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SINGAPORE: A woman who ordered a huge takeout amounting to more than S$130 was shocked when the deliveryman demanded a S$10 tip, claiming that the order was ‘too big.’ More so, the deliveryman threatened to cancel the order if she did not give the tip. 

A 29-year-old woman complained to Shin Min Daily News that last month, she helped her friend order 10 KFC meals through a food delivery platform. The woman claimed that her friend’s company was having a lunch gathering, and that she was the one who placed the order through the platform. 

Since the woman uses the platform more often, she did not check the app after seeing that someone had already accepted the order. She claimed: “The delivery time shown at the time was between 11:00 and 11:30. At 11:20, I received a message from a friend saying that the delivery person had sent him a message asking for a tip. Later, I found that the delivery person had also sent me a message asking for a tip through the Grab app.” 

According to the deliveryman, the order was too much. That’s why he asked for a tip. He also stated that if the tip was not given, the order could be cancelled and the woman could find another deliveryman to handle the order. 

Given that they had limited time and that the deliveryman had already picked up the order and was on his way, they had no choice but to give out the tip. The woman later confirmed that when she checked the app, she discovered that the delivery man was already near her friend’s company and chose not to deliver the food unless they agreed to the tip. 

“He only continued to deliver the food after my friend agreed,” the woman declared. 

She shared that the food arrived after 11:40, which was later than what they expected. According to Grab, tipping is voluntary, and drivers are explicitly told not to solicit tips from customers. 

It is encouraged that when drivers ask for a tip, customers can refuse and submit feedback to the platform. 

Other related news 

In similar news related to customer complaints, there was a recent report where a woman was nearly burned when a fire broke out at their table at a Korean hot pot restaurant. 

“When I bent down to look, I found thick smoke and flames coming out of the hole under the dining table, which scared me so much that I ran away quickly,” the diner declared. 

Read more about the news story here.

This article (Delivery man threatens to cancel ‘too big’ order unless customer gives S$10 tip) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

SINGAPORE: A home should be one’s safe place, but a neighbour encountered a traumatic experience when a man vandalised their house by splashing water and smashing windows twice in two weeks, allegedly without any cause. 

The victim is a 48-year-old man who lived in a unit on the 10th floor of a HDB block located in Balam Road, while the 45-year-old suspect lived downstairs. The suspect also previously pleaded guilty to three charges, including mischief, public nuisance, and violation of the Miscellaneous (Public Order and Nuisance) Act.

Case details 

As reported by Shin Min Daily News, further investigations revealed that on February 2, 2026, the victim found out that the walls and flower pots in the hallway outside his unit had been mysteriously splashed with water. With this, he reviewed his surveillance camera and discovered that his neighbour had poured a bucket of water on the walls, hallways, and flower pots outside his home. This prompted the victim to report the incident to the police. 

Two weeks later, on February 18, 2026, the suspect repeated his actions but now more aggressively. The suspect used a screwdriver to smash the victim’s window and left immediately. However, he did not stop there—he returned with a can of beer and poured it into the victim’s house. 

The victim also claimed that on January 6, 2026, he believed that someone had broken into his unit. The police stated that they found no evidence of forced entry, but they found a sign belonging to the police force on the victim’s door that read “Under Police Surveillance”. Unfortunately, when the police officers questioned the victim about where he got the sign, he was unable to provide a reasonable explanation, which violates the Miscellaneous (Public Order and Nuisance) Act. 

Other related news 

In similar news related to HDB complaints, there was a report where a family’s living room turned into a disaster zone when a built-in wardrobe suddenly collapsed, raising safety concerns.

On social media, a netizen shared their unfortunate experience, stating, “This wasn’t just furniture falling. It was a heavy structure installed inside a living space where our child plays every day. We were extremely lucky no one was injured.” 

Read more about the news story here. 

