In view of the Jul. 11 Johor state election, Malaysia has set up a special task force to address potential disruptions at the Johor-Singapore causeway and other entry points as residents return to vote.

Malaysia's home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail told reporters on Jun. 27 that the ministry's "highest priority" is ensuring that no disruptions occur on polling day.

"We are not taking any chances. We have Plan A and Plan B ready to go," he said.

The minister acknowledged there is still a "risk of disruptions" in terms of travel at the border crossings, The Star reported.

This comes as Malaysia transitions to a new immigration system. Last month, a glitch in the system caused queues of up to five hours.

Dedicated lanes for voters

While he did not elaborate on what measures would be taken, he said that the ministry is planning to provide "dedicated lanes" at the immigration checkpoints for Malaysian voters who live in Singapore.

This is so they can "return home to fulfil their responsibilities", reported The Sun Malaysia.

Previously, the Malaysian home ministry said it would study the possibility of such a fast lane to help Malaysians in Singapore return to vote.

"We will accommodate anything that can help facilitate Johor voters’ participation in the democratic process on polling day, to the best of our ability,” he said according to Free Malaysia Today.

South Korea's FIFA World Cup campaign in North America ended early after successive losses to Mexico and South Africa left the team third in Group A, outside the eight best third-placed teams that advanced to the round of 32.

This is the first time South Korea failed to advance past the group stage since the 2018 Russia World Cup.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has since blamed the country's early exit on favouritism in personnel appointments, criticised head coach Hong Myung-bo, and called for an investigation into the national team's performance by the sports ministry.

"I am utterly baffled"

In a post on X on Jun. 28, Lee wrote: "I am not just taken aback by this unexpected outcome, I am utterly baffled."

"Once again, it has been proven that personnel decisions are everything. When 'us versus them' is prioritised over competence, and an incompetent person is selected as a leader, the outcome is as clear as day."

Lee argued that such flawed appointments were possible because those with the authority to make them were difficult to monitor, scrutinise and hold accountable.

"The reason such botched appointments — which fail to distinguish between public and private interests and prioritise personal gain over the public good — are possible is that it is impossible or difficult to monitor, check, and hold those with appointment authority accountable."

최휘영 장관님과 관련 공무원 여러분 애쓰셨습니다.

저도 전임 명예 프로축구단장이자 심정적 붉은악마로서 예상밖 결과에 당황을 넘어 황당함을 느낍니다.

결국 인사가 만사임이 다시 한번 증명됐습니다. 능력보다 네편내편을 더 중시해 무능한 사람을 지휘관으로 선발하면 결과는 불보듯… https://t.co/wNwtKlo1qY

— 이재명 (@Jaemyung_Lee) June 28, 2026

Petition to dismiss coach

Hong's re-appointment as national team manager in 2024 had previously sparked allegations of favouritism and a lack of transparency in the hiring process from South Korean media, Reuters reported.

However, those allegations had been denied by Hong.

According to local media outlet The Chosun Daily, a 2025 petition which called for Hong’s dismissal and transparency in the process of appointing the national team coach has also resurfaced following South Korea's loss.

The petition had closed after failing to gather the 50,000 signatures required for it to be referred to the National Assembly's Standing Committee.

Meanwhile, social media posts showing shops displaying signs banning Hong from entering their premises have gone viral in South Korea.

"The failure to qualify, which has left the public deeply disappointed, appears to be the result of organisational and personnel failures," Lee wrote in his post.

"I ask ⁠that the ​Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism thoroughly ​investigate the exact circumstances of this incident, analyse its causes, and develop measures to prevent ​recurrence and ensure improvement."

Nga Kor Ming, the Minister of Housing and Local Government, said his comment from October 2022 — about getting Singaporeans to become foreign workers in Malaysia — was not meant to be negative.

The Malaysian politician told Oriental Daily in a Jun. 26 interview that he had reflected on his statement made during a fundraising dinner at the time and explained that it was to push Malaysia to improve its economy, so much so that Singaporeans would be attracted to work there.

Cited recent moves of companies to Malaysia

To make his point about the shifting workforce, he also said companies, such as H&M and Gardenia, have recently relocated to Malaysia, and Singaporeans are crossing the Causeway to work.

