The 15-year-old boy, who allegedly stabbed his 16-year-old schoolmate to death in a secondary school in Malaysia in 2025, has been acquitted.

The High Court in Malaysia on Sep. 14 found him to have been of unsound mind during the incident in Bandar Utama, New Straits Times reported.

The accused was 14 years old at the time of offence.

The boy was ordered to be detained and treated at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta in Perak at the pleasure of the Sultan of Selangor, Judge Adlin Abdul Majid ruled.

The boy's lawyer, Kitson Foong, briefed reporters following the closed-door proceedings.

He said the court found that the prosecution had failed to rebut what the defence successfully established under Section 84 of the Penal Code, which provides for the defence of insanity.

In response, the mother of the victim posted on Facebook: "I'm sorry, daughter, we will continue to seek justice for you!!"

The victim, Yap Shing Xuen, was allegedly stabbed with a knife by the boy in their school toilet on Oct. 14, 2025.

She was allegedly stabbed more than 200 times, according to the victim's mother.

The male teenager cannot be publicly identified or photographed due to his age.

He was brought to Malaysia's High Court for the first time in February 2026.

The teenager entered his plea after the charge was read out in Mandarin.

According to the charge sheet, he was accused of murdering Yap in the girls' toilet of SMK Bandar Utama Damansara (4) in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, between 9:20am and 9:35am.

The charge carries the death penalty, or a jail term of not less than 30 years and not more than 40 years, and 12 strokes of the cane.

However, since the boy is below the age of 18, the death penalty could not be imposed on him.

Instead he was detained at the pleasure of the Sultan of Selangor.

A 41-year-old male Bangladeshi national was sentenced to 13 months and two weeks’ jail after getting into a fight with a man and lodging a false police report that he was robbed by the person he fought with.

The victim was an acquaintance, Shin Min Daily News reported.

Bhuyan Md Ozzjal faced four charges of voluntarily causing hurt, criminal intimidation, providing false information, and affray.

He pleaded guilty to two charges and was sentenced on Sep. 10.

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

Playing

Bhuyan was reportedly unhappy that the victim was spreading rumours about him and for telling his wife that he was “playing around with women”.

In charge sheets seen by Mothership, at about 2am, near Lorong 14 Geylang, Bhuyan went to a coffee shop to confront the victim, who was drinking with his cousin at the time of the incident.

Both men proceeded to fight.

After the victim and his cousin left, Bhuyan called the police, falsely claiming that he was robbed by two men who snatched S$256 in cash and his work permit from him.

Admitted

The police identified the victim and his cousin and brought them to the police station to provide statements.

At about 4:30pm on the same day, Bhuyan admitted that he lodged a false police report.

He explained that he was drunk at the time of the incident and intended to get the victim into trouble.

Manager

Bhuyan’s lawyers sought no more than 13 months and two weeks’ jail for Bhuyan.

In mitigation, Bhuyan’s lawyers reportedly said Bhuyan had worked in Singapore for 16 years.

He apparently started as a construction worker and worked his way up to manager.

Bhuyan also hoped he can still work in Singapore.

Air quality in Singapore almost hit the unhealthy range on Monday morning, Sep. 14.

The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reading at 11am was between 78 and 99, just within the moderate range, according to the National Environment Agency (NEA) website.

The unhealthy range reading is between 101 and 200.

The public is advised to reduce prolonged or strenuous outdoor physical exertion if the 24-hr PSI reading crosses into the unhealthy range.

Central Singapore was haziest just before noon.

1-hour PM2.5: 113

Just before at 10am, the one-hour PM2.5 reading hit 113 in central Singapore.

One-hour PM2.5 measures the concentration of tiny airborne particles over a single hour.

The one-hour PM2.5 concentration readings act as a real-time gauge of the air during hazy conditions.

It provides the most current indication of air quality.

The reading is expressed in micrograms per cubic metre, where particles are less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter.

Readings of between 56 and 150 indicate the elevated range, while readings of between 151 and 250 indicate the high range.

For those considering engaging in outdoor activities immediately, they should refer to the one-hour PM2.5 concentration reading.

Vulnerable persons are advised to follow the guide on outdoor activities during haze episodes.

