A man in Tampines has taken up a new hobby after retiring: photographing people he sees littering or parking illegally below his Housing and Development Board (HDB) block and submitting the evidence to the authorities.

Spends whole day looking out of his window

Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, 68-year-old Tan Qiangsheng (transliterated) said he began documenting such offences after frequently noticing illegal parking and littering in the area.

"I would spend the whole day looking out of my window at home to observe," he said. "Whenever I see something illegal happening, I would take a picture with my camera and submit it to the authorities."

Besides taking photographs and videos, Tan also keeps written records of his observations.

Once a month, he travels for over an hour to the National Environment Agency (NEA) to submit the evidence he has collected.

According to Tan, he initially reported between 40 and 50 littering cases each month.

As the situation improved, that number fell to about 20 to 30 cases monthly.

Residents' reactions

Some residents have since received fines based on the evidence Tan submitted.

One private-hire driver, surnamed Lin, told Shin Min that many residents were unhappy with Tan's actions.

He added that he was issued four fines so far and paid about S$1,000 in total.

"I later learned from a cleaner that Tan was the one who took the pictures and reported me to the authorities," he said.

Lin added that he was once fined S$70 for parking outside a designated parking space, but successfully appealed.

"If I'm parking in a parallel parking lot, I'll move the car forward a little so that drivers behind can get out easily," he said.

When asked if anyone had thanked him for his efforts to keep the neighbourhood clean and report offences, Tan said no.

"Even so, I will continue to do it. As long as I see it, I will report it," he said. "Protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility. If you litter, I will catch you."

Spent over S$1,000 on a better camera

According to Shin Min, Tan uses a Nikon long-zoom digital camera to document offences from his flat.

The camera's high-magnification optical zoom allows him to capture clear images of the car park below from his home.

"I used to use a small digital camera, but the pictures weren't clear," he said. "Three or four years ago, I spent more than S$1,000 to upgrade to this current camera."

Tan's wife shared that her husband used to work as a cleaner, and that she fully supports her husband's efforts.

When asked if she was concerned about possible retaliation, she said she was not.

"I believe we are doing the right thing," she said.

Tan added that he has installed two CCTV cameras outside his flat and would call the police if anyone came to harass him.

Confrontation with neighbours

However, his actions have also led to confrontations with neighbours.

Lin told Shin Min he argued with Tan about three weeks ago after encountering him in a lift.

"I saw him in the lift that day and I felt very angry," he said.

Lin claimed the pair exchanged insults and that he pretended to kick Tan without making any contact.

He alleged that Tan then kicked him and threatened to call the police.

Tan disputed this, saying Lin had kicked him instead.

He said he later lodged a police report over the incident.

Another resident, surnamed Zheng, said he was issued a ticket after washing his car while visiting his parents in September 2025.

A few days later, he received a notice after someone allegedly filmed him pouring water into a drain.

"The photos are very clear," he said. "If there were cameras pointed at you every day, would you be comfortable living like that?"

Another resident said he had seen people being photographed on several occasions.

"As long as we park our cars downstairs, there are cameras pointed at us," he said, adding that a friend was fined after being photographed throwing a cigarette butt outside his car.

A video of a teenager standing in the middle of a road appearing disoriented has been circulating online, with the person who filmed it alleging that the youth had been using a Kpod.

The video was posted on Instagram page sgfollowsall on Jul. 9 by an anonymous follower, who said the incident occurred at about 8:53am the previous morning (Jul. 8).

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In the footage, the teen, dressed in an oversized black T-shirt, shorts and slides, can be seen standing and swaying in the middle of a pedestrian crossing, hunched forward with his head down and appearing to hold his phone in his hands.

He takes an unsteady step to the side before coming to a halt, seemingly unaware of his surroundings. A sign warning of traffic can be seen behind him.

The location of the incident is unclear.

Poster said teen had fallen

According to the follower who submitted the video, the teen had been on the ground before the recording started.

"He was on the floor fallen down phone and vape nearby. He was sitting down trying not to fall," the user wrote.

They added that the video only showed the teen after he had stood up, "shaking a lot and standing still in the middle of the road while he was trying to recover and walk off".

The poster said many passers-by looked at the teen as it was "prime rush hour", but nobody knew what to do or had to rush off to work, and could not stay to call the police.

The user stated that they personally could not help the teen as he was "twice [their] size", and they too had to rush to work.

Commenters asked why poster didn't call police

Several commenters questioned the poster's decision to film the incident rather than seek help for the teen.

