On Jun. 20, Gisele Woon was walking to One Punggol with her daughter when she spotted a little boy who had fallen onto the road while chasing a ball.

What shocked her most was that the toddler, who looked to be aged one or two, was completely alone.

Although several people had apparently seen him before she did, no one stopped to help, until she stepped up.

She asks: "Shouldn't it still take a village to raise a child?"

By Gisele Woon, as told to Chloe Loh

Alarm bells went off in my head

My daughter and I were on our way to One Punggol when I first spotted the boy.

He looked to be aged one or two years old, and was even smaller than my already petite daughter.

He was barefoot, holding a ball, and completely alone.

My first thought was: Why is there a toddler on the road by himself?

Suddenly, he tossed his ball into the air, tried to catch it, and stumbled onto the road.

The moment I saw that, alarm bells went off in my head. I couldn't shake the feeling that something was very wrong.

Before I could fully process what had happened, he got up and started running further down the road.

Looking back, I think my instincts as a mother simply took over.

Though I was pushing my daughter's stroller, I immediately rushed over and managed to catch him before anything happened.

The boy had no idea how close he came to danger

After I caught him, I tried talking to him, but he simply looked at me blankly. He didn’t cry, nor did he seem frightened.

That’s when I realised that he had no idea how dangerous the situation had been.

To him, it was just another game with his ball.

Although he couldn't answer any of my questions, he was willing to follow me and I decided to help him look for his parents.

People noticed him, but nobody stopped

The incident took place along the stretch of road between One Punggol and Waterway Point, and for those unfamiliar with the area, the two aren't exactly next door to each other — there's a fair bit of distance between them.

As I walked around with the boy, I asked nearby passersby if they had seen him before.

To my surprise, several of them told me they had seen him walking from the direction of One Punggol.

If they knew where he had come from, didn’t it mean they had noticed a tiny barefoot toddler wandering around alone?

Yet, none of them had stopped to check if he was okay.

Shouldn't it still take a village to raise a child?

To my relief, I later managed to reunite the boy with his family.

But even after everything was over, the experience stayed with me.

Being a gracious society

We often talk about being a gracious society, about being family-friendly, and about looking out for one another.

But when a tiny barefoot toddler can wander onto a road without anyone stopping to help, I can't help but wonder how close we really are to those ideals.

Maybe people are worried about overstepping, or maybe they're afraid of what others might think.

Or maybe we've become so used to minding our own business that we assume someone else will step in.

But someone else doesn't always.

Sometimes, helping is as simple as asking a question like, "Do you need help?"

Or, in this case, "Where are your parents?"

If everything is fine, you've only spent a few seconds of your time.

If it isn't, those few seconds could make all the difference.

What if it had been my daughter?

As a mother, I couldn't shake the thought that it could have easily been my own daughter in that situation.

And if she ever were, I would hope that someone, anyone, would stop and help her.

To this day, I still wonder why more people don't or won't.

And I'm not saying this out of anger, but just genuine confusion and sadness.

I decided to share my experience online, and my post on Instagram reached more than a million views in just three days.

But what really surprised me were the responses.

Many people shared similar stories of children getting lost in crowded places or wandering off unnoticed, and in almost every story, it came down to one stranger who decided to stop and help.

One mother told me she had briefly lost sight of her child in public, but nobody offered to help.

Others shared that they had been the only ones to step in when they spotted a vulnerable child, sometimes while looking after their own children at the same time.

Reading those stories made me realise this wasn't an isolated incident.

I know how difficult parenting can be, and how quickly a child can wander off. This could happen to any parent, and that's exactly my point.

I hope this experience can start a bigger conversation, one about what it really means to be a community, and how we show up for the most vulnerable among us: our children.

That little boy came frighteningly close to being seriously hurt, but what changed the outcome that day wasn't anything extraordinary.

Someone simply stopped.

I hope that the next time any of us sees a child who looks lost, alone or in danger, we'll choose to do the same.

Sometimes, all it takes is one person willing to stop, ask a simple question, and help.

