Over 100 new refill stations for detergent and household products will be progressively opened in Singapore over the next 12 months.

Singapore manufacturing company Lam Soon announced on Jul. 23 that it has led a S$1 million investment into refill station startup Ecoworks to build refill-station infrastructure across the island.

Lam Soon produces eco-friendly and plant-based products under the brand bio-home, including dishwashing liquid, laundry detergents, and floor cleaners.

The new Ecoworks x bio-home stations will be fitted at locations frequented by residents and shoppers.

The first station is currently in operation at Pinnacle@Duxton, and dispenses bio-home laundry detergent and dishwashing liquid.

It will offer bio-home products starting from S$4.20 per 800ml, which is over 30 per cent less than retail price, according to the brand.

Plateauing recycling gains

Lam Soon's investment comes as Singapore's recycling gains have plateaued, the company said.

According to them, the national domestic recycling rate has remained at around 11 per cent, far from the government's goal of 70 per cent by 2030.

More upstream solutions are needed to fill this gap, including reducing and reusing packaging before waste is created, they added.

"Ecoworks has identified what is required for reuse to scale — convenient, standardised infrastructure in every neighbourhood."

Current machines

Ecoworks currently has a number of refill stations at locations like the National University of Singapore, the Singapore University for Technology and Design, and Frontier Community Club.

The existing refill stations allow you to fill bottles with Ecoworks's house-brand laundry detergent and dishwashing liquid.

According to the website, the products are biodegradable, plant-based, and produced using renewable energy.

Users can bring their own bottles to purchase the refills. Prices start from S$3 per litre.

Singapore's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) dropped to a new low of 0.87 in 2025.

The issue quickly became a matter of priority to the government. In April this year, a new workgroup was launched in a bid to tackle the problem.

Workgroup chairperson Indranee Rajah called for a marriage and parenthood reset and said the crisis requires "all of society" to play a part, not just the government alone.

She pointed to a number of potential reasons for the low birth rates, including cities like Singapore having a faster and more intense pace of life.

But one Singaporean dad, 38, thinks it's not that couples don't want more children — it's just hard to find the room.

By Daryl Boey

I am a father of two toddlers, aged 11 and 28 months.

My wife and I are expecting our third baby this December.

We initially intended to have two children only. We purchased our four-room resale flat at Kallang/Whampoa in October 2022.

Back then, we did not have the means to buy a larger five-room flat.

Nor were we expecting to have our third child so soon, within the Minimum Occupation Period (MOP).

But given the government's recent introduction of enhanced parental benefits — increased leave, monetary support and so on — we became more open-minded about having a larger family.

Space crunch

Right now, we are facing a space crunch.

With our third child due in December 2026, the permanent head-count (including our domestic helper) will jump to six.

This hits the absolute maximum occupancy limit permitted by HDB for a four-room flat.

This doesn't even count the live-in confinement nanny (temporary) and potentially an additional live-in domestic helper we are considering hiring.

Between the equipment and space required for three young children, our current home will no longer be a conducive or safe environment for our children's development.

We are hence looking to move to a five-room flat in the vicinity to continue being near to my parents and the girls’ preschool.

Restricted by MOP

Because our MOP only ends in January 2028, we applied for a waiver.

We weren't asking for a handout—just the permission to sell our place at current market prices and to buy a bigger HDB resale flat with our own means.

But HDB rejected our appeal on May 19, 2026.

In its rejection, HDB questioned our proposal for a separate infant room, and dismissed my need for a work-from-home space as a mere "lifestyle choice".

This is despite the fact that I work from home three to four days a week.

HDB suggested that we could "surrender" our flat to HDB.

But this is financially impossible for us, as the standard HDB compensation framework doesn't reflect current resale market values or the loans we have already serviced.

As such, surrendering the unit would result in a severe financial loss.

Based on our financial situation, selling our flat on the open market is our only viable path to upgrading to a larger flat without sinking into severe debt.

Sought help of MPs

I eventually escalated the case to the the Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng Meet-the-People Session (MPS) and Minister Josephine Teo.

The Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng MPS team later responded, saying they would assist in processing the request and raise the case to HDB for official reconsideration.

But the second appeal was also rejected.

An existential crisis?

