A man was spotted using the baby changing station inside the women's toilet at Wheelock Place on Jun. 28, drawing mixed reactions online.

A shopper, who witnessed the incident, shared about it on Stomp.

The incident occurred at the mall's second-floor restroom at around 12:46pm.

The eyewitness said the man's wife was inside one of the cubicles at the time, and had apparently given her approval for him to be there.

But the eyewitness was still "appalled" to see a man there.

"Everyone in the toilet was giving looks of disdain... Some ladies left the toilet because the man was there."

She added that almost all cubicles were occupied at the time, and the last two were inaccessible while the diaper was being changed.

She said she did not confront the couple.

Reactions online

The incident drew mixed responses on HardwareZone, with many siding with the father.

"So small issue also report," one online commenter wrote.

Another said: "Live and let live. He was there for a purpose cos men toilets not equipped to change baby's diaper."

A third echoed the same point: "Because men's toilet no baby changing facilities."

One user also raised a comparison: "Why the men never complain when female attendants go into men's toilet?"

Wheelock Place responds

In a statement to Mothership, a Wheelock Place spokesperson said the mall was aware of the feedback and had reached out to the shopper concerned.

“Dedicated baby diaper changing facilities are available in both the male and female restrooms on the upper levels of the mall. We will review internally on the feasibility of enhancing or adding on more amenities, depending on the overall needs of our shoppers."

The spokesperson added that in situations like this, shoppers are encouraged to approach on-site cleaners or security personnel for assistance.

Two people were taken to the Singapore General Hospital after a brawl between a man and two women at a massage parlour in People's Park Complex in Chinatown.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed with Mothership that they received a call for assistance at 1 Park Road on Jul. 2 at about 2:30pm.

The police also confirmed that a report was lodged.

Videos of the brawl, which took place at Beijing Royal Massage Parlor, later circulated on social media.

Two women vs man

One video showed a woman in a pink top and a woman in a black cardigan locked in a fierce struggle with a man.

They were seen punching and kicking him, with the woman in pink choking him from behind at one point.

When someone tried to break up the fight, the woman in black pushed them, saying, "Don't interfere!"

The man was also seen shoving the woman in pink aside, then punching the woman in black in the head, before choking her and slamming her to the ground.

A woman can be heard shouting, "My friend is pregnant!"

Sent to hospital

Another video showed police officers and medical personnel with a stretcher at the parlour.

The woman in pink was seen sitting outside the massage parlour while the man was being tended to inside.

According to Shin Min Daily News, the massage parlour was operating as usual the next day.

When Shin Min reporters asked around, the staff and businesses in the vicinity remained tight-lipped about the incident.

One of the women involved is suspected to be the owner of the massage parlour.

A fight reportedly broke out along Buyong Road in Orchard in the early hours of the morning on Jul. 2.

Four men were found injured at the scene.

Two others were arrested later on by police.

Sudden attack

Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, one of the injured men, 39-year-old Jiang Jiaji (transliteration), recounted the events leading up to the attack.

Jiang said he had been drinking with three friends along Prinsep Street before the group decided to continue their gathering near Cuppage Plaza at around 2am on Thursday.

As they were crossing the road at a traffic junction near the Istana, they were allegedly confronted by three men.

According to Jiang, he heard someone behind him ask, "Are you ok?"

At first, he assumed one of his friends had bumped into someone they knew.

He said one of his friends replied, "Ok," before another remark was made along the lines of, "The light has already turned green. Why aren't you walking?"

It was then when everything went wrong, Jiang said.

He said one of his friends told him that he was attacked with a knife after merely glancing over at one of three men.

Though he managed to evade the attack, he suffered a cut to his nose.

Stabbed in the neck

"The attacker then went on to attack another friend, before running back to me and slashing my neck," Jiang told Shin Min.

He alleged that the man wielding the knife fled the scene afterwards, while two others, who were dressed in black, repeatedly punched and kicked him, resulting in a fracture to his left cheekbone.

Jiang said he was bleeding heavily and unable to defend himself during the assault.

"At first, I could still raise my hands to protect my head, but I eventually lost the ability to resist. In that moment, I thought I was going to die," he said.

Photos provided by Jiang showed him covered in blood while seated by the road and awaiting medical treatment.

Fortunately, the slash wound was just below Jiang's ear.

Had the injury been about 3cm lower, it could have severed his carotid artery and potentially proved fatal, he said.

He added that another friend suffered five cuts to his hands and face.

Hurled insults

According to Shin Min, a video Jiang shared showed two of the attackers shouting insults at the group's only uninjured friend after assaulting Jiang.

As they walked away, one of the men allegedly turned around, waved and shouted, "Come at us! Come!"

Jiang said he and his friends did not know any of the three men and had no idea why they were attacked.

He added that he rarely stays out late, but had met up with old classmates that evening.