The 53-year-old said in Mandarin that some people might have misunderstood what he had previously said, but this shift is coming to pass: "This is becoming a reality step-by-step."

About making friends

He reiterated that Malaysia is not asking Singaporeans to be foreign workers, but that he is making friends with Singapore and the rest of the world.

"Singapore and Malaysia will always be good neighbours, good siblings, and good friends" he added. "If we are good, Singapore will be good. If Singapore is not good, we will also not be good."

Nga further said the completion of the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, which will be open by January 2027, would be an attractive value proposition.

He explained: “We will have Malaysians who earn Singapore dollars in Singapore and then spend Malaysian ringgit. This is what we are working towards. Isn't that good?"

When the ringgit strengthened against the Singapore dollar earlier this year in January 2026 — the strongest level since May 2018 — the minister reposted his 2022 speech.

Almost five years and countless hours of committee and court hearings later, the Raeesah Khan saga has culminated in one Sunday afternoon of votes among the Workers’ Party (WP) cadres on the fate of their Secretary-General, Pritam Singh.

This was the first time Singh's leadership had been tabled for questioning among WP cadres since he took over the reins of the party in 2018.

Singh won the secret ballot, part of the special cadre members conference requisitioned by 25 cadre members, with what was described as a "supermajority".

He went on to be re-elected, unopposed, as the WP Secretary-General in the party's Central Executive Committee (CEC) elections.

This outcome represents a turning of the page for the WP on the Raeesah Khan saga, but leaves open a central question about the opposition party: leadership renewal.

"Supermajority"

When asked by the media about the outcome of the cadres' secret vote, Singh mentioned "supermajority", acknowledging the media's interpretation and definition of "supermajority" in parliament.

In other words, two-thirds or more of the WP cadres present voted in favour of Pritam during the special cadre members' conference (SCMC).

It isn't known how many cadre members were present during the Jun. 28 conference, but, according to The Business Times, the party has roughly 100 cadres.

According to The Straits Times, Singh secured about 80 per cent of the votes.

This outcome was unsurprising, analysts told Mothership.

Low Thia Khiang the kingmaker?

One key reason was WP's ex-chief Low Thia Khiang.

Prior to the Jun. 28 conferences, ST reported the rumour that Low had ended his support for his handpicked successor, and that this might prove consequential for Singh's continuation as Secretary-General.

As Low entered the meeting venue on Jun. 28, he was approached by the media and was asked if he would support Singh.

Low answered yes, local media reported.

His reply to the media can be seen as a telegraph to all the other cadres on where he stood.

"Singh prevailed not only because he had the numbers to win any vote, but also because former party boss and Singh's mentor, Low Thia Khiang, did not withdraw support for Singh," Eugene Tan, a political analyst and professor of law at Singapore Management University (SMU), noted.

Closing ranks

Teo Kay Key, senior research fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies, made note of the fact that the party's senior members have stuck by Singh even before Sunday.

"We have seen the elected members stand behind him in the parliamentary proceedings relating to this case, and the party decision to not nominate any other person for the Leader of the Opposition (LO) position," Teo said.

All 11 WP members present voted against the Parliamentary motion, which stated that Singh was unsuitable to continue as the LO, owing to his conviction.

Independent political analyst Felix Tan, however, was surprised that Singh's Secretary-General bid went unopposed, given that there were some "initial disagreements among party members".

Despite this, Tan noted that the entire process was "a reflection of the process of democracy within the party and that there have been proper checks and balances within the party".

"While there are still some who have voted against him, the 'supermajority' would imply that many would like to finally find some closure to this entire saga," Tan also said, noting that this did not mean that the WP disagreed with the court ruling.

The dust settles, internally

With Sunday's outcome, the Raeesah Khan saga is now firmly in the rearview mirror, as far as the WP is concerned.

It is also an indication that the party stands firmly behind Singh, who might have emerged stronger as the party chief.

"A clear line has been drawn on this matter, and the proverbial albatross around [the WP's and Singh's] neck is no longer there," SMU's Tan opined.

"Singh's grip on his party has probably tightened, even though the room for any major missteps has closed significantly," Tan also commented.

Tan added that Singaporeans have largely made up their minds on the matter. "But it cannot be denied that this is a blemish that both the WP and Singh, with hindsight, would rather not have happened."

