both our countries.

We should keep that basic belief in our minds: we are each better for working together, respecting, and having affection for each other.

Let our hearts shake hands."

Editor's Note: This article was updated to reflect official results released by the Election Commission of Malaysia (SPRM) on Jul. 12.

On Jul. 12, the Election Commission of Malaysia confirmed the results of the Jul.11, 2026, Johor state election, as reported by Bernama.

Barisan Nasional was confirmed to have won the election with a two-thirds supermajority of 48 out of 56 seats.

BN needed 29 seats to win a simple majority, and 37 seats to win a supermajority; and held 40 seats in the outgoing state assembly.

BN's component parties all picked up seats, with UMNO winning three more seats with 36 overall, the Malaysian Indian Congress won one more seat with four, but most tellingly, the Malaysian Chinese Association won four more seats, with eight overall.

Their main opponents, the governing Pakatan Harapan coalition, with whom BN anchor party UMNO is part of a unity government, were the only group to win any seats.

PH won eight seats, down from 12, with the Democratic Action Party losing four seats to end with six, Amanah winning one, and the Parti Keadilan Rakyat winning one seat.

Perikatan Nasional lost all its seats, with Bersatu losing two and Parti Islam Se-Malaysia losing one.

Progressive third parties like MUDA and Bersama failed to win any seats, with MUDA losing the one it held, and both parties losing all their deposits, having failed to attain at least 1/8 or 12.5 per cent of the vote.

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Results coming in from the Jul. 11 Johor state election indicate that the Barisan Nasional coalition looks to have increased its state assembly supermajority, with only the Pakatan Harapan coalition of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim left in opposition with a diminished seat count.

Time to build

Polls closed at 6pm, and by 8:30pm, BN leaders had declared victory, claiming that according to unofficial counts, they had won 31 out of 56 seats, more than enough for a simple majority, as reported by the Malay Mail and New Straits Times.

Although official results will likely take a few days, unofficially, BN felt confident enough to not just claim overall victory, but a supermajority too.

At around 9pm, incumbent Menteri Besar (chief minister) Onn Hafiz Ghazi thanked voters for the result, and pledged to serve all Johoreans, saying “whether they supported us or not is unimportant," according to the Malay Mail.

“Now is the time to build the Johor we always dreamed of,” Onn Hafiz said, adding that his focus was now on continuing efforts to develop the state, as well as improving Johoreans' wellbeing.

Five seats lost, one seat gained?

By 9:45pm, PH election director Amirudin Shari said that PH had won eight seats, six coming from the Democratic Action Party, one from Anwar’s Parti Keadilan Rakyat, and one from Amanah, according to Free Malaysia Today.

It appears that PKR has won one seat from third party Muda, suggesting that it lost its incumbent seat.

In the outgoing state assembly, BN held a supermajority of 40 seats, with PH winning 12, Perikatan Nasional winning three, and Syed Saddiq’s MUDA winning one.

This means that the multi-racial DAP has lost four seats, suggesting a loss of faith not just amongst voters, but amongst the Chinese and Indian voters that form the core of its support.

Amirudin said that the coalition accepted the outcome, and would continue to serve the people, as quoted by the Malay Mail.

Voter rebound

Voter turnout appears to have recovered from the low of 55 per cent in 2022.

As of 5pm, voter turnout had reached nearly 67.5 per cent, with Free Malaysia Today reporting that nearly 1.8 million people had voted in the election, according to the Malaysian Election Commission.

Turnout is expected to reach at least 70 per cent, with the EC citing strong public interest during the campaign period.

Wipeout

In recent months, the PN coalition has fractured.

While leaders of Parti Islam se-Malaysia and Bersatu, the main two parties in the coalition, advocated for Malay unity at a national level, the schism between the two parties widened, leading to near total fracture.

Still coalition-mates for the Johor election, they were unable to field candidates for all seats, with PAS leader Abdul Hadi Awang instead urging voters to vote for BN where PN was not standing.

Free Malaysia Today reports that PAS leaders will not speak to press on Jul. 11, and would wait for official results before commenting.

It looks like voters may have listened, but not closely enough; by 10pm, it looked like PN would lose all three of its seats, including the Bukit Kepong seat held by Sahruddin Jamal, a former MB.

Other third parties, like former PH leader Rafizi Ramli’s Bersama lost deposits in at least three of 10 seats it was running in, and MUDA looks set to lose its one seat.

What’s next?

The Johor state election is the start of a mini-election season, with Negeri Sembilan holding its own state election on Aug. 1, and Melaka and Sarawak expected to hold elections by the end of the year.

Like Johor, BN and PH will square off again, after PH said it would contest all 36 seats in Negeri Sembilan.

There are suggestions that the state elections are all precursors to a general election.

The current unity government, consisting of PH, BN’s anchor party UMNO, and several East Malaysian parties, is required to hold new elections by February 2027, although fresh elections are expected sooner.