A man, 56, used a catapult to shoot marbles at a flock of birds along Woodlands Ring Road.

One of the marbles was believed to have hit and damaged a bedroom window of a residential unit.

Extensive ground enquiries

On Jul. 28, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) was alerted to the damaged bedroom window of the residential unit along Block 664 Woodlands Ring Road.

The damage was believed to be caused by a projectile.

The police conducted extensive ground enquiries, and officers from Woodlands identified the man and arrested him on Aug. 1.

A catapult, an assortment of marbles and pebbles were seized as case exhibits.

Investigations revealed that the man had used the catapult to shoot marbles at a flock of birds along Woodlands Ring Road.

One of the marbles he shot was believed to have hit and damaged the bedroom window.

The man will be charged on Aug. 3 with the offence of Rash Act.

If found guilty, could face a jail term of up to six months, a fine of up to S$2,500, or both.

"The police take a serious view of these dangerous acts, and will spare no effort to track down those who endanger the safety of others and damage property," said the SPF.

TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi delivered a 10-minute speech to Nanyang Technological University's class of graduating PhD students on Aug. 1, urging them to embrace uncertainty at a time of massive structural change.

From Yishun to Harvard

Chew was speaking at NTU's PhD conferment ceremony, where he called on graduates to use their expertise to make a meaningful global impact.

In his speech, he recounted his own history with education and technology, describing his journey from Yio Chu Kang to Hwa Chong to the London School of Economics and eventually to Harvard, saying that at each stage his educational journey broadened his horizons.

Chew also spoke briefly about how his father had introduced him to the world of tech with an early computer, which he admitted that he spent playing computer games rather than “coding brilliant software.”

He shared his experiences transitioning from growing up in an analogue world to launching his career during the digital transformation to running TikTok in an age of AI, emphasising that technology is not just about "hardware and code", but about unlocking human potential.

"It's about taking a single idea and giving it the scale to reach millions or billions."

Seek out the unknown

Chew credited the graduating class with having the ability to take very complex knowledge and turn it into something that enriches people's lives.

"Now, starting today, this mission belongs to you. It's time for you to take the lead."

Chew spoke about how the present moment was one of massive structural change, which he called a pivotal and exciting point in history, where change was not just constant but also exponential and compounding.

He said that if he were advising a younger version of himself — and by extension, the current crop of doctoral graduates — he would tell him to "actively seek out the unknown".

"You've just spent years earning a PhD, proving that you already know how to push the boundaries of human knowledge," said Chew.

"Now, take that superpower and apply it to the messy, ambiguous problems of the real world."

Urging them to rely on their network of peers with whom they were graduating, Chew told the graduates that community is "what sustains us, reminds us of our purpose, and reflects back to us what we are truly capable of."

A 30-year-old man was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of drugs after colliding into a lorry.

The incident occurred on the afternoon of Jul. 28 at the junction of Bukit Batok East Avenue 4 and Bukit Batok East Avenue 2.

In a photo circulating online, the front of the van appeared to be crushed.

In response to queries, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident at about 5:05pm.

The man was trapped in the driver’s seat of the van.

Authorities also found a vaporiser and a pod.

He was extracted from the crash by SCDF officers using hydraulic rescue equipment before being conveyed to National University Hospital.

The vape-related offence has been referred to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA).

Investigations are ongoing.

A 20-year-old Singaporean woman who was recently reported missing in Cambodia has addressed the public through a video statement, saying that she travelled to Cambodia of her own free will and that she had not been scammed or forced.

The video statement was released on Aug. 1 by Phnom Penh Municipal Police Chief Chuon Naron, The Khmer Times reported.

Addressing both local and international media, Siti Aishah Siregar Sahat Siregar said she wanted to clarify some things about her travel to Cambodia.

Stressful living conditions

Aishah said that she had been experiencing stressful living conditions while in Singapore and wanted to find her own path.

“That’s why on the 20th of July, I decided to leave on my own and come to Cambodia to work as an English teacher,” she said.

Aishah added that the decision to go to Cambodia was "entirely [her] choice" and said she was not forced or scammed.

“I have not been forced to come here. I have not been scammed into coming here. It is entirely up to my own decisions and my own concerns about it,” she said.

She also said she has not been involved in or forced to partake in any scamming activities or any criminal activities.

Cambodian police found her

The video statement comes a day after she was found by Cambodian police.

Interior Ministry spokesperson Touch Sokhak earlier shared on his Telegram channel on Jul. 31 that Aishah told officials she had travelled to Cambodia while under emotional distress.

