Truly SG

22/08/2026

The Tradenation and Tradeluxury saga still not over sia.

A 30-year-old Singaporean, Yap Lee Peng Somchai, was charged on Aug 21 with transferring property allegedly linked to criminal benefits, and failing to exercise reasonable diligence as a company director.

Between May and August 2022, police received 187 reports from customers who said they paid in full for luxury watches and bags — but barang never come.

Somchai was then a director of Tradeluxury and an authorised signatory for its bank account. Two others in the case already kena jailed: main decision-maker Pansuk Siriwipa got 14 years, while director Pi Jiapeng got 5 years and 10 months.

Meanwhile, Thai authorities provisionally seized several properties in Thailand in June 2026. Singapore’s CAD is now helping victims consolidate their claims for possible asset recovery, subject to Thai law.

After four years, could some victims finally get part of their money back?

This is Truly SG 🇸🇬
Source: Singapore Police Force.

22/08/2026

Taiwanese Mandopop legend Richie Ren is back in Malaysia, and he says coming here feels just like coming home. ❤️🇲🇾

Before going up Genting, his good friend Henn brought him jalan-jalan around some places he had never visited before, including a newly opened durian museum. Then while watching a performance there, suddenly Richie kena pulled onto the stage! 😂

Best part? The performers even used his famous song and changed the lyrics into a durian version: “Look left, look right, look up, look down… turns out every durian also not simple.” Wah, like that also can! 🤣

Richie is now performing three nights at Genting’s Arena of Stars — 21 Aug (9pm), 22 Aug (6pm) and 23 Aug (6pm). His Singapore fans already got their turn earlier this year when he performed at Resorts World Sentosa on 21 and 22 March.

For a singer whose songs accompanied so many of us growing up, no wonder everywhere he goes also got people singing along — how many Richie Ren songs can you still sing without looking at the lyrics? 🎤

This is Truly SG 🇸🇬

Source: Richie Ren, Resorts World Genting & Resorts World Sentosa

22/08/2026

Car catches fire at open space carpark at Blk 148 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh 🔥

21/08/2026

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21/08/2026

Licensed debt collectors in Singapore can chase debts, but licence doesn’t mean can anyhow whack. A court found that employees of one debt collection company breached harassment laws four times while pursuing an alleged S$102,937 renovation debt.

During a visit to the couple’s home, collectors allegedly shouted, banged on a railing and mocked the husband with: “CEO also no money ah… talk c**k CEO.” One also threatened to visit his office.

And they really went leh. Collectors subsequently turned up at the husband’s workplace and handed “red notices” to his staff, even though the debt had nothing to do with his job.

During another home visit, with the couple’s young children watching upstairs, one collector remarked: “Your children on top watching, not very nice leh.”

Judge Gregory Gan said debt collectors may legally pursue debts, but their licences don’t give them “carte blanche” to break the law. A protection order was granted against the company.

Debt must pay if genuinely owed, but where should we draw the line between legitimate collection and public shaming?

This is Truly SG 🇸🇬

Source: States Courts Singapore

21/08/2026

Singapore Salary Guide: How Much Should You Be Earning At Your Age? 🤫

How much should someone in Singapore be earning in their 20s, 30s or 40s? There is no single answer. Two people of the same age can have vastly different salaries depending on their occupations, qualifications, experience and industries. Still, official figures from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) pr...

20/08/2026

A Redditor was a bit taken aback after finding 1 meat and 2 veg cai png for just $3 at BGAIN 85 Eating House along Lorong 4 Toa Payoh.

The plate came with eggplant, broccoli and sesame oil chicken, with all three portions looking pretty solid. The chicken was also a decent size with not much bone — though the photo apparently doesn't do it justice.

The small coffeeshop has just a drinks stall, bak chor mee, roast meats and this cai png stall. The Redditor had actually wanted to try the BCM, but it wasn't open, so the cai png became an unplanned choice.

And the price? Wah, $3 only. The Redditor reckons the last time paying $3 for cai png was more than a decade ago.

Food-wise, it's just okay lah — nothing mind-blowing, but definitely not terrible. At $3, honestly hard to complain.

With cai png prices nowadays, is $3 becoming a thing of the past?

This is Truly SG 🇸🇬
Source: crobat3/Reddit

20/08/2026

Couple arrested after drugs found in home with their two young sons

A young couple in their 20s kena arrested after CNB officers found cannabis, ‘Ice’, ‘Ecstasy’ and drug paraphernalia in their Marsiling Lane home.

The 25-year-old man and 24-year-old woman were arrested on 11 August. Most disturbing part? Their two young sons, just 3 years old and 7 months old, were inside the master bedroom where some of the drugs were found.

CNB said the children’s welfare was taken care of, and they have since been placed with their next-of-kin. Investigations into the couple’s alleged drug activities are ongoing.

Under Singapore’s Misuse of Drugs Act, adults aged 21 and above can be prosecuted for exposing controlled drugs or drug paraphernalia to children.

Drugs already dangerous enough — but when young children are caught in the middle, how much more serious can it get?

This is Truly SG 🇸🇬

Source: Central Narcotics Bureau

20/08/2026

A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly helping loansharks harass residents — and police caught him just one day after the latest incident.

On Aug 16, around 8.45pm, police were alerted to a residential unit along Sembawang Drive. The gate had been secured with a bicycle lock — seriously, this kind of thing can happen to anyone ah.

Woodlands Police Division used follow-up investigations and Police camera images to identify the man. He was arrested the next day and is also suspected of another harassment case at Jurong East Street 13.

He will be charged on 19 August under the Moneylenders Act. First-time offenders can face a fine of up to $50,000, up to five years’ jail and up to six strokes of the cane.

Loanshark harassment is no joke. Better don’t get involved, don’t help them, and if you see something suspicious, call 999. Would you risk your freedom just to do a loanshark’s dirty work?

This is Truly SG 🇸🇬
Source: Singapore Police Force
Photo: CSCEC Singapore

19/08/2026

Accident at BKE towards Woodlands/KJE between an SBS bus and a motorcycle on the morning of 19 Aug 2026