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SINGAPORE: A Singapore court has dismissed a man’s lawsuit against his neighbour after finding there was no evidence to support claims of assault, battery and harassment.

The case centred on a long-running dispute between neighbours living along the same corridor at Block 633 Pasir Ris Drive 3. The claimant, Mr Mah Kiat Seng, had sought about S$40,000 in damages over three separate incidents between July 2024 and May 2025.

The court, however, ruled against him and ordered him to pay S$10,000 in legal costs to his neighbour instead.

According to a judgment published on June 17, District Judge Chiah Kok Khun found that Mr Mah failed to prove his claims on a balance of probabilities. Channel NewsAsia (CNA) reported that the judge found no independent evidence supporting the allegations.

Lack of evidence proved fatal to the claim

Mah alleged that the first incident occurred in July 2024 near the shared rubbish chute outside the lift lobby. He claimed his neighbour’s father had scolded him for making noise while walking in slippers. He also alleged that his neighbour became aggressive, rushed towards him and grabbed his hand, causing pain.

The court found no witnesses, photographs, medical records or other independent evidence to support those claims. Judge Chiah said the court was left only with Mah’s version of events. Without supporting proof, the allegations couldn’t be established.

The judge reached a similar conclusion regarding two later incidents in March and May 2025, where Mah accused his neighbour of harassment.

CCTV footage and records supported the neighbour’s account

The neighbour presented a very different version of events and backed it up with evidence. For the July 2024 dispute, he said he had returned home after taking his dog outside and denied threatening or physically attacking Mah.

The neighbour told the court that an argument took place, but said he never grabbed or charged at his neighbour.

The judge also noted that a private summons previously filed by Mah over the same incident had been withdrawn after intervention by the Attorney-General’s Chambers.

For the March 2025 incident, the neighbour produced CCTV footage and phone records showing he was caring for an injured stray cat and speaking with the National Parks Board (NParks) when the disagreement occurred.

The footage showed him carrying food for the cat, supporting his explanation that he was following the animal rather than confronting Mah.

Video evidence contradicted harassment allegations

The final incident in May 2025 revolved around complaints about noise outside the flats. The neighbour said he wanted to speak with Mah to resolve concerns about loud stomping that had disturbed his elderly mother.

CCTV footage showed him walking towards Mah’s flat and returning without any confrontation. The neighbour also provided recordings showing Mah shouting outside the unit.

After reviewing the evidence, the court concluded there was insufficient proof that the neighbour had committed assault, battery or harassment. The lawsuit was dismissed in full, and costs of S$10,000 were awarded to the neighbour.

Evidence speaks louder than allegations

Neighbour disputes are among the most common conflicts in dense urban housing estates, but allegations alone are not enough in court.

Whether the dispute involves harassment, noise complaints or physical confrontations, judges rely on evidence rather than competing personal accounts. CCTV footage, records and independent witnesses can carry more weight than accusations made after the fact.

Documenting incidents properly and seeking practical solutions early may prevent disagreements from escalating into lengthy and costly legal battles for residents facing conflicts with neighbours.

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This article (SG court orders man to pay his neighbour S$10K after losing lawsuit over alleged assault, battery, and harassment) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 14 — Two married couples were arrested yesterday to assist in investigations after a video showing domestic helpers being assaulted in Taman Johor near Tampoi went viral on social media.

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the couples, aged between 30 and 34, were arrested at a house in the residential area at about 7.30 pm by personnel from the Johor Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Johor Bahru Utara district police headquarters.

He said preliminary investigations revealed that the couples were living in the same house and that the female suspects were siblings.

According to him, the assault is believed to have involved three domestic helpers and is suspected to have taken place on July 26 last year.

“The video was recorded by one of the victims but only surfaced on social media yesterday. However, the motive behind the incident remains under investigation,” he told a press conference at the Iskandar Puteri district police headquarters here today.

He said the three domestic helpers, believed to be in their 20s, were suspected to have fled and are believed to still be in the country.

Meanwhile, Ab Rahaman said police had seized mobile phones, clothing belonging to the suspects, a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera and the two domestic helpers’ passports.

He said all four suspects tested negative for drugs and had no prior criminal records. They have been remanded for four days, beginning today.

The case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt, Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation, Section 354 of the Penal Code for assault or use of criminal force with intent to outrage modesty, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act, and Section 12(1)(f) of the Passports Act.

Several video clips went viral on social media yesterday, showing a group of individuals assaulting a female domestic helper who was seated on a sofa inside a house. — Bernama

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“Frankly, if the justice system had more resources, this tragedy and all the others wouldn’t have happened,” said the family’s lawyer, François Roujou de Boubée, on Tuesday. “The victim’s family and I trust in the justice system. So enough is enough.”

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SINGAPORE, June 3 — A 30‑year‑old man accused of attacking another passenger on a Sengkang bus after grabbing a cap bearing an Israeli emblem will be charged in court on June 4, police said.

The Straits Times reported that according to preliminary findings, the incident took place on Oct 27, 2025, when officers received a call about an assault along Rivervale Drive at around 10.40pm. The younger man allegedly snatched the cap from a 55‑year‑old passenger and assaulted him. The two men were not acquainted. The older man later sought medical treatment.

Police said the suspect was identified through ground inquiries and police camera footage. If convicted of voluntarily causing hurt, he faces up to three years’ jail, a fine of up to S$5,000(RM15,575), or both.

The victim was issued a stern warning for displaying a foreign national emblem in public — an act that requires a permit under Singapore law. Authorities reiterated that members of the public should not display items linked to foreign conflicts and should avoid importing overseas disputes into Singapore’s social space.

The Ministry of Home Affairs previously reminded the public that wearing or exhibiting foreign national symbols, including those related to the Israel‑Hamas conflict, without approval is an offence. Penalties include up to six months’ jail and a fine of up to S$500 .

The Ministry of Manpower has also advised foreign residents to refrain from using Singapore as a platform for political expression amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.

Police investigations are ongoing.