At least S$8.8 million has been lost to scams involving scammers pretending to be related to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) since January 2026.

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) and ICA issued a joint statement on Sep. 25 to remind members of the public to be wary of two distinct scam variants involving ICA.

At least 148 cases have been reported across the two scam variants involving scammers impersonating ICA and fraudulent advertisements offering assistance with permanent residency (PR) applications.

Calls from scammers impersonating ICA

In the first variant, ICA said the victims would receive unsolicited calls from scammers claiming to be from ICA.

The scammers would claim that the victim’s personal details has been misused, or that their phone numbers were used in criminal activities like sending scam messages, ICA said.

The call will then be transferred to another scammer, posing as a China official.

This "official" would demand a money transfer or cash for “investigation” or “bail” purposes.

In some cases, the victims are asked to meet up with an unknown individual to sign fake papers to help the supposed investigation appear more credible.

Most victims only realise they have been scammed after making multiple transfers or if the scammers become uncontactable.

At least 117 cases have been reported for this variant since January 2026, with at least S$8.4 million in losses, ICA stated.

Fraudulent advertisements offering assistance with PR applications

In the second variant, members of the public would come across advertisements on social media platforms like Facebook, offering to help them obtain PR status in Singapore, ICA said.

Clicking the link would then direct the victims to a fake website of a consultancy agent.

They would be asked to submit their personal details, such as their phone numbers, through a form.

The victims are then contacted by the scammers through WhatsApp, and are misled into paying fees ranging from S$200 to S$9,000 to proceed with the PR application.

ICA said victims are told this will improve their chances of success through investments in companies, purchases of academic certifications and donations.

Victims are then instructed to make bank transfers or to give cash to unknown individuals before receiving fraudulent emails, seemingly from ICA.

These emails would contain an attachment of a fake In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter bearing the ICA letterhead.

Victims only realise they have been scammed when they approach ICA to verify the authenticity of the IPA letters, ICA said.

At least 31 cases have been reported since January 2026, with losses amounting to at least S$400,000.

Advisory

ICA said they do not endorse services from commercial entities or consultants who claim to be able to help applicants improve their chances of obtaining long-term immigration facilities such as Singapore PR.

Members of the public are strongly encouraged to submit applications directly to ICA through their website.

Those who require assistance or wish for verification may contact ICA through their feedback form, or speak with their call agents at 6391 6100.

The authorities also reminded the public that Singapore government officials will not ask anyone to transfer or hand over money, luxury watches, gold or cryptocurrency, borrow from licensed moneylenders, share banking log-in details, install mobile apps from unverified app stores, or transfer calls to the police or other government officials.

"Do not trust unsolicited communications, even if the caller appears to have your personal information," the authorities said.

Members of the public are advised to take necessary precautions against scams.

These days, perhaps you might be feeling worried about whether your job might last amidst the changes wrought by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Maybe there are times when you have wondered about how you can stay relevant or whether you should even prepare to switch to a completely different industry.

You wouldn’t be alone in feeling such anxiety.

According to the human resources solutions firm, ADP, its People At Work 2026 report found that only 15 per cent of Singaporeans feel confident that their jobs are safe.

The Senior Vice President of ADP, Jessica Zhang noted:

“AI is reshaping work at the task level, creating new job categories while transforming existing ones. The findings highlight a clear gap between actual employment conditions and how secure workers feel about their future.”

Similar sentiments were found by NTUC in their 2026 Survey on Economic Sentiments.

Here, nearly 30 per cent of their respondents felt anxious that AI would replace their current job or role.

In addition, nearly half of the respondents to the NTUC survey (47 per cent) recognised the need to upskill in the face of AI’s impact on job opportunities.

Perhaps you might have a manager or boss who has been pushing you to incorporate AI into your work but you feel unsure how to.

Or you might be thinking of picking up a skill in a new field that you are keen to switch to, such as livestreaming, but are unsure how to go about it.

What can I do?

First, it might help to think about what you want to achieve.

Maybe you want to get better at using AI in your current job, or there’s a skill you have always wanted to pick up. Or perhaps you are seriously considering moving into a different field and need proper, structured training to make it possible.

The good news is that upskilling is not necessarily the same for everyone. It can range from a one or two-day course to a longer programme designed to prepare you for a career transition.

