Around Jul. 26, feeders discovered that a white community cat in Marsiling was covered in black oil on its body, with oil inside its ears and on its eyes.

Concerned that the cat might have been abused by someone, the feeders have urged the authorities to investigate, Shin Min Daily News reported.

The cat, nicknamed "Bai Bai" (Mandarin for "white"), is about 10 years old, said a 62-year-old cat feeder surnamed Chen (transliteration).

Chen lives in Ang Mo Kio, but for eight to nine years now, has been travelling by bus often to Marsiling Industrial Estate to feed the cats there.

She told Shin Min that when she saw Bai Bai near Marsiling Industrial Estate recently, it could not even open its eyes due to the black oil.

Bai Bai was crying and looked very afraid at the time, she said. It would not let Chen and a fellow elderly cat feeder get close to touch it.

Possibly abused

According to Chen, some people speculated that Bai Bai might have accidentally got itself covered in the oil.

Chen believes that that might be possible if the oil was only on the cat's body, but there was also oil in its eyes and ears.

"Cats are not stupid," she said, and this made her suspect that it was the act of an abuser.

She and the other feeder have reported the incident to the authorities, and are waiting for the results of their investigation, she said.

She hopes that the perpetrator will stop after they are caught.

"Even if they do not like cats, I hope they won't hurt them," Chen said. "These cats were all abandoned by their owners. They are already so pitiful, and really do not deserve to be hurt again."

Receiving care

Chan and the other feeder raised some money and brought Bai Bai to see a vet, spending about S$1,095 on the medical fees.

After staying a night at the vet's, the cat appeared to be in better condition, though some black oil still remains on its body.

To prevent Bai Bai getting hurt again, Chan decided to bring it home to care for it.

According to her, there are currently 23 community cats at Marsiling industrial estate, though there used to be as many as 50.

Their numbers have gradually fallen due to dog bites and car accidents, she added.

Every month, she would spend about S$2,000 on food for these cats, and some more on their medical treatments.

Fortunately, other cat lovers have been donating canned food, and some have been willing to contribute towards the cats' medical bills.

A 28-year-old Singaporean woman was sentenced to 19 weeks and three days’ jail and fined S$5,000 after she facilitated the illegal smuggling of puppies into Singapore for sale on multiple occasions.

Ng Siew Teng faced 13 charges under the Animals and Birds Act.

She pleaded guilty to five charges and was sentenced on Aug. 5.

The rest of the charges were taken into consideration during sentencing.

Venture

In court documents seen by Mothership, in 2023, Ng and her husband, identified as Callurn Lim Yuan Jin, intended to bring in dogs from Malaysia to sell in Singapore.

Ng also had Lim’s friend, identified as Peh Jia Hao Bryan, help repost her TikTok stories advertising puppies for sale.

She instructed Lim that if interested buyers contacted him, he could quote a marked-up price, where the mark-up would be his commission.

In September 2023, the couple embarked on the venture and decided to bring in puppies from Malaysia to sell in Singapore to earn additional income.

The puppies were cheaper in Malaysia.

The couple started to look for puppy suppliers in Malaysia, and Ng eventually found a supplier through TikTok.

First batch

For the first batch of smuggled puppies, Ng purchased three golden retriever puppies at S$800 each from the supplier and collected them.

The puppies were kept in a plastic container, which was then placed in the boot of their car.

Ng then entered Singapore separately before Lim drove back to Singapore with the puppies.

The couple was aware that smuggling puppies was illegal and Lim did not want Ng to be implicated if he was caught.

After the puppies were smuggled in, Ng decided that none of the puppies was suitable for her as a pet.

She then decided to advertise the puppies for sale online through her Instagram account, created to market and sell the animals.

They sold the three puppies at about S$2,500 each and earned a profit of S$5,100.

The couple continued this illicit venture as they observed a high profit yield from the sales and were motivated by the financial gain.

Modus operandi

In October 2023, Lim approached Peh and asked him if he was interested in bringing in puppies from Malaysia.

Lim told Peh that he would pay him a fee of between S$250 and S$300 per animal depending on its size.

Peh agreed to the arrangement.

