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37-year-old woman dies after falling from Bukit Panjang block; no foul play suspected
SINGAPORE: A 37-year-old woman has died after falling from a HDB block at Bukit Panjang Ring Road this morning (Jul 31). The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and the police said they were alerted to the incident at Block 619 Bukit Panjang Ring Road at around 9:10 a.m. and found the woman lying unconscious at the foot of the block when they arrived. She was rushed to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Photos and videos circulating on social media show several SCDF and police officers at the scene. A netizen going by the name 'Princess Xiangxiang' posted photos on Xiaohongshu showing emergency vehicles parked near the block and police cordons in place. Commenters believed to be eyewitnesses described seeing a pool of blood on the ground. The police confirmed that preliminary investigations do not indicate foul play. Investigations are ongoing. If you or someone you know is struggling with emotional or mental health issues, help is available. See also Netizen complains about passenger sitting "with legs open so wide" Mental health helplines Institute of Mental Health's Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 (24 hours) Samaritans of Singapore: 1-767 (24 hours) / 9151-1767 (24-hour CareText via WhatsApp) Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019 Silver Ribbon Singapore: 6386-1928 Tinkle Friend (for children): 1800-274-4788 Chat, Centre of Excellence for Youth Mental Health: 6493-6500/1 Women's Helpline (Aware): 1800-777-5555 (weekdays, 10 a.m to 6 p.m.) Counselling helplines Touchline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252 Touch Care Line (for caregivers): 6804-6555 Care Corner Counselling Centre: 6353-1180 Counselling and Care Centre: 6536-6366 We Care Community Services: 3165-8017 Online resources If you are in distress or know someone who needs support, do not hesitate to reach out. You are not alone. () => { const trigger = if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { => { if ( { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });
Independent Singapore
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- Independent Singapore
Five foreign women arrested at Changi Airport for smuggling 27kg of cocaine
SINGAPORE: Five foreign women have been arrested by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) for allegedly attempting to smuggle nearly 27 kilograms of cocaine into Singapore through the transit hall of Changi Airport Terminal 4. The arrests were made on the afternoon of July 29, following a joint intelligence exchange between Singapore's CNB and the Narcotics Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force. According to a statement released by the CNB, officers moved in while two of the women were observed exchanging luggage in the transit area. A subsequent search of their belongings uncovered a significant quantity of drugs: approximately 27 kilograms of cocaine and 10 grams of cannabis. Authorities revealed that some of the cocaine had been concealed inside a stuffed animal. The women, aged between 21 and 48, were taken into custody at the airport. All five remain under investigation for suspected drug trafficking offences. Under Singapore's Misuse of Drugs Act, trafficking more than 15 grams of pure heroin or more than 500 grams of cannabis carries the mandatory death penalty. Cocaine, though less commonly trafficked in the region, is also classified as a Class A controlled drug, and trafficking more than 30 grams of it is punishable by death. Investigations are ongoing. () => { const trigger = if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { => { if ( { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });
Straits Times
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- Straits Times
Fallen tree branch damages two Yishun flats, showering one homeowner with shattered glass
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox On July 31, workers from Golden Landscaping were removing a tree next to Block 259, Yishun Street 22, when the incident happened. SINGAPORE - Recovering from the flu, Mr Irfan was resting on the couch in his living room when a tree branch smashed through the windows , showering him with glass. Even though the sofa was next to the windows and glass landed on his face, Mr Irfan, a workplace safety and health trainer, was uninjured. On July 31, at around 9.30am, workers from Golden Landscaping were removing a tree next to Block 259, Yishun Street 22 when the incident happened. MP for Nee Soon East, Mr Jackson Lam, said two units were damaged. The homeowner of the affected unit on the second floor, who only wanted to be known as Mr Irfan, 43, said: ' It was very loud, and it felt like the whole structure was going to collapse.' His wife, who only wanted to be known as Madam Salfarina, 41, and who was working in the next room, was also not injured. Madam Salfarina, an executive at a healthcare insurance company, said she heard a loud bang and the home shook . Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore No entry: ICA to bar high-risk, undesirable travellers from boarding S'pore-bound ships, flights Singapore 5 foreign women suspected of trafficking 27kg of cocaine nabbed in Changi Airport Singapore Over half of job applications by retrenched Jetstar Asia staff led to offers or interviews: CEO Singapore 17-member committee to drive roll-out of autonomous vehicles in Singapore Business Singapore gold investment soars 37% to 2.2 tonnes in Q2 while jewellery demand wanes Singapore Underground pipe leak likely reason for water supply issues during Toa Payoh fire: Town council Multimedia 60 years, 60 items: A National Day game challenge Singapore 'Switching careers just as I became a dad was risky, but I had to do it for my family' Mr Irfan said he could not hear temporarily after the impact. He said: 'I had to call my son to check my face (to see if I was bleeding).' When The Straits Times arrived at 2pm, cracks were on their living room walls, and the window grilles were bent out of shape. The couple said they were grateful their two younger children, aged eight and one, were not home when the incident happened. Their eldest child, a 22-year-old son, was sleeping in his room at the time. Mr Lam, visited the family at around 2pm. He assured them the landscaping company would pay for the damages, and the town council would facilitate the process. Mr Irfan said he could not hear temporarily after the impact. PHOTO: COURTESY OF SALFARINA He said in a statement the tree had spot decay, weakening its structure. And the ongoing works to remove it aggravated the condition, leading to a tree branch falling and damaging two HDB units. No one was hurt. He said the town council was activated to clear the debris, and assess the impact of the damages. Another team was working on the removal of the tree for safety reasons. Mr Lam said: 'I spoke with the (Nee Soon) Town Council's Horticulture team and understand that necessary safety precaution was taken before the removal of the tree. 'Notices were put up, the area was cordoned off, nearby structures were removed where needed, and visual checks were done before work began.' He said they were helping the affected families.