Other commenters observed that the teen did not appear to realise he was standing in the middle of the road.

Kpods are vapes laced with etomidate, an anaesthetic agent.

Vaping is prohibited in Singapore.

From May 1, 2026, etomidate and its analogues are listed as specified psychoactive substances (SPS), and those caught using vapes containing such substances face a fine of up to S$20,000, up to 10 years' jail, or both, according to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA).

The purchase, possession and use of a vape carries a fine of up to S$10,000.

Mothership has reached out to HSA for comment.

A 42-year-old man was sent to the hospital after allegedly slitting his throat during a dispute.

The incident occurred at CT Hub 2 on the morning of Jul. 11,  Shin Min Daily News reported.

An employee at a nearby coffee shop told Lianhe Zaobao reporters that she heard a woman crying and screaming inside a nightclub there.

The employee claimed an argument occurred inside the club.

Police confirmed with Mothership that they received a call for assistance at Block 114 Lavender Street at about 9:35am.

Police investigations are ongoing, they added.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) also told Mothership they were alerted to the incident at about 9:40am and conveyed a person to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

A Shin Min reporter who went to the scene observed numerous police vehicles, with officers carrying out investigations.

Suspecting that her ex-husband had cheated on and drugged her, a woman with schizophrenia brought a kitchen knife to a food stall he supplied ingredients to and injured two male employees.

Chinese national He Longfeng, 37, was sentenced to 23 months in prison on Jul. 10.

She originally faced four charges, including intentional injury with a dangerous weapon and intentional injury.

On Jul. 10, she pleaded guilty to two of them, with the remaining charges taken into consideration during sentencing, Lianhe Zaobao reported.

Bought knives

He divorced her ex-husband, Shi Yanwen (transliteration), in 2019.

Shi worked at a food factory that was a supplier for "Gulixiang", a cooked food stall outside People's Park Complex in Chinatown.

Before the incident on Mar. 19, 2025, He finished her work at a Chinese medicine clinic and went to a shop at Hillion Mall, Bukit Panjang, to buy two knives.

While paying, she reportedly whispered to the clerk, "Don't tell anyone," and insisted on unwrapping the packaging on the spot.

The clerk later called the manager to inform him of what happened.

Slashed two employees of food stall

At around 8:46pm, He reached People's Park Complex and looked around the food stall for a while.

She then went to the shop next door, squatted down, and pulled a knife out of a plastic bag.

Then, she rushed into the food stall and slashed at a 42-year-old male employee who was working there.

The employee raised his arms to defend himself, resulting in a cut to his arm.

Two other male colleagues rushed forward to stop her, attempting to take the knife from her and subdue her.

One of the shop assistants, 31, suffered a cut to his finger, while the other was bitten by He on the left arm.

While wielding the knife, He reportedly shouted that she was Shi's wife.

She claimed that her husband had not only cheated on her but also drugged her.

Police later arrived at the scene and recovered two knives as evidence.

Injuries

The 42-year-old employee suffered lacerations to both elbows and a stab wound to the abdomen.

He was given 17 days of hospitalisation leave after the surgery and was left with permanent scars on both arms and stiffness in his hands.

Meanwhile, the 31-year-old employee's fingers required four stitches.

Suffers from schizophrenia

A report from the Institute of Mental Health found that He suffers from Schizophreniform disorder, which was not diagnosed or treated before the incident.

The report indicated that her actions were strongly linked to her condition, which affected her self-control and led to her having delusions such as being believing she had been drugged by her ex-husband.

The defence pleaded for leniency on account of her mental disorder and noted that she had maintained a good record while working in Singapore for several years and had also participated in volunteer work.

The prosecution, however, pointed out that she openly committed a knife attack in a crowded public place, causing injury to innocent victims.

Living in Singapore can be very hard on our scalp.

It’s not just the heat and humidity, but also the fast-paced lifestyle, that are some of the worst nightmares for our hair and scalp.

Finding flakes everywhere

For Diana, working in the airline industry in her 30s, she first noticed she had dandruff when she felt her scalp getting persistently itchy.

“Despite washing my hair daily, I kept finding white flakes on my clothes and in my hair,” she said.

It got worse over time, and eventually led to her losing hair.

While dandruff does not directly cause hair loss, it can definitely contribute to it. If the itchiness causes one to scratch their scalp often, it can weaken the hair roots and lead to hair loss.