The modus operandi for the importations was similar in nature, where Ng would contact Malaysian sellers to check for availability of puppies before placing orders at an agreed price.

She would then confirm the delivery arrangements of the puppies to a rental apartment in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Lim would then inform Peh to meet him at the apartment.

The supplier would then hand over the puppies to Lim, who would then hand over the animals to Peh.

The animals would be placed into a plastic storage container, which Ng purchased, in the trunk of the vehicle driven by Peh.

The trio would then leave the rental apartment separately and head to Singapore.

Peh would then be instructed to meet up with the couple in their residence in Singapore after entering the country.

The puppies would then be handed to them at a garbage collection point.

Peh carried out several importations for the couple in October 2023 using the same modus operandi.

For each successful smuggling, he would be paid between S$250 and S$300 per animal.

Five puppies

On Dec. 26, 2023, Ng was contacted by the Malaysian seller to arrange for the delivery of five puppies from Malaysia into Singapore.

The Malaysian seller would pay S$800 to Ng for each puppy that she imported.

On the same day, Lim contacted Peh, who was already in Malaysia on the previous day for a social purpose, asking for his assistance to smuggle the five puppies along with duty-unpaid cigarettes.

The puppies and the cigarettes were intended to be delivered to the couple at their Singapore-registered address once Peh entered Singapore.

Both men agreed on a total delivery fee of S$1,650: S$400 for the importation of cigarettes and S$250 for the importation of each animal.

On the same day, an unknown Malaysian man delivered a German Shepherd dog to the rented apartment.

The initial plan was for the animal to be smuggled via Peh’s vehicle, and the couple would be paid S$1,000 if the importation was successful.

As the animal was too active, Lim decided that he should be importing it instead of Peh.

Peh would then import five other puppies.

The smuggling plan was later aborted as the animal was deemed too active, and it was returned to the Malaysian seller.

On Dec. 27, 2023, at about 2am, Peh and Lim met up despite having agreed to meet up earlier at 10pm on Dec. 26, 2023.

Ng, together with Lim, was also present at the rental apartment to receive the puppies and await Peh’s arrival.

An unknown Malaysian man then arrived with the five Pomeranian puppies in a black cage and handed the animals to the trio.

They then loaded the animals into the vehicle.

Two of the animals were placed in a pet carrier while the other animals were placed into a plastic storage container lined with some towels.

Ng then left for Singapore with a friend, leaving behind Lim and Peh.

However, she returned to Malaysia soon after being informed by Lim that the German Shepherd would be returned to the Malaysian seller.

Ng then returned to Singapore with Lim to wait for Peh to arrive with the puppies.

Investigations revealed that Ng initially returned to Singapore with a friend as she would not ride in a vehicle carrying any illicitly imported animals.

At about 5:05am, Peh was about to enter Singapore via Woodlands Checkpoint when he was stopped by an Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer for a random check.

Sales

During the couple’s stint between October and December 2023, they would keep the illicitly imported puppies in their residence located at Hougang,

They would also hold viewings of the animals at the void deck of their residence for prospective customers.

When a puppy is sold through the Instagram account, the customer would then collect the animal from the couple.

Ng sold 21 puppies through the platform and earned profits of about S$21,000.

She made S$1,000 in profit for each puppy sold.

Unnecessary suffering

According to an Animal Health and Welfare Assessment Report, the animals experienced unnecessary suffering, which would be exacerbated by their young age.

The plastic storage container used to transport the puppies did not meet regulations.

The animals placed in the container would have their movements restricted and would not be able to adopt their natural positions.

There was insufficient ventilation from the manner in which they were stored, and the situation was exacerbated by the cramped conditions.

All the puppies also tested positive for canine parvovirus.

These viruses typically cause anorexia, lethargy, vomiting and diarrhoea, resulting in rapid dehydration, sepsis and ultimately, death.

According to Lianhe Zaobao, Peh pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 16 weeks’ jail.

Lim's case is still pending.

A 50-year-old housewife from Perak, Malaysia has struck first prize for the Toto 4D jackpot for the second time in three years, walking away with nearly RM12.95 million (S$4,047,039) on Aug. 1, 2026.