During a family day event which we attended, Minister Josephine Teo and the MPs of Jalan Besar GRC congratulated us and thanked us for “serving the nation” when we told them we were expecting baby number three.

But when families actually answer the call to have more children, the bureaucracy shuts the door on them.

Yes, it is true that thousands of families past and present have "made do" with smaller spaces.

But continuing to justify such a rigid and strict policy is looking backward.

Public policy is supposed to progress, not regress.

If our society relies on past (or present) hardships to justify current rigidities, it would defeat the purpose of evolving government support.

As a family, we have answered the call to have a larger family.

If a citizen's commitment to raising three children under immense spatial constraints does not qualify as an "exceptional circumstance", how can this country claim in good faith that it is doing everything possible to resolve the "existential crisis" of our persistently low TFR?

HDB's response

In response to Mothership's queries, a HDB spokesperson emphasised that HDB flats are meant for long-term owner occupation.

The MOP upholds this intent and ensures that flat buyers purchase HDB flats with the intent of living in the flat, while deterring the "speculative purchase of HDB flats".

"Flat buyers are informed of the MOP requirement at various stages of their flat purchase journey for both new and resale flats," the spokesperson said.

With regard to MOP waiver appeals, HDB assesses these on a case-to-case basis. Waivers have been granted for reasons such as financial hardship, divorce, or demise of a flat owner.

In Boey's case, HDB said it had "carefully considered their circumstances but are unable to accede to their request, to ensure fairness to other flat buyers".

While it had extended the option of allowing them to return their flat to HDB, they did not take up the offer, and continued to appeal for the MOP waiver, the spokesperson said.

Different housing needs

To cater to the housing needs of growing families, families with three or more children, or who are expecting a third child — like the Boeys — may apply for a flat under the Third Child Priority Scheme.

The scheme sets aside up to 10 per cent of BTO flats, and up to 10 per cent of Sale of Balance flats for eligible first and second-timer families.

"HDB recognises that families' housing needs may evolve over time," the board said.

"For larger families that fall slightly short of meeting the MOP, HDB is prepared to exercise flexibility and will assess each case on its individual merits.

We remain committed to supporting Singaporeans at different life stages, and will continue to review our housing policies and schemes to ensure they remain accessible and relevant."

A woman in Singapore said she saw a man taking photos of two girls before he allegedly turned his camera on her on Jul. 23.

When she confronted him, the man showed her his photo gallery and claimed the photos were not of her.

He only deleted the images after his wife, who was nearby, told him to do so.

The woman later posted a video of the encounter on TikTok.

She told Mothership that she wanted to document the incident to protect herself and encourage other women to speak up if they experience something similar.

@jokaaqi happened near haji lane…… also i was lowkey scared at first bcs after he took pics of them, he started taking pics of me and i just avoided eye contact but bro continued on for so long and pointed the camera right at me….he asked for it man…didn’t expect him to own up this fast after i ended the video i asked him to clear his recently deleted too bruh stay safe girls and guys #sg ♬ 原声 - jokaaqi

Saw man taking photos of two girls

The woman, who declined to be named, said she was buying snacks at a 7-Eleven convenience store when she noticed the man pointing his phone camera at two girls.

"I felt that it was weird so I walked closer to the door and his camera screen was the back view of the two girls (not zoomed in yet)," the 20-year-old said.

After paying for her items, she went to wait for a bus at a bus stop near Jalan Sultan.

By then, the two girls had boarded another bus and left.

Man allegedly took photos of her

The woman said she was standing beside a 7-Eleven signboard when the man started pointing his phone directly at her.

"Then I was taken aback and a bit scared so I just avoided him by moving backwards to a corner where he can’t take pics of me," she said.

However, she said the man continued pointing his phone at her.

She eventually plucked up the courage to confront him.

When she told him she had seen him taking photos of her, the man denied it, saying his wife was standing nearby.

Thinking she might have misunderstood the situation, she asked to see his photo gallery.

According to the woman, he showed it to her, but only after quickly deleting several photos.

She then took out her phone to record the interaction and asked him to show his gallery again.

By then, his wife had walked over from where she had been standing near a pillar at the bus stop.

The man continued denying the allegation until the woman pointed to what she said was a zoomed-in photo of the two girls' skirts.

He could be heard saying "shit" in the TikTok video.