Diana’s condition hit her self-confidence hard, and she grew increasingly insecure about her appearance. Her self-consciousness made her stay away from others, even when she was indoors with her family.

Loss of self-expression

For Eugene, his hair loss has been a combination of a few factors.

A managing director at an IT firm in his 40s, the demands of his job induce much stress on a daily basis.

He also enjoys doing sports, which makes him sweat a lot — another big culprit in an oily and clogged scalp.

“Whenever I sweat, it becomes more obvious that I'm balding. Glaring bald patches appear whenever there is a lot of sweat and grease on my head, which made me realise the problem had worsened over recent months,” Eugene said.

It has also not been easy to find ways to make the balding look less obvious.

“I used to love changing my hairstyle every year, but now I find myself stuck with just one look, styled just to help ‘cover up’ the balding spots on my head. It not only looks boring, but has also really affected my confidence and self-expression,” he shared.

Tried covering it up with a wig

When Karen, a banker in her 30s, discovered she was losing hair about seven years ago, it occupied her mind a lot.

The area where her hair was thinning was “very obvious”, and she became self-conscious about it during social settings, especially when she was being photographed or standing under strong lighting.

It got to the point that she bought a wig to wear on special occasions, just to make her hair look thicker and longer.

Using a wig to cover up her thinning hair, Karen ignored the problem for a long time, which only made it worse.

How they are treating it

There may be no overnight fix for the hair and scalp concerns Diana, Eugene, and Karen face, but TK TrichoKare’s treatments have helped them take control of their hair and scalp health.

TrichoKare’s Scalp Purifying Therapy is aimed at non-invasive deep cleansing and strengthening the scalp for healthier hair growth.

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Fully customised to each individual’s hair and scalp condition, the treatment begins with a 200-times magnified Tricho-Scan and detailed scalp analysis to uncover the root cause of hair concerns and identify exactly what the scalp needs.

This is followed by a herbal hair masque, massaged deep into the tissues of the scalp to eliminate excess sebum and unclog pores on the scalp.

A customised treatment essence with herbal properties intricately is then applied through a NanoMist Spray, to ensure the scalp pores fully absorb the nutrients.

A low-level light therapy wraps up the experience. It helps to detoxify the scalp, heal it from inflammation, and maintain the scalp’s pH balance, all at the same time.

The results

At the end, Diana, Eugene, and Karen got to see the difference on their scalp through a post-treatment scalp scan analysis.

Diana’s scalp initially had oil-clogged pores ridden with flakes that obstructed new hair follicles from growing. After the treatment, the white flakes reduced significantly.

Eugene went in with a layer of grease on his scalp, and his hair follicles were sparse and far apart with little growth in between them. Now, his scalp was visibly cleaner and less inflamed.

As for Karen, her previously sparse, thin, and brittle hair follicles appeared thicker and stronger afterwards.

Currently, TK TrichoKare is offering the Scalp Purifying Therapy treatment experience at a special promo price of S$48 nett only, which includes a free Nourishing Hair Bath shampoo and CompleteKare Mask conditioner (worth S$45 in total), and a S$10 GrabGifts eVoucher.

If you’d like to give the treatment a try, you can make an appointment via TK TrichoKare’s website or WhatsApp.

This branded article by TK TrichoKare made this writer feel less alone in worrying about her own scalp.

A 61-year-old Serbian man onboard a Ryanair plane on Jul. 10 was nearly sucked head-first out of a shattered window in mid-air.

He was reportedly saved by his wife and fellow passengers holding onto him.

Tracking data showed the plane was in the air for about 10 minutes when it abruptly descended 2,700m, according to BBC.

Passengers reportedly told local media that pieces of the jet's engine smashed the window, though this has not been confirmed by the airline.

The incident took place on Ryanair flight FR18799, which was going from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany.

Treated for friction burns

The man's wife reportedly held onto his legs for around five minutes to stop him from being sucked out.

Passengers also told local media the man was hanging out as far as his shoulders from the window before other passengers managed to pull him back inside.

The man is now being treated in the hospital for friction burns.

"He is in shock, remains conscious," said Michalis Giannakos, president of the Panhellenic Federation of Public Hospital Employees.

Ryanair statement

In a statement, Ryanair said the flight bound for Memmingen returned "shortly after take-off when a passenger window dislodged in flight".

"The aircraft landed normally and passengers returned to the terminal. One passenger requested and received medical assistance on the ground in Thessaloniki," the Irish budget airline said.

