A 53-year-old woman in China, who suffered long-term domestic abuse at the hands of her ex-husband, had struggled to cover the cost of her RMB7,000 (S$1,330) medical treatment.

She later discovered her ex-husband had hidden RMB14 million (S$2.6 million) from her.

The woman told Jiupai News that she was "deeply trapped" by the traditional taboo of not airing one's dirty laundry in public and keeping family scandals private.

This fear led her to silently endure the abuse for years.

After more than 10 years of suffering, she finally spoke up about her experience.

Domestic violence

Wang Zuohong first met her husband, surnamed He, through a matchmaker in 1997, Sina reported.

The couple married a year later and had a daughter shortly after.

Wang claimed that her then-husband started beating her in 2014.

Between 2020 to 2023, she suffered more than 10 rounds of beatings from her husband.

She reportedly took 132 photos of her injuries from the abuse, which included three broken ribs and three head injuries, she told Jiupai News.

Wang was also diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety after the abuse.

She also suffered from hearing loss in her ears following the beatings.

Cheating

In addition to the physical torment, her ex-husband cheated on her as well.

Wang discovered this when she found records on his phone of sex toys he had purchased with his mistress, reported Sina.

He apparently showed no remorse for his infidelity, even bringing his mistress to provoke Wang in person.

The mistress had also called and verbally abused Wang, threatening to find a hitman to kill her — all in an attempt to push her towards a divorce.

Wang also believed her ex-husband's repeated domestic abuse was a bid to force her to divorce him.

Finances

Although they were married, the couple never discussed their financial situation.

For over 20 years of marriage, Wang was unaware of his income and expenditure.

After monitoring her husband's bank accounts for several years, she realised that without her knowledge, her husband had transferred out RMB 14 million (S$2.6 million).

Despite his wealth, he had refused to give her a monthly living allowance of RMB2,500 (S$475), she told a Chinese TV show.

Wang shared that she would wear t-shirts worth less than RMB100 (S$19), while her partner wore branded clothes.

When she went to Beijing for medical treatment, she could only stay in a cheap hotel that cost RMB50 (S$9.50) per night, and could barely afford the RMB7,000 (S$1,330) medical bill.

Meanwhile, Wang claimed that her ex-husband would go for cosmetic procedures regularly.

She also had to raise their daughter, who was pursuing a master's degree in Beijing, on her own.

She said: "I feel sorry for myself because I was wrongly treated by him."

Daughter's pleas

Wang added that she only stayed with her ex-husband for the sake of their daughter.

In one violent episode, her then 13-year-old daughter tried to stop her father and knelt down before her mother, begging them not to divorce, and saying that she "want[ed] a complete family".

At the pleas of her daughter and mother, Wang wrote a letter of forgiveness to her ex-husband, reported Sina.

However, the violence continued and was eventually inflicted on their daughter, who would get beaten if she did not achieve full marks on her mathematics tests.

Wang would also get beaten if she tried to intervene.

In 2025, Wang complained to the Yongchuan District Women's Federation in Chongqing to report her husband's domestic violence.

Her daughter also gave a witness testimony to support her mother in court.

Wang was soon granted a personal protection order by a local court.

In October that year, the court sentenced her husband to jail.

He was also ordered to pay Wang compensation for her injuries.

She has since filed for divorce, and the case is still ongoing.

E-commerce platform Shopee began cutting hundreds of developer jobs globally this week amidst its push towards AI.

The cuts will affect about 8 per cent of its developer workforce, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

More cuts might follow, Bloomberg wrote.

Adjustments made based on operational and business priorities: Shopee

In response to Mothership's queries, a Shopee spokesperson said that the company regularly assesses its staffing needs.

"From time to time, departments may make adjustments based on operational and business priorities," the spokesperson said.

"These decisions are always made after careful consideration. For colleagues affected by any changes, Shopee is committed to providing support during this period of transition," the spokesperson continued.

Shopee's spokesperson did not provide the specific number of employees affected by this round of job reductions.

At least 10 affected in Singapore: CNA

CNA reported that two software engineers at Shopee's Singapore headquarters learned they had been laid off on Monday (Jun. 8).

One of the engineers received the news via the company's instant messaging platform prior to an in-person meeting with the human resources department.

The engineer told CNA that affected employees were told they will receive an "N+2" severance package, or one month of salary for each year of service plus another two months of pay.

Another employee told CNA that they knew of at least 10 affected colleagues, mostly in the product and engineering teams, in Shopee's Singapore office.

This employee added that there was no town hall or company-wide email informing all staff of the layoffs.

Shopee provided advance notification: Union

A spokesperson for the Creative Media and Publishing Union (CMPU) said Sea Limited, Shopee's parent company, had informed the union in advance about the "workforce adjustment affecting certain employees".

Sea Limited is not a unionised company in Singapore, according to CNA.

