A man in China's Zhejiang province spent about 200,000 yuan (around S$38,000) renovating and decorating his new house, only to discover that he had renovated his neighbour's house instead.

He only discovered the error before moving in, Sin Chew Daily reported.

By then, he had already spent over half a year decorating the house.

Wrong house number

According to ETtoday, the mix-up came about because during the handover of apartments, the developer had reportedly affixed the man's doorplate on his neighbour's door.

The doorplate of apartment 104, which belonged to the man, was fixed on the door of apartment 103, which belonged to his neighbour.

However, due to both units having similar layouts, the man supposedly did not carefully check the number, floor plan, and orientation when he took possession of it.

Assuming from the doorplate that the unit belonged to him, the man then selected building materials, supervised construction and completed renovation of the unit, which belonged to his neighbour.

Neighbour finds house renovated

The mistake was only brought to light over six months later when he was about to move in, according to m.163.com.

His neighbour, the rightful owner of apartment 103, had visited the unit as he was ready to inspect it, ETtoday reported.

Shocked to discover it had been renovated by someone else, both parties later realised the doorplates had been affixed to the wrong units.

Angered at the situation, the owner of apartment 104 demanded compensation, but the parties involved were unable to agree on the responsibility and amount of compensation.

All at fault except 103's owner: Judge

Following this, apartment 104's owner sued the developer, where he added the property management company as a co-defendant and apartment 103's owner as a third party.

To that, the judge ruled that the developer, who failed to verify the property information during handover, was to bear the initial responsibility.

In addition, the property management company was also found to be negligent for failing to discover abnormalities during the handover and subsequent inspections, according to ETtoday.

The judge noted, however, that the man was also partially responsible as he failed to fulfil his obligation as a buyer to verify the apartment's information when he took possession of it.

His neighbour, the owner of apartment 103, was found not to be at fault due to being unaware of the situation.

ETtoday reported that he had the right to restore the property to its original condition.

Compensation agreement

The court then invited a mediator and renovation company to conduct an assessment, which determined that a forced demolition would be wasteful.

This is because the renovation materials and workmanship were found to be of good quality and had increased the property's value.

According to ETtoday, the final settlement stated that the developer would compensate the man with a parking space and two years of property management fees would be waived by the property management company.

In addition, the owner of unit 103, who would retain the apartment's structural components, would pay 50,000 yuan (around S$7,600) as renovation compensation.

The owner of apartment 104 could remove his movable appliances and furniture and reclaim his unit.

CNA's Steven Chia, the host of "Talking Point", recently shared that his likeness had been used as part of a scam on Facebook by an alleged automated trading system.

The scam took the form of a fabricated CNA article stating that DBS CEO Tan Su Shan had stormed out of an interview with Chia.

It even showed the latter sustaining a bloody nose after the kerfuffle.

Chia took to social media to warn his followers of the scam, urging everyone to "check especially before you give money away".

DBS has also taken steps to report the content for removal.

Impersonation scams using AI-generated photos or videos are becoming increasingly sophisticated, the bank said, and urged members of the public to remain vigilant.

False scandal

"A fake story is then created with some drama and excitement (check out my bloody nose!) about how banks are 'robbing us'", Chia wrote.

Screenshots Chia shared showed that the scam first appears as a post by The Straits Times, with the rather clickbait headline of "Steven Chia revealed the truth, yesterday's statement shocked all of Singapore".

This was accompanied by an image of Tan supposedly hitting Chia in the face in a studio, with Chia covering his bloody nose.

However, those who click into the post will be directed to a fake CNA article instead, where Chia allegedly accuses local banks of "hiding money that allows ordinary people to become wealthy".

The article then includes a transcript of a fake episode of "Money Mind", which is described as "one of the most dramatic live broadcasts in history".

In it, the supposed Chia claims to use an AI-based automated trading system that "takes advantage of market fluctuations" and "eliminates human errors", and which purportedly allows users to earn S$6,000 a month.

The fake article then unexpectedly transitions into a first-person recount of how the alleged trading system works.

It even included fake testimonials of alleged successful users of the system.

This is, of course, all absolute nonsense, which Chia himself debunks in his post.

Inconsistencies

Chia noted in his post that "because it all looks so real, it can be hard to tell that it’s actually been fabricated".

However, he pointed out some incongruities, such as the glaring detail that an ST post leads users to a CNA article.