According to Sports Toto Malaysia, the woman won a total of RM12,946,225.55 (S$4,047,039) with the numbers 5900 and 6900, placed through a computer lucky pick bet.

The years before the win

According to Oriental Daily, the woman shared that she and her husband both lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic when the Movement Control Order (MCO) was implemented. Over the next three years, the couple continued buying computer lucky pick tickets at Toto outlets.

The stress of that period took a toll on her health.

According to the statement, she developed depression and experienced partial memory loss.

Her husband would often take her back to places they had visited in their younger days, hoping it would help her recover her memories.

During one of these trips to Lumut in Perak, the couple stopped in Sitiawan for a meal and bought a computer lucky pick ticket at a Toto outlet there.

"My husband never gave up on me"

She collected her winnings at Sports Toto headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, together with her husband.

She said:

"Those years were the most difficult days of our lives. No matter what difficulties we faced, my husband never gave up on me and kept encouraging me to face life bravely. We never imagined that an ordinary stop during that trip would completely change our lives."

Her second jackpot

This was not her first time striking the Toto jackpot. Three years ago, she won the first prize with a computer lucky pick ticket as well, taking home about RM1.4 million (S$437,500).

The woman recalled that her husband had been checking the live draw results on his phone when he realised they had won. The couple went over the numbers again, unable to accept what they were seeing.

She said: "At first, we thought we had misread the numbers because it was all just too unbelievable. Winning the jackpot once is already a blessing. Winning it a second time is something I never imagined.”

What she plans to do with the money

The woman said she intends to use the winnings as a retirement fund, and will set aside a portion to donate to charitable organisations and vulnerable communities.

She said:

"We have been through the most difficult moments of our lives, so we understand how precious it is to receive a helping hand when you are down. I hope this blessing allows us to give back to society and bring positive change to the lives of others."

Guidelines are in place to govern the class of travel for Singapore political office holders and public officers when they fly overseas on official duty, said Minister for Defence and Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing.

These guidelines are designed to ensure that travel arrangements are appropriate, while making responsible use of public resources.

Chan shared this in a written answer to a Parliamentary question by the Workers' Party's Member of Parliament (MP) Fadli Fawzi on Aug. 5.

Fadli had asked what rules govern the use of premium cabin flights for political office holders and permanent secretaries while on official duty, and how these rules compare with those for senior private sector leaders.

He also questioned when the rules were last reviewed, and whether there is a need to review them.

Representing Singapore appropriately

In response, Chan said Singapore relies primarily on commercial flights, rather than dedicated government aircraft, for official overseas travel.

He explained that the guidelines on the class of travel of political office holders take into account several factors, including the seniority of the person travelling, the duration of the flight, as well as the purpose and requirements of the trip.

"The objective is to ensure that officials are able to perform their duties effectively upon arrival, and represent Singapore appropriately in their official engagements," he said.

The guidelines are reviewed periodically and updated when necessary to keep pace with changes in travel practices and operating needs.

They are also "broadly consistent" with prevailing practices for senior leaders in the private sector, Chan added.

No data collected

Fadli also asked asked for statistics on class of travel for flights taken by POHs on official duty in the current term of government.

Specifically, he asked about the total number of flights taken, and the average duration and cost of each flight.

Chan said agencies individually manage air travel for their political office holders and public officers, and the Public Service Division does not collect aggregate data on this.

"All ministries and agencies are expected to adhere to the established guidelines," he added.

Background

Travel arrangements of political office holders have made the news before.

As their overseas trips are public, variations in travel arrangements of political office holders from Singapore and other countries have been highlighted.

Other times, political office holders are known to post photos of themselves travelling overseas for work.

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong has been taking selfies while seated on commercial planes.

Recently, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung posted a photo of his flight on the way to Tokyo for the 31st Nikkei Forum on Jun. 9.

Beyond political office holders, travel arrangements of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who is the head of state, have also made the news as he was once seen on a budget Scoot flight.

If you’re like me, you probably thought your ActiveSG credits were mostly limited to the usuals like buying either swim or gym passes, or booking a court for badminton.

That was until I took a quick browse through the programmes on MyActiveSG+ and realised there were options I hadn’t even heard of.

