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                    <title>Andre Low, Fadli Fawzi co-opted into WP CEC, Faisal Manap re-appointed as Vice Chair</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/wp-cec-2026-2028/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-07-08T11:14:00</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Gawain Pek ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ WP's leadership from 2026 to 2028. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/wp-cec-appointments-co-opt.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>Aljunied GRC Member of Parliament (MP) Fadli Fawzi and Non-Constituency Member of Parliament Andrew Low were co-opted to the Workers' Party (WP) Central Executive Committee (CEC), while Faisal Manap has been re-appointed as the party's Vice Chair.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.wp.sg/news/cec-appointment-holders-for-the-term-of-2026-2028" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">announcement</a> of co-opted CEC members and appointments comes after the WP CEC's first meeting on Jul. 7.</p>
<p><h2>WP CEC from 2026 to 2028</h2></p><p>Here is the full list of the WP CEC and their appointments, which will lead the party from now until 2028:</p><p><ul></p><p> 	<li>Chair: Sylvia Lim, 61</li></p><p> 	<li>Vice Chair: Muhamad Faisal Abdul Manap, 51</li></p><p> 	<li>Secretary-General: Pritam Singh, 50</li></p><p> 	<li>Treasurer: Kenneth Tiong, 37</li></p><p> 	<li>Deputy Treasurer: Abdul Muhaimin Bin Abdul Malik, 37</li></p><p> 	<li>Organising Secretaries: Dennis Tan Lip Fong, 56, He Ting Ru, 43</li></p><p> 	<li>Deputy Organising Secretaries: Tan Kong Soon, 49, Fadli Fawzi, 41</li></p><p> 	<li>Head, Media Team: Louis Chua Kheng Wee, 39</li></p><p> 	<li>⁠Deputy Head, Media Team: Andre Low, 34</li></p><p> 	<li>Head, Policy Research: Jamus Lim, 50</li></p><p> 	<li>Deputy Head, Policy Research: Gerald Giam, 49</li></p><p> 	<li>Youth Wing President: Eileen Chong, 34</li></p><p> 	<li>Committee Member: Low Thia Khiang, 70</li></p><p> 	<li>Committee Member: Harpreet Singh Nehal, 60</li></p><p></ul></p><p><h2>Shuffles from previous CEC</h2></p><p>Notably, Faisal Manap, who contested in Tampines GRC during the 2025 general election but lost, remains the party's Vice-Chair.</p><p>Aljunied GRC's Kenneth Tiong takes over as Treasurer from Sengkang GRC's He Ting Ru.</p><p>He Ting Ru, together with Hougang SMC's Dennis Tan, is now an Organising Secretary on the CEC.</p><p>Abdul Muhaimin from Sengkang GRC is newly appointed as the Deputy Treasurer, taking over from Nathaniel Koh, who is not on the CEC in this term.</p><p>Sengkang GRC's Jamus Lim and Aljunied GRC's Gerald Giam have swapped their appointments, with Lim taking over as Head of Policy Research and Giam assuming the role of Deputy Head.</p><p>Sengkang GRC's Louis Chua continues to lead the party's media team, helped by Andre Low, who was co-opted to the CEC.</p><p>Low replaces Lee Li Lian, who is not on the CEC in this term, as Deputy Head of the media team.</p><p>NCMP Eileen Chong remains as Youth Wing President.</p><p>Aljunied GRC's Fadli Fawzi, who was co-opted to the CEC, retains his appointment as Deputy Organising Secretary.</p><p>Tan Kong Soon remains on the CEC as a Deputy Organising Secretary.</p><p>Harpreet Singh, who contested as part of WP's Punggol GRC slate in GE2025, ranks as a committee member alongside party veteran Low Thia Khiang.</p><p>Harpreet was the only new face on the CEC following the party elections during the Jun. 28 WP Cadre Members' Conference.</p><p>Pritam Singh and Sylvia Lim were re-elected as Secretary-General and Chair during that same party cadre meeting.</p><p>"With this team in place, The Workers’ Party looks ahead with confidence to serve our constituents with dedication, and to advance the interests of Singapore and all Singaporeans in the years to come," the WP said in a news release.</p><p>The WP CEC is made up of 14 members, and up to a total of seven cadre members may be co-opted.</p><p>It is the highest decision-making body of the party.</p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, downsizes Xbox unit & plans to spin off 4 gaming studios</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/microsoft-xbox-layoff-spin-off-gaming-studio/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-07-08T10:08:14</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Nadya Pang ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ Four gaming studios which were previously acquired by Microsoft will also be spun out of the software giant; two will become independent again. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/Xbox.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>Microsoft has cut 4,800 jobs, representing 2.1 per cent of its workforce, in an effort to cut costs.</p><p>According to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/06/microsoft-cuts-2point1percent-of-employees-as-xbox-unit-plans-to-spin-studios.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>CNBC</em></a>, Microsoft's Xbox division will lay off around 20 per cent of its staff, including 1,600 jobs on Jul. 6, with additional cuts in the coming months.</p>
