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Independent Singapore
3 days ago
- General
- Independent Singapore
Pedestrian struck by right-turning car at Upper Thomson junction; police investigating
SINGAPORE: A pedestrian was hit by a right-turning car while crossing at the junction of Marymount Road and Upper Thomson Road Wednesday afternoon (May 28), sparking public concern over road safety and driver attentiveness. The Singapore Police Force confirmed that a report had been lodged and that investigations are currently ongoing. No further details were released on the condition of the pedestrian. The incident came to public attention after a video was shared in the Facebook group SG Road Vigilante, which often posts footage of traffic incidents across the island. According to the group, the accident occurred at approximately 1:16pm. In the video, a pedestrian wearing a black top and holding an umbrella is seen walking on the designated crossing when a car, making a right turn, fails to slow down and strikes the individual. The footage has since garnered widespread attention online. The video triggered a flurry of comments from netizens, with many condemning the driver's apparent lack of caution. 'Don't people look at the side of the road when they turn now?' wrote one commenter. Another asked, 'Is the driver looking at his phone or navigation?' Others expressed disbelief, questioning how the driver could miss seeing someone with an umbrella in broad daylight. However, not all responses were critical. A few commenters suggested that the driver's view might have been momentarily blocked—possibly by a roadside bollard or other visual obstruction. Some also reminded pedestrians to remain vigilant, with one noting, 'I always look both ways even when it's my right of way.'
Independent Singapore
5 days ago
- General
- Independent Singapore
Woman upset after seeing dog bed in laundromat dryer, says they're for human clothing only
FB screengrab/ COMPLAINT SINGAPORE SINGAPORE: After a woman asked others to 'Please be considerate la' and posed a video of a dog bed being cleaned in a laundromat, many others agreed. In a (Tuesday) May 27 post on the COMPLAINT SINGAPORE Facebook page, 盘相楹 wrote that a laundromat is 'ONLY FOR HUMAN clothing leh.' 'How can you dry your dog beds in the dryer!' she exclaimed, adding, 'Don't get me wrong, I have a dog at home too, but must not take things for granted!' She also wrote that cleaning the dog bed this way is not only disrespectful but also endangers those who have allergies to pet hair. Netizens commenting on her post agreed with her and thanked her for speaking up, appearing to find it inappropriate as well for anyone to use a laundromat for pet bedding. 'Oh no…. Why ppl do it like that… Should know is for washing clothes, curtains, and bedsheets only…. No other things alamak ,' a woman wrote. 'Isn't there a sign that states what can and can't be washed? I know pet beds are definitely not allowed,' another commented, adding, 'Does this laundromat name and shame bad customers? The one I went to had CCTV screenshots of the offenders printed and pasted on the walls with their 'crime' mentioned.' 'I hope the owners of these laundromats put up rules and regulations, dos and don'ts, T&C for users to abide by when patronizing,' chimed in another. 'Unacceptable! No plushies, no shoes, and certainly no pet beddings! It's for universal use for clothes worn by us only. Human beddings are ok. The management must look into it and sanitize their machines. When you see this should call their hotline immediately so they can send someone immediately. They have cameras that they can view who does it,' a group member added. Others complained that they've seen people similarly use the washers and dryers for items such as dirty shoes or muddy military uniforms. Another commenter wrote that pet keepers can also be inconsiderate in other ways. 'Not only dryers, even rental cars are also subject to misuse by pet keepers who use the rental cars to bring their pets for grooming or veterinary appointments. Pet keepers!!!… Imagine you're the next one using it, how would you feel?' The Independent Singapore has reached out to the post author for further comments or updates. /TISG Read also: Fur baby's mum appeals to cyclists to 'slow down near pedestrians and pets' after a hit-and-run incident that shattered her dog's jaw
South China Morning Post
24-05-2025
- South China Morning Post
China stray puppy with 2 arrows in head, leads to crowdfunding for surgery, police probe
The discovery of a stray puppy in China with two arrows in its head, one of them pierced straight through, has sparked public outrage and a heated debate on social media over animal protection and the use of police resources. The May 11 incident unfolded when a man, surnamed Ai, and his girlfriend found an injured stray dog near a vegetable shop in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, southern China. One arrow had pierced right through the puppy's head, while another was embedded in the back of its head. The couple managed to capture it using a cage and rushed it to a pet hospital for emergency surgery. One of the arrows pierced through the little dog's head but failed to deal a fatal blow. Photo: Guancha They also sought help online by launching a crowdfunding campaign which drew support from hundreds of netizens and raised 13,000 yuan (US$1,800).
Independent Singapore
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Independent Singapore
Couple caught getting too cozy on MRT sparks online buzz
SINGAPORE: A middle-aged couple has drawn public attention after being caught on camera engaging in overly affectionate behaviour aboard an MRT train. The short video, which has been widely circulated on social media, shows the couple seated side by side in a relatively quiet train carriage. The man appears to be slumped over, his arms draped around the woman, who can be seen trying to prop him up as he leans into her. The post, captioned 'Netizens in a public train witnessed a middle-aged couple getting frisky,' quickly caught fire online, racking up over 160,000 views within hours. Commenters were quick to weigh in, with many speculating that the man may have been intoxicated. 'He is drunk, la,' one user wrote. Another joked, 'They feel they are transparent.' While some expressed mild amusement or surprise, others were unfazed. 'First time meh? Lol. It's like an everyday thing, especially on late-night MRTs,' a comment read. 'To say middle-aged is terrible, I've seen people of all ages do the same thing.' One netizen added a more measured take: 'This is still better — I've seen even worse situations sometimes. I don't record videos because I don't think it's appropriate.' Public displays of affection, though not illegal in Singapore, often spark debate, particularly when they cross the line into discomfort for fellow commuters. Many who weighed in agreed that while such gestures aren't uncommon, there's a time and place for everything. As the video continues to make its rounds online, it has once again ignited a familiar conversation about social norms, personal boundaries, and the ever-present phone cameras that keep watch over everyday life in public spaces.
Free Malaysia Today
16-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Cops look for man who brought dog to mamak shop
A video clip widely shared on social media showed a man with his pet dog beside him at a Muslim restaurant in Johor. PETALING JAYA : Police are looking for a man who brought his pet dog with him to a 24-hour Muslim restaurant in Johor last Sunday. Segamat police chief Ahmad Zamry Marinsah said a restaurant worker interviewed by the police had stated that the restaurant had thrown away the chair on which the dog had been placed. 'Further investigations are being held with the Segamat Municipal Council,' he said in a statement. A video of the man and his dog at the eatery in Segamat Baru had gone viral earlier this week, with netizens expressing dismay. Dogs are seen as ritually unclean by most Muslims.