Independent analyst Felix Tan opined, "This will clearly demonstrate how unified the party is behind Pritam Singh as their leader. I don’t think this will hamper their work in parliament, but instead strengthen their position as the main opposition."

"By formally putting it to a vote, the party as a whole has also decided on their support for Pritam as their leader," Teo said.

There is still the question of whether Parliament will take action against party chair Sylvia Lim and former vice-chair Faisal Manap, but this is a separate issue.

"That would be seen as something outside the WP's control, even as they will put up a stout defence," SMU's Tan said.

Looking ahead

While Sunday's outcome closes a chapter, it leaves open another to ponder about: who will be able to lead the WP beyond its current leaders?

Low's telegraphing of intentions and the subsequent results are an indication that the party veteran, who turns 70 this year, still holds significant sway over cadres and the party.

The question is then who will succeed him as the respected party elder within the WP.

That Singh went unopposed, despite some murmurings that disgruntled cadres had wanted an alternative MP (like Sengkang's Jamus Lim) to step up, is also telling.

Party leaders themselves have not shied away from the fact that leadership succession and renewal are central issues to be tackled.

When asked if her chairmanship was challenged on Sunday, Lim, who is 61 this year, acknowledged that she has been the party chair for 23 years.

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"We're very conscious of the fact that leadership renewal is very critical to the organisation, so we have been looking at that," Lim said.

Lim went on to say that since the cadres gave her "their vote of confidence this time", she was going to "do [her] best in the role".

The core of the 2011 Aljunied GRC team still forms the backbone of the WP leadership today, as Pritam, Lim, Faisal Manap, and Low all retain their seats on the CEC.

New face on the CEC

The new WP CEC, which was announced alongside the outcome of the secret cadres' ballot, might offer hints.

Notably, Punggol GRC candidate Harpreet Singh, 60, was the only new face who won a spot on the party's highest decision-making body.

Harpreet, a senior counsel, had also come out quickly to assure supporters that the cadres' decision was made with full respect for the recent High Court judgment, without seeking to minimise or sidestep it.

He noted that a person's full history matters when assessing character and that the decision is a good one for WP.

The exclusions of Aljunied GRC MP Fadli Fawzi and Non-Constituency Member of Parliament Andre Low raised eyebrows, due to the party's usual practice of having its parliamentarians be on the CEC.

However, analysts highlighted that the CEC can still co-opt members, just like its announcement post-GE 2025, and that the CEC appointments have yet to be decided.

Eileen Chong and Kenneth Tiong, both in their 30s, also did well, as they were elected into the CEC for the first time, following their co-option a year ago.

Comfortable victory

Whatever and whoever it is, Singh, having comfortably been re-elected as Secretary-General, will have ample time to decide.

Low led the party for 16 years before passing on the baton to Singh.

Singh has been the party's chief for eight years so far.

Taking history as a guide, Singh and the WP will have about eight to 10 years to figure it out.

For now, with the Raeesah Khan saga behind them, it's back to business.

As Singh himself put it,

"I think nothing has changed for us, so we continue to move forward as a party that wants to give Singaporeans a serious choice, and also a party that wants to provide some important, critical, I would say, political balance in Singapore, in a rational and responsible way. And in a way that makes Singapore stronger. And I think we are stronger as a country with good opposition."

A Singapore homeowner who sought over S$70,000 in compensation after claiming water leaks from the unit above, delayed his family's move into their newly purchased resale flat, and lost the bulk of his case.

According to the grounds of decision published by the Strata Titles Board (STB), it was found that while waterproofing defects in the upstairs neighbour's two bathrooms caused some seepage into the lower unit, the major leak that damaged the homeowner's relocated electrical distribution board was more likely caused by a water pipe within his own unit.

The board also found that delays to the family's move-in were primarily due to ongoing renovation works, rather than the water leaks.

The dispute involved units at Bedok Court, a condominium along Bedok South Ave 3.

The applicant, Sumeet Kumar, owned the lower-floor apartment, while the respondent, Chee May Wenn, owned the unit directly above.

Sumeet bought the resale flat and began extensive renovation works, including hacking, rewiring and replacing the unit's plumbing system before moving in.

His family had intended to move into the apartment after their rental lease expired in August 2025.

The leaks

In June 2025, water leaked from the ceiling into Sumeet's courtyard.