Those with green fingers have another reason to visit the Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) in 2026.

The SGF 2026 MarketPlace has returned to Bayfront Green at Gardens by the Bay, bringing together 90 vendors selling plants, gardening essentials, home decor, and botanical-themed collectables.

Organised in partnership with Planter's Market, the open-air marketplace is part of the 10th edition of the Singapore Garden Festival, which runs from Jul. 4 to 12.

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Held over two segments

The market place is split into two segments.

The opening segment runs from now till Jul. 7, while the finale segment takes place from Jul. 8 to Jul. 12.

Visitors can browse a wide selection of indoor and outdoor plants, gardening wares, pots, planters, trinkets, and other home gardening essentials.

The market place is located at Bayfront Green, next to Bayfront MRT Station Exit B, and is open daily from 10am to 8pm.

Admission is free.

Part of Singapore Garden Festival's 10th edition

Beyond the market place, visitors can also explore the Singapore Garden Festival's floral displays, themed gardens and international horticultural showcases.

This year's festival marks SGF's 10th edition and features attractions.

Beyond the MarketPlace, visitors can also explore SGF 2026’s floral displays, themed gardens and international horticultural showcases.

Highlights include the Show Gardens: All-Stars Edition, the Indonesian-themed Orchid Extravaganza featuring more than 7,000 orchids at the Flower Dome, and an 8m-tall Floral Roller Coaster installation.

For more information, visit its website here.

The new Singapore Cruise Centre is set to open on Jul. 7 after moving from HarbourFront Centre to the new HarbourFront passenger terminal.

An earlier report mentioned that Batam Fast Ferry will be the first to commence operations from the new terminal on Jul. 7.

The remaining ferry operators — Horizon Fast Ferry, Majestic Fast Ferry, Sindo Ferry and Indo Falcon Shipping & Travel — as well as cruise operations, will follow from Jul. 15.

Location

Located just 70m away from the existing terminal, the new terminal is in a red terracotta building at 5 HarbourFront Avenue, Singapore 099549.

It is directly across the entrance of Reef at King's Dock condominium and behind HarbourFront Tower 2, facing the sea.

Passengers can reach the terminal via HarbourFront MRT Station Exit B or other public transport options in the area, with sheltered walkways linking the new terminal to the MRT station and VivoCity.

No changes to ferry routes, scheduling

In addition, it will continue serving an average of 73 daily ferry departures to destinations including Batam Centre, Harbour Bay, Sekupang, Bengkong (Gold Coast), Nirup Island and Tanjung Balai (Karimun).

Singapore Cruise Centre said in a press release that there are no changes to ferry routes, destinations served or scheduling as a result of the move.

Ferry and cruise berth locations also remain unchanged.

The new passenger terminal features upgraded infrastructure and "technology-enabled services".

Check-in, baggage drop

CNA reported that boarding passes and baggage tags can be printed at one of 25 self-service check-in kiosks before dropping off luggage at any of the six self-service baggage drop counters, a la airport check-in.

Prior to this, passengers who bought ferry tickets online still had to collect boarding passes at the ferry operator's counter.

Each operator will continue to have a service counter for passengers requiring manual check-in or assistance, CNA reported, adding that passengers with odd-sized items like bicycles will be directed to a separate area for processing and handling.

Food, other amenities

Passengers who have completed check-in and baggage drop will then proceed to the second floor to clear immigration before departure.

Both floors of the terminal have food and beverage options, including an Old Chang Kee cafe, 7-Eleven and Subway.

There are also nursing rooms, prayer rooms, wheelchair lifts and electric vehicle charging points.

Clearing immigration

With 14 automated clearance lanes, including eight special assistance lanes for families with young children, seniors, wheelchair users and pregnant passengers, some lanes in the departure hall will be dedicated to Singapore passport holders.

Singapore citizens and permanent residents may clear immigration here without presenting a passport using the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority's automated border clearance system, which verifies travellers through facial biometrics.