"We were attacked very close to the Istana. We thought Orchard Road was safe because there are many security cameras. However, we were attacked without warning and had no chance to react," he said.

Jiang said he continues to suffer severe pain in the head and is expected to be unable to work for about two months because of his injuries, including a fractured cheekbone and neck wounds that required stitches.

He said his greatest wish now is for justice to be served.

"Anyone carrying a knife around in the middle of the night is extremely dangerous," he added.

Following investigations, police arrested two men, aged 25 and 27, on suspicion of voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous means.

A knife was also recovered as a case exhibit.

It is understood that a third suspect was subsequently apprehended.

Charged in court

On Jul. 3, three men — Badril Fitri Khasnuri, 25, Clapton Goh Jun Siong, 27 and Jason Li Zhijie, 33 — were charged in court with one count each of voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous means.

If convicted, one may face up to seven years' imprisonment, a fine, caning, or any combination of these punishments.

Singaporean actress Fiona Xie, 44, recently appeared in a street interview series, "Tokyo Sims".

In another TikTok posted on Jul. 2, the actress was interviewed by the host, Kole Sims.

He asked her: “Do you have any big plans for your career? What’s been your favourite project so far?”

Xie responded: “My favourite project is actually not having a job and being retired.”

Sims asked: “Why would you retire in your 20s?”

To which Xie remarked: “Because, then you get to do whatever f*ck you want”.

The clip appeared to have been filmed at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, rather than in the typical Tokyo Sims setting of Shibuya.

It was one of three videos featuring Xie posted to the channel.

@tokyo_simsFiona

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Reactions

Those who reacted to the appearance of Xie speaking on social media said they were shocked to see how she still looked like how they remembered her.

Some noted that she was not really retired.

She left full-time acting in 2009 to step away from Mediacorp and relocate overseas for love at the age of 27.

Her then-fiancé was reportedly an insanely wealthy Australian-American.

Their relationship did not work out.

Her time away from showbiz was not permanent.

Xie made her on-screen return in 2016 for the English drama series "Left Behind".

She also starred in the 2018 Hollywood blockbuster "Crazy Rich Asians".

She reportedly pursued her other interests in fashion, photography, and business while away from the public eye.

Top photo from Tokyo Sims/TikTok

A 70-year-old boatman died after falling into the sea while unloading goods at the Pulau Ubin jetty on Jul. 1.

In response to queries from Mothership, the police said they received a call for assistance at around 1:55pm.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) also told Mothership that they were alerted to the incident at around 2pm at 91 Loyang Way, which is where the Police Coast Guard's Loyang Base is located.

The man was retrieved from the waters and conveyed unconscious to Changi General Hospital, where he subsequently succumbed to his injuries.

Lost his balance

According to 8world, the deceased, Ng Lai Ming, was delivering engineering supplies on behalf of a contractor when the accident happened.

A Pulau Ubin resident told 8world that Ng was standing at the bow of the vessel, using a pole to adjust its position and prevent it from crashing into the shore.

However, the pole allegedly snapped.

An apparent sudden gust of strong wind caused Ng to lose his balance and fall face-first into the shallow water.

He struck his head against the rocks.

Workers at the scene immediately pulled him out of the water and performed CPR.

He was transported to the mainland by the Police Coast Guard before being handed over to the SCDF, who rushed him to the hospital.

Ng's younger brother told 8world that he only found out about the accident from a worker at the scene.

He said: "When I went to see him at the hospital later, he had already passed away."

Ng's legacy

Ng had worked in the shipping and boating industry for decades, running a passenger and cargo ferry service between Changi and Pulau Ubin with his two younger brothers.

The Pulau Ubin resident who spoke to 8world also said he had known Ng for many years, adding that the brothers used to live on the island before relocating to the mainland.

The trio were affectionately known by locals as the island's "Three Musketeers".

The resident described the deceased as quiet and reserved, and someone who "talked less and did more".

Ng is survived by his wife and children.

Investigations ongoing

The Pulau Ubin resident also highlighted that the island lacks medical facilities and stationed first-aid personnel, which prolongs rescue and transport times during emergencies.

Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play.

Police investigations are ongoing.

A Singaporean woman left her six-figure tech job to help her father run the family's roast meat business, only to find that the firm was owed more than S$500,000 in unpaid debts.

In a video posted to Instagram, Joey Low spoke about her journey from a stable corporate job to managing her family's business.

"I often ask myself this question, is 30 too late to start over?"

According to CNA, she joined the family business, Hup Cheong Roasted Food, full-time in 2024.

Upon joining, Low discovered that the family business had bad debts, including a wanton noodle business which owed them nearly S$260,000 and another business accounted for around 60 per cent of their debts.

Her father, Tommy Low, 54, said he was shocked and initially thought that their business was owed around S$200,000.