Many institutions around Singapore, such as Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP), now offer a plethora of courses to help you out.

Many of these courses are also eligible for SkillsFuture support, such as the opening S$500 SkillsFuture Credit given to all Singaporeans aged 25 and above.

There’s also the S$4,000 SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up for Singaporeans aged 40 and above, which applies to many of NYP’s courses, including all of their full qualification courses.

Oh and just in case you forgot, none of these credits will expire.

That’s not all, however.

For learners who enrol in courses under NYP’s SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP), they are also eligible to receive up to S$3,000 per month in training allowance, based on 50 per cent of their average income over the past 12 months.

For selected part-time, long-form training courses, there’s also a flat rate of S$300 per month in training allowance.

So, what could you pick up? Here are some courses to consider.

Apply Generative Artificial Intelligence for your industry

If you have been using AI to help you solve specific problems or answer questions at work, this is the course for you.

Here, participants will learn how to use generative AI tools to automate tasks, implement Agentic AI solutions, improve product design and generate new ideas, so that you can better address problems in your specific industry.

The course will be conducted over a span of two days and will involve practical examples and hands-on projects.

Business Applications of Generative AI

Already been using AI at work for a bit but feel your approach has largely been self-driven and experimental?

This one-day course will teach you skills in crafting better prompts to help you achieve a host of tasks such as improving business writing, automating post-meeting follow-ups, refining project plans and streamlining content generation.

Participants will also learn how to generate texts, visuals and videos to help communicate better both internally and externally.

(SCTP) Certificate in Digital Transformation with Cloud and AI

If you are looking at making a career switch to an IT or tech role, this course could be right up your alley as it introduces how AI can be applied alongside Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud technologies.

You will learn the fundamentals of cloud computing and Linux, develop practical troubleshooting skills for common cloud infrastructure scenarios, and explore how AI can be used to support and automate selected system administration tasks.

The course also introduces ways AI can help improve operational efficiency.

This includes 300 hours of learning how to design and implement scalable, secure and optimised cloud solutions.

Live Streaming: Boost Your E-Commerce Sales

Have you wondered how celebrities such as Joanne Peh and Chen Hanwei have made the switch to livestreaming? Perhaps you are interested in trying it out as well to boost your own business but are unsure how to start?

You can take your first steps in finding out how the business of livestreaming works with this course.

Over the span of two days, you will learn how to make use of livestreaming to boost customer interaction and business growth.

You will be taught how to apply trend evaluation and application to ensure your livestreams stay relevant and engaging, and develop strategies to influence viewer behaviour and increase conversion rates.

You will also learn how to master content creation and social media management to increase your engagements with customers and maximise the impact of your livestreams.

Diploma in Creative Media

Keen to make a career switch to a content and branding role instead? This course will teach you how to tell well-researched compelling stories as part of branding and communication strategies.

Under this course, you will learn how to turn complex data into engaging visual narratives, such as digital illustrations and infographics to communicate and foster emotional connections with target audiences.

Apart from mastering creative software to produce contemporary illustrations and data visualisations, you will also be taught content creation with Generative AI.

A range of courses from beginner to more advanced levels

These are just some of the courses available under NYP; as you would also have noticed, the courses also range across different levels, from teaching the basics in just a few days to more in-depth programmes over the span of a few months.

Other courses you can consider include:

• (SCTP) Certificate in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• (SCTP) Kitchen Operations Specialist (Culinary Arts)
• HR Accelerator: AI, Analytics & Engagement Design
• You x AI Agent - Multiplying Your Potential in the Age of AI
• Building Resilience for Workplace Success
• Mobile Photography: Inspiring the Human Connection
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): What You Need to Know
• Hands-On 3D Printing & Modelling

No one can know exactly how their job will change in the next few years. Plus, the challenge is not simply learning a new skill. It is finding training that fits your career goals, schedule and stage of life.

But staying open to learning gives you more options, whether it be adapting to new skills in your current role, exploring a new interest or preparing for a bigger career move.

Whether you want to learn how to use AI more effectively at work, develop in-demand digital skills or prepare for a career transition, at NYP, there is a range of industry-relevant courses designed with working adults in mind.

From short courses that can be completed in a few days to structured programmes that support mid-career transitions, learners can choose pathways that match their needs while tapping on SkillsFuture funding support.

If you're thinking about what your next skill could be, you can explore NYP's range of courses here.