CNA reported that there is also a passenger waiting area about 50 per cent larger than before, including a new VIP lounge that can accommodate up to 70 passengers and six automated boarding gates to facilitate quicker boarding.

Upon arriving, passengers will find a more modern and spacious hall compared, with 32 automated clearance lanes for immigration.

There will be eight special assistance lanes, as well as dedicated lanes for citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders.

Passengers may collect their luggage including odd-sized items, from a designated area, after clearing immigration and before leaving the terminal.

A 47-year-old male truck driver and his two male passengers, aged 47 and 60, were sent to the hospital after a rubbish truck apparently self-skidded on Jul. 5, 2026.

The incident, which occurred at the junction of Yishun Avenue 7 and Sembawang Road, was posted on Facebook.

Accident video

According to footage, the large vehicle could be seen on its side post-accident.

An ambulance could be seen in front of the vehicle, and behind it was a police motorcycle, with an officer standing nearby.

3 sent to hospital

Responding to Mothership's queries, the police said they were alerted at about 11:20am on Jul. 5 to an accident involving a truck, which was believed to have self-skidded at the junction of Yishun Avenue 7 and Sembawang Road.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted at the same time to the accident.

SCDF conveyed three people conscious to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.

The truck driver is assisting with investigations and police investigations are ongoing.

Former TVB actor Lawrence Ng has embraced AI.

The 62-year-old revealed that he licensed the rights to his likeness to a production company, which recreated a younger 20-year-old version of him using artificial intelligence for a feature film.

The actor said he did not have to step onto the set at all.

Speaking at a promotional event for his new crime drama "Deadly Sins", Ng said he has already seen the completed AI-generated film.

"They used what I looked like at 20 to make a movie. I didn't have to film anything," he said.

"I've seen the finished product and I'm very satisfied with it."

Ng added that the project also allowed him to "relive what it feels like to be the male lead again".

Not worried about AI replacing actors

While some actors have voiced concerns about AI replacing performers, Ng said he sees it as an opportunity instead.

He revealed that the agreement is backed by a comprehensive contract, which gives him confidence that his likeness will not be misused.

He also admitted that "the payout is quite good".

When asked if AI could take work away from actors, Ng said it instead opens up another career path.

Joking about the possibilities, he said, "In the future, I can just sit there without filming anything and still get the job done. Even if I break my legs, I won't have to worry."

Ng also believes AI-generated performances and traditional acting can coexist, saying having another way for actors to work could ultimately benefit the industry.

A man, who tried to rape his former flatmate, got his jail sentence increased by more than a year after the Court of Appeal in Singapore found that his conduct during the appeal process amounted to an abuse of the court's process.

On Jul. 3, the Court of Appeal increased 32-year-old Gao Xiong's sentence from six years, six months, and six weeks' jail to seven years, seven months, and six weeks' jail.

He will also receive three strokes of the cane.

Appealed guilty plea

Gao, a Chinese national who was a PhD student at the time of the offences, had pleaded guilty in 2025 to one count of attempted rape and three counts of criminal trespass.

At an appeal hearing in May, where he represented himself, Gao claimed he had been "confused" when he pleaded guilty and was not given an opportunity to address the court.

He also attempted to blame the victim for what happened, and claimed that another flatmate who intervened had prevented him from apologising to her.

Judges rejected his arguments

The Court of Appeal, comprising Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, Justice Tay Yong Kwang and Justice Hri Kumar Nair, rejected his arguments.

The judges found that Gao had made baseless allegations that sought to undermine the integrity of the earlier court proceedings.

They noted that Gao had been represented by a lawyer, assisted by an interpreter and had been given ample opportunity to understand the charges before pleading guilty.

When Gao appeared uncertain during the hearing, the trial judge even paused proceedings to allow him to consult his lawyer.

The court added that Gao had "utterly lacked any insight into or remorse for his offending behaviour".

Forced his way into victim's room

The offences took place in October 2023.

Gao and the victim, a 22-year-old Chinese national studying in Singapore at the time, had previously rented separate rooms in the same condominium unit.