<p>Microsoft's chief people officer, Amy Coleman, who has been at the company for 27 years, told employees in a Jul. 6 message that "the way technology is built, deployed, and used is transforming faster than at any point in my time here".</p><p>Four gaming studios which were previously acquired by Microsoft will also be <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/spin-out.asp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">spun out</a> of the software giant; two will become independent again.</p><p><h2>Xbox to cut 3,200 people</h2></p><p>In an email to division employees, Xbox chief executive officer Asha Sharma said Xbox will be cutting a total of 3,200 people, with half of those roles being part of the 4,800 jobs eliminated on Jul. 6.</p><p>The other 1,600 people will be leaving throughout Microsoft's 2027 fiscal year.</p><p>Sharma said she recognised the additional challenges of a year-long restructuring but added: "It is not possible to make all necessary changes in a single day".</p><p>Sharma noted: "We will return to growth in 2027".</p><p>According to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/02/microsoft-laying-off-about-9000-employees-in-latest-round-of-cuts.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>CNBC</em></a>, Microsoft conducted several rounds of layoffs last year, including one that eliminated 9,000 jobs.</p><p>Microsoft's revenue has seen growth in cloud services and LinkedIn, but revenue in Windows operating system licenses, Surface devices, and Xbox has been shrinking in recent quarters.</p><p>Coleman said the commercial business that focuses on selling to customers will also see reductions.</p><p><h2>4 gaming studios to be spun out</h2></p><p>The four gaming studios that will be spun out of Microsoft are Compulsion Games, Double Fine Productions studios, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs, reported <em>CNBC</em>.</p><p><span>Compulsion Games and Double Fine Productions studios, acquired by Microsoft in the 2010s, will become independent again. </span></p><p>Sharma said that Ninja Theory and Undead Labs, which joined Microsoft in 2018, have entered into terms to join new ownership.</p><p>In a post on <a href="https://x.com/DoubleFine/status/2074133212809527561" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">X</a>, Double Fine thanked Xbox for "seven great years" and for returning ownership of its games.</p><p>Similarly, Compulsion Games posted its statement to <a href="https://x.com/CompulsionGames/status/2074125346731856374" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">X,</a> thanking Xbox and stating that its immediate priority was to support its team during the transition.</p><p>Sharma added that France-based Arkane Studios, which was obtained in Microsoft's US$8.1 billion (S$10.5 billion) ZeniMax Media acquisition deal, is in contact with its work council regarding strategic options.</p><p><h2>Voluntary retirement program</h2></p><p>In April 2026, Microsoft launched a one-time voluntary retirement program targeting U.S. employees at the senior director position and below.</p><p>More than a third of eligible employees accepted the offer.</p><p>Coleman said the company will keep exploring similar voluntary approaches and is looking for ways to reduce the need for job cuts.</p><p>She added that AI is not replacing laid-off workers but noted: "At the same time, what is true is that AI is changing how work gets done".</p><p><blockquote><p>"Some of the tasks we do every day can now be automated, and that means we all need to keep learning, keep building new skills, and keep adapting as the work evolves."</p></blockquote></p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>Elderly woman, 73, dies after Toa Payoh PMD & lorry collision, drug paraphernalia found in lorry, driver arrested</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/toa-payoh-lorry-pmd-dies/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-07-07T19:35:21</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Gawain Pek ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ The elderly woman was conveyed to the hospital after the accident. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/tpy-pmd-lorry-collision.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>The elderly woman involved in an accident along Lorong 6 Toa Payoh on the morning of Jul. 7 has died, according to a statement from the Singapore Police Force (SPF).</p><p>She had been involved in a collision with a lorry and was conveyed unconscious to the hospital.</p>
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                    <title>'I still live in the past of values': Goh Meng Seng says he 'bears full responsibility' for GE2025 loss, blames 'old-fashioned ways'</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/goh-meng-seng-past-values/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-07-07T18:38:53</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Ilyda Chua ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ "This will not be the end of my political activism... We just choose to do what we think is important for a better political development for Singapore." ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/IC-GE2025-COVER-2026-07-07T181443.043.png"/> <p>Shortly after the People's Power Party (PPP) announced its leadership transition plan on Jul. 6, former secretary-general Goh Meng Seng penned a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gohmengseng.freedom/posts/pfbid0ejpdPyPhmuDdbNRmGkbafpE61WzgT1VTp4cLpWvQ7heM42jcudYttDx7E8fKHFd1l" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook post</a> reflecting on the party's failure during the 2025 General Election.</p><p>He said he "bears the full responsibility" of the PPP's showing, and blamed his "attachment to long-held 'Old-Fashioned Values'".</p><p><blockquote><p>"As Derrick has put it, I have become relatively 'Old-Fashioned' in today's era...</p><p>Upon deep reflection, I have put too much trust in others to hold on to such Old-Fashioned Values which have molded my political perspectives in my whole life."</p>