The organisers of Hyrox have responded to the incident at its Beijing competition, which took place from Sep. 10 to 13, in which an Australian athlete suffered fecal incontinence while running the circuit.

It said that it will take into account "legitimate" community feedback but will permanently ban anyone threatening violence against the athlete.

Videos of the incident circulated on Chinese social media on Sep. 12.

The female athlete, Joanna Wietrzyk, was seen completing exercises like burpee broad jumps with stained garments and legs.

Wietrzyk went on to win the women's event of the competition.

While some praised Wietrzyk's perseverance, others were critical of her and the organisers, citing hygiene concerns.

'New and increasingly complex situations'

In a Sep. 14 Instagram post, Hyrox began by saying, "As our sport continues to evolve we are encountering new and increasingly complex situations that challenge us and where additional clarity is needed."

It stated that it has "clear biocontaminant and medical procedures in place".

"In this instance, an unforeseen situation in which protocols designed for elite competition and mass participation became blurred, creating an ambiguity in how they were applied and understood," Hyrox said.

It did not elaborate on what these protocols were in its statement.

Hyrox described the concerns raised by its community as "legitimate" and said that it will "examine what happened and take responsibility for continuing to improve".

Drawing the line

However, the organiser also drew a line, saying that frustration should "never be directed towards the athletes themselves".

"There is no place in our community for threats of violence or encouragement to harm an athlete", the organiser said.

It then said that it is currently reviewing and identifying those responsible for such comments, and anyone identified will be permanently banned from Hyrox events.

Hyrox should "apologise to all other athletes" instead

Online users responded to the statement on the post, suggesting that the organiser should apologise to all other competitors as well.

One user said that the athlete should have been pulled from the competition and that there was "no blurred lines".

Some questioned the organiser's distinction between elite competitors and other participants.

Comments referring to the incident at the competition in Beijing have also flooded Wietrzyk's recent Instagram posts.

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Affected areas were closed and disinfected

Hyrox China said in a Sep. 12 statement that the affected areas and lanes of the race course were closed and thoroughly disinfected.

The organisers also removed equipment affected by the incident, and disposed of waste in accordance with local waste management regulations.

Carpets would be replaced after the day's events, they added, followed by a deep cleaning and disinfection of the entire venue.

Crystal Jade has closed its Hong Kong Kitchen outlet in Great World mall, following two closures earlier this year.

A notice posted outside the store dated Sep. 2 stated that the landlord, GWC Commercial, has taken back the premises, according to Lianhe Zaobao.

In response to Mothership's queries, Crystal Jade said on Sep. 14 that the closure was a commercial decision as part of their ongoing assessment and review of the group’s operations and outlet network, to ensure that the business remains aligned with evolving market conditions and long-term business priorities.

Employees informed and supported with redeployment opportunities

Crystal Jade said that affected employees were directly informed and supported with redeployment opportunities within the group, where possible.

"We are grateful to the customers who have supported this outlet. Singapore remains our home market, and we are committed to maintaining a sustainable presence here," it said.

Crystal Jade was founded in Singapore in 1991.

It now has 15 branches remaining in Singapore.

Crystal Jade shuttered its Hillion Mall and Suntec City outlets earlier in 2026.

The iconic La Mian Xiao Long Bao outlet at Holland Village was also closed in June 2025.

The driver of a car that was believed to have self-skidded along Marsiling Road in the early hours of Sep. 11 left the scene before the police arrived.

In response to Mothership's queries, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it was alerted to the accident at about 3:15am.

The accident occurred along Marsiling Road towards Marsiling Drive.

Driver left before police arrived

According to the police, the accident involved a car which was believed to have self-skidded.

However, the driver had left the scene before officers arrived.

Efforts to trace the driver are underway, police said.

Police investigations are ongoing.

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A Thai hospital has apologised after an assistant nurse accidentally snipped off a part of a toddler's right index finger with scissors.

In a statement to Facebook on Sep. 12, Loengnoktha Crown Prince Hospital, located in the northeastern Thai province of Yasothon, said the incident occurred during the boy's discharge on Sep. 11.

According to the Bangkok Post, during a procedure to remove an intravenous tube, the male nurse cut off part of the child's index finger while removing the gauze wrapping that held the tube in place.

The severed part was put into an ice box and transported with the toddler to Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital for reattachment, with the procedure requiring two operations, reported the Bangkok Post.