Turns out, you can sign up for many programmes, from yoga and K-pop–inspired cardio classes to something quite unusual called aqua tabata (nope, that’s not the name of an 80s boy band).

The credits can be used to offset up to 30 per cent of the programme fees.

So if you haven’t quite decided what to spend your credits on, here are five ActiveSG activities you can check out.

Aqua Tabata

Fancy trying out a HIIT-style workout, but always worried about how sweaty you might get or the impact it could have on your joints?

There’s Aqua Tabata – a high-intensity interval training session held in the pool.

Each Tabata round involves eight rounds of an exercise at high intensity for 20 seconds, followed by just 10 seconds of rest.

The exercise for each round will also vary so you can expect to hit all parts of your body for a full workout.

The best part? Because the workout takes place in water, it is also designed to be low-impact, making it gentler on joints even while delivering a full-body cardio session.

Boogie Bounce

Looking to get in shape while listening to some good music?

Boogie Bounce is a fun, funky workout with an entire exercise programme on a mini trampoline, complete with safety bar and choreographed to chart-topping music.

This activity is designed to build you strength and balance while also ensuring the impact to your joints is minimal.

As a bonus, Boogie Bounce also has sessions available for both parents and children, so if you are looking to channel your kid’s energy somewhere, this is a great option to consider.

K-pop cardio class

This is for all you girlie pops and guys who are either in need of your K-pop music tunes to boost your dopamine and serotonin levels, or want to seek out a fellow K-pop music lover.

The K-pop cardio class combines simplified K-pop choreography with aerobics and body-toning exercises, meaning participants get to move to familiar songs while still clocking what is, essentially, a cardio workout.

The comforting part is that no actual dance background is required, just enough willingness to move and perhaps the acceptance that there is a long way to go in looking like a full-fledged K-pop star.

Yoga

It’s not all just intense cardio activities that are available, however.

If you are looking for something slower-paced and more mindful, there are also plenty of yoga classes available.

The classes are available for all levels of yoga practitioners, whether you are just starting out, or have already been practicing yoga for quite some time.

For instance, there’s Gentle Stretch Yoga, to help improve your flexibility, release tightness and promote relaxation, making it ideal for beginners.

If you have already been doing yoga for some time, there are Vinyasa Yoga classes to help you focus on your breath and postures, and burn some calories while you are at it.

Inline skating, or rollerblading

Inline skating was something that immediately filled me with nostalgia upon seeing it on ActiveSG’s programme list.

It reminded me of school holidays, skidded knees and zooming down with the warmth of the sun on my skin and wind in my hair.

Popularly known as rollerblading, inline skating works both lower and upper-body muscles while also building balance and cardiovascular endurance.

Because staying upright is part of the challenge, the core ends up doing more work than expected, while the legs handle most of the movement.

Plus, the activity is available for people of all ages, so parents can sign up together with their kids for a fun family outing over the weekend.

Credits remain valid until end-2026

Under the SG60 ActiveSG Credit Top-Up, all Singaporeans and permanent residents who logged into MyActiveSG+ between June and December 2025 received a one-off S$100 ActiveSG Credits top-up.

Once claimed, the credits remain valid until Dec. 31, 2026, and will automatically roll over to the following year if at least one transaction is made.

This means that even if you are not planning to use everything at once, trying out one class may be enough to keep the credits going.

Offset your facility bookings plus gym and swim passes

Don’t forget that you can use your credits to fully offset gym and swim passes, facility bookings and Active Health programmes too.

Parents can also make use of either their own or their children’s ActiveSG credits to offset 60 per cent of the cost of ActiveSG’s school holiday programmes.

And on Aug. 8, you can use your ActiveSG credits to register for ActiveSG Celebrates! at just S$5 for unlimited sport try-outs and fitness sessions at Woodlands Sport Centre, Jurong East Sport Centre, Hougang Sport Centre, Heartbeat@Bedok, and Queenstown Sport Centre.

So go take a splash, dance a little and let loose, there are at least a few less expected ways to put them to use before they expire at the end of 2026.

This branded article by ActiveSG made this writer wish work would give her enough leave and money to try out all five activities.