She had switched off her phone to avoid being contacted by her guardians.

According to her, no criminal activity, including unlawful detention or kidnapping, had taken place.

She had arranged her accommodation through a Cambodian property agent before her arrival and was met at the airport by a local friend she'd made through online gaming, reported The Khmer Times.

A nine-year-old girl in Singapore shaved her head for Hair for Hope to support children battling cancer.

In a video posted by Hair for Hope on Jul. 5, Faith said she wanted to help children with cancer because they "suffer a lot" and hoped to make them happy again.

She added that she was not afraid to return to school bald because she wanted to tell her classmates about Hair for Hope.

Inspired after seeing a poster

Faith told Lianhe Zaobao that she decided to sign up after spotting a Hair for Hope poster at the void deck of an HDB block.

Although she does not have friends or relatives with cancer, she said she had seen children her age undergoing treatment, losing their hair to chemotherapy and missing school.

She also worried they might be teased because of their appearance, prompting her to show her support by shaving her own head.

Her mother, Cai Tingting (transliteration), initially thought it might be a passing whim.

However, Faith remained resolute each time she was asked if she was sure, including on the day of the event when the hairdresser confirmed her decision.

Warm welcome at school

Faith shaved her head just before school reopened after the June holidays.

She admitted feeling nervous about how her teachers and classmates would react, but said everyone was supportive.

When classmates asked about it, she explained that she had shaved her head to support children with cancer.

The school later highlighted her act of kindness during a weekly assembly, and Faith said she has since become known as "the girl with the shaved head".

She added that she would be willing to shave her head again in future.

Organised by the Children's Cancer Foundation, Hair for Hope is Singapore's only head-shaving campaign dedicated to raising awareness and funds for childhood cancer.

This year's campaign runs from Mar. 4 to Aug. 16.

A fire broke out late in the evening of Jul. 31 at Block 309 Clementi Avenue 4, resulting in one fatality and at least two injured firefighters.

Eighth floor unit on fire

The SCDF said in a social media post that they were alerted to the fire at around 11:10pm.

Emergency services arrived to find that the living room of an eight-floor unit was on fire.

Firefighters conducted forcible entry to access the unit and discovered that the fire involved items in the living room; they extinguished the blaze using a single water jet.

Resident and two firefighters taken to hospital

While the firefighters were conducting their operation, a person was found unconscious in the kitchen.

That person was brought out of the unit and conveyed to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital.

About 40 residents from the affected block were evacuated by the SCDF and the police as a precaution.

Additionally, two firefighters were taken to Singapore General Hospital after sustaining burn injuries while fighting the fire.

As of Aug. 1, one of those firefighters had been discharged from the hospital and was resting at home.

MP for the area Sim Ann also posted on social media, showing that she and her team had arrived at the site and met with those affected by the fire.

Her post confirmed that the resident had passed away after being taken to hospital, and that her team were looking for the deceased's next of kin as they had been believed to be living alone.

She reported that most of the residents who had been temporarily evacuated were able to return to their homes by 1:30 am on Aug. 1, and that, as far as was known, no other resident had been injured.

Limited damage to other units and common area

A subsequent post by Sim said that volunteers and town council representatives had met with those affected in order to assess how to help residents whose homes and personal property may have sustained damage.

She said that, despite the intensity of the fire, it appeared overall damage to other units and common areas was limited, and that most of the households spoken to would be able to remain at home after some cleanup.

Neighbours were able to share some information about the deceased resident's next of kin, with Sim adding that she hopes to get in contact wtih them.

During both posts, Sim expressed gratitude to the SPF and the SCDF, including the two firefighters taken to hospital, wishing them a swift recovery.

An SBS Transit bus captain has been commended for helping an elderly woman on a Personal Mobility Aid (PMA) after it became stuck on the pavement’s edge.

In a Jul. 30 Facebook post, SBS Transit said bus captain Omri Bin Mohd Yusof was driving Service 153 along Jalan Toa Payoh on a rainy night when he spotted the woman in need and pulled over to help.

Photos of the incident were first shared on the Facebook page buses[IN]gapore! on Jul. 8.

According to the post, the encounter took place on Jul. 8 around 8:15pm.

Helped stranded PMA user

The woman's PMA had become stranded a few metres from a bus stop after its side wheels slipped off the kerb, leaving it tilted and unable to move, SBS Transit said in its post.

Another woman had already stopped to help but was unable to lift the PMA on her own because of its weight, the bus operator said.

Omri got off the bus despite the rain and, realising more help was needed, asked a passenger to assist.