Wiphaphon Namkhan (transliteration), who appeared to be the boy's mother, also took to Facebook to provide a timeline of the events, stating that her child was still in pain and receiving treatment at the hospital.

Originally admitted after respiratory and gastrointestinal infections

The hospital's statement noted that the boy was admitted on Sep. 2 due to a respiratory and gastrointestinal infection.

He was treated until his condition improved and was supposed to be discharged on the day of the incident.

According to Namkhan, the assistant nurse allegedly inserted the scissors between the boy's fingers and attempted to cut the gauze, but it would not cut through.

After several attempts, a large amount of blood spurted out, and staff discovered that they had severed the small knuckle of the boy's index finger.

In the events that followed, the hospital said it immediately provided first aid and care by specialists in paediatrics, surgery and orthopaedic surgery, according to the hospital's statement.

The apology stated that the hospital deeply understood the anxiety and distress caused to the patient and family.

A hospital representative also visited the boy to provide support and encouragement, and the hospital said it will continue to provide ongoing support, including medical expenses, travel, compensation and all entitlements both during and after discharge.

Assistant nurse suspended

The statement said, "Following the incident, the medical and nursing team worked together to provide assistance to the patient to the best of their abilities, and a comprehensive review of patient care procedures has been conducted to ensure the safety of future hospital patients".

The Bangkok Post wrote that surgeons have yet to assess if the surgery was successful and added that the assistant nurse was suspended while investigations continue.

Namkhan said that a police report was filed and the child still experienced pain and difficulty breathing as side effects of the surgery.

A female athlete at the Hyrox Beijing fitness race sparked controversy after she apparently suffered faecal incontinence during the competition and yet still finished the race.

Photos and videos circulating on Chinese social media apps on Sep. 12 showed the athlete continuing with exercises, including burpee broad jumps, despite faecal matter reportedly being visible on her legs and parts of the course.

The incident prompted concerns from other participants and members of the public over hygiene and possible contamination of the race course and equipment, Hong Kong media outlet HK01 reported.

According to HK01, the athlete was Australian Joanna Wietrzyk, who went on to win the race that day.

Wietrzyk is an Australian elite athlete and participated in the Pro Women division at the Beijing event.

Australian Hyrox athlete Joanna Wietrzyk shits herself during Hyrox event in China.

She refused to leave the competition and finished it with shit stains on her body, touching all the equipment others will be using after her.

Recently Hyrox has been a trending form of exercise… pic.twitter.com/BlD89nCnwk

— Zhao DaShuai 东北进修🇨🇳 (@zhao_dashuai) September 13, 2026

Hygiene concerns raised

The incident drew mixed reactions online.

While some praised Wietrzyk for persevering and completing the physically demanding race, others criticised her decision to continue because other competitors had to use the same course and equipment.

Some users raised concerns about faecal matter reportedly being left on the running track, sled mats and other surfaces used by subsequent competitors.

One netizen argued that an unwell athlete should withdraw rather than continue at the expense of the race environment.

Others questioned Hyrox's handling of the incident, citing competition rules that penalise behaviour such as spitting, even though the athlete was apparently allowed to continue racing after the incident.

Hyrox Beijing organiser: affected areas closed off and disinfected

In a Sep. 12 statement posted on Weibo, Hyrox China said the organising committee immediately closed and isolated the affected areas and race lanes after the incident.

The areas were thoroughly disinfected, with cleaning work continuing until the day's races had concluded.

The organisers also removed equipment affected by the incident from the venue, and disposed of waste in accordance with local waste management regulations.

The organiser added that the carpets would be replaced after the day's events, followed by a deep cleaning and disinfection of the entire venue.

The organiser said the measures were intended to further strengthen hygiene safeguards at the competition.

"We ask all participating athletes to compete with peace of mind, and we wish everyone the ideal performance and a smooth completion of the race.

Hyrox China will always stand together with the vast number of athletes and sports enthusiasts to inherit and promote the spirit of sports competition, strictly adhere to venue environmental standards, and make every effort to create a safe and positive racing experience for all participants."

An eight-year-old Singaporean boy with mild autism has collected over 170 bottles, earning around S$17, recycling them at Return Right machines under the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS).