This branded article made the author seriously consider signing up for one of the courses on AI.

A 62-year-old man who ran a red light and struck a pregnant woman, dragging her along the road, has been sentenced to 13 months' jail.

The woman, who was 15 weeks pregnant at the time, suffered fractures to her ribs, wrist, spine and pelvis and was hospitalised for almost two months, Shin Min Daily News reported.

Chen Zhiguang (transliteration) pleaded guilty on Aug. 28 to one charge of dangerous driving.

He was sentenced on Sep. 24.

He was also disqualified from holding or obtaining all classes of driving licences for 10 years.

The judge granted Chen’s request to defer the start of his sentence until Sep. 28.

What happened

The accident took place at around 2:23pm on Jul. 31, 2025, along Upper Changi Road East towards Upper Changi Road North, Shin Min reported.

Chen was travelling in the third lane and was approaching a pedestrian crossing.

According to the prosecution, Chen had at least three seconds to notice that the traffic light had turned red and stop his vehicle.

However, despite having sufficient time to react, he did not stop or slow down.

His vehicle subsequently struck the woman, who was crossing the road at the time, causing her to fall forward.

She was then dragged along the road by the vehicle.

She was subsequently taken to Changi General Hospital for emergency treatment.

The woman suffered multiple fractures, including to her ribs, left wrist, spine and pelvis.

She was hospitalised for 59 days.

The woman also suffered an injury to her left renal artery, bruises to her scalp, a cut to her left knee, and a subarachnoid haemorrhage.

She underwent surgery after being admitted to hospital and was transferred to Singapore General Hospital the following day for further treatment.

Chen was arrested at about 5pm on the day of the accident and released on bail at 2:33am the following day.

Baby was delivered safely

According to Shin Min, the court heard that the victim continued to have difficulty walking after she was discharged from the hospital.

She also found it particularly difficult to squat and continues to undergo regular physiotherapy.

Despite her injuries, she was able to carry the pregnancy to term and the baby was delivered safely.

Prosecution had sought up to 20 months' jail

The prosecution said Chen’s actions were not simply the result of a momentary lapse in judgment.

Although he did not deliberately run the red light, he had not been paying attention to the road at the time, the prosecution said.

It noted that Chen had at least three seconds to observe that the traffic light had turned red before reaching the crossing.

The victim was also within his line of sight at the time.

In view of the severity of the woman’s injuries and the fact that she was pregnant, the prosecution sought a jail term of between 16 and 20 months, as well as a 10-year disqualification from holding all classes of driving licences.

The prosecution also told the court that Chen had seven previous traffic offences, including speeding and driving against the flow of traffic.

For more than 16 years, Cik Zie, 66, and her husband have spent their nights feeding community cats in the neighbourhood.

Each evening, the couple begin preparing food for the cats at around 6pm, before starting their feeding rounds at about 10pm.

Their routine was documented in a video by Singapore fundraising platform The Give Collective, which followed the couple for one night.

Cik Zie said the feeding rounds typically take two hours or longer to complete.

Cats wait for them to arrive

The couple split up during their nightly rounds to cover different areas of the neighbourhood.

“Uncle will feed the other side, Damai side,” Cik Zie said in the video, referring to the Bedok Reservoir estate.

By the time she makes her rounds, some of the cats can already be seen waiting for her.

Cik Zie said some of the cats she encounters were apparently abandoned in the neighbourhood.

“When they get abandoned, they get dropped off here,” she said. “Because they know here got feeder.”

She has also given names to some of the cats she looks after, including Molly, Dylan and Stokin.

Up to S$1,600 a month on food

Caring for the cats does not come cheap.

Cik Zie estimated that she and her husband spend around S$1,500 to S$1,600 a month on cat food.

About 80 per cent of the cost comes out of their own pockets, she said, while the remaining 20 per cent is supported by cat groups, friends and neighbours.

The couple also receives assistance from animal welfare group LUNI Singapore.

Cik Zie also cooks around 2kg of chicken each day for the cats, saying wet food alone was not enough to fill them up.

'Actually, I don't really like cats'

Despite having cared for the neighbourhood cats for more than 16 years, Cik Zie revealed that she does not consider herself a cat lover.

“Actually, I don’t really like cats,” she said.

Her husband apparently feels the same way.