Bad debts are funds owed to a business or lender that they are unlikely to get back as customers default due to bankruptcy, insolvency or other financial problems.

Previously a product manager

Low was previously a product manager at cryptocurrency exchange OKX, reported CNA.

Before joining the family business on a full-time basis, Low, a business management graduate, helped out part-time since she was 18.

In an Instagram video, she said her parents went their separate ways in 2022, leaving her father to manage the business alone.

"The business that my parents spent decades to build lost a part of its soul and it became difficult for my dad to carry everything by himself."

Low said she found herself having to choose between climbing the corporate ladder or running the family business alongside her father.

She chose the latter and now oversees the business's operations, finance, human resources, marketing and sales, reported CNA.

She also assists at the stalls when needed.

Business started in 1985

Hup Cheong Roasted Food started as a market stall selling meats such as char siu, roasted pork belly, braised and roasted duck, and chicken.

The business, which later expanded into wholesale, a factory, and other stalls, was run by Low's father, grandfather, and uncle.

However, market stall sales fell more than 50 per cent since the Covid-19 pandemic, and the firm's factory lease ends in 2027.

Low said an extension is only possible if cash flow improves or debts are recovered.

The business also faced challenges such as rising overheads and manpower costs, and a price-sensitive customer base.

Recovered around S$50,000

After running a weekly tracker on who owes money, calling customers and pushing for tighter payment terms, Low has recovered around S$50,000.

To increase revenue streams, Low also launched a new brand, Charrou, to sell Hup Cheong's roasts under a modern label.

Charrou's menu, which includes frozen meats and ready-to-eat meals, caters to a younger crowd.

The business has a pay-first model to ensure better cash flow for Hup Cheong.

The father-daughter pair allocates their weekdays to Hup Cheong and weekends to Charrou, and the latter has reached a six-figure revenue after a year.

A 29-year-old Singaporean man, who was a traffic police officer, was sentenced to 16 months’ jail after tipping off a 25-year-old man that his ex-girlfriend had informed authorities that he drove without a license.

Shivasuria Maniam Kesaval was sentenced on Jul. 2.

Kesaval had contested the charges, but was convicted of four charges under the Computer Misuse Act for performing unauthorised screenings and a charge under the Official Secrets Act (OSA).

The 25-year-old, Brayden Ong Ying Shan, had fled Singapore by boat on Jun. 2 after he was convicted of one charge under OSA and another charge for criminal intimidation, The Straits Times reported.

There is a warrant of arrest against him.

Friends

In court documents seen by Mothership, Ong and Kesaval have been friends since 2019.

Ong was aware that Kesaval was a traffic police officer.

On Jul. 12, 2022, Ong was apprehended by traffic police officers after the police received a tip-off from his ex-girlfriend that he was driving without a licence.

Ong’s vehicle was subsequently towed away to an impound lot.

He then contacted Kesaval to inform him of his apprehension.

Kesaval also told his colleague, who was in charge of investigating Ong, that he was friends with Ong.

Assessed

Between Jul. 14 and 26, 2022, Kesaval accessed police systems and found out about Ong’s case.

He also uncovered Ong's and his ex-girlfriend's private information, and the original report made by her against Ong.

Kesaval then tipped off Ong.

During that period, the pair also met repeatedly.

Threaten

On Jul. 15, 2022, from about 12:57am to 4:37am, he told his ex-girlfriend that he would “murder” whoever reported him to the police.

He also sent her a photo of Kesaval and told her that he “got a tp friend that is high ranking".

Ong further instructed her to provide the names of her family members, insinuating he would have Kesaval perform checks on them to see if they had reported him.

At about 3:41pm, while meeting Kesaval, Ong told his ex-girlfriend that he knew the incident report creation time.

On Jul. 21, 2022, at about 10:01pm, Ong told another friend that his ex-girlfriend had made the report against him, and according to a friend from the traffic police, he was caught in a planned ambush.

Ong also sent his friend WhatsApp screenshots of conversations between him and Kesaval.

As part of Kesaval's defence, the court heard that Ong and his ex-girlfriend were reportedly together at the time despite the threats, it was also reported.

Unauthorised

The prosecution sought 19 months’ jail for Kesaval, arguing that Kesaval was not authorised by his chain of command to access the information.

They also alleged that both Ong and Kesaval were “devoid of credibility” during cross-examination, citing inconsistencies in their claims.

The prosecution added that both of the accused persons "have demonstrated not one iota of remorse", "lied repeatedly" and "cast numerous aspersions on the police and the prosecution", alleging misconduct by "virtually every public servant".

A hearing to review Ong's warrant of arrest has been fixed for Jul. 14.

A Buddhist monk in Thailand died on Jul. 1 after he was electrocuted while trying to free a dog caught in a barbed wire fence.

He was unaware the fence had become live after an electrical fault from a nearby power pole.