After being notified of this, Chee carried out repairs around her washing machine and kitchen floor trap areas in July 2025 based on recommendations from Sumeet's then-contractor.

Sumeet later confirmed via email that the leaks had stopped.

However, renovation works in Kumar's unit continued beyond August 2025, and in mid-September 2025, new and far more serious leaks emerged.

Sumeet said a large volume of water poured from the ceiling directly above the main circuit breaker (MCB) in his kitchen, causing the electrical panel to trip.

He described the leaks as a "non-stop flow of water".

The MCB subsequently emitted sparks and caught fire by the end of September 2025, and the following month, a direct stream of water leaked from the ceiling into the MCB starting a fire in the MCB, causing the power supply to be shut down for safety reasons.

He claimed the leak prevented electricity from being restored, forcing renovation works to stop and leaving his family unable to move into the flat until January 2026.

He sought S$45,358.75 in special damages, including alternative accommodation costs, repairs, replacement of the electrical distribution board, and other expenses.

He also sought S$25,000 in general damages for stress, inconvenience and loss of use of the property.

Electrical panel had been relocated

STB has identified numerous suspicious points regarding the severe water leakage that caused the electrical box to short-circuit.

The board later found that Sumeet had relocated the main circuit breaker without obtaining approval from the management corporation, the Building and Construction Authority or any other authority.

He also could not confirm whether the relocated electrical installation had been carried out by a licensed electrical worker.

The board found the relocation was unauthorised and in breach of regulatory requirements.

While ponding tests later confirmed waterproofing failures in the respondent's two bathrooms, the testing report did not identify the source of the heavy leak affecting the electrical panel.

Instead, the contractor engaged by Sumeet had earlier observed that the volume of water appeared more consistent with "a waterpipe issue" than waterproofing failure.

The board also found that the pattern of damage did not match seepage from the upstairs bathrooms, noting there were no corresponding seepage marks in the kitchen ceiling above the electrical panel.

It concluded that the large volume of water was more consistent with a leak from water supply pipes serving Sumeet's own unit.

As a result, the board held that Chee was not liable for damage to the electrical panel or related losses.

Delayed move-in caused by renovation

The board also rejected Sumeet's claim that the earlier water leaks prevented his family from moving into the apartment in August 2025.

It noted that substantial renovation works were still underway months after the initial leaks had been repaired, including incomplete kitchens, carpentry and electrical works.

Evidence also showed Kumar's first contractor stopped work around September 2025, while a replacement contractor only resumed renovation in December 2025.

The board concluded that the apartment remained unready for occupation primarily because renovation works had not been completed, rather than because of the neighbour's leaks.

Most of the claims dismissed

Although the board dismissed most of Kumar's claims, it found Chee liable for water seepage caused by failed waterproofing membranes in her two bathrooms.

It ordered her to engage a BCA-registered contractor to replace the waterproofing in both bathrooms and provide a successful 24-hour water ponding test within six weeks.

She was also ordered to pay Sumeet S$3,000 for repairs relating to damage caused by the bathroom leaks, S$45.15 for an inspection report, S$600 in STB hearing fees, and S$4,000 in legal costs.

The board rejected claims for alternative accommodation, replacement of the electrical distribution board, emotional distress and other consequential losses.

A Singaporean couple’s holiday in Da Nang, Vietnam, took an unexpected turn when their daughter was born prematurely at just 27 weeks and one day, weighing a mere 720g.

After a gruelling 87 days in the hospital, the baby girl was finally discharged on June 22, 2026.

Expecting to give birth in S'pore

The Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children shared the family's journey in a Facebook post on Jun. 22.

The post featured a handwritten note from the father, identified as Chen.

He wrote that he and his wife were on a "short holiday" in Vietnam and had planned to return home to "wait for the arrival of our princess girl".

On Mar. 16, the night before their scheduled flight home, his wife suddenly felt uncomfortable and had to be admitted to the hospital.

She was diagnosed with severe preeclampsia, a life-threatening pregnancy complication marked by dangerously high blood pressure and signs of organ damage.

According to Vietnam Net, she also suffered from multiple fluid accumulations, low blood sodium levels, and suspected heart failure.

"Suddenly, we have to face life and death in a foreign country and communicating using only Google translate."