Chia also noted that he and Tan wear different clothes in the thumbnail versus within the article.

"And a less obvious sign…in some photos I’m wearing a watch. Here’s some trivia about me – I don’t wear a watch, I never have! Because I’m timeless…"

In response to Mothership's queries, CNA stated that it is aware of the fake article and has since had the article removed.

Chia consequently highlighted that "no one should ever tell you they have a guaranteed way to make money because there is no such thing!"

He added that his followers are free to drop him a message if they are unsure about any content he appears in.

In response to Mothership's queries, DBS shared that it is aware that earlier this week, scammers used AI to create a fake news story impersonating its CEO.

The bank took immediate steps to report the content for removal.

Impersonation scams, including those leveraging AI-generated images, videos and voices, are becoming increasingly sophisticated, DBS stated,

Scammers often exploit the likeness of public figures, organisations and trusted institutions to create a false sense of credibility, in hopes of deceiving victims into disclosing personal information or transferring money.

Remain vigilant, report suspicious content

DBS works closely with technology platforms and the authorities to report fraudulent content and disrupt scam activities as quickly as possible.

The bank urges members of the public to report any suspicious content impersonating DBS or our employees so that appropriate action can be taken promptly.

Members of the public should remain vigilant and be cautious of requests for personal or financial information, or investment opportunities, especially those received via social media, messaging platforms or unsolicited communications.

"If in doubt, do not act on the request. Instead, verify the information through official channels before taking any action," the bank states.

Scam advisories and educational content are regularly shared on DBS' website, social media channels and community workshops to raise awareness of emerging scam typologies and equip the public with practical ways to protect themselves.

The bank also works closely with the Singapore Police Force (SPF), the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) to scale anti-scam public education efforts nationwide and build safer digital habits.

For the latest scam alerts and prevention tips, visit the DBS Scam Defence Hub.

Here's their Facebook post warning against such scams as well.

A 20-year-old food delivery rider in Guizhou, China, died after jumping into a river to save a father and son pair who had fallen in, only to be swept away by an undercurrent moments later due to exhaustion.

What happened

Citing local reports, 8world reported that the Guizhou Foundation for Justice and Courage issued a statement on Jun. 14 stating that the incident took place on the afternoon of May 27 along a stretch of river in Tongxing Village, Guizhou province.

A boy reportedly fell into the river while playing near the riverbank.

His father jumped in to rescue him, but was also caught in the current, leaving both of them in danger.

Witnessing what had happened, food delivery rider Jin Xiaowu (transliteration) and three others dove in and helped to bring the father and son to safety.

However, Jin was swept away by the current during the rescue effort, and his body was later recovered following a search operation lasting several hours.

"The closer I get to home, the further away you seem to drift from me."

Jin's death has left his family, friends and fellow villagers devastated.

According to 8world, his sister, Jin Yuyan, wrote in a social media post: "The closer I get to home, the further away you seem to drift from me."

Her post drew an outpouring of condolences online, as the message reflected her grief and the sense of loss following her brother's death.

Relatives revealed that Jin had started working at a young age to help support his family after financial difficulties and his father's long-term illness left them struggling.

As a delivery rider, he often worked late into the night to make ends meet.

Notes on his phone listed two goals for 2026: to save 20,000 yuan (S$3,800) and buy his father a minivan, 8world reported.

He had also recently spent his savings on a new mobile phone for his mother.

Amid online debate over whether his actions had been "worth it", his sister said she believed he would have felt they were, adding that she would stand by his choice.

Jin's father also described him as someone who had always been willing to help others in danger, even from a young age.

Local authorities have applied for bravery honours for Jin and the other rescuers, and said they would arrange follow-up commendations and support measures for their families.

On the day of Jin's burial, large numbers of villagers turned up to pay their respects and honour his memory.

When they collected the keys to their new home, Erica's family did what many have in Singapore — roll a pineapple on the floor from the front door, a ritual to welcome prosperity into a new space.

But they made a mistake of leaving the house with the pineapple still on the floor.

Three days later, Erica's husband went back to the place and saw a large stain on the floor.

"We were quite shocked when we saw the stain," Erica, a content creator, told Mothership.

They believed that due to Singapore's hot weather, juice from the pineapple might have leaked onto the floor.