“In order to minimise any delay, a replacement aircraft was arranged to bring passengers to Memmingen, which departed Thessaloniki at 9:53am local time this morning,” the airline said, according to The Guardian.

Passengers recount experience

While Ryanair did not comment on the cause of the incident, passengers on board the flight told local media the window was smashed by pieces of the jet's engine.

"We immediately realised there had been a decompression. There were screams... for a moment I thought someone had accidentally opened the emergency door," one passenger said.

"The masks dropped and there was a strong smell. The head and shoulders of one passenger were outside the window. Fortunately, he hadn't taken off his seat belt."

Another passenger said they thought the plane was "going down" and described the decompression as "extreme".

"It felt like we couldn't breathe. The man who was injured was bleeding and then lost consciousness several times, most likely because of the lack of oxygen and the shock," the passenger said.

Investigations ongoing

BBC reported that the aircraft is believed to have been an 18-year-old plane that was operated by Ryanair's subsidiary Malta Air.

Thessaloniki airport's operator Fraport Greece said that the Hellenic Air and Rail Safety Investigation Authority is investigating the incident.

The operator added that it is "fully co-operating" with all relevant stakeholders and has "activated the established emergency response procedures following the aircraft's forced return".

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) also said it was aware of the incident and would provide any assistance to investigators, BBC reported.

A 73-year-old taxi driver who lost consciousness while driving along the East Coast Parkway (ECP) on Jul. 6 has died, the police said.

Died in hospital

In an update, the police told Mothership they were alerted at about 12:50pm that day to an accident involving a taxi that was believed to have self-skidded.

The 73-year-old male driver had been taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), where he subsequently died.

Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) also confirmed it received a call for assistance along the ECP towards the Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) at about 12:50pm on Jul. 6, and conveyed one person to TTSH.

What happened

The driver had been ferrying a passenger and her young son from Jewel Changi Airport towards Crawford Lane when he became unresponsive at the wheel.

Winnie Lee, 36, who was seated in the back of the ComfortDelGro taxi with her six-year-old son, recounted how the taxi had begun veering towards the road shoulder while travelling along the ECP.

She said the driver had appeared sleepy, and when she asked if he was all right, he replied that he was fine.

When she suggested he pull over to rest, he responded by asking: "Where do I stop?"

That was the driver's last response before he became unresponsive, Lee said.

Police investigations into the accident are ongoing.

Mothership has reached out to ComfortDelGro for comment on the driver's death.

It could soon be an offence to hold a phone in your hand while driving, regardless of whether you are using it or not.

The Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, tabled in Parliament on Jul. 7, will remove the need for traffic police to prove that the phone was being used while held.

But what if you want to get a quick bite, take a sip of water, or light up a cigarette while on the road?

Will that be an offence?

Calibrated approach

Responding to Mothership's queries, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said it has taken a "calibrated approach" in the Bill's proposed amendments and "focused on the use of mobile communication devices while driving".

"That has been associated with a greater risk of driver distraction as compared to eating, drinking, or smoking," MHA explained.

The Road Traffic Act was first amended in 2014 to make it an offence to hold and use any type of mobile communication device while driving.

The law was expanded to include surfing the web, visiting social media platforms and downloading material and not just prohibiting calling or texting.

The Jul. 7 Bill will make it an offence for drivers to hold a mobile communication device while their vehicle is in motion.

Prove of usage will be removed under the Bill's proposed amendments.

A mobile communication device refers to a mobile phone, or any wireless handheld device or wearable device designed or capable of being used for communication, and includes tablets and smart watches.

Eyes on the road, hands on the wheel

However, MHA cautioned that motorists should "focus on operating their vehicle and avoid being distracted while driving".

The ministry said:

"While the acts of eating, drinking or smoking while driving are not offences in and of themselves, the driver may still be liable for offences such as driving without due care and attention or reasonable consideration, or reckless or dangerous driving, if such actions result in the driver driving carelessly or recklessly, or contribute to an accident."

Remaining fully focused on the road and maintaining proper control of their vehicle at all times is still the driver's responsibility, MHA emphasised.

Drivers should refrain from engaging in behaviour that "distract them" or "compromise the safety" of themselves and other road users.

AI videos?

The changes proposed in the Bill will also allow traffic police to enforce the offence using camera footage or photographic and video evidence submitted by the public, improving the detection of such offences.

In response to queries about the reliability and authenticity of photographic and videographic evidence submitted by the public in the age of artificial intelligence, MHA said the traffic police "considers all available evidence... and the facts of each case before determining whether an offence has been committed".