He also showed the woman a photo of the two girls and said, "but that's not you".

The woman insisted that he had still taken photos of the two girls.

The woman said his wife appeared concerned before sighing and saying, "delete la delete la", after which the man finally agreed to delete the photos.

Wanted to speak up

The woman, who is a student at the National University of Singapore, said she was initially frightened and considered simply walking away.

"But I just wanted to warn him because his behaviour was so weird and I was scared he would film other girls," she said.

In Singapore, it is typically not against the law to take videos or photographs of another person in public without their consent.

However, it becomes an offence if it involves filming another person who is engaged in a private act without permission or recording an image of the person's private parts that would not usually be visible without consent.

One example is taking upskirt pictures on the escalator.

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A 12-year-old boy gained 6kg and developed stretch marks after regularly applying a "herbal" product for his ezcema for two months.

The product was purchased by his mother via Facebook from a vendor in Malaysia.

It was later found by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) to contain a potent steroid.

In a Jul. 23 press release, HSA warned about this product and two others which have been sold at various locations, including online platforms.

B-Lian-S Herbal Cream

"These products were marketed as supplements or herbal products, which should not contain any medicinal ingredients," the agency shared.

After receiving adverse event reports from doctors and public feedback, HSA tested the products and found banned or undeclared substances in them.

The product the 12-year-old used was named “B-Lian-S Herbal Cream 百莲霜草本修复乳膏 (Bai Lian Shuang Cao Ben Xiu Fu Ru Gao)”.

It was marketed as a "natural extract formula" with "zero steroids" to manage psoriasis, eczema, red and itchy skin.

Tests by HSA found that it contain a potent steroid and antifungal agent.

Second product

Another product named in HSA's advisory is called “血压高中风青草药草 (Xue Ya Gao Zhong Feng Qing Cao Yao Cao)”.

A woman in her 60s regularly took it for 10 days for her knee and back pains as well as to improve blood circulation.

She obtained the product from Bentong, Malaysia.

The woman later experienced signs of Cushing's syndrome, with its characteristics of a rounded “moon face” appearance and abnormal fat accumulation on her upper back.

She also developed lethargy upon stopping the product.

She has since recovered after being treated at the hospital and stopping usage of the product.

This product was marketed as a herbal remedy and claimed to remove blood vessel blockages, relieve back pain and limb stiffness, and help with multiple chronic conditions such as hypertension, stroke, and diabetes

A potent steroid was found in the product by HSA.

There are no known local suppliers of this product, but a Shopee store had listed it.

C-Nine Dietary Supplement Product

The third product named in HSA's advisory is “C-Nine Dietary Supplement Product”.

After consuming the product, a woman experienced heart palpitations, nausea, a constant feeling of thirst and a lack of appetite.

“C-Nine Dietary Supplement Product” was marketed as a "dietary supplement" and was labelled to contain chia powder and chilli pepper powder.

However, HSA found that it contained a banned substance, Sibutramine, and an undeclared laxative.

Advisory to consumers

These products were found to have been sold by vendors on online platforms such as Shopee, TikTok, Carousell, Lazada and Facebook.

HSA said it has worked with the various platforms to remove the listings or disable the online stores selling them.

For those who have consumed or are consuming “C-Nine Dietary Supplement Product”, HSA advises these consumers to stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor if you feel unwell or are concerned about your health.

For "血压高中风青草药草 (Xue Ya Gao Zhong Feng Qing Cao Yao Cao)” or “B-Lian-S Herbal Cream 百莲霜草本修复乳膏 (Bai Lian Shuang Cao Ben Xiu Fu Ru Gao)”, see a doctor immediately.

Do not stop taking these products suddenly on your own as they contain potent steroids, HSA said.

"Sudden discontinuation of steroids (including topical steroids which can be absorbed) may cause severe withdrawal symptoms such as fatigue, weakness and low blood pressure, especially when it has been used for more than a few weeks," HSA added.

"Children and infants are more susceptible to the effects of steroids and may be at a higher risk of steroid-associated adverse effects," the agency also warned.

HSA also said that all sellers and suppliers must stop selling the three named products and that it will not hesitate to take stern enforcement actions against anyone who sells or supplies products adulterated with banned or potent ingredients.

Sellers and suppliers are liable to prosecution and if convicted, may be imprisoned for up to two years and/or fined up to S$10,000.