This article (Man jailed for three weeks after splashing water and smashing windows of neighbor’s home—Why did he do it?) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

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SINGAPORE: A Singaporean Threads user who tried to call out two national servicemen on the MRT has instead found himself at the centre of online criticism, after his post struck a nerve with many who felt the men were unfairly singled out.

In a post published on Tuesday (March 28), the user, who goes by the handle “chefphotodan,” shared a photo taken inside a crowded train carriage. The image showed commuters packed closely together, some seated and others standing, with many absorbed in their phones during the ride.

Among them were two national servicemen in uniform, standing and holding the handrails while looking at their devices. The user took issue with this, suggesting that they should have been more alert instead of using their phones.

“Everybody is on their phone, but don’t you think our boys in uniform should be on the lookout… especially in current times? Topsis?” he wrote, tagging MINDEF, Home Affairs, and several security-related hashtags.

There was no indication that the servicemen were on duty at the time, and the scene appeared no different from a typical rush-hour commute.

“Cut our boys some slack, please”

The post quickly went viral, amassing more than 142,000 views and over 370 comments. As it spread, many netizens pushed back against the user’s views.

One individual said, “Singapore is one of the safest cities in the world precisely because of the systems these guys uphold during their shift. Expecting NSFs to be on ‘high alert’ during their personal commute or break time is unrealistic. They are human, not robots. After a gruelling week in camp, they deserve to wind down like anyone else. Let’s support our boys instead of nitpicking how they spend their well-earned rest.”

Another quipped, “Ah, yes, because standing in an MRT carriage automatically turns them into 24/7 surveillance drones. Didn’t know scrolling a phone cancels out their entire training. Maybe next time they should stare intensely at every passenger just to meet your expectations.”

A third remarked, “NS men are not slaves; when it’s off duty, they are off-duty.”

A fourth joked, “Especially in current times? Is your home near the Strait of Hormus?”

The post was also shared on the r/SingaporeRaw subreddit, where several users said that national servicemen today seem to be criticised no matter what they do.

One said, “Sit also kena stomp, stand also kena stomp, use phone also kena stomp. Soon the requirement will be for NSF and NS men to march in and out from their camps to their house.”

Another commented, “Aiyoo, our NS boys are not the country’s slaves. They are only getting a small allowance, but yet when they are out, some people take out their magnifying glass to scrutinise them on everything they do. Cut our boys some slack, please. They are off duty!” 

In other news, a commuter in her 20s has vented online after an elderly woman allegedly confronted her for sitting in a reserved seat and repeatedly insisted it was “for seniors only.”

Posting on the r/SMRTRabak forum on Friday (April 24), the commuter said she had just finished a shift that left her “physically and mentally” drained.

Read more: ‘This seat is for seniors only’: Woman says she was confronted over reserved seat in MRT

This article (Man criticised online after calling out NSFs for using phones on MRT: ‘Cut our boys some slack, please’) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

SINGAPORE: A family’s living room turned into a disaster zone when a built-in wardrobe suddenly collapsed, raising safety concerns. On Facebook, a user named Jaye Yeo shared their unfortunate experience, stating: “This wasn’t just furniture falling. It was a heavy structure installed inside a living space where our child plays every day. We were extremely lucky no one was injured.” 

As seen in the photos posted, household items, including their child’s toys and several clothes, were scattered in the living room, and with this incident, the family realised that it is really important to properly check if house installations are really completed to avoid injury in the future.

“If you are a homeowner or parent, please take 2 minutes to check this in your home: Are your wardrobes and wall units properly anchored? Do they feel stable when lightly tested? Did anyone ever show you proper installation checks? We never thought something already “installed and completed” could become a safety risk — until this happened,” they post encouraged.  

With this, netizens shared their thoughts and opinions in the comments section. One netizen observed: “Looks like the cabinets were not bolted properly to the wall….. didn’t see a proper mounting bracket either!” 

“This is a pole system. Not built-in wardrobes. cheap and flimsy. In every trade, workmanship and safety is top priority, price should be secondary, not primary concern,” another netizen remarked. 