Together, the three of them lifted the PMA back onto the pavement within minutes.

After ensuring the woman was safe, Omri resumed his route, SBS Transit said.

Commending the trio, SBS Transit added: "Sometimes, it's the simplest acts of kindness that leave the deepest impact. To Omri and the two other people who stepped forward to help, your compassion reminds us that the journey is always better when we look out for one another."

Adidas will be taking over as the Singapore national football team's kit sponsor from Aug. 1, in what the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) describes as a “landmark multi-year partnership.”

The German sportswear company is taking over from Nike, which has sponsored Singapore’s kits since 2008.

Red and blue

On Aug. 1, Adidas and FAS unveiled the new home and away jerseys for both outfield players and goalkeepers, in an agreement that covers the mens, womens, and youth football teams.

The national team’s home kit retains its traditional all-red colourway, with Adidas’ iconic three stripes in white across the shoulders and white and blue bands around the edge of the shirt’s sleeve and collar.

The shirt’s fabric has a pattern reminiscent of waves woven into it, which Adidas says is “the waves that run through the heart of Singapore: calm on the surface, but underneath, a relentless, unstoppable current.”

The away kit is Coventry blue, a callback to the celebrated 1977 kit, and the footballers that wore it.

National team captain Hariss Harun said that putting on the national team jersey should “always feel special”, something he said Adidas understood the importance of.

Kit debut and fan engagement

The kit debuts in the Aug. 7 ASEAN Championship game against Indonesia at Jalan Besar Stadium and will be available for purchase from Aug. 2.

The jersey will retail at S$99 while the on-field authentic jersey will be S$169.

Adidas is also holding an event at its brand centre on Orchard Road, along with several Singaporean football legends.

Adidas and the FAS hope that the new partnership will introduce new ways for Singaporeans to connect with the national team, and are exploring "elevated fan activations, stadium experiences, exclusive content, and other community engagement initiatives".

FAS president Forrest Li said that the association was “grateful to have Adidas join us as a long-term partner of Singapore football”, and that he hoped the partnership inspired more “organisations and Singaporeans to step forward and join us in our journey to bring the pride and joy back to the sport we love.”

Future fan engagement plans will be announced in the coming months.

A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly brandishing a 40cm knife during a dispute along Selegie Road.

The Singapore Police Force said it was alerted to the incident at about 4:48am on Jul. 27, after receiving a report of a dispute involving a man holding a "rod-like object".

Preliminary investigations found that the man had concealed a 40cm knife behind his shirt before confronting three others.

During the dispute, he allegedly drew the knife and brandished it at them before leaving the scene.

There were no injuries reported.

The man was later arrested after police established his identity through extensive ground enquiries and with the aid of police cameras.

The knife, which he had disposed of, was subsequently recovered along Middle Road.

To be charged in court

The man was set to be charged in court on Aug. 1, 2026, with carrying offensive weapons in public places under Section 6 of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958, according to SPF's media release.

The offence carries a jail term of up to three years and a minimum of six strokes of the cane.

The police said they take a serious view of such brazen acts, which pose a danger to public safety and the well-being of the public.

"The Police will not hesitate to take firm action against those who blatantly disregard the law."

A Singaporean man who was reported missing in Vietnam by his family has been arrested for his alleged role in an etomidate-laced vape syndicate.

30-year-old Oh Jiang Fong is accused of supplying the etomidate-laced e-liquid to the syndicate, reported the Voice of Vietnam.

According to VnExpress, Vietnamese police arrested 65 people on Jul. 31, including 10 foreigners believed to have played key roles in the operation.

This included four Singaporeans, four Malaysians and two Taiwanese nationals.

Police identified 30-year-old Malaysian Hoo Jia How and 30-year-old Singaporean Melvin Tan Junjie as the alleged ringleaders.

House raided

Vietnamese law enforcement said they uncovered the network in early July before raiding a house, where they seized 1,331 e-cigarette cartridges and 140ml of etomidate-laced e-liquid.

Based on the suspects' statements, Tan and Hoo allegedly collected the e-liquid from Oh, brought it to their rented house on Cong Quynh Street and filled the vape pods themselves before selling them to Vietnamese and foreign customers.

Some buyers allegedly resold the products, while others used them personally.

Previously reported missing

Photos released by Vietnamese police showed Oh handcuffed alongside the other suspects.

His family and friends had made online appeals on Jul. 23 after he went missing during a trip to Vietnam.

According to the posts, he left Singapore on Jul. 16 and was due to return two days later.