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14/10/2026

Perimenopause can bring a surprising range of symptoms beyond the commonly known hot flushes, mood swings and brain fog. Doctors say fluctuating oestrogen levels during the transition to menopause can affect multiple parts of the body, including the joints, nervous system, eyes, ears and vocal cords.

According to medical experts, lesser-known symptoms may include frozen shoulder, heart palpitations, dizziness, tingling sensations, itchy ears, tinnitus and changes in the voice.

Frozen shoulder can develop as declining oestrogen affects inflammation and connective tissue health, causing pain and stiffness. Meanwhile, hormonal fluctuations may contribute to heart palpitations, although women should consult a doctor to rule out underlying heart conditions.

Some women may also experience sensations resembling electric shocks, crawling skin or tingling in their hands and feet. Changes in hormone levels can affect the body's sensory signals, while hormonal fluctuations may also influence balance, making some women feel dizzy or light-headed.

Other symptoms include dry or tired eyes, intermittent blurred vision, increased sensitivity to caffeine and changes in hearing. Some women may notice their voices becoming weaker, raspier or more difficult to project as they approach menopause.

Experts emphasise that these symptoms can have causes unrelated to menopause, so persistent or unusual changes should not automatically be attributed to hormones. Sudden vision changes, significant hearing loss, severe dizziness or concerning heart symptoms warrant prompt medical attention.

Menopause symptoms can also continue after a woman's final menstrual period. Their duration and severity vary, with some symptoms gradually improving while others, such as vaginal dryness, may persist.

Doctors recommend seeking professional advice when symptoms interfere with daily life. Understanding the less familiar signs of perimenopause can help women recognise changes in their bodies and obtain appropriate care.

14/10/2026

A 51-year-old man was arrested after allegedly causing a disturbance and shouting vulgarities and threats at police officers at Chinatown MRT station on October 11.

According to the Singapore Police Force, officers received a call for assistance at around 4.30pm. Upon arriving at the station, they found the man appearing intoxicated and refusing to follow instructions from station staff.

Police officers attempted to engage him, but he allegedly continued to disregard their instructions and caused a disturbance. During the arrest, he also allegedly hurled vulgarities and threats at the officers.

The man was subsequently arrested for being drunk in a public place and using abusive language against a public servant. Police investigations are ongoing.

A video circulating on Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu showed four police officers restraining the man, who was wearing a dark green shirt, against a wall at the station. Several commuters were seen walking past, while others stopped to observe the incident. Station staff were also present to direct commuters away from the scene.

14/10/2026

Singapore police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 14-year-old girl who was last seen near Yishun Avenue 6.

The authorities have urged members of the public who may have seen the teenager or know of her whereabouts to come forward and assist with investigations.

Anyone with information can contact the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online through the Singapore Police Force’s I-Witness portal. All information provided will be kept strictly confidential.

Members of the public are encouraged to share verified information with the authorities to help locate the missing girl safely.

14/10/2026

Two Chinese men have been charged with allegedly stealing bank cards from passengers aboard the same Vietjet flight from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to Singapore.

Shu Zaijun, 54, and D**g Bangjun, 59, were accused of committing the offences on October 12, 2026. According to court documents, Shu allegedly stole two debit cards from a passenger’s bag at around 8.30am, while D**g allegedly took a credit card from another passenger’s bag about 30 minutes later.

The two men were arrested following an operation by Airport Police Division officers at Changi Airport Terminal 4 at around 9.45am on the same day. Police said three bank cards that did not belong to them were found in their possession.

Both men allegedly took the cards from passengers’ bags stored in the aircraft’s overhead compartments. The victims reportedly left the plane without realising their cards were missing.

Shu’s case has been adjourned to October 16, while D**g’s case will be mentioned again on October 28. If convicted, each man faces up to three years in jail, a fine, or both.

Police have urged travellers to keep cash and valuables close to them instead of placing them in overhead compartments. Passengers are also advised to watch for suspicious activity around cabin baggage and alert flight attendants immediately if they notice anything unusual.

14/10/2026

A 38-year-old Bangladeshi worker has died following a tree-felling accident at a private residence along Cranborne Road in Katong, Singapore, on October 13.

The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were alerted to the work-related incident at around 2.35pm. According to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the worker was cutting down a tree when it toppled at its base, causing him to fall along with it.

He was taken unconscious to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where he later died. Preliminary police investigations found no suspected foul play, and both the police and MOM are investigating the incident.

The worker was employed by Soh & Tan Enterprises and had been working as a tree climber, carrying out tree pruning and cutting. The company said he was wearing a safety harness at the time of the accident and is cooperating fully with the authorities.

MOM has instructed the company to suspend all tree-felling activities involving tree climbing while investigations continue. The ministry also reminded employers to assess trees and work methods before starting such operations, ensure workers are properly trained, and follow established safety procedures.

The tragic incident comes amid concerns over workplace safety in Singapore, with MOM reporting an increase in the workplace fatality rate during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year.

13/10/2026

Alcohol consumption and its potential link to dementia remain subjects of ongoing scientific research, with experts cautioning that the relationship may be more complicated than previously believed.

Earlier studies suggested that moderate drinking might be associated with a lower risk of dementia compared with abstaining completely. However, newer research indicates that these findings may be influenced by other factors, including changes in drinking habits during the early stages of cognitive decline.

A study examining alcohol use across different populations found that genetic analyses linked higher alcohol consumption to an increased risk of dementia. The researchers suggested that some earlier observations of a protective effect from light drinking could reflect reverse causation, whereby people begin drinking less as early cognitive changes develop.

The findings challenge the idea that drinking small amounts of alcohol necessarily protects against dementia. Instead, researchers found evidence suggesting that alcohol consumption may contribute to increased dementia risk, although the relationship between drinking patterns and brain health remains an active area of study.