The advance notification enabled CMPU to "work closely with management to better support affected employees through this challenging period".

"The union is working with the management to ensure that affected members and workers are offered fair compensation packages, and that the adjustment is conducted fairly and responsibly," the spokesperson said.

CMPU's representatives were also on-site during the layoff exercise to provide support and assistance to affected union members and employees, the spokesperson shared.

Bloomberg wrote that it is unclear if this latest round of layoffs at Shopee is tied to Sea's venture into artificial intelligence.

However, Sea's Chief Executive Officer, Forrest Li, previously noted that AI advancements could set Sea on a path to a US$1 trillion market capitalisation.

A 19-year-old Mercedes-Benz driver allegedly involved in a fatal crash in Johor that killed five people, including a 10-year-old girl, has been released on police bail.

This comes after his remand was extended for two days to facilitate investigations for murder, and the remand order expired on Jun. 10.

Now, the deputy public prosecutor has directed that the teen be granted bail until investigations are fully completed, The New Straits Times cited the Kluang district police chief as saying.

The crash

On Jun. 1, the suspect was driving a Mercedes-Benz alongside his 22-year-old brother in a BMW, on the Kluang – Simpang Renggam highway in Johor.

Both drivers are believed to have driven dangerously at the time. The BMW reportedly lost control and entered the opposite lane, colliding with four other vehicles before plunging into a ravine.

The suspect's brother passed away afterwards, and the other four deceased were a family whose ages ranged from 10 to 73.

The public responded in outrage over the incident, with Malaysian transport minister Anthony Loke calling such driving "very irresponsible and completely unacceptable".

If convicted, the 19-year-old could face up to five years in jail and a maximum fine of RM15,000 (S$4,800).

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A semi-retired construction contractor in Selangor, Malaysia, has publicly severed ties with his only daughter after spending more than RM160,000 (S$51,400) over five years repaying her debts to loan sharks, saying he can no longer continue bailing her out.

China Press reported that Lee, from Batu 11, Cheras, held a press conference alongside Selangor DAPSY (Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth) chief Lee Boon Pin, urging illegal moneylenders to stop extending credit to his 25-year-old daughter.

He said:

"If any more loan sharks come to collect debts, go find the borrower yourself."

Years of debt, a sold house

According to Says Malaysia, Lee said his daughter first became involved with loan sharks at the age of 21 due to online gambling.

Despite his efforts to help her recover financially, she kept borrowing from different syndicates, leaving him with no choice but to sell his house to cover RM120,000 (S$38,600) of her debts.

His daughter had graduated from an international high school but never found work. When she expressed interest in studying in Qingdao, China, Lee funded her throughout. She spent more than three years there, though he said he was unsure whether she had actually graduated.

Agreed to support her, but she kept borrowing

When his daughter said she wanted to rent a place in Kuala Lumpur with friends, Lee agreed, on the condition that she stop borrowing from loan sharks.

She did not keep her word.

He said:

"She said she wanted to rent a place in KL and live with friends, and I supported her, but made it clear she couldn't borrow from loan sharks anymore, but she still borrowed from several syndicates."

According to Says Malaysia, debt collectors came knocking again around February this year, and he ended up paying another RM40,000 to RM50,000 (S$13,000 to S$15,800) to clear her debts.

His daughter later travelled to the UK, and Lee continued sending her money through an e-wallet, totalling about RM10,000 (S$3,200). When loan sharks called again in recent days, he decided to go public.

He said:

"I have helped repay over RM160,000 (S$51,400) in loan shark debts in total, clearing the principal loan amount. I hope to use the media to urge loan sharks not to lend to her anymore, as I will absolutely not help her pay them back again."

He also noted that his daughter only borrows money when she is back in Malaysia, adding that she appears to have no such problems abroad.

Warning ahead of World Cup

Chief Lee Boon Pin said he had noticed a rise in young people turning to loan sharks, and with the World Cup approaching, urged the public to avoid borrowing from illegal moneylenders.

Wondering how to make the most of the June holidays? We've got just the thing.

From Jun. 9 to 13, Grab will be hosting an interactive GrabCoins Carnival pop-up event at Funan, where you can discover new ways to earn and redeem GrabCoins through games, activities and prizes.

If you’re a frequent Grab user like me, you probably have stacked up a bit of GrabCoins in your Grab account; this event will also be your chance to learn how to make the most of your GrabCoins beyond offsetting your food deliveries, ride fares, or snagging exclusive vouchers.

Best of all, you can have some fun while you’re at it.

Play games and earn GrabCoins

You will be able to put your skills and luck to the test through a series of carnival-style game stations and stand a chance to get free snacks, coffee, a DIY tote bag or T-shirts or even earn up to 5,000 GrabCoins.

One of the highlights is the “Human Claw Machine”, where participants are strapped in and lowered into a pit filled with prizes.