“My husband also don’t like cats,” she added.

Asked why they continued feeding the cats despite not particularly liking them, Cik Zie said she felt sorry for them.

“Pity them ah. One night, you don’t feed, you cannot sleep,” she said.

She recalled going downstairs to check on the cats and seeing them waiting to be fed.

“I cannot lah. Because not their fault also,” she said.

Cik Zie added that some of the cats had previously been kept as pets before they got abandoned, leaving them without a regular source of food.

Returns at 4am to clear plates

The couple's work does not end after the cats have been fed.

At around 4am, Cik Zie returns to collect the plates left behind after the feeding.

She explained that she tries to clear them before sunrise and before birds get to the remaining food, which could create a mess.

She said she reuses the plastic plates, while disposing of the paper and biodegradable ones to keep costs down.

Hopes volunteers can help once a week

Cik Zie said she would appreciate having volunteers occasionally help with her feeding rounds.

“If they wish to help me out right, one week, once, enough for me already,” she said, adding that she could provide the food.

She also takes sick cats to the vet, with LUNI helping to cover veterinary expenses for some of the cats.

The Give Collective encouraged viewers to support LUNI’s fundraiser here. For those looking to support Cik Zie directly with the cat food costs for the community cats under her care, you can do so here.

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A 20-year-old female police officer was killed in the line of duty when her vehicle collided with a tree.

Mia Lay was reportedly responding to a car theft in New South Wales, when the car crashed at about 1:30am (Australia time) on Sep. 25.

She was in the passenger seat and reportedly died on impact, according to ABC News.

The driver of the car, a 24-year-old male constable, was attended to by paramedics at the scene and taken to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in a stable condition.

Remembered by family and colleagues

Lay, a constable, had been in the force for 16 months.

She showed "exceptional promise” as a police officer, said New South Wales (NSW) police commissioner, Mal Lanyon, according to The Guardian.

“There is nothing I can easily say that takes the pain away, but please know that Mia was a loved police officer.”

Meanwhile, colleagues reportedly described Lay as an "angel" and that she was destined for a "wonderful career", and someone who loved her job as an officer.

In a social media post, the Police Association of NSW (PANSW) said they are "shocked" by the sudden death of Lay and expressed concern for the other officer in hospital.

They stated that they are supporting members and families and helping coordinate welfare services, adding that field organisers have been at the scene, the police station and the hospital since shortly after the crash.

Local authorities said a "critical incident" investigation is underway.

The crash investigation unit was present at the crash site to “examine every circumstance”, and the police will determine if the driver had been following protocol, Lanyon said.

The man who allegedly recorded female students from Raffles Institution (RI) with a pair of smart glasses was reportedly jailed thrice before for secretly filming and harassing female students.

The latest incident was said to have taken place in the vicinity of Marymount MRT station and Raffles Institution.

According to a report by Lianhe Zaobao, the man is believed to be 49-year-old Fong Poh Kuen.

Allegedly filmed female students

In a video of the recent incident circulated online, a man in a dark-coloured t-shirt and shorts was seen following two girls who appear to be wearing RI uniforms.

He is seen holding a mobile phone against his chest as he walked behind the girls.

When approached by the person filming the video, the man turned around while pressing the frame of his black-rimmed glasses and walked away in the opposite direction.

Though the man was wearing a mask in the video, some online noted that he bore a resemblance to a man who was accused of loitering outside schools several years ago, Zaobao reported.

That man had reportedly approached female students under the pretext of conducting surveys and secretly filmed them.

Commenters subsequently compared the man in the recent video with photographs of the accused, noting similarities in their glasses, age, and build.

Some also suggested that the man appeared to be using a similar tactic of approaching female students under the guise of conducting a survey.

Recalcitrant offender

According to a report by The Straits Times earlier in February 2026, Fong was convicted of harassment in 2019 and fined S$8,000.

Some four years later, he pleaded guilty to 13 charges, including nine counts of harassment, and was sentenced to 18 months' jail.

Court documents seen by Mothership showed that on one occasion in August 2024, Fong loitered at an overhead bridge outside a junior college and secretly took photographs of female students.

Nine days later after that incident, he took photographs of a 24-year-old woman at a local university.

The woman had previously seen Fong at the university taking photographs of women on two earlier occasions, as well as outside a girls' secondary school several years ago, when she was a student there.