Members of the public who have any information on the sale and supply of these illegal products may contact HSA at 6866 3485 during office hours (Monday to Friday) or email hsa_is@hsa.gov.sg.

A man, who survived both a stroke and a heart attack, has passed his Class 2B motorcycle practical test with ComfortDelGro Driving Centre (CDC).

The new rider, Calvin, has his story shared on the driving centre's Facebook page to mark his achievement.

According to the post by CDC, Calvin had long aspired to ride a motorcycle, and after his health challenges, chose to pursue that dream, rather than let them hold him back.

He enrolled in CDC's motorcycle course and passed.

CDC wrote in the post: "His achievement is a powerful reminder that our circumstances do not define our potential — with determination, resilience and the right support, we can continue to learn and grow at any stage of life."

Trained on a special three-wheeled motorcycle

In response to Mothership's queries, a CDC spokesperson said Calvin used an electric three-wheeled motorcycle, the RAP SER, which is approved by the Traffic Police.

The spokesperson added:

“The learning process is generally similar to that of a two-wheeled motorcycle. The main difference is that the three-wheeled motorcycle uses an automatic transmission, eliminating the need for gear shifting and clutch control."

The spokesperson added that Calvin's journey reflects CDC's commitment to providing inclusive learning pathways for learners with different needs to pursue a licence safely and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

What it takes to qualify for a three-wheeled motorcycle

According to the CDC spokesperson, a learner may be assessed on a three-wheeled motorcycle if they meet the following requirements:

• Obtain a medical assessment from a hospital confirming they are fit to ride. In Calvin's case, this was done through the Driving Assessment and Rehabilitation Programme (DARP) at Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
• Submit a doctor's recommendation to the Traffic Police for review and approval.
• Purchase a three-wheeled motorcycle suitable for their medical condition that is approved by the Traffic Police.

Not open to able-bodied learners

The three-wheeled motorcycle option is not open to everyone.

The CDC spokesperson told Mothership that it is reserved for learners with specific medical conditions, and able-bodied individuals cannot opt for it unless they have approved medical reasons supported by the relevant authorities.

A Good Class Bungalow (GCB) located along Lermit Road has been put on the market for S$98,800,000.

The GCB is owned by the family of the late son of founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's brother, The Business Times reported.

This is the third time the property has been put on the market.

Owned by family of Lee Kuan Yew's late grand-nephew

Media reports stated that the freehold property is owned by Lee Howe Yong, the son of Lee Kuan Yew's brother, Dennis Lee Kim Yew.

Lee Howe Yong passed away in November 2023.

According to real estate portal Realstar Premier, the current asking price for the property is S$98,800,000.

This amounts to about S$3,313 per square feet for the 29,818 square feet property.

Completed in 1995, the property has six bedrooms in total.

Past listings in 2023 and 2024

A 2023 EdgeProp report wrote that the bungalow, located in the Cluny Park GCB area, was listed for sale at S$137.2 million.

In January 2024, the property was launched again for sale by real estate firm JLL, with the asking price reported as S$105 million.

In a news release then, JLL's Executive Director of Capital Markets Tan Hong Boon had commented on the 2023 listing, saying, "The property was previously on the market for private sale last year amid a challenging economic landscape marked by high interest rates, escalating costs, and ongoing geopolitical tensions."

"Despite notable interest, market uncertainties somewhat tempered buyers' willingness to submit competitive offers," he added.

Describing the property's features, JLL noted in 2024 that it has a "predominantly regular-shaped site with a short driveway access".

It is also located 480m from the Singapore Botanic Gardens and is bounded by Cluny Road and Nassim Road.

Gleneagles Hospital and Dempsey Hill are also nearby.

The nearest MRT station is Napier MRT, which is 900m away or 12 minutes on foot, according to Google Maps.

A content creator from Kelantan, Malaysia has gone viral online due to his striking resemblance to Spanish football star Lamine Yamal, 19.

Muhamad Zakhir Muhamad Zaidi first caught the internet's attention after he spontaneously stepped in as a last-minute replacement at an esports tournament held during a live screening of the 2026 World Cup final.

He went on to win first place, according to Says.

Crowd chants "Yamal"

When he went on stage to collect his prize, things took a turn he did not expect.