Miracle birth

While the standard treatment for severe preeclampsia typically requires immediate delivery, the medical team initially attempted to prolong the pregnancy to give the foetus more time to develop.

After two weeks of close monitoring, the fetus began showing signs of severe distress.

To save both mother and child, doctors made the critical decision to perform an emergency birth on March 27, reported Tuoi Tre News.

Born micro-prematurely, the 720g newborn immediately faced a host of complications, including respiratory distress, pulmonary hypertension, and neonatal infection.

She was placed on respiratory support right after birth and transferred to the hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

The hospital described her survival as a miracle "forged by the unwavering dedication of the doctors and nurses" alongside the perseverance of her parents.

Discharge

During her almost-three-month stay in intensive care, the infant underwent a range of advanced treatments and constant monitoring.

After overcoming the most critical stage of her recovery, she was successfully weaned off mechanical ventilation.

She eventually transitioned to breathing on her own and was able to breastfeed naturally.

On Jun. 22, the baby was finally discharged from the hospital.

The hospital gave a fresh bouquet, a symbol of their heartfelt congratulations to the family.

They also wrote a parting blessing for the baby: "Wishing you abundant health, little one. May you grow up in peace and happiness."

"Always remember that from the very first days of your life, you have already been a brave warrior."

A lorry driver and a taxi driver allegedly got into a fistfight on Ban San Street near Queen Street on the afternoon of Jun. 26, with videos of the altercation circulating online.

According to a witness, the incident took place at around 4 to 5pm.

What the videos showed

In the first clip, a man in a grey shirt and a taxi driver are seen standing by the taxi, appearing increasingly agitated. The man in grey then walked towards a lorry parked in front of the taxi, while the taxi driver returned to his vehicle.

In the second clip, the taxi driver had begun moving his cab when the man in grey allegedly reached through the car window and struck him. The taxi driver got out of the vehicle, and the two exchanged multiple punches.

The man in grey then struck the taxi driver on the head three times, at one point sending him stumbling back into the car. The taxi driver also landed a hit on the other man's head during the exchange.

The fight was eventually broken up by what appeared to be a bus stop worker and bystanders nearby, who stepped in to separate the two.

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Witness account

A witness who was on a bus at Queen Street bus terminal at the time told Mothership the incident occurred on Friday between 4pm and 5pm.

He said he saw the altercation unfold from the bus.

SCDF response

SCDF confirmed it was alerted to the incident at about 4.15pm on Jun. 26 and conveyed one person to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

Starting Jun. 29, 2026, victims of online harm in Singapore can file reports through the newly formed Online Safety Commission (OSC) website (www.osc.gov.sg).

In a joint press release, the OSC, the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) and the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) announced that the OSC was established to support the Commissioner of Online Safety, an office created by the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act 2025 (OSRAA).

Additionally, effective Jun. 29, victims gain new rights under OSRAA to pursue civil claims in court through newly introduced statutory torts.

With the establishment of the OSC, Singapore becomes one of only a few countries worldwide to have a government agency dedicated to providing timely relief to victims of online harms.

Five online harms

The first phase of operations will tackle the five most prevalent and severe online harms faced by Singapore citizens and residents:

(i) online harassment (including online sexual harassment)

(ii) doxxing

(iii) online stalking

(iv) intimate image abuse

(v) image-based child abuse.

The remaining eight categories of online harms under OSRAA will be progressively implemented, the press release said.

Those who have experienced online harassment and online stalking should first report the harmful content to the platform on which it appears.

If the platform fails to respond promptly or provides an inadequate response within 24 hours, victims may then file a report with the OSC.

For cases involving intimate image abuse, image-based child abuse and doxxing, victims may report directly to the OSC.

How to make a report

Victims who wish to make a report on the OSC’s website will need to provide information about the online harm that occurred to them.

These may include, but are not limited to, a description of what happened and supporting information such as URLs, screenshots, images and videos.

Parents and guardians may file reports on behalf of victims who are under 18 years of age.

A report may also be submitted by another individual on behalf of a victim, with the victim's written authorisation.

No fees are required to make a report to the OSC.

Actions that will be taken by the OSC

Once a report has been submitted, the OSC will assess the report. The Commissioner may issue directions to stop or limit the harm if there is reason to believe harm has occurred.