</blockquote></p><p>The party had a <a href="https://mothership.sg/2025/05/here-are-all-the-results-for-ge2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">lacklustre showing</a> in GE2025, winning 11 per cent of the vote in a three-cornered fight in Ang Mo Kio, and 0.43 per cent in a four-cornered fight in Tampines.</p><p><h2>Leadership renewal</h2></p><p>The party had announced that upon completion of its Central Executive Committee (CEC) renewal plan, both Goh and former chairman Derrick Sim had decided to step down from their posts and from the CEC.</p><p>William Lim Lian Chin, one of the PPP's candidates for Ang Mo Kio in GE2025, was elected its new secretary-general.</p><iframe class='post-embed title=''I still live in the past of values': Goh Meng Seng says he 'bears full responsibility' for GE2025 loss, blames 'old-fashioned ways'' style='min-height: 350px;' clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);' src='/2026/07/goh-meng-seng-steps-down/embed/' width='600' frameborder='0' marginwidth='0' marginheight='0' scrolling='no'></iframe><p>In his Facebook post, Goh said that he and Sim had allowed the party to "reorganise and determine its new leadership and direction before we officially stepped down".</p><p>He added that he would give his full support to the party and its new leadership, while also continuing with his political activism through educational social media posts.</p><p><blockquote><p>"This is despite the fact that we know most Singaporeans don't really bother about policies or political ideas when they vote."</p></blockquote></p><p><h2>Walkover anger</h2></p><p>In reflecting about his loss, Goh pointed to two specific "failures" on his part.</p><p>On the first "failure", he reiterated a stance that he had first floated during GE2025, when the Workers' Party (WP) announced that it would field a team in Tampines GRC instead of Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC.</p><p>This led to an unexpected walkover for the People's Action Party (PAP), a result Goh condemned.</p><p>He also called the WP a "<a href="https://mothership.sg/2025/04/opposition-parties-on-marine-parade-braddell-heights-grc-walkover/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">last-minute spoiler party</a>".<div class='fb-post' data-href='https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1172126227726233'></div>&nbsp;</p><p>In his Jul. 7 post, Goh once again alluded to the event, saying that he had failed in his keeping to his "long-held First Principles of Opposition Politics".</p><p>"I am still too old-fashioned [and thought] that All Opposition will do anything and everything to deny PAP having a breezy WALKOVER," he wrote.</p><p><h2>'Old-Fashioned Thinking'</h2></p><p>He also criticised Singapore voters, whom he claimed value "emotional and visual appeals" more than "the true hearts of old-fashioned values".</p><p>"My second Failure... [was] to believe Singaporeans value Truth, Accountability and Values of a Conservative Society," he said.</p><p><blockquote><p>"Singapore voters have transformed but I still [live] in the past of values...</p><p>For the better or the worse, I really hope such paradigm shift of the societal trend will work well for Singapore's Future."</p></blockquote></p><p>He added that he still "quite stubbornly" holds true to these "Old Fashioned Values", but acknowledged that he is no longer a good fit for modern voters.</p><p>Goh nonetheless said he would continue to provide "Political Education on policy matters" on social media, alongside Sim.</p><p>"This will not be the end of my political activism... W<span>e just choose to do what we think is important for a better political development for Singapore," he wrote. </span></p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>Man, 51, walks home woman, 71, with dementia, later visits several times to rape & molest her</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/man-rape-woman-dementia/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-07-07T18:16:53</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Gawain Pek ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ He would show the victim, who lived alone, pornographic materials. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/man-rape-dementia-woman.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>After walking a 71-year-old woman with dementia home on one occasion and finding out where she lived, a 51-year-old man visited the woman on at least four other occasions to rape and molest her.</p><p>The man, Mohamad Zakir Jaafar, was eventually caught in the act on a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera in the living room, installed by the woman's son.</p>
<p>Zakir faced eight charges in total — six in relation to raping and molesting the 71-year-old and three for the possession of knuckle dusters and a replica handgun.</p><p>He pleaded guilty on Jul. 7 to two charges of rape and one charge of molestation, <em><a href="https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/man-rape-71-year-old-woman-dementia-6237741" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CNA</a> </em>reported.</p><p>The rest of the charges will be taken into consideration during sentencing.</p><p><h2>Wife helped guide victim home</h2></p><p>According to court documents, the victim was formally diagnosed with dementia in February 2019.</p><p>In 2021, she was found mentally incapable of handling her own finances and welfare.</p><p>In June 2022, Zakir's wife encountered the victim at the void deck of the victim's housing block.</p><p>The victim was lost and unable to find her way back home.</p><p>After getting her address from her identity card, Zakir's wife helped the victim get home.</p><p>Afterwards, the wife told Zakir about the victim.</p><p><h2>Visited victim at night</h2></p><p>About a week later, Zakir encountered the victim, who was lost near a mall around their neighbourhood. He walked the victim home.</p><p>The victim told Zakir that she lived alone and that her sons would visit her once in awhile.</p><p>Zakir observed that the victim was unaware of her surroundings and did not know how to go home.</p><p>After this first encounter with the victim, Zakir went back to the victim's home at least four times, between June 2022 and Jan. 3, 2023.</p><p>He would go at night after his work shift, show the victim pornographic videos and perform sexual acts on her.</p><p><h2>CCTV footage and arrest</h2></p><p>On Jan. 3, 2023, the victim's younger son saw what Zakir had been doing with the victim while reviewing the CCTV footage.