The World Health Organization also identifies alcohol use as one of several modifiable risk factors associated with dementia and recommends reducing alcohol consumption as part of a broader approach to protecting cognitive health. Other important measures include regular physical activity, a healthy diet, avoiding to***co and managing conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

Experts emphasise that dementia risk is influenced by multiple factors, and no single lifestyle change can guarantee prevention. Nevertheless, limiting alcohol intake may be a sensible step towards supporting long-term brain health.

13/10/2026

A 24-year-old Myanmar national has been charged with child abuse after allegedly assaulting a five-month-old baby boy on multiple occasions over an 18-day period in a Punggol flat.

Lai Yi Phyo appeared in court on October 13, 2026, facing allegations of repeatedly shaking, slapping, hitting, choking and biting the infant between April 2 and April 19.

According to court documents, the alleged incidents included hitting the baby's head, pinching his cheek, forcefully pushing a pacifier into his mouth and throwing him onto a bed. She is also accused of biting the child's torso, waist and elbow, as well as twisting his head, ear and legs.

The baby's current condition and the woman's relationship with him were not disclosed in the court documents.

Lai is expected to plead guilty on November 10.

Under Singapore law, anyone convicted of ill-treating a child can face up to eight years in jail, a fine of up to S$8,000, or both.

The case comes amid another child abuse case heard in court this week. On October 12, a couple pleaded guilty to abusing their eight-month-old son for much of his life before his death in 2024. They are scheduled to be sentenced on October 21.

13/10/2026

A 30-year-old man in Singapore has been sentenced to four years and five months in prison and three strokes of the cane for his involvement in an illegal drug distribution operation involving etomidate-laced v**e pods, commonly known as Kpods.

Tan Jia Wei was sentenced on October 13 after pleading guilty to conspiring with others to possess at least 461 v**e cartridges for trafficking. He also admitted to consuming etomidate and receiving benefits from drug dealing.

Court documents revealed that the operation generated $28,300 over just 16 days, from September 10 to 25, 2025.

Tan managed a Telegram account to communicate with customers, receive orders and coordinate deliveries. He also recruited a 29-year-old man, Tan Ming Kuan, to pack the orders and prepare them for distribution.

The packages were left at secluded locations for collection by a driver linked to the network. Customers paid through bank transfers, with each Kpod sold for between $60 and $70.

Tan Ming Kuan reportedly retained $5 per order as payment before handing the remaining proceeds to Tan Jia Wei, who could earn up to $200 for each batch of cash collected.

The operation came to light on September 25, 2025, when officers from the Central Narcotics Bureau arrested Tan Ming Kuan and seized etomidate-laced v**e pods and $3,500 in cash. Tan Jia Wei was arrested later that day, and his urine samples subsequently tested positive for etomidate.

He was granted bail of $30,000 and is expected to begin serving his sentence on November 10, 2026.

The case highlights Singapore’s continued crackdown on illegal v**e products containing etomidate and the serious legal consequences faced by those involved in their distribution.

13/10/2026

Travellers planning their next holiday can look forward to more than 380,000 discounted air tickets from Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot during their upcoming “Time To Fly” travel promotion, running from October 23 to 30, 2026.

The promotion will feature more than 200,000 discounted SIA return tickets and over 180,000 discounted one-way tickets on Scoot, covering destinations across Asia, Europe, Australia and the United States.

Popular destinations include Bangkok, Hangzhou, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, Seoul and Sydney. Scoot will also offer fares on newer routes to Belitung, Chiang Rai, Guiyang and Okinawa.

For Singapore Airlines, discounted fares will be available across Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class for travel between January 1 and September 30, 2027. The deals cover flights from Singapore to 78 destinations.

Scoot’s promotion will cover ScootPlus and Economy Class flights to 70 destinations, with travel dates from November 9, 2026, to October 15, 2027.

Tickets can be purchased through the airlines’ official websites and mobile apps, as well as appointed travel agents.

Travellers can also visit the three-day physical “Time To Fly” travel fair, taking place from October 23 to 25 at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, Halls 401, 402 and 403. More than 30 travel agents and partners will be offering exclusive deals at the event.

With a wide selection of destinations and travel periods, the promotion offers holidaymakers an opportunity to plan their 2027 getaways at discounted prices.

13/10/2026

Singapore’s police and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) have concluded their investigations into allegations of cheating and a fraudulent workplace injury compensation claim involving a former Sumo Salad employee, finding no evidence of wrongdoing by the worker.

In a joint statement on October 13, 2026, the authorities said the police would not take further action against the former employee after finding insufficient evidence of cheating. MOM also found no evidence of fraud in the compensation claim filed against EatGreen, the company operating Sumo Salad.

The case attracted widespread attention after the late EatGreen owner Jane Lee alleged on social media in July 2025 that a former worker had deliberately staged a fall shortly before the end of their employment contract to claim workplace injury compensation.

Following the investigation, the designated insurer will process the claim under Singapore’s Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA). The insurer had previously reimbursed the company for medical expenses and medical leave wages incurred up to June 2025, and will continue to cover eligible compensation benefits.

However, MOM also found that EatGreen’s workplace injury insurance covered only two employees, leaving other staff members without the required coverage. The company was issued a stern warning for failing to ensure that all employees were covered under WICA.

The authorities emphasised that the compensation framework is designed to provide timely support to workers who suffer work-related injuries while allowing employers to raise objections and present evidence before claims are settled.

MOM added that it would take action against anyone found abusing the system through false or misleading claims.

The case has prompted renewed discussion about the challenges businesses face when handling workplace injury claims and the importance of ensuring fair treatment for both employers and employees.

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