Saif Syafaat started collecting empty bottles as part of a routine that his mother said he genuinely enjoys.

His mother, Shikin, 34, told Mothership that the family often buys mineral water by the carton and also collects bottles from their meals at food courts and restaurants.

She said Saif learnt about BCRS through his parents and he enjoys the whole process, sometimes singing when he gets more excited.

"For him, I think there is also a sense of achievement when he sees how many bottles he has managed to collect."

'Mama, can I throw this over here?'

According to Shikin, who is also a mum to three other boys, Saif becomes very interested in things that catch his attention and has always loved collecting things, from action figures to Lego toys.

Every time a bottle was about to be thrown away, Saif would ask his mother, "Mama, can I throw this over here?"

Shikin said she has a separate bag for the bottles, and Saif patiently collects them and gets excited about returning them.

"To some people, it may just be an empty plastic bottle. But to Saif, every bottle is something he collected, sorted and contributed himself."

Recycles wherever is convenient

The family recycles near their estate in Ang Mo Kio and typically does so after Saif finishes classes at Northland Primary School, where he is studying while waiting for a place at a Special education (SPED) school.

The family uses the refunds as a reward, treating Saif to his favourite meal or an ice cream.

She added that as a mother, she loves "seeing how happy and proud he gets from this little routine."

"It has also become a wonderful way for him to learn about recycling, responsibility, sorting, counting and even the value of patience and rewards."

Shikin elaborated that the value of recycling is not just about the money or the rewards: "As a mum of a child with autism, I sometimes worry about whether he will find things that he genuinely enjoys and that can also help him build confidence and independence."

"It’s about seeing him discover something he enjoys, take ownership of it and feel proud of what he has achieved."

About 500 people braved the rain on Sep. 11 to send off Ng Lye Poh, the mother of Sheng Siong founder and CEO Lim Hock Chee, on her final journey.

Ng, affectionately known as "Sheng Siong Ah Ma", passed away on Sep. 5 at the age of 91.

Her funeral procession made a special detour past Sheng Siong's headquarters at Mandai Link, where more than 300 employees gathered to bid her farewell, Lianhe Zaobao reported.

About 500 joined funeral procession

The funeral procession began at around 2:15pm amid heavy rain.

Around 500 mourners, some carrying umbrellas and others wearing raincoats, walked slowly alongside the procession.

Nearly 130 personnel were involved in organising the funeral, which also featured five floral vehicles.

Some participants carried traditional crane- and butterfly-shaped decorations as they walked.

Employees lined road for nearly 300m

After passing Sheng Siong's headquarters at around 3:15pm, the hearse proceeded to Choa Chu Kang Cemetery for Ng's burial.

Employees lined the road outside the headquarters for nearly 300m, according to Lianhe Zaobao.

As the hearse passed, employees clasped their hands together and bowed deeply in silence.

@ryjohn1818 一路走好“昇菘嫲”🙏@Sheng Siong Official #ShengSiong #昇菘 ♬ 原声 - 九辞

Ng's wake was held at Woodlands Memorial, where her family booked the entire fifth floor of the funeral parlour.

An estimated 3,000 to 4,000 people attended the wake, including members of the public, Sheng Siong employees and figures from the business and political communities.

More than 3,000 condolence wreaths were also reportedly sent to the wake.

Speaking to Zaobao, one employee shared that Lim had always shown concern for his employees.

Following the death of his mother, staff wanted to offer their condolences and wished for him to take care of himself.

Another employee, who declined to be named, said Ng was friendly and could often be seen at company events.

Members of the public also turned up to bid Ng farewell.

One woman in her 30s, who attended with her parents, said her family did not personally know Ng but had heard that she was kind, approachable and well-respected.

Sheng Siong Ah Ma

Ng came from a poor family and raised nine children.

Even after her family's fortunes improved following Sheng Siong's success, she continued to spend time in HDB neighbourhoods and chat with residents.

Her approachable and down-to-earth nature earned her the affectionate nickname "Sheng Siong Ah Ma".

Ng was also the victim of a high-profile kidnapping in 2014.

She was abducted by two men, who initially demanded a S$20 million ransom before the amount was negotiated down to S$2 million.

She was subsequently released unharmed, and the ransom money was recovered by police.