A 27-year-old motorcyclist died after reportedly being thrown off a bridge following a collision on the North-South Expressway (NSE) in Malaysia.

The accident took place at about 8am on Jun. 11, 2026, The Star reported.

Accident on the way to work

According to Johor Bahru South police chief Raub Selamat, the accident occurred at the 1.5km mark of the NSE in the direction of the city centre.

He said that at the time of the accident, traffic was moving slowly and road conditions were wet due to rain, The Star reported.

Noting that the victim worked as a storekeeper in Singapore, he added that the victim was on his way to work when another motorcycle crashed into him.

Victim died, investigation

According to The Star, the victim was reportedly thrown off his motorcycle and fell off the bridge onto a Johor Bahru highway below.

Raub said that the victim, who suffered severe head injuries and a fractured left leg, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Star reported that the other motorcyclist, 27, who was sent to a local hospital for treatment, had fractured his left arm and injured his face and right arm.

Pulau Ubin has been hosting more visitors than usual, all thanks to the durian season.

People residing on mainland Singapore, who like durians, are heading to Pulau Ubin.

They are taking a ferry to go to the offshore island in a bid to forage for free durian after a durian bonanza on the island, 8world reported.

This is despite it being illegal to pick the fruit.

Durian season

The durian season, which typically occurs from June to September annually, drew at least 200 people to the island on Jun. 6 alone.

There has apparently been a 50 per cent increase in durian production there.

One local, who resides on the island, shared that he is no longer surprised by the seasonal influx of crowds.

When 8world reporters visited Pulau Ubin on Jun. 10, they saw at least eight people searching for wild durians within a two-hour window.

Some were scouting on bicycles, while others waited under trees for the fruits to fall.

At least four people were seen heading back to the pier with two large bags filled with durians.

Hong, a visitor, told 8world that this was his second visit to the island that week.

Despite catching a 7am ferry and arriving by 8am, there were already about 10 people there picking durians.

Hong, who only visits the island during durian season, managed to gather over a dozen durians in just two hours.

He explained that he usually sells some of his haul on the island to cover his travel expenses, before bringing the rest home to share with family and friends.

Disturbance to residents

A TikTok on durian-picking spots was recently taken down after residents said the influx of visitors was disrupting their lives.

When 8world spoke to some residents, they shared that they were not being disturbed by visitors, but their business has been affected.

As the residents harvest and sell their own durians, the free wild fruit has caused their sales to decrease by around half.

One resident said visitors picked a lot of fruit, but did not buy from local sellers: "Today we have more than 100kg of durians, but we have only sold a few dozen kilograms. In previous years, we didn't have enough to sell."

Legally speaking

Though tempting, picking or gathering fruit in public without permission can result in a fine of up to S$5,000.

Under the Parks and Trees Act, trees and their fruit belong to the state and are typically managed by the National Parks Board (NParks).

In more serious cases involving nature reserves or national parks, penalties can go up to S$50,000 or a jail term of up to six months, or both.

Anyone who wishes to pick or gather fruit must apply for a permit from NParks in advance.

After patrons and stall vendors were disturbed by crows, pigeons and mynas, hawkers and cleaners at Ang Mo Kio's 409 Market and Food Centre resorted to using laser pointers to ward off the birds.

The hawker centre at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 was closed on Jun. 8 to undergo a two-month revamp, according to a Facebook post by Ang Mo Kio Town Council.

According to Shin Min Daily News, the renovations will include the installation of tables and chairs, the upgrading of toilets and the enhancement of bird-proofing measures.

Bird issue

Vendors and cleaners told Shin Min that they hoped the upgrades would solve the longstanding bird issue at the hawker centre.

According to them, mynas, pigeons, and crows frequently excreted on the floor and tables.

Many also gathered near dish return areas, trash bins and beams and pillars, where installed spikes have proven to have limited effectiveness.

As a result, multiple vendors have armed themselves with laser pointers to scare away birds that fly above customers, one hawker said.

An operator told Shin Min that the bird problem has been difficult to completely resolve, with the only solution being a faster cleanup of leftover food by cleaners.