The woman lodged a police report in September that year.

Police subsequently went to Fong's home and seized his phone.

A total of 647 photographs of girls and women, including the 24-year-old woman, were later recovered from the device.

Fong had not obtained their consent before taking the photographs.

However, there were no upskirt or nude photographs among them.

He was arrested in November 2024 and released on bail 15 days later.

In July 2025, Fong was again spotted taking photographs of women without their consent at another university.

In another incident in October that year, Fong approached a 17-year-old girl and asked her to take part in an "education" survey.

The girl felt uncomfortable following the encounter and searched online for information about Fong.

She then came across an article containing a photograph of him and recognised him as the man she had encountered.

The article alleged that Fong had approached people under the pretext of conducting surveys, and subsequently sent text messages to and stalked women.

The girl then informed her teacher, who subsequently lodged a police report.

Fong was arrested again in November 2025.

School deployed security personnel

In response to Zaobao's queries, RI principal Aaron Loh said the school is aware of the incident and takes a serious view on their students' safety and well-being.

He added that the school has since lodged a police report and deployed security personnel outside the school during dismissal times as an additional security measure.

"We will continue to take appropriate steps to ensure our students' safety," Loh said.

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has identified a 32-year-old man who was filmed allegedly vaping during a roadshow in Waterway Point in Punggol on Aug. 30, 2026.

HSA posted an update on the incident on Instagram on Sep. 25.

What original video showed

According to a video put up on social media on Sep. 22, the man, who was seated, could be seen holding a device in his hand and putting it to his mouth.

The caption of the post alleged that the man was a car salesman.

The location was at the level one Village Square atrium.

The video was apparently taken at about 7:20pm.

The caption, supposedly submitted by the eyewitness, said the man was apparently vaping when there were "so many people around him walking about" and questioned why he thought he could go unnoticed while working.

The video also showed people in the background behind the man, and other members of the public walking around in the mall at the time.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's elder brother, Idrus Ibrahim, passed away on Sep. 24 at the age of 83.

Idrus died in his sleep at his home in Cherok Tok Kun, Bukit Mertajam, according to the New Straits Times (NST).

Anwar, who was on his way back to Malaysia after concluding a three-day working visit to China, shared the news of his brother's passing in a Facebook post.

Anwar regrets not being by brother's side

In his post, Anwar said he received the heartbreaking news while travelling home to Malaysia.

He said it was difficult to come to terms with the loss of someone with whom he had shared so many memories.

Anwar also expressed regret that he was unable to be by his brother's side during his final moments.

He thanked Idrus for his kindness over the years, saying the memories they shared would remain close to his heart.

Died in his sleep

Idrus's daughter, Aida Rafizah Idrus, 54, told NST that her father had not shown any unusual signs of illness before his death.

Idrus had suffered a heart attack the previous year but had since recovered, although his appetite had recently declined.

His legs had also become weaker, but he was still able to walk and take care of himself, she said.

"We really didn't expect it, didn't suspect it at all," Aida said.

She said Idrus had eaten a small amount of kiwi fruit and a dessert earlier that day before saying he wanted to rest.

Idrus then lay down to sleep and appeared to have been preparing to wake up for prayers, as he had placed his prayer sarong nearby.

Aida tried to wake him at around 5:30pm but found him unresponsive.

She said the medical team later told the family that Idrus had died of old age.

'The house in Cherok Tok Kun will never be the same'

In a subsequent Facebook post, Anwar reflected on the memories the family had shared at their Cherok Tok Kun home.

"The house in Cherok Tok Kun will never be the same again," he wrote.

Anwar said the house had witnessed the family's laughter and memories, as well as the hardships and good times they had experienced together.

He described Idrus as someone who was very close to him.

"Farewell, brother," Anwar wrote, adding that the loss of someone he had grown up with and shared much of his life with would not be easy.

In a third post, Anwar said he had returned to Cherok Tok Kun to join his extended family in bidding his brother a final farewell.

He thanked Idrus for the love and kindness he had shown the family throughout his life.

Leaves behind wife, 4 children & 10 grandchildren

Idrus was the second of eight siblings, according to NST.

He left behind his wife, 80-year-old Faridah Hanim Mohd Ghouse, four children and 10 grandchildren.