</p><p>He alerted his brother, who filed a police report.</p><p>Zakir was arrested that same day.</p><p><h2>Victim lacked capacity to consent to sexual relationship</h2></p><p>The victim was later assessed to lack the mental capacity to consent to a sexual relationship.</p><p>This, along with other assessment findings, qualifies the victim as a vulnerable person at the time of the offences, as defined by law.</p><p><h2>Egregious sexual assault case: Prosecutors</h2></p><p>In their submissions, Deputy Public Prosecutors James Chew and Tan Jun Ya described the case as an "egregious sexual assault case" in which the accused "repeatedly exploited a vulnerable victim who had no mental capacity".</p><p>They sought a sentence of around 15 years' and one month' to 16 years' and three months' jail.</p><p>They also sought an additional jail term of 12 months, in lieu of caning.</p><p><em>CNA</em> reported that the court asked for further submissions and adjourned the case for sentencing to a later date.</p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>S$800 million to be invested in S'pore transport research & innovation over next 5 years: Jeffrey Siow</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/800-million-investment-transport-research-innovation/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-07-07T18:05:08</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Khine Zin Htet ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ Transforming how transport works today.  ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/cover-pic-9.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>The Ministry of Transport (MOT) will pump S$800 million into transport research and innovation over the course of the next five years, said Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow during parliament sitting on Jul. 7.</p><p>Several members of parliament had filed a parliamentary motion calling for the reinforcement of Singapore's position as a global transport hub.</p>
<p>Speaking on the motion, Siow said transport is the foundation on which Singapore's economy is built and emphasised the need to keep the sector globally-oriented, future-focused and people-centric.</p><p><h2>Transport research and innovation</h2></p><p>Siow, who sits on the <a href="https://mothership.sg/2026/02/national-ai-council-pm-wong-budget-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">National AI Council</a> and leads the <a href="https://www.singaporebudget.gov.sg/budget-speech/budget-statement/c-harness-ai-as-a-strategic-advantage" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AI Mission on Connectivity</a>, noted the increasing conversations around Artificial Intelligence (AI).</p><p>With the unpredictability of AI, there is a need to prepare and stay ahead, and transport is no exception, he said.</p><p>"Our approach will not be to adopt AI for its own sake, but to do so with intention, clarity and on our own terms," Siow said.</p><p>Responding to the motion filed, Siow shared that MOT plans to invest S$800 million over the next five years on transport research and innovation.</p><p>This will include projects drawn from the AI Connectivity Mission, he added.</p><p>Noting that S$800 million is more than double the funding for the last five years, Siow said the government will use these funds to "back ideas that could completely transform how transport operates today".</p><p>He gave an example of a fully automated MRT depot that maintains and repairs Singapore's trains more efficiently.</p><p>"If these projects succeed in the next decade, Singapore will still remain one of the world’s major transport and logistics hubs, but it will look completely different," he said.</p><p><h2>Technology supporting workers</h2></p><p>Siow's speech also touched on supporting workers in the transport sector.</p><p>Saying that technology can transform existing jobs and create new jobs, he noted AI can lighten the workload of some jobs.</p><p>For example, he said that AI can "put the full picture together" for air traffic controllers, so that the controller can focus on decision-making, something only a human can do.</p><p>“Technology of this kind raises the value of the workers,” he said.</p><p>Siow also addressed concerns that some taxi and private hire car drivers may have about autonomous vehicles (AVs).</p><p>He assured that driver jobs are "not going to vanish anytime soon" and highlighted that Singapore has more than 70,000 taxi and private-hire drivers, while there are only about 20 AVs here.</p><p>"Even if I gathered every autonomous vehicle in the world around the world today and moved them all to Singapore, that would only be about seven cars or less than 10 of our total taxi and private hire car population," Siow said, saying they will take a proactive approach to support drivers in any transition.</p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>How can I stop unknown devices from accessing my WiFi?</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/singtel-broadband-wifi-7/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-07-07T18:00:07</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Nadya Pang ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/Singtel.png"/> <p>I am a big horror movie junkie, but recently I realised some of the scariest stories do not happen on screen.</p><p>Stories about hacked cameras, compromised WiFi networks, and online scams from the news and my colleagues made me realise a home network can be vulnerable in ways I had never considered.</p><p><h2>Unknown devices on WiFi</h2></p><p>Case in point, when my colleague moved into her new home a few years ago and thought she had everything sorted out, including her WiFi. After some time, she noticed her internet was slowing down every night.</p>