With the installation of ceiling fans in the future, he added, he hoped it would alleviate the issue.

Don't feed the birds

Ang Mo Kio Town Council has urged the public not to feed the birds, which is a main reason for birds to gather.

In a Jun. 8 Facebook post, it reiterated new laws doubling maximum fines for wilding feeding, which will take effect in the second half of 2026.

Under the new rules, first-time offenders will be fined up to S$10,000, while repeat offenders will be fined up to S$20,000, up to 12 months' jail, or both.

The Town Council also told the media that it is aware of the bird issue and will install more bird-proofing facilities across various locations, including bird spikes, to reduce bird gathering and nesting.

Bird-catching operations are also regularly conducted at hawker centres.

Arriving at her destination in Chinatown, a 65-year-old woman was only halfway out of a taxi when the driver set off again, resulting in her foot getting stuck under a wheel.

Her foot was trapped for almost 30 minutes, she told Shin Min Daily News.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was alerted to the incident at about 10:05am on Jun. 10, they said in response to Mothership's queries.

Upon their arrival, they found a person trapped under a car.

The SCDF extracted the woman's foot using hydraulic rescue equipment and conveyed her to the hospital.

What happened

The woman, surnamed Liang (transliteration), explained that she took a taxi to Keong Saik Road with her sister.

She sat in the back, while her sister sat in the passenger seat.

When they had arrived, the sister got out of the taxi first. Liang had her legs out of the taxi, ready to get out, then turned to reach for her shopping bag on the car seat.

At that time, the taxi suddenly started to move, with the door still open and Liang half-inside the car, and one of the car's back wheels ran over her right foot.

"The driver seemed to not fully understand what just happened, and said he will reverse the car," Liang recalled. "I held back the pain and told him loudly to stop. If the car reversed, wouldn't my foot get run over again?"

Construction workers offered help

While waiting for SCDF to arrive, around six workers from a nearby construction site tried to help Liang by attempting to lift the car, Liang's sister said.

However, the car was too heavy.

The workers even brought a stool for Liang to sit down and rest.

"One of the workers also talked to the taxi driver on our behalf, asking him not to move the car for the time being," the sister added.

As Liang looked dejected, the workers comforted her and told her to wait patiently for help to arrive.

No serious problems

As Liang's foot was jammed under the car wheel for so long, it became numb afterwards, and it was difficult to walk, she told Shin Min.

However, the X-ray results from the hospital, fortunately, showed no serious problems.

Liang thus decided not to pursue the matter further with the driver.

Driver assisting with investigations

In response to Mothership's queries, the police said that they were also alerted to the incident.

They added that the 65-year-old passenger was sent to the hospital, while a 67-year-old taxi driver has been assisting with investigations, which are ongoing.

Liang's sister claimed to Shin Min that after the incident, the driver did not immediately turn off the car engine, only doing so when the two sisters reminded him to.

She also alleged that he stood at the side, smoking, while Liang struggled to get her foot out from under the wheel.

Three new MRT stations — Keppel, Prince Edward Road and Cantonment — will close the loop on the Circle Line (CCL) when they open to the public on Jul. 12, 2026.

The completed Circle Line will span 39km across 33 stations, with 12 interchange stations connecting commuters to all existing MRT lines.

Each station features design elements that reflect the history and character of the area it is located at.

Keppel station

Keppel station is 20m underground — more than six storeys deep.

It is the only station along the line to have underground bicycle parking with 312 lots.

The station's architecture is inspired by the industrial character of the nearby port.

It also has an underpass linking Entrances 1 and 2.

The "Uncontainable Dreams" artwork by Kenneth Koh Qibao is a vast visual puzzle drawn by hand.

It encapsulates a distinct aspect of Keppel’s past: Coal sheds, mangroves, and bakau poles once used in kelongs.

Cantonment station

Cantonment Station is 28m deep — more than nine storeys — beneath the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station area.

It serves the historic districts of Everton, Spottiswoode Park, and Cantonment.