Zakhir told Says: "When my name was called to collect the prize on stage, the crowd started shouting 'Yamal' together until I felt my heart racing."

The attention did not stop there.

According to Harian Metro, Zakhir found himself surrounded by members of the public wanting to take photos with him as though he was an international celebrity.

The buzz eventually led to a guest appearance on radio station Molek FM.

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The jokes have also followed him to TikTok, where followers regularly flood his comments comparing him to the Spanish star.

A Ronaldo fan who looks like Yamal

Although he styles his hair just like Lamine Yamal, Zakhir admitted he is actually a loyal fan of Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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A man who bought a six-can pack of Ice Mountain sparkling water recently was charged S$0.60 more than the usual price as a refundable deposit under the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS).

But while the packaging of the entire pack bore the BCRS Deposit Mark, he claimed that the cans inside did not.

This meant that he could not return the cans at a Return Right machine to get each can's 10-cent deposit back.

"I believe many consumers do not know they were mistakenly charged the deposit," the man, Cheah Kok Keong, told Mothership.

"I do not know how long this error has been occurring, how widespread it is or how many consumers are affected," he added.

He has noticed the discrepancy only for the Ice Mountain grapefruit-flavoured sparkling water, which he bought at the Taman Jurong and Chinatown Point FairPrice outlets around the middle of June.

A spokesperson at F&N Foods, the manufacturer and distributor of Ice Mountain drinks, told Mothership that they were aware of the matter.

Following investigations, the company identified the affected products and replaced "the limited number of affected stocks".

Transition period

The F&N Foods spokesperson explained that the error involved "an isolated batch of stocks" as the company "transitioned [its] packaging to comply with the requirements of the recently introduced BCRS".

Although the BCRS officially began on Apr. 1, beverage producers are given a transition period until Sep. 30, 2026, to clear stocks that are not labelled with the Deposit Mark.

During this transition, consumers can expect a mix of containers on the shelves – some with the 10-cent refundable deposit, and others without.

On Jul. 7, CNA reported that drinks retailers and wholesalers had been facing various mix-ups in old and new inventory, sometimes resulting in erroneous charges for consumers.

The National Environment Agency (NEA) and BCRS Ltd. jointly shared then that issues were still being identified and addressed during the transition period.

In response to such errors, NEA has engaged businesses to explain the scheme requirements, they said.

"So far, businesses that have been engaged have promptly corrected the erroneous charges."

Recently when a Mothership writer tried the BCRS machines, he encountered an error in getting his S$0.10 deposit back, and had to email BCRS for the refund, which he received two weeks later.

Offered refund & replacement

After being mistakenly charged, Cheah submitted feedback to F&N Foods.

The company replied on Jul. 8 to apologise and offer to collect and replace his sparkling water cans, according to the email correspondence seen by Mothership.

However, he rejected this offer, saying "it is not a definitive and meaningful resolution".

"It only addresses my personal feedback, but not the thousands of unsuspecting consumers," he said, and urged the company to find a "more accountable way" to address the mistake.

F&N Foods told Mothership that consumers who have queries or concerns may contact their Customer Service Hotline at 6210 8200.

A FairPrice Group spokesperson said that they had also received feedback from Cheah.

"We immediately removed all affected stock from our shelves and issued a refund to the customer," they said.

Customers who purchased the affected product from FairPrice between May 16 and Jun. 30 may visit any FairPrice store from Jul. 22 to 31 with their receipt to receive a refund for the BCRS deposit fee.

A physical education (PE) teacher at a secondary school in Singapore pursued one of his students romantically and committed sexual acts on her when she was between 14 and 15 years old.

The 45-year-old man pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual penetration of a minor on Jul. 23, reported The Straits Times.

According to ST, the man paused for a while and "heaved a sigh" before replying that he admitted to the statement of facts read out in court by the prosecution.

Another 12 charges will be considered during sentencing on Sep. 16.

He cannot be named due to a gag order to protect the identity of the victim, who is now 18.

It is not known whether he is still employed as a teacher, ST reported.

Taught victim in school, got close online

The man, who had eight years of teaching experience at the time of the offences, taught the victim in 2022.

They later followed each other on Instagram and started chatting about topics the girl was interested in, like books and writing.