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</p><p>"I live alone and don't have many devices. So eventually, it started to feel a bit suspicious," she recalled.</p><p>When she finally checked her home network dashboard, she discovered several unfamiliar devices logged in.</p><p>While she wasn't sure who had gained access, the experience left her deeply unsettled.</p><p>"I felt quite stupid afterwards," she admitted.</p><p>Yet, having unknown devices access your WiFi is not the worst that can happen.</p><p><figure id="attachment" aria-describedby="caption-attachment" style="width: 525px" class="wp-caption aligncenter">
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</p><p><h2>Somebody is watching from inside</h2></p><p>Many of us install smart cameras for peace of mind: to keep an eye on our elderly parents, pets, or to monitor our homes while travelling.</p><p>But what happens when these security devices do the exact opposite?</p><p>In 2020, <a href="https://mothership.sg/2020/10/hacked-camera-footage-singapore-leaked/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">footage from hacked home cameras in Singapore</a> surfaced online.</p><iframe class='post-embed title='How can I stop unknown devices from accessing my WiFi?' style='min-height: 350px;' clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);' src='/2020/10/hacked-camera-footage-singapore-leaked/embed/' width='600' frameborder='0' marginwidth='0' marginheight='0' scrolling='no'></iframe><p>More recently, in 2025, South Korean police arrested four people accused of hacking more than 120,000 video cameras in homes and businesses to create exploitative content for an overseas website, the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj01q6p7ndlo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>BBC</em></a> reported.</p><p>Imagine installing a camera to protect your family, only to discover strangers are watching inside your home.</p><p>Weak security settings can quickly turn a protective device into a massive privacy risk.</p><p><figure id="attachment" aria-describedby="caption-attachment" style="width: 525px" class="wp-caption aligncenter">
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</p><p><h2>Infected devices hidden in plain sight</h2></p><p>Security cameras are not the only devices that can get compromised, however.</p><p>In 2025, Singapore authorities uncovered more than 1,000 infected devices linked to a global botnet operation, according to <a href="https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/infected-devices-uncovered-singapore-cyber-operation-global-botnet-4984096" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>CNA</em></a>.</p><p>A <a href="https://sg.norton.com/blog/malware/what-is-a-botnet" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">botnet</a> is a network or collection of malware-infected internet-connected devices that are remotely controlled by a hacker.</p><p>Once in control of the device, hackers will use it to carry out tasks such as sending spam emails, generating fake internet traffic, and assisting in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks to shut down websites.</p><p>The terrifying part? Many owners had no idea their devices, such as baby monitors and routers, were compromised.</p><p>Their gadgets appeared to function perfectly normally while secretly being used to launch cyberattacks on others.</p><p>In <a href="https://mothership.sg/2024/06/department-justice-thanks-singapore-authorities-cybercrime/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2024</a>, Chinese national Yunhe Wang was arrested in Singapore for allegedly helping to operate one of the world's largest botnets, 911 S5.</p><p>Authorities said the 911 S5 botnet infected more than 19 million computers through malware hidden in pirated software, allowing cybercriminals to purchase access to the compromised devices for fraud and other cybercrimes.</p><p>Many victims unknowingly infected their own computers simply by downloading what appeared to be legitimate files.</p><iframe class='post-embed title='How can I stop unknown devices from accessing my WiFi?' style='min-height: 350px;' clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);' src='/2024/06/department-justice-thanks-singapore-authorities-cybercrime/embed/' width='600' frameborder='0' marginwidth='0' marginheight='0' scrolling='no'></iframe><p><figure id="attachment" aria-describedby="caption-attachment" style="width: 525px" class="wp-caption aligncenter">
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</p><p><h2>Scams don't discriminate</h2></p><p>There is a common myth that scams only happen to the elderly or those who aren't tech-savvy.</p><p>But in December 2025, a 44-year-old Singaporean investor who spent years professionally evaluating digital products <a href="https://mothership.sg/2025/12/investor-loses-100k-scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">lost S$100,000 in just 24 hours</a> after downloading what looked like a legitimate game launcher.</p><iframe class='post-embed title='How can I stop unknown devices from accessing my WiFi?' style='min-height: 350px;' clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);' src='/2025/12/investor-loses-100k-scam/embed/' width='600' frameborder='0' marginwidth='0' marginheight='0' scrolling='no'></iframe><p>If someone with years of technical experience can be deceived, it is easy to see how convincing these scams can be for anyone, including our loved ones.</p><p>While I worry about getting caught out myself, I worry more about an older family member clicking a convincing link before realising something is wrong, such as the links in this fake SingPost delivery scam.</p><iframe class='post-embed title='How can I stop unknown devices from accessing my WiFi?' style='min-height: 350px;' clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);' src='/2020/05/fake-singpost-delivery-sms/embed/' width='600' frameborder='0' marginwidth='0' marginheight='0' scrolling='no'></iframe><p><h2>Don’t leave the door to your network open</h2></p><p>As our homes become more connected and more malicious actors take advantage of our internet usage, broadband is no longer just about ensuring you have a safe password and modern router settings.