After Gao moved out, he began repeatedly asking his former flatmate out over text.

Despite being rejected and told to stop contacting her, he continued to pester her.

On Oct. 8, 2023, Gao returned to the condominium to look for her, prompting the victim to call the police.

Although he left when officers arrived, he stayed overnight at a nearby bus stop and continued messaging her.

The following night, Gao returned to the unit after another tenant let him in.

He knocked on the victim's bedroom door and claimed he had left his bank card behind, while also apologising for his earlier messages.

When the victim tried to close the door and said she would call the police, Gao forced his way into the room.

He pushed her to the floor, pulled at her dress, and exposed himself.

Another tenant who heard the victim screaming intervened and dragged Gao out of the room before the assault could escalate further.

Committed more offences while on bail

After being charged with attempted rape in October 2023, Gao was released on bail in May 2024.

While on bail, he committed further trespass offences.

He returned to the condominium twice in an attempt to persuade the victim to withdraw her allegations or obtain her contact details.

In a separate incident at the State Courts, he ignored a "no entry" sign and entered a judge's chambers while insisting on speaking to the judge.

He was remanded again after his bailor withdrew support.

Court sets new sentencing framework

In its written judgment, the Court of Appeal also laid down a new three-stage framework for sentencing criminal attempt offences.

Judges should first determine a starting sentence based on how far the offender progressed in committing the offence.

They should then assess whether a sentencing discount is appropriate depending on whether the offender voluntarily stopped or was prevented by external circumstances.

Finally, judges should adjust the sentence based on aggravating and mitigating factors specific to the offender.

The case is the first before Singapore's apex court involving a criminal attempt offence after changes to the Penal Code removed the previous rule that generally capped sentences for attempted offences at half the maximum punishment for the completed offence.

The People's Action Party (PAP) can continue to govern Singapore well with "good people who are willing to serve", and have different views and ideas, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Jul. 4.

Speaking at an event marking the 40th anniversary of the PAP’s youth wing, PM Wong noted that PAP does not want everyone within it to think the same way.

He added that the party seeks people with different experiences, perspectives and ideas to help it tackle the challenges ahead.

Different ideas

PM Wong, who is also the party's secretary-general, addressed over 1,200 youth activists and participants at the Young PAP YP40 festival at Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

"This diversity is essential for the PAP to keep renewing itself and to continue governing well for the longer term," he said.

Calling for them to "widen the circle", he added: "You do not have to agree with us on every single issue."

"In fact, it’s the opposite."

Some naturally drawn to 'underdog': PM Wong

He added that while some young people are naturally drawn to the "underdog" as opposed to an established political party, the "real competition we face is not within Singapore", but with the rest of the world.

"We are competing against countries with much larger populations, bigger markets, and far greater resources," he said.

He added: "In that arena, Singapore has been, and will always be, the underdog."

PM Wong noted that PAP's past achievements do not guarantee future success.

"Every generation must bring with them their fresh ideas, new energy, and a renewed sense of responsibility to take our country forward," he said.

"The PAP can continue to govern Singapore well only if every generation renews our party with good people who are willing to serve."

Changed world

Pointing out that "we are entering a very different world, a changed world" that is full of geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, PM Wong said politics in many places was no longer about helping societies solve problems.

He added that politicians turned to amplifying outrage to win support, engaging in "performative politics and points scoring over solving serious problems".

Though Singapore has seen some of these tendencies in its own political discourse, PM Wong said the party's answer was to "roll up our sleeves, bridge our divides, and solve problems through our actions", and not to "stoke anger, to deepen divides, or to give in to cynicism".

“So, if you care deeply about Singapore and about our future, if you have ideas about how we can make our country better, then come and join the PAP,” he said at the event.

New initiatives

CNA reported that the event also saw the party's youth wing launching two initiatives — the Young PAP Academy and the YP 40 Under 40 Action Fellowship, which serve as a "launchpad" for the party's next generation of leaders.

The party’s new logo for the youth wing was also unveiled at the event.