The Cantonment station platform design is to preserve the heritage of the old Tanjong Pagar Railway station.

"The Journey Between" artwork by Han Sai Por, which is located in the station, started as small clay pieces, hand-sculpted by the artist at 1:200 scale.

These clay pieces were then scanned and translated into the final form.

Prince Edward Road station

Prince Edward Road Station is 30m deep, which is about 10 storeys underground.

The station’s design pays tribute to Singapore’s maritime history.

A part of the interior of Prince Edward Road station resembles a ship's hull, a nod to the area's maritime roots.

The station also includes a baby care room within the paid area at the concourse level.

Due to spatial constraints between the Keppel Viaduct and surrounding high-rise developments, the station features stacked tunnels and platforms.

The upper platform serves trains towards Marina Bay (anticlockwise), while the lower platform serves trains towards HarbourFront (clockwise) .

The "Doppler" artwork by Gerald Leow is composed of circular shapes in stainless steel that was fabricated under intense heat of over 300°C.

The colours in this artwork evoke the richness of paint, created through a process of

heating the steel pieces and allowing the hues to form naturally on the surface.

As the steel pieces heat up, the surface begins to reflect light differently.

Each shade, from deep blue to vibrant green and purple, is formed at a specific temperature.

With the Circle Line in a closed loop, commuters will enjoy shorter travel times between areas in the west, such as Pasir Panjang and Kent Ridge, with the central business district and Marina Bay in the city centre, as well as areas in the east, such as Paya Lebar and Mountbatten.

A Causeway Link bus driver was seen using his phone and leaning on the steering wheel while on a drive from Malaysia to Singapore at the Second Link.

Videos of the incident were shared in a now-deleted post on the Facebook group Complaint Singapore.

In a 32-second clip, the bus driver could be seen tapping away on his phone with his arms laid across the steering wheel.

According to the user who shared the clips, the bus was travelling from Malaysia's Sultan Abu Bakar CIQ Complex to Singapore's Tuas Checkpoint at the time.

The driver appeared to make slight adjustments to the steering wheel using his elbows.

He only placed his phone down on the dashboard at about the 30-second mark of the clip.

In another 22-second clip, the driver was back on his phone and in the same position, with his arms lying across the steering wheel.

He could be observed making larger adjustments to the steering wheel.

The bus appeared to be entering Tuas Checkpoint at the time.

Responding to Mothership's queries on Jun. 11, a staff on Causeway Link's team said: "We would like to sincerely apologise for the concern caused regarding this incident, and we truly understand the importance of road safety and public confidence in our services."

The staff shared that the case has been escalated to its operations team for "thorough investigation and necessary action".

"We take this matter seriously and are committed to addressing it appropriately," the staff added.

A Pakistani man fled from an auxiliary police officer at Woodlands Checkpoint on Jun. 4, triggering a lockdown of the checkpoint before being arrested, deported, and barred from re-entering Singapore.

According to 8world, the incident was first flagged by a person who posted in the Facebook group "Both Checkpoint”.

The post said an individual was seen running away at the motorcycle lane, causing the checkpoint to be locked down.

What happened

In a statement, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said the incident occurred at about 9:42am, when an auxiliary police officer spotted the man walking against the flow of traffic near the entrance of the Woodlands Checkpoint arrival motorcycle zone.

The man told the officer he had dropped his cashcard, but as the officer tried to locate his motorcycle, he took off towards Malaysia and ignored repeated calls to stop.

ICA officers immediately activated the emergency alarm and placed the checkpoint under a temporary lockdown as part of standard security protocols.

The man was arrested and referred to ICA's Enforcement Division for investigations, where he told officers he had never intended to enter Singapore in the first place.

Deported, barred from re-entry

The man was issued a stern warning for failing to comply with officers' instructions.

He was deported on Jun. 6, and barred from re-entering Singapore.

In its statement, ICA said it takes a serious view of anyone who resists or obstructs its officers.

It warned that it would not hesitate to take firm enforcement action against offenders.