Customers at all FairPrice outlets who spend S$61 in a single receipt will receive a S$6 return voucher from Aug. 6 to 16, 2026.

The promotion is available across all FairPrice supermarkets, FairPrice Finest, FairPrice Xtra, and Unity pharmacy stores islandwide.

The return vouchers can also be stacked and used in conjunction with CDC Vouchers, Chas card discounts, and senior citizen discounts, including Pioneer and Merdeka Generation discounts.

Vouchers can be redeemed on subsequent purchases until Aug. 31.

In a press release on Aug. 6, FairPrice Group announced that this initiative is designed to help Singaporeans stretch their dollar during the festive period.

Recent reports have highlighted public concerns over inflation and the rising costs of groceries, food, and utilities.

As a gesture of appreciation, the vouchers aim to provide shoppers with extra savings on daily necessities families rely on daily, FairPrice Group said.

Vipul Chawla, Group CEO of FairPrice Group, said: "By introducing these National Day Return Vouchers, we want to provide meaningful, everyday savings and assure Singaporeans that FairPrice Group remains steadfast in our dedication to keeping daily essentials within reach."

For more information on the National Day Return Vouchers and other FairPrice Group initiatives, shoppers can visit www.fairpricegroup.com.sg.

Officers from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) foiled an attempt to smuggle vaporisers into Singapore at Tuas Checkpoint on Jul. 20, 2026.

ICA officers profiled a Singapore-registered car for enhanced checks and found 60 vaporisers hidden in the floorboard compartment of the car.

The 51-year-old male Singaporean driver was arrested in connection to the case.

The case has been referred to the Health Sciences Authority for further investigation.

The driver was issued a composition fine.

Under the Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act, which came into force on May 1, 2026, persons found in possession or use of vaporisers can be fined up to S$10,000.

The venue was an ordinary HDB void deck, but the hip-hop beats and DJ booth in the corner signalled that this was not your typical wake.

Old-school tunes flowed from the large speakers, true to the style that Andrew Chow had delighted audiences with for decades.

Chow, a renowned Singaporean DJ and turntablist, passed away on Aug. 3 at the age of 63, after battling stomach cancer.

In a Facebook post on Aug. 3, Chow's daughter, Abby, had invited family, friends and fans attending the wake to dress in "colourful and stylish" attire, "just like how Andrew would dress".

"Let’s celebrate the wonderful life of Andrew," she added.

'Everybody knows who he is'

At his wake on the night of Aug. 4, family, friends, fellow DJs, and more filled the space of the Ang Mo Kio void deck.

People grew quiet as they approached the casket to pay their respects, some bending their heads and wiping away tears.

But they later rejoined the rest of the attendees, smiling and even laughing as they exchanged stories about Chow.

Gesturing at the crowd, veteran Singapore DJ Aldrin told Mothership: "Everybody [from the local hip-hop community] knows who he is. Everybody respects him... He's much loved."

Aldrin had been a resident DJ at Zouk around the same period as Chow, in the 1990s.

Despite Chow's status as the three-time champion of DMC Singapore, a prestigious DJ competition, he remained "very down-to-earth, very approachable, very friendly, and very generous", Aldrin recalled.

"He always looked after the up-and-coming, gave them opportunities and shared his wisdom... He'd get them to come up and DJ alongside him."

Father of Singapore hip-hop

DJ Raw, who was spinning and scratching at the DJ booth, described Chow as a mentor.

As a pioneer of the local hip-hop scene, Chow "groomed" him at Zouk's Phuture nightclub and taught him the craft of mixing and performing, he said.

Felix Huang, a member of a local hip-hop crew that Chow founded, told Mothership he saw the late DJ as a respectable leader in the community, and wished he had worked with him more.

"He's like a dad to the hip-hop scene," he said. "Me and my other crew mates, we used to call him Pops."

"He was always there if you need him, always there to encourage. He was a very humble guy, never hogging the limelight... just doing his thing because he loves it."

Chow's first turntable

Occasionally over the night, a small group of people would gather around a table near the casket, where an old turntable sat, its paint peeling at the edges.