The YP40 Festival celebrates the Young PAP's 40 years of advocacy and action for Singapore with the launch of the Young PAP Academy and the YP 40 Under 40 Action Fellowship.

Young PAP activists are supported by the YP 40 Under 40 Action Fellowship through workshops where they can turn their ideas into action, with 40 selected Young PAP activists to be given a S$5,000 project seed grant to realise their plans by mid-2027.

Refused to give in to cynicism

Acknowledging that there will be people who say politics is not worth it, and that nothing will change, PM Wong noted that Singapore was built by young men and women who refused to give in to cynicism.

"They did not feel fully ready, but they stepped forward anyway, and because they did, generations of Singaporeans have enjoyed opportunities that once seemed impossible," he said.

"So I say to everyone, all young Singaporeans, do not lose heart, do not lose faith, do not stand on the sidelines, choose to lead, and choose to take action."

Sembawang residents took the longest time to commute to work in 2025, according to the General Household Survey 2025.

The survey was released by the Department of Statistics (SingStat) on Jun. 30, 2026.

It noted that residents in Sembawang had the highest median travelling time among Singapore towns at 50 minutes.

This was followed by a median travelling time of 45 minutes for residents who stayed in Bukit Batok, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang, Jurong West, Punggol, Sengkang, Tengah, Woodlands and Yishun.

The Straits Times reported that according to the General Household Survey 2015, residents who lived in seven of those 10 towns also had the longest median commute of 45 minutes.

Bukit Batok, Jurong West and Tengah were not included in the previous list.

Personal experiences

A Bukit Panjang resident, who wished to remain anonymous, told Mothership that when she commutes via shuttle bus, it takes one-and-a-half to two hours travel time to get to work in the east.

On days that she takes public transport, she takes a bus to Geylang Bahru before taking a train to Tampines East.

She then takes another bus to work, which makes her travel time more than two hours including waiting time.

A Punggol resident, who takes public transport every day, told Mothership that her 50 to 55-minute travel time includes a five minute walk from her house to the bus stop followed by a 10 minute bus to Punggol MRT.

She then takes the train from Punggol to Serangoon MRT before transferring to Caldecott MRT.

She then walks for 10 minutes to her office.

Urban transport researcher Paul Barter, who is based in Singapore, told ST that most workplaces are located in the downtown core, central region and other areas, including Tuas and Pasir Panjang.

With SingStat noting that almost half of employed Singapore residents worked in the central region, Barter said those living farther from these job centres would naturally take longer to travel to work.

Sembawang

Sembawang West Member of Parliament (MP) Poh Li San said she has not received complaints from residents about long travelling times, she told ST.

She added that this is due to NSL's Admiralty station being within walking distance of many estates.

Residents are also able to reach Woodlands station on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) by bus.

Poh also said most of her residents working in the central area can take the NSL or TEL, where they can often get a seat when they board during the morning peak.

She noted that others may work nearer home, including at Woodlands Industrial Park or in Ang Mo Kio.

Bukit Panjang

According to Bukit Panjang MP Liang Eng Hwa, residents who live farther from Bukit Panjang MRT station, including Fajar and Segar, may find commuting within the town just to reach the MRT station inconvenient and time-consuming, especially during peak hours.

Liang added that the Downtown Line’s indirect loop through the city centre  from Bugis to Bencoolen stations could lengthen some journeys further.

He added that, however, city-bound bus services including 972 and 972M, use the expressways, offering faster connections, and complementing rail services.

Shorter commute times

The Land Transport Authority told ST that since the S$900 million Bus Connectivity Enhancement Programme was launched in July 2024, about 244,000 commuters, which include those from Sembawang and Bukit Batok, benefitted daily from 35 new or extended services and over 60 improved ones.

According to the survey, residents of Tanglin had the shortest work commutes in 2025, with the median duration being 25 minutes.

Those who lived in Bukit Merah, Bukit Timah, Clementi, Geylang, Kallang, Marine Parade, Novena, Outram, Queenstown and Toa Payoh were next with 30-minute median commutes.