These directions may be issued to the person who posted the harmful content, the administrator of the online group or page where the harmful content appears, or the platform hosting the content.

For example, the Commissioner may direct that access to the harmful content be disabled, or that the perpetrator’s account be restricted.

Non-compliance with a direction is a criminal offence, the authorities said.

Those who wish to get a further review of their reports may do so by making an application for reconsideration of the Commissioner’s decision.

Eligible persons may do so no later than 14 days after the initial OSC decision has been issued.

Parties who remain dissatisfied with the Commissioner’s decision after reconsideration may appeal to an Online Safety Appeal Panel.

The appeal panel acts independently of the OSC and can affirm, revoke, vary, or substitute the Commissioner's decision.

Appeals should also be made no later than 14 days after the Commissioner’s reconsidered decision has been issued.

A S$200 application fee is payable upon submission of an appeal.

Providing support beyond content removal

Beyond content removal, the OSC hopes to provide more support for victims.

“The OSC recognises that experiencing online harms can be deeply distressing, and that victims may need support beyond the removal of harmful content,” the authorities said.

Victims and their families are encouraged to seek help from the OSC’s current community partners – Fei Yue Community Services, Samaritans of Singapore, SG Her Empowerment (SHE), Singapore Children’s Society, and TOUCH Community Services.

These community partners can guide victims on how to make a report to the OSC and provide other forms of assistance, such as counselling.

Resources on online harms, information on what to do when you experience them, and how to keep yourself safe online can also be found on the website.

Applications for End-User Identity (EUI) information

Victims who are thinking of commencing or intend to commence civil proceedings against a perpetrator may apply to the OSC for help identifying the person responsible.

If the application is successful, information disclosed must only be used for its stated purposes and disclosure will be subject to conditions.

Applications must be made within 12 months from when the online harm occurred or when the victim first became aware of it, whichever is later.

New legal rights

For victims who wish to seek damages on top of content removal, they can do so thanks to additional rights under OSRAA to bring civil claims in court.

These rights are provided through new statutory torts, which will cover the five types of online harms.

The statutory torts operate by setting out “duties” for different actors in the online ecosystem:

(a) Communicators: A person must not communicate or publish harmful material, or engage in harmful online conduct.

(b) Administrators: This includes persons who administer online groups, pages, forums or other online spaces. They must not set up or run these spaces in a way that facilitates online harm. They must also take reasonable steps to address such harm when properly notified.

(c) Platforms: Platforms must take reasonable steps to address online harm when properly notified, and do so within a reasonable time.

If these duties are breached, victims may bring civil claims in court against those responsible.

Victims may also ask communicators or administrators to stop the online harm they are communicating or conducting (for communicators) or facilitating or permitting (for administrators).

If they continue despite being asked to stop, the court may award enhanced damages.

Separately, victims can send administrators of online pages, forums or group chats and platforms an “Online Harm Notice” if it occurs at the relevant online location or service.

Victims may access this form on MinLaw’s Online Safety website.

If an administrator or platform fails to respond reasonably, the victim may take legal action against them.

Legal remedies

Remedies that may be granted by the court include monetary compensation, enhanced damages in certain circumstances and court orders to prohibit the perpetrator from committing harm or further harm.

“The statutory torts are designed with the realities of online harm in mind,” the authorities said.

Where losses may be difficult to prove, OSRAA provides for minimum damages for the intimate image abuse and image-based child abuse cases, such as at least S$5,000 for each image or recording if the claim is made out.

Limits may also apply in certain circumstances, with damages against platforms capped at S$500,000 per set of statutory tort proceedings.

Victims of online harassment, doxxing or stalking may also continue to seek remedies against communicators under the Protection from Harassment Act (POHA), including Protection Orders.

Six online service providers prescribed additional obligations

Six online service providers will be prescribed to have additional obligations under the OSRAA.

They include:

1) Meta Platforms, Inc., in respect of Facebook

2) Meta Platforms, Inc, in respect of Instagram

3) Google LLC, in respect of YouTube

4) X Corp., in respect of X

5) TikTok Pte. Ltd

6) SPH Media Limited, in respect of HardwareZone Forums

They will be prescribed as Prescribed Online Service Providers (POSPs) and can be given additional directions and notices.