Some believe that the cause of this is the humidity in Singapore, while others blame the workers, stating, “Now most of the jobs are done by low common sense workers. Best daily go check during renovation.” 

However, one netizen confirmed that what has been shared was not to blame the contractors of the house and emphasised that the furniture was installed by the family themselves. 

“This post is a self-reflection and a lesson learnt for those that are planning to do the same. Just learn from their mistakes,” the post declared. 

This article (No warning: Family’s heavy wardrobe suddenly fell in a HDB home) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

SINGAPORE: An unfortunate event happened in the streets of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5 when a car decided to run a red light and struck a boy riding a bicycle, crossing the road. The incident occurred last April 29, 2026, at approximately 2:30 in the afternoon. 

In a video posted on Facebook, it was clearly seen how a young boy wished to cross the street when he was struck by a black vehicle. The car hit the boy’s bicycle, which led to the young man flying in the air and losing control. 

As reported by Lianhe Zaobao, a woman cycling behind the boy witnessed the accident and tried to help him up. However, due to the impact, the boy struggled to get on his feet. Furthermore, at the time of the accident, a construction worker wearing a helmet and a reflective vest was crossing the road, and when he saw the boy, he carried him to the side while waiting for rescue. 

When contacted, the Singapore Civil Defence Force remarked that after receiving the report, the authorities immediately went to the scene for rescue. 

With this, netizens expressed their thoughts and opinions on what happened. One comment declared: “The traffic light is clearly on red for the driver, yet he still drives across. What is he thinking?? As for those who help the cyclist, they meant well by trying to move him to a safer location, but using force to lift up the cyclist may cause more harm if he has sustained bone or internal injury.” 

Another netizen said that there should be a mandatory jail term for the driver, and there should be an additional charge for failure to provide assistance to the boy. Some claimed that the driver was distracted and thought that the driver was looking at or talking on the phone. 

“There are things called brakes in a car to use,” one more concluded. 

However, there were comments where people thought that the child should be more careful next time around. One said: “His mother should educate him to stop at traffic lights to make sure every vehicle stops before riding through the crossing, even if it’s your right of way.” 

Other related news 

In other news related to Singapore accidents, there was a recent report where a customer claimed that a beautician scratched her face with a blade while doing an eyebrow touch-up and failed to apologise. 

“I felt very disappointed with the attitude shown. Accidents can happen, but it is important to take responsibility and apologise to the customer,” the customer claimed. 

Read more about the news story here. 

This article (Netizens enraged when a car ran a red light and hit a boy riding a bicycle, say there are brakes for a reason) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

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SINGAPORE: A near-miss incident at Westgate has sparked debate online after a taxi was seen driving towards a security officer on duty.

In a video shared on Facebook, a TransCab vehicle appeared to move forward suddenly while the officer was directing traffic at the entrance. The officer managed to react quickly and avoid being hit.

The officer was seen talking to the driver before everything happened, so it was uncertain if this was done intentionally. 

With this, netizens expressed their thoughts and opinions in the comments section, stating their sides on who was at fault in the first place. 

Some criticised the driver, saying the situation could have easily led to serious injury.

“The security officer is in a good mood today, man… Or else things would have been different! Anyway, it was great to see his fast reflexes! That cab could’ve broken some bones!” 

Another comment remarked: “Purposely one very obvious.”

However, for other people, the officer is also at fault. Others questioned why he was standing in the way of the vehicle, and that the driver just wanted to follow the lane. 

“Don’t blame the driver. I have met many road marshallers who wave you to proceed, but they stand in your way. If you try to avoid him, you will hit another car on your right. I never trust these so-called road marshals,” one netizen said. 

Other related news 

In a separate case, a 40-year-old passenger complained that his whole ride felt like he was flying, especially when the driver was caught speeding at 5 a.m. 

“If there were elderly passengers in the car, they would definitely get carsick or feel unwell… If there were motorcyclists or pedestrians on the road at the time, the driver would not have been able to brake in time, and an accident would have definitely occurred,” the passenger claimed. 