</p><p>Now that our broadband has also become the first line of defence for so many essential items in our household, choosing a network and set-up with multiple safeguards on both the device and network level has now become a necessity.</p><p>Instead of leaving security to chance and just focusing solely on price and speed, it's important to first consider the level of protection offered when choosing our broadband plan or network provider.</p><p>For Singtel, <a href="https://www.singtel.com/personal/products-services/lifestyle-services/my-smart-network" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Smart Network</a> is more than just about delivering a better connection.</p><p>It also encompasses a suite of intelligent network capabilities, tools and apps to protect a customer against evolving threats, including blocking millions of scam calls and SMS messages every month.</p><p>This is just one layer of protection, however.</p><p>At home, customers will have access to Singtel Broadband, which offers additional security features to help keep your connected devices and family safer online.</p><p><h2>Preventing unknown devices from accessing your WiFi</h2></p><p><h3>Highest level of certification for Singtel routers</h3></p><p>Currently, all of Singtel’s routers, such as newer hardware like the <a href="https://www.singtel.com/personal/products-services/broadband/wifi7?&amp;utm_source=mothership&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=broadband-security-msarticle-link2#banner1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WiFi 7 router</a>, come with the highest 4-star Cyber Security Agency of Singapore’s (CSA) certification.</p><p>This means the router has gone through robust security testing and features automatic password randomisation and advanced encryption right out of the box.</p><p>Such routers will also have automatic firmware updates and end-to-end network management to patch vulnerabilities in the background.</p><p>Currently, WiFi routers sold in Singapore only need to meet the minimum CSA 1-star certified rating, with the requirement set to increase to <a href="https://www.csa.gov.sg/news-events/press-releases/government-to-raise-cybersecurity-labelling-requirements-for-residential-routers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2-stars</a> from 2027.</p><p><h3>Security to block access to harmful sites and downloads</h3></p><p>Beyond routers, Singtel’s Broadband Protect adds network-level layers to block malicious sites and suspicious activity across every single device in the house.</p><p>Customers of Singtel’s broadband plans are also able to choose if they wish to upgrade to Broadband Protect Plus for more security features.</p><p><a href="https://www.singtel.com/personal/products-services/lifestyle-services/my-smart-network/broadbandprotect?&amp;utm_source=mothership&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=broadband-security-msarticle-link1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Broadband Protect Plus</a> includes a Threat Summary Report and an Auto Blocker that can identify malicious websites and harmful downloads before they reach users' devices.</p><p><figure id="attachment" aria-describedby="caption-attachment" style="width: 526px" class="wp-caption aligncenter">
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</p><p>It also includes Zero Day Protection, which provides an additional layer of security that continuously checks against a cloud network database and other intelligence to stop both known and unknown threats in real time</p><p>The new Broadband Protect Plus builds on Singtel’s Broadband Protect option and starts from just S$6.90 per month.</p><p><figure id="attachment" aria-describedby="caption-attachment" style="width: 525px" class="wp-caption aligncenter">
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</p><p><h2>Plans to suit every household</h2></p><p>Of course, security is only one part of the equation; you'll also want a plan that matches how your household uses the internet.</p><p>Singtel offers WiFi 7 broadband plans in 5Gbps and 10Gbps options to suit different household needs and internet usage.</p><p>Regardless of the plan’s speed, each plan comes with built-in security and is inclusive of a 4-star CSA-certified router and 12 months of complimentary Broadband Protect.</p><p>On top of that, Singtel offers complimentary one-month security add-ons for McAfee Triple Protect, which gives you added device security in and out of the home against malware, ransomware and scams.</p><p>Singtel will also offer the <a href="https://cast.singtel.com/product/a04aef18-b810-4dcb-8952-be88dba31204?&amp;utm_source=mothership&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=broadband-security-msarticle-link6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Qustodio Parental Control app</a> under the same terms, which grants you peace of mind while giving your kids the freedom to surf, play and interact online.</p><p>The plans also include seven subscriptions, such as six months of HBO Max Standard, one month of Amazon Prime and three months of Microsoft 365 Personal.</p><p><figure id="attachment" aria-describedby="caption-attachment" style="width: 526px" class="wp-caption aligncenter">