You have 30 seconds to grab as many balls as you can in the pit and see what you win!

There’s also “Lucky Catch”, a fishing-style game where you can scoop up GrabCoins in a pit for a chance to win attractive prizes.

Customise your own merch

The fun doesn't stop at the games, however. You can also use your winnings to redeem exclusive prizes and customise your own exclusive merch.

Head over to the DIY station to redeem your prize to customise iron-on patches on items such as tote bags, caps and T-shirts.

Didn’t win any prizes? You can still redeem an experience at the booth for just 1,000 GrabCoins.

Redeem more prizes

Not sure what else you can use your GrabCoins on?

Redeem your coins at the prize booth where visitors can exchange their earned GrabCoins for a range of exclusive prizes.

This includes a chance to win an iPhone 17 for just 50 GrabCoins or KrisFlyer miles, Amazon.sg gift cards, and even Apple accessories like Airpods and Airtags.

If you are feeling peckish, you can also redeem yourself a nice cup of coffee or some snacks for the kids at just 100 GrabCoins.

Otherwise, you can also win them as prizes at the activity stations.

Learn how to maximise your GrabCoins

Beyond the games and prizes, you can also learn more about how GrabCoins work and how to maximise your stash.

Swing by the educational zone located near the prize booth and learn tips on additional ways users can boost their GrabCoins earnings through their everyday transactions.

Don’t forget to snap a photo and post an Instagram Story tagging @grab_sg too to stand a chance to win up to 5,000 GrabCoins!

Whether you’re a frequent Grab user or curious about the rewards system or simply looking for a fun, action-packed activity this June, the pop-up is one to keep in mind.

Event details

Date: Jun. 9 to 13, 2026

Location: Funan, B2 event space

Time: 12pm - 9pm

Find out more here.

This branded article by Grab got this writer checking her GrabCoins balance.

In November 2023, Chen Huihui, then a nursing assistant, met an elderly man, Fu, who went to see the doctor alone.

She recalled the encounter to Shin Min Daily News, remembering how she helped him with administrative tasks, and served as an unofficial translator, since he only knew Hokkien.

About a year later, Chen, now a nursing coordinator assistant responsible for patients with neuromuscular diseases, happened to meet the man again.

Fu was in a wheelchair and was accompanied by a social worker during his appointment.

He was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Chen helped to buy Fu breakfast or lunch, and also often chatted with him.

Chen told Shin Min that Fu found it embarrassing to ask nurses to help with tasks like opening packets and was worried about imposing on her.

Chen continued to take care of Fu even after he was sent to a nursing home.

She visited him two to three times a week and served as a caregiver.

She would go to the hospital to see him each time he got warded for pneumonia.

She told Shin Min that she knew Fu did not have much time left, so she tried her best to accompany him for the last leg of his life.

The mother of three said she had the full support of her family, with her husband and eldest daughter helping to take care of her younger children when she went to take care of Fu.

As Fu's condition worsened, his outlook became bleaker, telling Chen he wanted to die.

Chen told Shin Min that she could only try to comfort him and cheer him up.

She told Fu, having gone to visit him often: "if one day you are suddenly gone, who will talk to me and joke with me?".

When Fu passed away in 2025, Chen even took it upon herself to handle his funeral arrangements.

Before his death, she had told him that she would handle his funeral arrangements as he was worried about costs and wanted to have his remains scattered at sea.

She also said she would find Fu a place to hold a memorial for him, and treat him as she would a family member so that he could rest in peace.

She said:

"After taking care of him for so long, of course I'm sad and need time to process it, but not having to suffer from the pain anymore is a relief for him."

Animal activists and volunteers reportedly protested and clashed with local police in a town in Chongqing, China, over a man who abused pets after adopting them under the guise of being a kindhearted, experienced pet owner.

Posed as benign individual

At the centre of the incident was a man named Li Meng (transliteration), Lianhe Zaobao reported, citing Chinese media reports.

Li was known in the local community for a 2024 incident in which he was caught taking home food samples from a supermarket.

According to Zaobao, early in June 2026, Li adopted two pet puppies off Douyin.

Li posed as gas station attendant with a stable income and two kids who adored puppies.

He also claimed that his wife had time to care for the pets as she was a housewife.

Abused puppy found abandoned

On Jun. 6, Li was reportedly filmed by neighbours abusing a puppy on his balcony, according to HK01.

On Jun. 7, an activist discovered that one of the two puppies Li adopted was abandoned at the stairwell of Li's apartment building.

The puppy was found with fractures in its limbs, chipped teeth, a cut tail and swelling in its head.

Protest and clash

On Jun. 8, a large crowd gathered outside Li's home.

They were seen with posters voicing out against animal abuse.

Police were also present to maintain order.

The gathering persisted on Jun. 9.