The United States has formally invited Russian president Vladimir Putin to attend the Group of 20 (G20) summit set to take place in Miami in December 2026, but Russia has yet to make a decision.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters about the invitation on Sep. 23 on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly gathering.

"We think it’s an opportunity for him to engage not just with [U.S. President Trump] but with other world leaders," Rubio said. "We hope that’s an invitation he’ll accept."

The G20 is an annual forum bringing together many of the world's largest economies. Apart from the U.S. and Russia, it also involves the European Union, China, India, and the United Kingdom.

If Putin attends in December, it would be his first in-person appearance at the forum since 2019, and the first since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

He had skipped the summits, and other Russian officials went in his place, according to The New York Times.

Putin and Trump also have not met since their summit in Alaska in August 2025.

To solve problems

Explaining the invitation, Rubio said, "If you only meet people that you agree with, then these are very nice meetings, but nothing happens."

"In order to solve problems, you have to meet with people you disagree with or the people you might have some issues with."

He added that he believes that Trump and Putin have spoken "at least a dozen times" on the phone since Trump came into office in January 2025, and the U.S. will remain open to engaging with Russia.

The aim would be to reach a "result" or "outcome" through a meeting between the two leaders.

Speaking about the war between Russia and Ukraine, Rubio said that while the U.S. wants the war to end, only a "negotiated agreement" could stop the fighting.

"The sooner we can reach that agreement, the less things will be destroyed, and the less people are going to die on both sides. That’s what [Trump] wants," he added, as quoted by The New York Times.

Russia's response

On Sep. 24, a spokesperson from the Kremlin said no decision had been made about whether Putin will take part in the December G20 summit, Russia’s RIA Novosti reported.

"We certainly appreciate this kind invitation, we value it, and it will be reviewed and coordinated, after which an appropriate decision will be reached."

Other countries' response

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier in September that if Putin was attending the December summit, he would be ready to travel and meet Putin there, The Guardian reported.

“We have to come. We have to meet, to speak and make decisions,” he said then, adding that what matters most is not the words between them, but results.

But some  European leaders have reacted strongly against the decision to invite Putin to the summit.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he feared Russia would view the invitation as "encouragement to ​continue ‌its aggressive policies," as quoted by The Guardian.

The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said it was "really very, very hard to understand this treatment of [Putin]".

A 32-year-old Singaporean man was charged after he allegedly participated in unlawful assemblies without a permit near Changi Prison and at the State Courts, where it is illegal to have such gatherings.

S Suraendher Kumarr was supporting the abolition of the death penalty.

He faced three charges under the Public Order Act.

According to his LinkedIn profile, he is a community worker with Workers Make Possible, an advocacy group that advocates for workers' rights.

The Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME) website listed him as the vice-president of its board of directors.

Assemblies

In charge sheets seen by Mothership, Kumarr is accused of allegedly attending two public assemblies without a permit and one in a prohibited area.

On Feb. 3, 2025, at about 10:21am at the State Courts, Kumarr allegedly took part in an assembly publicising the cause of abolishing capital punishment in Singapore.

The assembly took place in a prohibited area, and he “ought reasonably to have known was prohibited”.

Kumarr also allegedly took part in candlelight vigils to mark the execution of convicted offenders sentenced to the death penalty in the vicinity of Changi Prison on two occasions.

On Jan. 23, 2025, at about 12:13am, he allegedly took part in the candlelight vigil marking the execution of Syed Suhail Bin Syed Zin, a 48-year-old convicted drug trafficker who was executed on the same day.

On Nov. 29, 2024, at about 12:23am, Kumarr also allegedly took part in the candlelight vigil marking the execution of Rahimi Bin Mehrzad, a 35-year-old convicted drug trafficker who was executed on the same day.

Bail

On Sep. 25, Kumarr arrived at the State Courts accompanied by Singaporean activist Kokila Annamalai at about 9:39am.

He wore a black shirt that had a watermelon cut into a peace-sign logo.

Kumarr’s lawyer sought permission for him to leave the country for his honeymoon in the United Kingdom, as he was a newlywed.

He will be departing on the same day.

Kumarr was granted a S$5,000 bail.

If found guilty of taking part in a public assembly without a permit, Kumarr could be fined up to S$3,000.

If found guilty of taking part in an assembly or procession that a person should reasonably know is prohibited, Kumarr could be fined up to S$5,000.