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</p><p>The <a href="https://www.singtel.com/personal/products-services/shop/fibre/plan-details?campaignid=plans&amp;offerid=ATL-5-Gbps-GA” with “https://www.singtel.com/personal/products-services/shop/fibre/plan-details?campaignid=plans&amp;offerid=ATL-5-Gbps-GA&amp;utm_source=mothership&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=broadband-security-msarticle-link4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">5Gbps plans</a>, which start from S$39.90 per month, use the Singtel Wi-Fi 7 HB611 Router and are perfect for families that do lighter browsing or everyday streaming.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.singtel.com/personal/products-services/shop/fibre/plan-details?campaignid=plans&amp;offerid=ATL-10Gbps-GA” with “https://www.singtel.com/personal/products-services/shop/fibre/plan-details?campaignid=plans&amp;offerid=ATL-10Gbps-GA&amp;utm_source=mothership&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=broadband-security-msarticle-link5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">10Gbps plans</a>, which start from S$49.90 per month, use the <a href="https://www.singtel.com/personal/products-services/broadband/singtel-symmetrical-broadband" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TP-Link Wi-Fi 7 HB810 Router</a>, which is great for multiple simultaneous high-bandwidth activities, including 4K or 8K streaming, uploading and downloading large files, online gaming, or even heavy-duty work-from-home activities.</p><p>For more information on finding the right secure setup for your home, check out <a href="https://www.singtel.com/personal/products-services/shop/fibre?&amp;utm_source=mothership&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=broadband-security-msarticle-link3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Singtel’s broadband catalogue here</a>.</p><p><em>This sponsored article by Singtel made this writer immediately check her family’s broadband security settings.</em></p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>Australian woman, 32, charged with murder of son, 4, police confirm cannibalism investigation</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/australia-woman-alleged-murder-son/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-07-07T17:35:03</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Sarah Choo ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/photo_2026-07-07-17.23.58.jpeg"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p><div style="padding: 12px; background-color: #d9d9d9; line-height: 1.4;"><em><strong>WARNING: Graphic content. Reader discretion is advised. Cover photo for illustration purposes only.</strong></em></div></p><p>An Australian woman has been charged with domestic violence murder following the "horrific" death of her four-year-old son in New South Wales (NSW).</p>
<p>The 32-year-old mother turned herself in to NSW police on Jul. 4 and allegedly told them she had eaten part of her son, <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/forensic-police-examine-mother-for-signs-of-cannibalism-after-boy-dies-in-nsw-20260706-p60cwo.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>The Sydney Morning Herald</em></a> reported.</p><p>She was subsequently denied bail.</p><p>Following her confession, police discovered the body of the four-year-old child inside a residential unit, noting that the body had sustained significant arm injuries.</p><p><h2>Investigation</h2></p><p>Police sources confirmed to the <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-06/nsw-wyong-investigation-boy-death-central-coast/106883362" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>ABC</em></a> that claims of cannibalism will form part of the investigation into the boy's death.</p><p>Speaking at a press conference, police superintendent Chad Gillies described the incident as "an extremely confronting scene", even for the most experienced police and emergency personnel who attended.</p><p>Gillies said police formed “genuine concerns” through conversations they had with her, triggering a welfare check at the unit which led to the boy's discovery.</p><p>Investigators are currently looking into whether the boy had been dead before police were alerted, <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/australia-news/nsw/woman-arrested-after-child-found-dead-in-central-coast-wyong-home-20260705-p60cni.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em> 9News</em></a> reported.</p><p>An autopsy will be conducted by the coroner in the coming days to determine the official cause of death.</p><p>Investigators were also granted approval to perform a forensic procedure on the suspect, allowing them to collect a buccal swab, blood samples, and fingernail clippings, as well as examine her mouth contents for forensic material.</p><p><h2>Community reaction</h2></p><p>Neighbours stated they had never witnessed any untoward behaviour between the mother and son, <em>The Sydney Morning Herald</em> reported.</p><p>The pair had reportedly moved into the rental property earlier this year.</p><p>A neighbour alleged that the relocation followed a domestic violence dispute between the woman and an ex-partner.</p><p>"Whenever a child is a victim of violent crime, and whenever a child is murdered, it strikes at the core of community," Gillies said.</p><p>He emphasised the importance of working through the case methodically to understand exactly what happened for the sake of the victim.</p><p><h2>Independent review</h2></p><p>Following the incident, Minister Kate Washington announced that the NSW Department of Communities and Justice would conduct an independent review into the boy's death, <em>ABC</em> reported.</p><p>Washington confirmed that the department had "previous contact with the family" and is currently reviewing all related records.</p><p>She stated that the department had received and responded to multiple reports concerning the family, with the most recent report made 18 months ago.</p><p><blockquote><p>"There are many people across New South Wales today who are asking how this has happened, and whether or not more could have been done to protect this child."</p></blockquote></p><p>Washington added that she expects a thorough and timely report by the end of the year, ensuring it does not prejudice the ongoing criminal proceedings.</p><p>The case is scheduled to return to court in September.</p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>Stephanie Tan leaves PSP due to 'differences in opinion' on party direction</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/stephanie-tan-leaves-psp/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-07-07T16:41:11</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/coverimage-2026-07-08T102722.018.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>Stephanie Tan has left Progress Singapore Party (PSP), she announced on her social media on Jul. 6.</p><p>The general election candidate expressed hopes to continue contributing to Singapore, but stated "it will no longer be through PSP due to differences in opinion in the direction of the party".</p>