According to Naewna, the incident occurred in Pathum Ratchawongsa District, Amnat Charoen Province.

The monk, identified as Phra Tom, 37, was from Wat Nong Nam Khun temple in the area.

What happened

Phra Tom was on his usual early morning alms round in the local community when he heard a dog barking in distress and found it tangled in a roadside barbed wire fence.

He approached and reached out with his hands to pull the wire apart so the animal could escape.

However, he was unaware that the high-voltage electricity was passing through the fence from a nearby power pole.

The moment his palms made contact with the wire, he was electrocuted and collapsed on the spot.

Bystanders rushed to help and called emergency services, who transported him to Pathum Ratchawongsa Hospital.

He died while receiving emergency treatment.

Post-mortem findings

According to Naewna, a post-mortem examination was carried out by police investigators and hospital doctors.

The examination found severe electrical burns on his hands, with no other injuries or signs of foul play.

Doctors concluded that the victim had died from acute heart failure caused by a high-voltage electric current passing through his body.

Police warning

Following the incident, police in Amnat Charoen Province issued a public safety warning, noting that wet ground and high humidity during the rainy season raised the risk of electrocution.

Residents were advised to stay away from damaged or exposed power equipment, avoid touching metal fences or barbed wire near power poles especially during or after rain, and report any suspected electrical faults to the relevant authorities immediately.

A British tourist has sparked online debate after naming Singapore as the "worst country" he has travelled to in a TikTok on Jun. 30.

@az_brown #travel #traveltok #singapore ♬ son original - 🎧🎶

Following some backlash, he clarified that Singapore as a travel destination did not suit his personal travel preferences, even though it is a "great" country.

'Worst country I've visited'

The man, who goes by the social media handle "British_Bert", does remote work that allows him to travel, according to his TikTok bio, which features the UK, Indonesia, and Malaysia flags.

In his initial video, he claimed that Singapore was "not even close" to other cities he had visited.

He explained in his caption:

"For me.. it’s still a great country may I add! Just found it slightly boring to what I find enjoyable, still worth a visit, food, people and skyline are amazing."

He concluded by saying that he would advise only staying in the country for the short period of time.

The TikTok quickly went viral, with comments from all quarters.

Those who agreed acknowledged that the city can be "boring", but felt calling it the "worst country" was an overstatement.

Many who disagreed questioned the man's wealth:

The man responded to a comment calling his own post "ragebait" and saying that Singapore actually is a "quality city" but not for someone like him.

'Singaporeans are fuming'

He then made a follow-up video to address the criticisms, and by doubling down on his stance.

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He praised the country's cleanliness, diversity, opportunities, food quality, skyline, education, and healthcare, but explained that these factors are not his priorities when travelling.

On safety, he had never faced safety issues in other countries, so Singapore's reputation was not a major selling point for him.

He said he judges countries based on nature, activities, and the warmth of the locals, which are areas he felt Singapore fell short of compared to its neighbours.

The traveller also mentioned that while people in Singapore were "not bad", those in neighbouring countries were "way more welcoming".

He added that online commenters commenting on his wealth were in a vastly different situation than him, arguing that his money goes much further elsewhere.

He asked:

"Why would I choose to live somewhere that is way more expensive than everywhere else, when I can have more things to do, better people welcoming me, and have my money go longer in surrounding countries rather than living in Singapore?"

A 49-year-old man in Malaysia was sentenced to 10 years in jail and two strokes of the cane after he raped an eight-year-old girl.

After the assault, he then offered her RM3 (S$0.95) as a bribe to stay silent.

Incident

Hilmee Kusnan, an unemployed man from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, admitted to his crimes in court during his trial.

According to New Straits Times, the girl was returning home after buying banana fritters on Sep. 4, 2025 when she encountered Hilmee in an elevator of a flat in Cheras.

Both parties did not know each other.

Hilmee then persuaded the girl to follow him to his unit.

When she refused, he reportedly dragged her inside and assaulted her.

He then sent her back to the lift and paid for her silence.

The victim nonetheless confided in a friend while waiting for her school bus.

The friend, in turn, alerted her mother, who informed the girl's mother.

The victim was taken to the hospital, where doctors confirmed injuries consistent with the assault.

The girl also managed to identify Hilmee during a police lineup.

He was arrested on Sep. 5, 2025.

According to The Star, Hilmee made a last-minute change in his plea to guilty on Jul. 2, the start of his trial.

"This incident leaves a lasting trauma on the victim," the Deputy Public Prosecutor said.

Hilmee was handed 10 years' jail and one stroke of the cane for rape, and four years' jail and another stroke of the cane for molestation.

His jail time was ordered to run concurrently from the date of arrest.

He was also ordered to undergo a two-year counselling session in prison with another two years under police surveillance, after he completes his prison time.