DJ Raw was often at the centre of this group, sharing the story of this treasured item that was Chow's first ever turntable, likely from the late 1980s.

He choked up as he told the story to Mothership.

Chow practised his craft more than six hours a day, DJ Raw said, and his first turntable, with all its peeled paint and rust, was a reflection of his hard work.

When Chow asked him to help him customise a new turntable, DJ Raw asked if he could have this one in exchange, as a keepsake.

Another attendee, childhood friend and fellow spinner Eddie Chan (aka DJ Small), recalled how Chow had picked up DJing by himself, in his youth.

Chan and a few other boys would hang out and "play around" at Chow's house, and Chow eventually taught them how to DJ.

Later, they'd go on to spin at clubs too.

"He was very gifted," Chan said. "All the DJing, he actually picked it up by himself. No one taught him. We couldn't figure out how."

The draw of his music

Perhaps due to the funky music and the lively energy of the attendees, the wake drew the attention of onlookers.

Some stopped to look curiously and snap a photo, one more colourful memory through which Chow's legacy lives on.

The wake, held at 406 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, began on Aug. 3 and will go on until the morning of Aug. 8, before the cremation later that day.

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will enhance the Primary Care Plan (PCP) for migrant workers from Apr. 1, 2027.

The enhanced plan will bring healthcare services closer to where migrant workers live and standardise co-payments, while lowering or maintaining costs for almost all employers.

This comes as the contracts for PCP's three current anchor operators are due to expire on Mar. 31, 2027.

What is the PCP?

Introduced in 2022, the PCP provides migrant workers with access to affordable primary healthcare.

Under the plan, employers pay an annual capitation rate to an Anchor Operator, which entitles their workers to a range of primary care services at designated clinics.

The current PCP operates across six zones. Under the enhanced plan, these will be consolidated into four larger zones, with 22 clinics in total.

What is changing

Under the enhanced PCP, most migrant workers will have access to a clinic within 2km of where they live, down from 3km currently.

Co-payments for both physical clinic consultations and telemedicine services will be standardised at S$5 per consultation.

This is a shift from the current co-pay rates, which are fixed at S$2 for telemedicine consultations and S$5 for physical consultations.

Annual capitation rates will either decrease or remain the same for almost all employers, from the current range of S$108 to S$138 per worker per year, to between S$97 and S$113 per worker per year.

94 per cent of employers will end up paying less than they currently do, MOM said.

MOM will introduce a centralised portal from Apr. 1, 2027, for employers to enrol workers and manage their PCP status.

Separately, operators will enhance their appointment systems so workers can book, change or cancel appointments.

Tung Yui Fai, chief of MOM's Assurance, Care and Engagement (ACE) Group, said the enhancements build on the PCP's strong foundations and are based on the "very positive" feedback from workers.

He said:

"Since the primary care plan was introduced in 2022, it has provided migrant workers with accessible and affordable primary healthcare. Feedback from workers has been very positive, with strong satisfaction scores.

Learning from this and building on the feedback from our stakeholders, we are making changes to enhance the primary care plan."

Four operators, four zones

Four Anchor Operators have been appointed to deliver the enhanced PCP for five years from Apr. 1, 2027.

SATA CommHealth will cover the North zone, serving around 120,000 migrant workers. St Andrew's Mission Hospital will continue in the South under its existing philanthropy-led partnership with MOM, covering around 80,000 workers.

Healthway Medical Group, the only new operator, takes on the East zone with around 90,000 workers. Fullerton Health continues in the West, covering around 100,000 workers.

Healthway Medical Group CEO Abram Suhardiman said the company was driven by a sense of purpose in taking on the role.

He said: "We're heartened to see the strong emphasis that MOM has placed on the health and well-being of the migrant workers. We at Healthway are very honoured to be entrusted with this responsibility."

He added that the company's involvement with migrant worker healthcare is not new, them having played a role during the Covid-19 pandemic through medical centres, vaccination, and onboarding centres.

What the operators are putting in place

Fullerton Health's Derrick Chan said a medical centre for migrant workers in Tuas would be built under the enhanced plan.

The new medical centre will be targeted at migrant workers in the area, and offer telemedicine and multi-language support.