<p><h2>Her journey with PSP</h2></p><p>A law graduate from the National University of Singapore (NUS), Tan previously served as a legal counsel to the Ministry of Defence before putting her career on pause to become a full-time homemaker and caregiver to her two children.</p><p>In August 2023, she joined PSP as a volunteer, with a goal to "contribute to greater vibrancy and discussions on important issues which matter to Singaporeans".</p><p>She contested in the 2025 general election at Pioneer SMC, where she gained 34.58 per cent of the vote.</p><p>She lost to the People's Action Party's (PAP) Patrick Tay.</p><p>In July 2025, she was selected to join PSP's central executive committee.</p><p>She <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLtgiYisJSh" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">wrote on Instagram</a> at the time that she sought to represent the views and concerns of the younger generation in the formulation of the party’s long-term direction via the role.</p><p><h2>Gratitude</h2></p><p>In her Jul. 6 post, Tan called her journey with the PSP a "fulfilling" one.</p><p>She expressed "utmost gratitude to every PSP volunteer and member" who guided her over the past three years.</p><p>Looking ahead, she shared that she will be taking some time to evaluate her next steps.</p><p>"It is important to me that I remain true to my original purpose and I’m excited to find out what lies ahead," she added.</p><p><iframe width="500" height="690" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fstephanietan.official%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0nKcRPMMEAHbEoBRSY6bb5ptSfF5grfCbsiP2gnpFXgKQE2zSC9nxFVo6FvEuZdWQl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></p></p> ]]>
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                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/lorry-pma-toa-payoh/</link>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/tpy-accident-pma-scene-1.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p><strong>UPDATE on Jul. 7 at 7:39pm</strong>: This article has been updated following more information from the Singapore Police Force.</p><iframe class='post-embed title='Elderly woman, 73, sent to hospital after collision between PMD & lorry in Toa Payoh' style='min-height: 350px;' clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);' src='/2026/07/toa-payoh-lorry-pmd-dies/embed/' width='600' frameborder='0' marginwidth='0' marginheight='0' scrolling='no'></iframe>
<p><hr /></p><p>One person, a 73-year-old elderly woman, was conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital following an accident near a pedestrian crossing located along Lorong 6 Toa Payoh on the morning of Jul. 7.</p><p><h2>Damaged PMD seen nearby</h2></p><p>An eyewitness told <em>Mothership</em> the ambulance arrived at about the same time they chanced upon the accident scene.</p><p>A person was seen lying on the ground in the middle of the road.</p><p>A damaged personal mobility device could be seen nearby.</p><p>The eyewitness later saw paramedics attending to the person lying on the ground.</p><p>According to the eyewitness, the driver of a nearby lorry was also at the scene.</p><p>The eyewitness surmised that the lorry and its driver were involved in the accident.</p><p><h2>Elderly woman sent flying from collision</h2></p><p>A driver who witnessed the accident, Lim (transliteration), told <a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20260707-9325937?utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_medium=sm&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawS5i-5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEena9e9zdirQ76YyhWqVHIyACF0zuTnOvdq7dbm47nOHPlWmv_oOwNpK1SoOM_aem_hYzPEJBlvRhJRWCnyiWyzw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Shin Min Daily News</em></a> that the traffic light had been red for about 10 seconds at the time.</p><p>However, a lorry ran the red light and zipped past the junction.</p><p>A nearby car wash attendant told <em>Shin Min </em>that the resulting collision sent an elderly woman flying.</p><p>The rear wheel of her PMA was also sent airborne.</p><p><h2>Driver appeared terrified</h2></p><p><figure id="attachment" aria-describedby="caption-attachment" style="width: 800px" class="wp-caption aligncenter">
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</p><p>Lim also shared with <em>Shin Min </em>that the lorry driver stopped the vehicle about 100 metres away.</p><p>He did not alight immediately, and only did so when members of the public asked him to.</p><p>The car wash attendant shared that the driver looked to be in his 20s.</p><p>When he alighted, he looked terrified and had tears in his eyes.</p><p>The driver was seen being taken away in a police car, according to <em>Shin Min</em>.</p><p><h2>One person conveyed to hospital</h2></p><p>Responding to <em>Mothership</em>'s queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that it was alerted to the road traffic accident along Lorong 6 Toa Payoh at 10:15am.</p><p>It conveyed one person to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.</p></p> ]]>
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