Under the Immigration Act, anyone who resists or obstructs an immigration officer in the execution of their duties faces a fine of up to S$4,000, imprisonment of up to 12 months, or both.

"Jesus Christ Superstar", a musical presenting a dramatised, artistic interpretation of biblical figures and events, has been given an Advisory 16 rating in Singapore.

The rating comes with consumer advice of "Some Mature Content".

The classification was made by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).

The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) were consulted on "community and religious sensitivities", the three organisations said in a joint release on Jun. 11.

Views sought

The views of its advisory panels, which draw members from a broad cross-section of Singapore society, were sought.

In arriving at the classification for the musical, IMDA reviewed the materials submitted for the production against the Arts Entertainment Classification Code.

The musical does not purport to be a religious or doctrinal account, the statement said.

"Audiences should keep this context in mind if they view the show," it added.

Advisory 16

The Advisory 16 rating and consumer advice are intended to alert audiences to the mature and religiously sensitive nature of the content.

The work’s history was taken into account.

It began as a rock opera album in 1970, was first staged as a musical in 1971, and adapted into a film in 1973, and the film was approved for screening and shown in Singapore in 1974.

The statement said the Singapore government also recognises that some Christian leaders and members of the Christian community are concerned that the production does not present a biblically accurate account of the life of Jesus Christ.

Agencies have engaged these individuals to hear their views and to explain the government’s approach to arts classification, including how religiously sensitive content is assessed.

"The classification of the production is not an endorsement of the production," the statement also said.

Disclaimer

Base Entertainment Asia, the company behind the musical, has included a disclaimer on ticketing platforms and will do so at the event venue.

The disclaimer makes clear that the production is presented for entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to be a biblically accurate representation of the life of Jesus.

This approach from the government aims to balance support for artistic expression with the safeguarding of mutual respect and religious harmony, the statement noted.

Productions that denigrate any religion, incite hatred or ill-will, or pose a real risk to religious harmony will not be allowed to be staged.

The ministries said they will continue consulting and engaging their advisory panels and key stakeholders closely, especially on content that may be religiously sensitive.

Warning: This article contains content that some may find disturbing. Audience discretion is advised.

On Jun. 9, a woman in her early 20s was walking home from work in Setia Alam, Selangor, when an unidentified man molested her.

A surveillance clip of the incident has gone viral, and police are currently tracking down the suspect.

The man was seen hugging and grabbing onto the woman from behind, before running away.

What happened

In a statement to the press, Shah Alam district police chief Sarudin Samah said the incident occurred around 7:10pm.

The woman was walking alone through a secluded lane in the housing area on her way home when an unidentified man wearing a red shirt and black trousers attacked her from behind, The New Straits Times reported.

"The suspect hugged her, covered her mouth, and proceeded to kiss and molest her," Sarudin said.

The victim did not suffer any financial loss, he noted.

The man then fled the scene after the incident.

The victim lodged a report on the incident at 9:06pm, and the case is being investigated under Section 354 of the Penal Code for outrage of modesty, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years or whipping upon conviction.

A one-bed, one-bath colonial terrace located along Jalan Hang Jebat has been put up for rent by the Singapore Land Authority.

The unit features two storeys and has a total floor area of 593 square feet.

The unit at 105 Jalan Hang Jebat #01-12 was originally built to house junior British military officers serving at nearby military installations in Alexandra and Pasir Panjang, SLA described in a Facebook post.

It features "climate-responsive" design principles that maximise ventilation and keep interiors cool.

The estate was converted for use as residential homes following the British military withdrawal from Singapore in 1971.

Amenities near the unit are Tanglin Halt Food Centre and Anchorpoint Shopping Centre.

The Little Skool-House International pre-school is also nearby.

The tenancy will be until Dec. 31, 2027.

The rental is managed by an agent from real estate agency, Knight Frank.

It is not stated how much the rental is.

More info on the property can be found at this website.

Under the Urban Redevelopment Authority's 2025 Master Plan, the area around Jalan Hang Jebat is designated for residential use and is subject to detailed planning.