They then moved to chatting on Telegram, where he would periodically tell her to delete the messages.

While they texted each other often, they did not speak much in school.

The man began professing his romantic feelings for her and repeatedly asked her to be his girlfriend.

Knowing it was wrong to be in a relationship with a teacher, the girl said that she needed time to think about it.

However, the man insisted that it was not wrong as long as it did not affect her studies, despite their 28-year age gap.

Went to hotel together

Some time before Aug. 28, 2022, the man invited the girl over to his house, but she refused.

He then suggested going to a hotel instead, saying they could read and watch television.

The man booked a room at the hotel and arrived alone first, then met her on the third floor to hand her a key card.

They then entered the room separately.

Inside, the girl sat on a sofa to read a book, while the man caressed her, rested his head on her lap and kissed her, ST reported.

They left separately after five hours.

Began relationship

The girl eventually became convinced that it was acceptable for them to be in a romantic relationship.

On Aug. 29, the girl told the man that she felt guilty for making him wait and was willing to be in a relationship with him, ST reported.

She also noted that he had kissed her, acts that should be done between people in a relationship.

The man also had nicknames for her like “baby” and “princess”.

He would often talk about sex, saying he would wait for her to be 16 years old to have sex with her.

He also talked to her about her bra size and the size of his sex organ.

Engaged in sexual acts

The relationship eventually culminated in sexual acts between the two.

On Sep. 11, 2022, the pair met at a hotel where the man carried out various sex acts on her.

He also repeatedly asked her to carry out a sex act on him until she agreed to do so.

On another occasion on Jan. 11, 2023, the man messaged the victim, who was then 15, to meet him in a room during a school camp to engage in sexual acts.

They left the room after she became afraid of being found out.

Victim ended relationship

On Jan. 29, the girl ended the relationship after feeling that the man was becoming very possessive — he was jealous of her male friends and also talked about marriage.

The man did not take the news well, crying and threatening to pull out all his hair.

He also texted the victim’s friends to find out if she was seeing anyone.

One of the victim's friends eventually told school officials after finding out that she had been in a relationship with the man.

Arrested

When questioned by the school, the man initially admitted that they engaged in "heavy petting", but did not mention the sexually penetrative acts.

He also deleted the Telegram messages between them.

The school informed the girl’s parents, who then lodged a police report.

He eventually admitted to the acts during investigations.

The man will be sentenced on Sep. 16.

A 54-year-old man was jailed for 36 weeks, fined S$30,000 and had his driving licence revoked for nine years after he drove drunk, crashed into a taxi and fled the scene, all while his car was missing a tyre.

The accused, Cai Jinhua, faced six charges including drink driving, careless driving, hit-and-run, and crossing double white lines, according to Shin Min Daily News.

He pleaded guilty to three of the six charges, with the remaining three taken into consideration during sentencing.

What happened

On the night of Jul. 16, 2024, at 10pm, Cai dined at a restaurant along Thomson Road, where he consumed about three glasses of beer, before driving home about an hour later.

At around 11:56pm, Cai was driving in the second lane along Thomson Road towards Upper Thomson Road.

He failed to pay attention to the road ahead and rear-ended a taxi that was waiting to turn right at the first lane near a junction.

After the collision, Cai did not stop his vehicle or render assistance to the taxi driver.

The injured taxi driver, 56, reported the hit-and-run to the police.

Continued driving without a tyre

Despite his car losing a tyre in the collision, Cai continued to drive, weaving between lanes.

He failed to slow down when the traffic light turned amber, crossed double white lines, and struck a kerb while entering the slip road towards the Pan-Island Expressway.

His car eventually came to a standstill in the middle of two lanes.

Police arrived at the scene following a report and arrested Cai at 1:15am the following day.

Injuries and damages

The taxi driver sustained a neck strain and minor head injuries, and was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital before being discharged the same day.

Based on investigations, the collision caused the taxi's left rear tyre to burst and its rim to be damaged.

Its rear left bumper was also scraped.

Cai’s car sustained dents on both sides, with the front right tyre completely detached.

Cai has since compensated the taxi driver S$2,106, covering S$1,308 in repair costs, as well as lost income and towing fees, according to Shin Min.

According to court records cited by Shin Min, Cai did not pay the fine and opted to serve an additional 100 days in jail instead.