The durian stall assistant who stole S$17,300 from the store's safe and lost the entire sum gambling at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) was revealed to be the younger brother of Malaysian singer-songwriter Tan Jiaying, better known as DIOR Dayin, Shin Min Daily News reported.

It was previously reported that 26-year-old Tan An Sheng pleaded guilty to one count of criminal breach of trust.

He was sentenced to five months' jail.

Sister had previously spoken publicly about his gambling addiction

The case resurfaced a lengthy Instagram post by Tan in 2024, in which she said her younger brother had struggled with a gambling addiction for years.

She alleged that his addiction had led to mounting debts, suspected theft, fraud and borrowing from loan sharks, causing prolonged distress to their family.

In her post, she shared a photograph of her brother, which showed him kneeling on the ground in tears.

According to Tan, her brother had been addicted to gambling since he was a teenager, with his debts growing from several thousand ringgit to hundreds of thousands over the years.

She said the family repeatedly believed he would change and continued helping him repay his debts, but he would eventually return to his old ways.

"If he asks you for money, no matter the reason, don't believe him. Don't believe a single word he says," she wrote.

"Every time, we believed it would be the last time. We gave you so many chances, helped you pay off your gambling debts, but you abused our trust time and time again, showing no remorse."

Tan also recalled that years earlier, her brother had planned to leave Malaysia after accumulating gambling debts.

He had asked her for help, but she had little money at the time.

Desperate to help him, Tan said she even resorted to gambling herself, giving him all the money she won.

She also asked friends in Australia to help arrange a job and buy him a plane ticket, hoping a change of environment would give him a fresh start.

However, she said, he eventually relapsed.

Tan further alleged that her brother had borrowed from loan sharks, resulting in her family living in fear of harassment.

She claimed he had pawned gold chains belonging to their father and sister to fund his gambling, and had also stolen keepsakes left behind by their late mother.

She also alleged that he had deceived family members, relatives, friends and others out of money, including by claiming to be investing in a durian business.

According to Tan, he had also begun approaching some of her fans.

She said she therefore decided to speak publicly about the matter to prevent others from becoming victims.

"Our whole family is cutting ties with you. You have to take responsibility for how things have turned out. Take care of yourself," she wrote.

Those who believed they had been scammed by him, she added, should lodge police reports.

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Latest offence

The latest offence took place at Top Durian Station at Block 154, Bukit Batok Street 11.

The stall's supervisor was on leave between Feb. 18 and Feb. 22, 2026, during the Chinese New Year period.

Tan was assigned to oversee operations and was entrusted with the safe's passcode for the first time.

At the time, he was the only employee with access to the passcode, as the supervisor had previously handled all cash deposits personally.

On Feb. 20 and Feb. 22, Tan stole a total of S$17,300 from the safe in two separate incidents.

He first took S$1,000 in S$50 notes before returning two days later to steal the remaining S$16,300.

Court documents stated that Tan brought the stolen cash to the casino at Marina Bay Sands, hoping to win enough money to repay his debts to moneylenders.

Instead, he lost the entire sum.

*The article has been updated to attribute SBS Transit with the statement*

A short video of a woman casually drinking bubble tea on the platform at Bugis MRT station has gone viral, sparking debate over whether consuming drinks on the platform, and not just inside train cabins, is actually against the rules.

The clip shared on The SG Daily’s Facebook page shows the woman standing on the platform, scrolling through her phone while sipping on a drink.

The same clip was also posted on its TikTok page, where it garnered over 300,000 views and multiple comments questioning what the issue was.

Netizens divided

“So what's wrong? She is not inside the train,” one user commented on TikTok. “I thought can? Only cannot drink in train only what,” another added.

“Eh? I’ve been doing that, and no one stopped me, as long as I don’t sip that drink inside the train, it’s fine,” another chimed in.

Several commenters said they had drunk water on platforms before without being stopped, and had assumed the rule only applied inside train cabins.

SBS Transit clarifies the rules

According to Shin Min Daily News, an SBS Transit spokesperson clarified that under the Rapid Transit Systems Regulations, eating and drinking are prohibited in all paid areas of MRT stations, not just inside trains.

She said:

"This rule is in place to maintain cleanliness, prevent pest infestation, and ensure passenger safety, so as to create a comfortable and pleasant commuting environment for all passengers."