ST reported that those who lived in these 11 areas were also among those with the shortest commutes in 2015.

Then, Bedok, Bishan and Serangoon residents also had 30-minute work commutes.

Mode of transport and length of time

A larger proportion of high-income households reside in areas including Tanglin, Bukit Timah and Novena, Barter told ST.

This could mean work trips by cars, taxis or ride-hailing vehicles that tend to be faster than public transport.

Samuel Chng, a research assistant professor heading the Urban Psychology Lab at the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, said travel time is often less important than whether the trip is reliable, comfortable and predictable when it comes to quality of commute.

The survey noted that in 2025, 60.1 per cent used public transport, an increase from 57.7 per cent in 2020.

The share of employed residents who combined rail and bus services increased to 30.3 per cent in 2025, from 26.4 per cent in 2020.

There was a drop in the proportion that relied solely on public buses, from 15 per cent to 12.9 per cent in the same period.

Those relying solely on buses had the shortest median travelling time of 35 minutes among all modes of public transport.

Commuters who took only rail services had a longer median commute of 45 minutes, while those who used both buses and the MRT or LRT had the longest median travelling time at 56 minutes.

7-Eleven has sued Nike over an upcoming pair of Air Max 95 sneakers.

The convenience store chain accused Nike of copying its signature orange, green, and red stripe design.

According to Reuters, the lawsuit was filed in federal court in Dallas, Texas, on Jul. 2.

Shoes to launch on 7-Eleven Day

The shoes are reportedly slated to be released on Jul. 11.

This date is widely associated with 7-Eleven Day, when participating stores hold their annual Free Slurpee Day promotion.

Slurpees are frozen slushy drinks sold by 7-Eleven.

In its lawsuit, 7-Eleven claimed the upcoming Nike Air Max 95 features a "confusingly similar imitation" of its tri-colour stripe branding.

The company said consumers may mistakenly believe the shoes were sponsored or endorsed by 7-Eleven.

No partnership

7-Eleven said there is no partnership between the two companies.

The retailer also alleged that Nike intentionally designed the shoe to evoke 7-Eleven and benefit from its brand recognition.

The lawsuit pointed to media reports describing the sneaker as being inspired by 7-Eleven.

7-Eleven added that it has used its orange, green and red colour combination for decades in store signage, advertising, merchandise, footwear and other products.

It also said it owns multiple trademark registrations for the design.

Tried to resolve dispute

According to the lawsuit, 7-Eleven said it had repeatedly tried to resolve the matter before taking legal action.

However, it claimed Nike indicated that it would continue advertising the shoe and proceed with its planned Jul. 11 launch.

In a statement, 7-Eleven said it had to "act quickly and decisively" due to the "unauthorised use" of its brand and the upcoming launch on its "birthday", 7-Eleven Day.

The retailer is seeking a court order to block Nike from selling the shoes.

It is also seeking a recall of products that have already been distributed, as well as monetary damages and Nike’s profits from sales of the footwear.

Nike did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment.

A total of 1,776 persons are investigated for various offences after the Singapore police conducted a series of island-wide multi-agency enforcement operations between Jun. 1 and 28, 2026.

They comprised of 1,173 men and 603 women, aged between 15 and 85.

More than 1,300 operations against a wide spectrum of offences were conducted.

They involved more than 5,600 officers from the seven Police Land Divisions, Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Traffic Police (TP), working closely with the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA).

During the operations, officers conducted checks on more than 17,000 persons.

Of the 1,776 persons hauled up for investigations, 519 were arrested.

The operations form part of the police’s sustained efforts to clamp down on unlawful activities and deter would-be offenders, the police said in a Jul. 5 news release.

Incidents

Jurong massage establishments

On Jun. 4, officers from Jurong Police Division conducted raids against vice activities at massage establishments in a shopping centre and residential premises in the vicinity of Jurong and Boon Lay.

Five women, aged between 36 and 51, were arrested for offences under the Women’s Charter 1961.