"Those who knowingly submit false information will be dealt with sternly in accordance with the law," it also said.

Penalites

While the Bill proposes to amend the law when it comes to holding a phone while driving, the penalties will remain unchanged for such an offence.

First-time offenders prosecuted in court face a maximum fine of S$1,000, up to six months' jail, or both.

Repeat offenders may be fined up to S$2,000, jailed for up to 12 months, or both.

Offences committed in school zones, silver zones, or Friendly Zones Streets incur two additional demerit points and an additional S$100 fine.

Under the current law, a driver commits an offence if he or she holds a mobile communication device and uses any of its communicative or other functions while the vehicle is in motion.

No proof of harm is required.

In response to previous media queries, MHA said, "There is no reason for a driver to hold a handphone while the vehicle is in motion, at the risk of distracting the driver and endangering road users. And as such, it would be considered an offence."

The Bill will be tabled for its second reading at the next Parliament sitting.

It will be put to a vote in Parliament following the third reading.

A man alighted from a Singapore bus to discover he had accidentally left behind a paper bag containing S$20,000 in cash.

Thanks to the swift response of an SBS Transit bus captain and interchange staff, they successfully recovered the bag, winning praise online for their honest deed.

S$20,000 cash in a paper bag

In a Facebook post by the transport operator, the passenger, surnamed Ma, was distressed to realise he had left his paper bag on a bus and called Yishun Interchange for help.

Assistant Interchange Supervisor Lalastella Tse, who received the frantic call, admitted she was "shocked at the large amount" of money involved.

Tse quickly worked with the operations control centre to trace the bus Ma had taken, identifying it as service 851.

Found by fellow passenger

At the same time, bus captain Giam Ming Huat had already been alerted to the lost bag by another passenger.

Giam retrieved the bag and kept it safe until he returned to the interchange.

Ma later arrived at the interchange to verify his belongings and found the full amount intact.

He explained that the S$20,000 was meant for his workers' salaries.

Expressing his gratitude, Ma said: "I was really surprised by how quickly the staff handled my case and found my bag. I’m truly grateful for their help!"

Netizens have since applauded the SBS Transit staff for their honesty, professionalism, and quick teamwork.

A fried chicken chain in Taiwan faced a food safety investigation after a video surfaced of an employee stomping barefoot on raw chicken skin while joking to the camera that he was "exfoliating" it.

The video showed a shirtless male employee standing in a basin filled with chicken skin and repeatedly stomping on it.

Several other basins containing what appeared to be more chicken skin were also visible in the background.

The restaurant involved is Wu Liang Wu Fried Chicken's Taiping branch in Taichung, according to UDN.

台中伍兩五炸雞爆食安爭議　踩雞皮影片引發撻伐　食安處介入稽查、業者稱涉事食材已報廢 pic.twitter.com/uHphwPEaBU

— 記者爆料網 (@zhe_wang71411) July 9, 2026

Consumers furious

The video drew immediate backlash, with many saying they would never eat at the restaurant again.

Online commenters flooded the shop's Google reviews with one-star ratings and renamed the listing "Barefoot Fried Chicken Specialist" and "Foot Reflexology Shop".

Some former customers also left comments demanding refunds, per UDN.

Shop apologises, says chicken skin was discarded waste

The restaurant issued an apology statement on Threads on Jul. 9, saying that the chicken skin in the video was scrapped food waste that had not been sold to customers, and that the employee had filmed it as a prank without realising it would be shared publicly.

The statement said the employee had been dismissed and that the company would pursue legal action against him.

It also said the restaurant would strengthen staff training and was cooperating fully with authorities.

Unconvinced

According to UDN, the apology did little to win back public trust.

Many commenters questioned the "discarded waste" explanation given the large quantity of chicken skin visible in the video.

One commenter wrote: "This much and you're telling us it's waste? Great PR."

Another said: "I don't believe it for a second. The person in the video is clearly the boss. Consumers can all see it."

A third questioned: "Can any test even detect whether something has been stomped on with feet?"

Authorities investigating

According to China Times, food safety authorities have opened an investigation and will send inspectors to the restaurant.

If the restaurant is found to have violated the Good Hygiene Practice guidelines, it will be ordered to rectify the issues within a set period.

Failure to comply could result in fines ranging from NT$60,000 to NT$200 million (S$2,414 to S$8,046) under Taiwan's Food Safety and Sanitation Management Act.