Read more about the news story here.

This article (Taxi nearly hits security officer at Westgate, netizens split over blame) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

SINGAPORE: A rat infestation in parts of Tampines has raised concern among residents, with the town council removing 146 rats from Sections 7 and 8 in Tampines East as of April 23.

On Facebook, the Tampines Town Council shared updates about their control measures, and assured that they have heard the complaints of people and are taking the appropriate actions to take care of the problem. 

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Part of the process is the Town Council’s mitigating measures, which involve inspection to detect early signs of infestation, burrow treatment with rodenticide, culling near bins, and deployment of rodent traps. 

The town council is also working on improving housekeeping. Measures include washing bins to remove food waste, ensuring bin lids are properly closed, and offering free bulky item removal to reduce clutter that could attract pests.

An upcoming food waste digester in N2 is also expected to help by reducing food odours and limiting accessible food sources for rodents.

Residents are being encouraged to do their part by disposing of waste properly and keeping bins clean and closed.

“Keeping rodents at bay requires everyone’s effort, and residents play an important role, too…Please dispose of waste properly and recycle food waste where possible. Every small action makes a difference in keeping our estate clean and liveable,” the Town Council declared in their post.

Aside from rats, birds are also causing stress to some local residents. In a recent report, crows nesting near Chinatown Complex have been attacking passersby, with more than 10 people affected in the past week.

Read more about the news story here.

This article (Residents raise concerns as 146 rats cleared from Tampines estates) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

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SINGAPORE: Last weekend, acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim took the train because of a traffic jam, and posted about his experience on social media.

The comments on his post have been mixed, with some Facebook users commending him, while others asked why he needed to take photos and post them at all.

“Roads were jammed, but thankfully our train system runs smoother than my morning kopi. I was from an event in the city when we got stuck in a very bad jam. Made a quick switch to the train and arrived just in time for the Malay Heritage Centre launch. Grateful to reach on time and enjoy such a wonderful event with the community,” wrote Assoc Prof Faishal, who is also the Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs.

The photos show him in a fairly packed MRT cabin, as well as walking to or from the train.

His foray into public transport came in the wake of other political leaders doing the same. In an April 10 Instagram post, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong posted a video of himself, together with Senior Ministers of State Janil Puthucheary and Sun Xueling, and Member of Parliament Yeo Wan Ling, taking the Punggol East LRT loop.

This came a few days after he had urged Singaporeans to take public transport and use fans amid the energy crisis brought about by the war in the Middle East.

Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh has also made the news for taking the MRT, and Sengkang MP Jamus Lim also said recently that he took the shuttle amid the Sengkang West LRT loop disruption.

What netizens are saying

Some of the commenters on Assoc Prof Faishal’s post commended him, as well as Singapore’s public transport system, which one described as “world-class.”

“I was there yesterday afternoon. Yes, it was jam-packed due to a big event there. I can vouch for it. Good thing there were other alternative transport to bring visitors there. It is easy to criticise, but put yourself on the front line and you will know it is not an easy job,” one wrote.

“Switching to the train not only saved time, but also shows confidence in our public transport system when it matters most. Arriving on time for the launch at the Malay Heritage Centre and being present with the community speaks volumes,” added another.

Others, however, questioned why the experience needed to be publicised at all.

“Lol, you make taking a train such a big deal that you have to ask someone to take photos of yourself on a train and post it,” a Facebook user commented.

“Sorry, Sir. Do you always take Public Transport to work? Me too, but I don’t take a photo for it,” wrote another.

Some netizens had questions.

“Would we be seeing you & your colleagues taking the public transport on a daily basis moving forward?” one asked.

“How often will you see ministers take public transport?” another wondered. /TISG

Read also: Jamus Lim tests shuttle as Sengkang West LRT loop faces 6-month disruption

This article (Faishal Ibrahim taking MRT to escape traffic jam leads to commenters’ questions) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.