This is so migrant workers can call in their preferred language, particularly those who may not be fluent in English.

St Andrew's Mission Hospital's Pang Ningyi, Head of St Andrew’s Migrant Worker Medical Centre (SAMWMC), said the hospital's focus goes beyond treating common ailments.

Pang said: "We are committed to taking care of every single worker under our charge. This goes beyond just treating the normal cough and cold, but rather we are also focused on preventive healthcare, timely screening, and active prevention of major complications."

What workers and employers need to do

Migrant workers do not need to take any action.

Access to PCP services will continue uninterrupted, and workers will be notified of their new zone, Anchor Operator, and clinic locations via the FWMOMCare app.

Employers will be notified progressively from October 2026 on how their workers will be onboarded with the new Anchor Operators.

Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash said the enhancements reflect MOM's ongoing commitment to migrant worker welfare.

He said:

"The enhancements to the PCP reflect MOM's commitment to ensuring that migrant workers have access to affordable, accessible and assured primary healthcare, while keeping costs manageable and sustainable for employers.

Together with healthcare providers and industry partners, MOM will continue to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve health outcomes for the migrant worker community."

A 57-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to three years and seven months' jail after he lied to his 54-year-old lover that his wife had died and stole over S$930,000 in money and jewellery.

Charge sheets seen by Mothership stated that Kong Jun Yi Jonathan faced a total of 11 charges, including deception, forgery, and theft.

He pleaded guilty to four charges on Aug. 5, with the remaining seven charges taken into consideration during sentencing.

Dating platform, lied that wife died

Lianhe Zaobao reported that Kong met his lover, the victim, through a dating platform in October 2020, and they began dating in the same month.

At the time, Kong lied to his lover that his wife had died and that he was a marine engineer at a company.

He was actually a fruit vendor and had a child with his wife, who is still alive.

Stole money

Charge sheets stated that in January 2021, he deceived her into believing that he needed money to pay for his mother's bank debt as a guarantor, after which she transferred S$250,000 to him.

In October 2021, he deceived her into believing that he needed money for an art business with the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports.

She transferred S$250,000 to him.

In November 2021, Kong deceived his lover into believing that he needed money to pay for a painting project with the Housing Development Board (HDB).

She then transferred S$100,000 to him.

Zaobao reported that Kong used the money to buy fruit from a supplier instead.

Between December 2021 and October 2022, Kong deceived her into believing that he needed money for the ship repair business with the government.

His lover transferred S$164,193.58 to him.

Between February 2021 and October 2022, he deceived her into believing he needed money for daily expenses as his money had been held back by his company.

She then transferred S$105,940 to him.

Stole, pawned jewellery

Charge sheets stated that Kong also stole jewellery.

In April 2021, he stole six pieces of jewellery amounting to S$2,500 that belonged to his lover.

That same month, Kong stole 39 pieces of jewellery amounting to S$50,000 from his lover.

Zaobao reported that the jewellery belonged to his lover's 59-year-old sister and included gold bracelets, necklaces, and pendants.

After stealing the jewellery, Kong reportedly pawned it off at several pawnshops before spending its proceeds on household expenses.

Later in May 2021, he also took his lover's Rolex watch, worth S$15,000.

Forgery

In addition, Kong forged documents as well.

He forged a bank cheque for S$600,000.

According to Zaobao, Kong then apparently used a photo editing app on his phone to change the payee's name to his own.

He did so to convince his lover and her sister that his art business could earn him S$600,000.

Around Aug. 11, 2022, Kong forged a medical memo from Mount Elizabeth Hospital with the intent to commit fraud.

In the same month, he forged a Singapore identity card bearing his name and photograph.

Arrested

Following his offences, Kong was arrested on Jan. 22, 2026.

According to Zaobao, it was not stated how his crimes were uncovered.

Prior to this, he had a criminal record for fraud and theft, for which he had been jailed.

His lawyer said in a plea for leniency that Kong subsequently sold the house to repay the victim S$158,000 and cooperated with the police investigation.

Zaobao reported that the victim had also forgiven Kong's actions and pleaded with the judge for a lenient sentence.