Yishun anti-gambling raid

On Jun. 4 and 10, officers from Woodlands Police Division conducted two anti-gambling operations in the vicinity of Sembawang Road and Yishun Street 61.

A total of 12 men and five women, aged between 34 and 72, were arrested for offences under the Gambling Control Act 2022.

Cash amounting to over $4,740 and gambling-related paraphernalia were seized as case exhibits.

Jalan Mas Puteh massage outlets

On Jun. 6, officers from Clementi Police Division conducted enforcement operations targeting illegal massage outlets in the vicinity of Jalan Mas Puteh.

Two outlets were found to be providing massage services without a valid licence.

Vice activities were also detected at these outlets.

Eight women, aged between 29 and 48, were arrested for offences under the Women’s Charter 1961 and the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990.

Commercial establishments

Between Jun. 10 and 13, officers from Tanglin Police Division with support from CID and HSA conducted enforcement checks at massage establishments, hotels, commercial units and public entertainment outlets in the vicinity of Balestier Road, Selegie Road, River Valley Road, Clarke Quay and Sinaran Drive.

A total of 41 women and four men, aged between 24 and 47, are being investigated for offences under Women’s Charter 1961, Penal Code 1871, Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990 and Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act 1993.

A total of seven vaporisers were seized as case exhibits.

Three massage establishments and three public entertainment outlets are also being investigated for breaches under Massage Establishments Act 2017 and Public Entertainments Act 1958, respectively.

Raids in town

On Jun. 23, officers from Central Police Division conducted a joint enforcement operation with officers from the CNB, SCDF and HSA at Upper Cross Street and Cecil Street.

A total of 24 women, aged between 20 and 44, and a 40-year-old man were arrested for offences under the Women’s Charter 1961, the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990 and the Immigration Act 1959.

Of the 24 women, a 21-year-old woman was arrested for an additional offence of voluntarily causing hurt to deter a public servant from his duty.

Two women, aged 21 and 22, were also found in possession of vaporisers.

One public entertainment outlet was found to have fire safety violations in breach of the Fire Safety Act 1993.

Public entertainment outlets in Geylang and Paya Lebar

On Jun. 26, officers from Bedok Police Division, together with SCDF and HSA, conducted enforcement checks on the public entertainment outlets in the vicinity of Geylang and Paya Lebar.

Six women, aged between 19 and 37, were arrested for offences under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990 and Immigration Act 1959.

In addition, two women, aged between 26 and 28, were arrested for possession of vaporisers under the Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act 1993.

Illegal devices on roads in Sengkang and Punggol

On Jun. 26, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division conducted a joint enforcement operation in Sengkang and Punggol, supported by officers from CID and LTA.

During this operation, LTA detected 25 offences and seized a total of 15 active mobility devices.

The offences include the use of non-compliant devices, failure to register personal mobility devices (PMDs), among other active mobility-related offences.

Three teenagers, aged between 16 and 19, were also arrested for being suspected members of unlawful societies.

Traffic police enforcement

Between Jun. 1 and 28, the Traffic Police conducted a series of enforcement operations against drink driving.

A total of 66 motorists were stopped and tested for alcohol consumption at roadblocks set up across Singapore.

Out of them, 15 motorists, aged between 25 and 66, comprising 12 men and three women, failed the breathalyser test and were arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Among those arrested for drink driving, two motorists are also being investigated for additional traffic-related offences.

Riding against flow of traffic

On Jun. 12, a 37-year-old male motorcyclist was stopped after he was observed riding against the flow of traffic.

He failed a breathalyser test and was subsequently found to be riding without a valid driving licence, using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage and in possession of substances believed to be controlled drugs.

He was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, driving without a valid driving licence, using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage and suspected drug-related offences.

Used vehicle without consent

On Jun. 26, a 26-year-old male driver was stopped for checks and failed a breathalyser test.

Further investigations revealed that he had allegedly taken the vehicle without the owner’s consent and was driving while holding a Provisional Driving Licence (PDL).

He was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, driving without a valid driving licence, using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage and driving away a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent.