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A tragic incident recorded on closed-circuit camera television (CCTV) showed a delivery worker in India jumping to his death.

The 22-year-old man, who worked at Domino's Pizza, was seen standing in the corridor of an apartment building, having just made a delivery to a household.

He then walked over to the adjacent railing and looked over it.

He continued to look around the corridor for a moment and appeared to be contemplating before climbing over the railing and letting go.

Mounting debts

The man has been identified as Manav Patel from Gujarat, reported Timeline.

Patel was allegedly facing significant financial distress as the sole breadwinner of his family after his father died over a year ago.

According to sources who spoke to the Times of India, Patel's family had mounting debts, and Patel had been working double shifts delivering pizzas and ice cream to support themselves.

Patel leaves behind a mother and sister.

Police are currently investigating the case.

Helplines

If you or someone you know are in mental distress, here are some hotlines you can call to seek help, advice, or just a listening ear:

National mindline.sg Hotline: 1771 (24 hours)

National mindline.sg WhatsApp: 66691771 (24 hours)

SOS 24-hour Hotline: 1-767

Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019

Centre for Domestic Employees: 1800 225 5233 (24 hours)

Foreign Domestic Worker Association for Social Support and Training: 1800 339 4357 (24 hours)

HOME (migrant worker): +65 6341 5535 (WhatsApp / Viber / SMS)

HOME (domestic worker): +65 9787 3122 (WhatsApp / SMS / Call)

SHECARES@SCWO: Call: 8001 01 4616 | WhatsApp: 8985 5528 (For targets of online harms)

National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment Helpline (NAVH): 1800-777-0000

A Singaporean man, Chen, met up with a woman he had matched with on Tinder.

According to Shin Min Daily News, the man is in the finance industry.

After chatting with the woman online for about a month, they arranged to meet.

The woman worked in public relations and introduced herself as "Nam".

He told Stomp the two of them had dinner at a Thai restaurant in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

The woman told him she lived and worked in JB, and was originally from Chiang Mai, Thailand.

The date went well, and the woman even took his phone to search for places to have their next date.

According to Shin Min, the date went till 1am, and Chen ended up paying for the meal.

The woman then reportedly invited Chen to go to her house to continue the night, but when he went into a convenience store to buy snacks, she slipped away.

The woman also blocked him.

The man told Stomp that he grew suspicious and checked his financial accounts, where he noticed a RM2,800 (S$886) transfer from his Touch ‘n Go eWallet account.

He later made a police report in Malaysia.

A car turned turtle along Ubi Avenue 1 on Jun. 10 night.

A video shared with Mothership showed the vehicle lying on its roof as emergency responders attended to the scene.

The location of the accident was near Block 344 Ubi Avenue 1.

Debris was also visible on the road.

2 drivers taken to hospital

The police said they were alerted to an accident involving two cars along Ubi Avenue 1 towards Ubi Avenue 2 at about 9:45pm on Jun. 10.

A 61-year-old male driver and a 69-year-old male driver were both taken conscious to the hospital.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they conveyed one person to Changi General Hospital.

Driver arrested for drink driving

Police said the 61-year-old driver was arrested for suspected drink driving.

Investigations are ongoing.

A three-year-old boy was riding a kick scooter on Mar. 5, 2025, when he fell into a condominium pool after losing control of his device.

According to The Straits Times (ST), his nanny jumped in to save him even though she could not swim, and paramedics tried to resuscitate him, but the boy died in the hospital on the same day.

Reporting on the coroner's inquiry, CNA said the nanny and the child had a very good relationship, with the boy calling her "nai nai", or grandmother.

According to ST, the nanny had taken her to the condo playground so he could ride his kick scooter. His father had told her to always follow him.

There was a 46-second gap between the boy riding his kick scooter away and when she stood up to look for him.

Deflection

According to CNA, the coroner noted that the nanny was "not forthcoming" in her responses during the inquiry.

Instead, the coroner noted that she adopted an approach of deflection.

According to CNA, she initially claimed that she had turned to place the water bottle on the bench, which was when she claimed she lost sight of him, but no such action was shown on CCTV.

She also claimed that she was the one who noticed the boy in the pool, CNA reported, but this was refuted by police investigations that revealed a female passerby who spotted the boy in the water, and a male passerby who alerted the nanny.

This was supported by CCTV footage as well. The nanny eventually acknowledged that her attention had not been on the boy the entire time, reported CNA.

According to ST, coroner Brenda Chua ruled that there was no foul play, adding that the boy had died by accidental drowning.

According to CNA, Chua also urged close supervision of young children playing around swimming pools, to prevent such incidents.

ST reported that it was not mentioned in court if any action would be taken against the nanny.

As the world becomes increasingly globalised, governments must do more to address the insecurities of their people if public trust in an interconnected world is to be restored, said Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung on Jun. 11.

Speaking on the second day at the 31st Nikkei International Forum 'Future of Asia' in Tokyo, Japan, Ong said the current era of "hyperconnection", with growing discontent, demands active, deliberate, and coordinated governance.

"People need to see governments addressing their insecurities, protecting their livelihoods, dignity and way of life," he said. "Only then will there be confidence and trust to embrace globalisation again."

Three pillars

Ong outlined three areas governments must address to sustain public confidence in globalisation.

The first is fiscal soundness.

Ageing populations, he noted, pose as much a fiscal challenge as a social one, with healthcare and pension costs rising in many countries.

He pointed to Singapore as an example of a country that has taken a deliberate and pragmatic approach to long-term fiscal sustainability.

As a result of active and deliberate policy choices, Singapore's health expenditure is about five per cent of GDP, which is among the lowest in the world, he said, adding that the country still achieves relatively strong health outcomes despite spending less.

"With a sound fiscal system, we can invest in the future, such as in education, housing and infrastructure. Each society is different, but governments need to balance social support, fiscal sustainability and building a hopeful future."

The second area is developing an economic model that generates growth and opportunity, while instilling hope.

Ong explained how new technologies such as electric vehicles and artificial intelligence have forced economies to choose between embracing transformation or persisting with established approaches.

Singapore has chosen to lean into change, he said, adding that the country is reviewing its education, digital governance, investment attraction, industry growth and workforce preparation for change.

"We will put in place policy guardrails to ensure that technology does good rather than harm," he added, stressing the need for coordination between the government, employers and unions.

The third and final area is social cohesion, particularly around immigration, which Ong described as especially pressing for Singapore as a small city-state with an open economy.

Singapore's approach, he said, is one of "calibrated openness and deliberate integration".

He stated that the country monitors immigration numbers closely, the sectors in which foreigners work, and how well they integrate.

He added that Singapore works to prevent the formation of enclaves, be it in residential, social or professional settings, while investing in shared spaces where people can come together.

"The objective is not just to bring people in, but to help everyone live together, understand one another and preserve a shared sense of society."

US-China relations

Ong described the relationship between the United States (U.S.) and China as "the most consequential bilateral relationship for the future of globalisation".

While the two economies have grown increasingly intertwined, with the U.S. leading in technological innovation and China excelling in large-scale manufacturing, this complementarity has also deepened economic rivalry and mutual insecurity.

"The U.S. wants to produce and bring more manufacturing jobs home, while China is working hard to invent and innovate to bring about higher quality growth," he said.

Ong noted that while the two powers need not be enemies nor close allies, both must address their citizens' anxieties in order to create political room for cooperation.

This, he said, will lead to sustained constructive strategic stability — an outcome that would be important for globalisation and for Asia.

A 41-year-old Singaporean taxi driver was sentenced to two weeks’ jail and disqualified from holding any driving licence for five years after running a red light and colliding with another taxi.

The driver, Loo Junjie Jordan, pleaded guilty to one out of two charges under the Road Traffic Act on Jun. 9, Shin Min Daily News reported.

The other charge was taken into consideration during sentencing.

Ran the red light

In charge sheets seen by Mothership, the incident occurred on May 8, 2024, at about 11:42 am.

Loo was driving along Jalan Kayu towards the Tampines Expressway (TPE).

Upon approaching the junction, the traffic light had turned red.

Loo proceeded straight and collided head-on with a yellow taxi coming from his right.

The traffic light was green in the yellow taxi driver's favour.

The impact caused the yellow taxi to spin around and come to a stop facing the wrong direction on the road.

Injuries

Loo, his passenger, and the other taxi driver, were conveyed to the hospital.

The other taxi driver sustained fractured ribs and was discharged on the same day of the incident.

She was also given 14 days of medical leave.

Loo’s passenger sustained knee abrasions and complained of dizziness and nausea.

She was given three days of medical leave.

Hearing

According to Shin Min, dashcam footage was played in court by the prosecution.

The prosecution said Loo has no prior criminal record and that he was guilty of running the red light.

They argued that the red light had been red for at least 7 seconds before he ran it, and that resulted in an accident injuring his passenger and the other taxi driver.

Loo’s lawyer argued that the injured taxi driver's fractured rib was unlikely to be a permanent injury.

He claimed Loo was distracted as he was talking to his passenger, which led him to run the red light.

Loo pleaded for leniency.

Three Singapore-registered companies, and three men, have been charged today for their alleged involvement in a scheme to falsely declare the origin of mattresses exported from Singapore to the U.S., in an apparent attempt to circumvent import duties.

Brighture Et Riche, Brighture Et Riche (Int) and Zenova International, and Singaporeans Loh Yew Kong, 68, Leong Yu Fong, 41, and Loh Chen Sing Darren, 37, have been charged for one or more offences relating to false declarations, false statements and incorrect trade descriptions.

Singapore Customs commenced investigations in February 2025 after receiving information that mattresses exported from Singapore to the U.S. had been falsely declared as Singapore-origin goods, when their country of origin was revealed to be from China.

Investigations uncovered an alleged scheme that operated between August 2022 and June 2025, involving goods with a total value of over S$23 million.

Court proceedings are ongoing.

A Singaporean woman was charged in court on Jun. 10 for feeding pigeons and crows during separate incidents in Yishun.

Tan Chong Hong was charged three times under the Wildlife Act for allegedly feeding the birds without written approval from the director-general of wildlife management at the National Parks Board (NParks).

According to court documents seen by Mothership, the 74-year-old was charged for feeding pigeons on Nov. 28, 2025, at 161, Yishun Street 11.

She did the same again, allegedly feeding pigeons and crows with food on Dec. 24, 2025, at an area beside Yishun Primary School below the MRT tracks.

Her third charge was for feeding pigeons with bread on Mar. 20, 2026, at around 4:25am at the Yishun Park Connector.

Speaking through an interpreter, Tan denied the charges and expressed her intention to submit a written explanation, requesting an email address to do so, The Straits Times (ST) reported.

According to ST, the judge then asked the NParks prosecutor to provide her with the contact information and adjourned the case to allow her time to submit her representations.

The case will return to court for a mention on Jul. 8.

Those who intentionally feed wildlife without written approval can be fined up to $5,000.

Eligible Singaporean households can begin collecting the latest tranche of S$500 CDC Vouchers starting today (Jun. 11).

This tranche was originally planned for January 2027, but was brought forward by the government in light of rising fuel prices and heightened cost-of-living anxieties arising from the conflict in the Middle East.

It is split into two halves: S$250 for spending at participating hawkers and heartland merchants, and S$250 for spending at participating supermarkets.

Eligible households can claim their vouchers by visiting this website.

Middle East situation remains fluid: DPM Gan

Speaking at a launch event for the latest CDC vouchers, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong said that CDC Vouchers have provided "meaningful and timely" support to Singaporean households as well as heartland businesses and hawkers.

The launch was also attended by the district mayors.

Gan noted that the crisis in the Middle East has disrupted global energy supply flows and pushed up energy and transport costs.

While the Middle East situation has been "less severe than we had feared earlier", the situation "remains fluid" and imported cost pressures are expected to go up in the coming months, Gan shared.

"The coming months will not be easy. The Middle East crisis remains highly uncertain. We do not know how long it will last, whether it will spread further, or how global markets will react. There are also other risks in the global economy — from trade tensions to financial market stability. All these can affect Singapore."

"The government understands Singaporeans’ concern on cost of living. This is why we decided to bring forward this tranche of CDC vouchers from next January to this June," Gan said, adding that the government stands ready to do more if needed.

Apart from helping to manage household expenses, the CDC vouchers also reflect a "spirit of partnership", which Gan characterised as "one of Singapore's greatest strengths".

"To our residents, I encourage you to make good use of the vouchers at participating hawkers and heartland merchants," Gan urged.

"Every dollar spent helps your household, and also supports local businesses in your community," he continued.

Vouchers useful and accessible to Singaporeans: Low Yen Ling

Chairman of Mayors' Committee and Mayor of the South West District Low Yen Ling shared that the previous tranche of CDC Vouchers, disbursed in January 2026, has had "high utilisation rate".

94.5 per cent of the vouchers had been claimed, Low shared.

There were 1.36 million eligible households.

Of the claimed vouchers, 80.1 per cent has been spent, with S$151 million spent at participating hawkers and heartland merchants and S$158 million spent at participating supermarkets.

"Its high utilisation rate indicates that Singaporeans have found the CDC voucher scheme to be useful as well as accessible," Low commented.

As of Jun. 3, 2026, more than S$4.64 billion has been spent across the eight CDC voucher tranches and the SG60 voucher tranches, covering both seniors and adults, Low shared.

The June 2026 CDC vouchers are the ninth tranche since CDC vouchers were introduced in December 2021.

"As Singaporeans claim and use the S$500 CDC vouchers June 2026, we do so in support of our local heartland hawkers and merchants, and also we are supporting our businesses and shopkeepers who serve us tirelessly every day," Low remarked.

Eligible households can claim their vouchers by visiting https://go.gov.sg/cdcv.

Notification letters will not be issued for this tranche of CDC vouchers in line with sustainability efforts and positive resident feedback, the Community Development Council said in a media release.

Seniors and residents less familiar with digital tools may visit Community Centres and SG Digital Community Hubs for help with claiming the vouchers.

In addition to the June 2026 CDC Vouchers, eligible Singaporean adults will also receive a Cost-Of-Living Special Payment of between S$400 and S$600 cash in September 2026.

Have you consistently invested your monthly income?

Stuck to dollar cost averaging religiously?

Traded with conviction by buying when everyone was fearful and selling when everyone was greedy?

But no matter how markets print fresh highs and your investing journey gets more exhilarating, somehow you feel like something is off.

Did you invest enough?

Did you sell too early?

Has your strategy not been as effective as you predicted?

Or have you not done any of these before at all?

It is only when you pull up the profit and loss statement and take a good hard look at your portfolio, that it hits you.

The fees and commissions for each trade executed have indeed been eating away at your profits.

The good news?

There is such a thing as “zero fees” and it is available to Singapore investors trading U.S. securities, such as stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

They can find it on POEMS, the brokerage arm of PhillipCapital, which has been serving investors in Singapore for 51 years.

True zero-commission U.S. equities trading for retail investors started from 4pm, May 13, 2026.

Why are zero fees attractive?

Imagine you are a retail investor who only invests US$100 at a time, whether as part of a regular dollar-cost averaging plan or because it aligns with your risk appetite.

With traditional brokerage models that charge per transaction, fees can eat into your profits.

Sometimes fees can be as high as US$1.99 (S$2.56) per trade or more

On a US$100 investment, that is almost 2 per cent of your capital gone before your money even has the chance to grow.

For investors who practise dollar-cost averaging with smaller amounts, these costs can add up surprisingly quickly.

For someone who regularly invests S$100 per day, they could lose up to S$799 in a year from fees and the amount not compounded over time, assuming that the asset goes up 10 per cent in value over time.

In other words, the amount lost to fees is S$726, while the amount lost from fees that were not compounded over time is about S$73.

But with zero fees, it suddenly becomes beginner-friendly: Almost all your money actually goes into investing – and the returns on investments are left to compound over time.

How does POEMS by PhillipCapital compare to traditional brokers and discount brokers?

Traditional brokers

Traditional brokers usually charge brokerage commission, minimum fees, custody fees, and settlement fees.

For example, buying US$200 worth of stocks can incur hefty fees that range from US$10 to US$25 for traditional brokers.

This can be very expensive for small investors, who are simply not used to the volume and scope of trading that more seasoned and professional investors with larger portfolios perform.

Discount brokers

Over the last several years, discount app-focused brokers have become very popular as they have emerged as a serious alternative to traditional brokers for retail investors, with lower fees and greater accessibility to markets 24/7.

However, cheap is relative: Many such platforms still incur platform fees, small settlement fees, currency spreads, as well as other hidden charges.

In other words, the more you use these platforms to trade, the more money they can make as they charge per trade.

What’s the catch with “zero” fees?

Of course, there is no such thing as “absolutely free” trading.

Tiny costs are still incurred on trading platform POEMS by PhillipCapital, so it is good to understand what these are.

U.S. Regulatory Fees

Even though Phillip Securities waives its own fees, small mandatory fees which go to the U.S. government each time stocks are sold still apply.

These fees include:

• U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fee
• Trading Activity Fee (TAF) fee

But these fees are usually extremely small.

Selling US$1,000 of stock will incur a regulatory fee of only a few cents and is unavoidable.

In other words, POEMS by PhillipCapital is not charging you brokerage-related fees in the US market.

This is strictly a transaction-based fee applied only when you sell a stock.

There is no SEC fee when you buy a stock.

Best of both worlds

Of course, low fees are only part of the equation.

After all, there is little point in saving on commissions if you end up compromising on platform features, research, market access, or support.

This is where POEMS by PhillipCapital aims to offer the best of both worlds.

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