That afternoon, police attempted to disperse the crowd, which resulted in clashes between them and those gathered, Sing Tao Headline reported.

Footage circulating online showed people getting injured and sent to the hospital, HK01 wrote.

People were also seen being taken away by the police.

Local authorities investigating

In a Jun. 9 statement, the local government authority said an investigation has been launched against Li.

Three puppies were found in Li's home and they have been taken to a veterinarian, the authority said.

A 40-year-old Indonesian woman was arrested for her suspected involvement in stealing two bottles of facial products worth S$736 from the transit area of Changi Airport Terminal 3.

Detected by store's loss prevention officer

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a Jun. 10 news release that it was alerted to a case of shop theft on May 31, 2026.

Two bottles of facial products, valued at S$736, were discovered missing from The Shila Duty Free store located in the transit area of Changi Airport Terminal 3.

"The theft was detected after the store's loss prevention officer reviewed closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage and observed a woman behaving suspiciously," SPF said.

The woman was seen entering and leaving the store without making any purchases.

Following further checks, the loss prevention officer confirmed that the items were missing and lodged a police report.

Arrested before departure

Officers from the Airport Police Division established the identity of the woman through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from CCTV.

The woman was arrested before her departure and the stolen items were recovered.

The woman will be charged in court on Jun. 11, 2026, for theft in dwelling.

If convicted, she may be sentenced to imprisonment for a term of up to seven years, a fine, or both.

"The police take a serious view of shop theft cases and will not hesitate to take firm action against offenders in accordance with the law," SPF said, adding that it will continue to work closely with stakeholders to prevent and deter shop theft at Changi Airport.

A 32-year-old man in Taiwan has confessed to kicking a 60-year-old woman to death just days after her husband took him in out of compassion.

Taken in off the streets

According to ET Today, the defendant, identified only by his surname Lin, had multiple prior criminal records when he arrived in Taichung. He approached the owner of a small karaoke bar, surnamed Guo, claiming to be a homeless man who only needed a small wage to get by.

Guo kindly took him in, gave him a job, and even provided him with a place to stay. Three days later, while using the shower at Guo's home, Lin allegedly kicked Guo's wife, surnamed Li, to death.

10 broken ribs, ruptured spleen

According to ET Today, the forensic autopsy report showed Li suffered severe injuries to her head, chest, and abdomen. She sustained 10 broken ribs, head swelling, a subdural haemorrhage, and a ruptured spleen.

The prosecution noted that Lin weighs 100kg while Li was frail.

Sin Chew Daily News reported that the victim's sister's legal representative condemned Lin in court, calling his conduct extremely vicious and urging the judge to impose at least 12 years.

Inconsistent defence

Lin admitted to the act but said he qualified for a reduced sentence on grounds of allegedly diminished cognitive capacity and voluntary surrender.

The public prosecutor told the court that his account of his motive had been inconsistent throughout.

An assessment by the hospital confirmed Lin's intelligence was normal, his behavioural capacity was not significantly impaired at the time of the crime, and he poses a high risk of committing further crimes.

The court also rejected his voluntary surrender claim, as police had only arrested him after another person identified him and not because he had turned himself in.

The prosecution further noted that Lin is a university dropout with multiple prior work records, reinforcing that his intelligence was unimpaired.

ET Today added that the court also played police bodycam footage showing Lin appearing completely calm after the attack, while Li lay covered in blood with a swollen head.

The prosecution called Lin an "unpredictable time bomb" and described the case as one of the few remaining acts of kindness in the world being erased, noting that Guo had shown genuine compassion to a stranger, only for his wife to pay the price.

According to Sin Chew Daily News, prosecutors are seeking a sentence of between 11 years and 6 months to 13 years in prison.

The lay judge panel is set to deliver its verdict on Jun. 10.

In 2015, Miksudiar Aluj, 11, was lost in the Bertam forest near Post Tohot, Malaysia.

She would find herself lost for the next 47 days.

She was one of seven children who had ran away from their dormitory to escape punishment.

Only Miksudiar and her friend, Norieen Yaakob, survived the ordeal.

A report by The Star noted the two girls weighed only about 10kg when they were found.

According to The New Straits Times, five of their missing friends — Ika Ayel, Haikal Yaakob, Sasa Sobrie, Linda Rosli, and Juvina David — were found dead in the forest.

The children were aged between seven and nine years old.

Miksudiar, now 22, said the experience continues to haunt her.

Till this day, she has avoided entering any forests.

Citing Sinar Harian, The Star quoted her description of her ordeal during these horrific 47 days.

"We survived by eating leaves and wild fruits while hiding near a river, occasionally coming out when we were hungry"

While she was able to hear people searching for her, she never managed to see any of them till her rescue.

The two survivors still meet on several occasions, and Norieen is now married with a child.

Still, the two have never spoken of their time in the forest, due to the trauma.