As pineapples are acidic, the juice possibly seeped into the tile surface and caused the stain, Erica added.

A common incident

Erica explained that her family had thought it would be fine to leave the pineapple on the floor for a few days.

"It never crossed my mind that the pineapple could end up damaging the flooring," she said.

But this incident has apparently happened to many other families.

A fengshui master who was there when Erica's husband discovered the stain said that he had seen many such cases before, similarly ending in stains on the floor.

Erica said she posted about her experience on Instagram to warn others not to make the same mistake, as the pineapple-rolling ritual is practised by many when moving into a new home.

She advised others to remove the pineapple after the ritual, place it on a tray instead, or wrap the pineapple with a thick cloth before rolling it around the house.

Removing the stain

As of the time of writing, the stain is unfortunately still on the floor.

"We tried cleaning the area ourselves, but the mark is still visible," Erica said.

Her family has been seeking professional advice to determine whether the affected area can be restored without changing the tiles.

They hope to avoid having to replace the affected tile because they worry the new one might not have the same pattern as the rest.

Erica believes professional polishing can solve the issue, but the family has yet to engage any service as they have not started renovations on the house.

They plan to move in a few months later after renovations are done, so there appears to be no big rush at the moment.

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One of the Malaysian tourists who filmed herself mocking locals in China for body odour in a now-deleted TikTok has issued a statement refuting the criticism.

The user, @ekyn.wong, who was referred to as Nur Asyiqin binti Dalil in a statement from her lawyers posted on her account, has also pursued legal action against people who have defamed her.

She has since disabled comments on her TikTok account.

Statement

In her statement, Asyiqin said she has taken legal action against “any parties who have made defamatory statements, baseless accusations, provocations, or spread false information that has damaged my good name, reputation, and integrity.”

“Any parties who continue to spread defamatory or false information may face appropriate legal action,” she wrote.

Asyiqin also added that legal proceedings were underway.

Lawyer’s statement

In her lawyer's statement, certain “irresponsible parties” were alleged to have made posts and comments containing accusations, insults, and defamatory statements against Asyiqin.

“As a result of these publications and videos, our client, her family, and those close to her have received various forms of criticism, insults, condemnation, threats, and harassment from members of the public and other parties,” the statement read.

Details of Asyiqin’s businesses were reportedly revealed and spread, apparently damaging her and her family's reputation.

The statement also said that the video uploaded by Asyiqin was “her own personal views” and was not intended to represent the views of the individuals shown.

Asyiqin apparently “fears for her own safety and that of her family because internet users have shown various negative reactions, including threats and abusive remarks”.

Additionally, the statement said:

“Our client will take firm action and will not compromise in pursuing legal measures against any party who continues to publish defamatory statements, make baseless accusations, or spread personal information about her and her family.”

Background

In a now-deleted TikTok that was reposted onto Threads, Asyiqin was in a group queuing with other tourists while boarding a bus in China.

One woman was seen covering her nose, and another could be heard shouting at those around them.

"It smells so bad! Did none of you shower?" one of them said in Malay.

One of the women also questioned the locals' grooming habits.

In another video, the group were heard making comments about an e-hailing driver.

"I think he really smells bad. We already showered, you know. Chinese people smell bad. Lazy to shower." One of them said.

The video has garnered backlash and criticism for their conduct, with netizens calling their behaviour embarrassing and disrespectful.

A 15-year-old Malaysian girl was allegedly robbed and sexually assaulted during a morning run in Tumpat, Kelantan in Malaysia after she became separated from her 10-year-old brother.

She was found injured near bushes in the Parit area at around 11am by a member of the public and was rushed to hospital, Sin Chew Daily News reported.

Siblings got separated

The victim reportedly left home with her younger brother to exercise in the morning.

The brother fell behind during the run, searched for his sister, but could not find her, and assumed she had already headed home.

Their grandmother, identified by the alias Ro Qiya, 74, told Sin Chew: "He told me he was tired and had fallen behind during the jog. He looked for his sister but couldn't find her."

She added: "He thought his sister had already gone home, so he came back alone."

According to China Press, the grandmater said she received news at noon that her granddaughter had been found near the bushes.

"I hope the perpetrator is brought to justice"

She told Sin Chew: "This news shocked our whole family. I cannot imagine what my granddaughter went through. She is a good child, very filial to her parents. I hope the perpetrator is brought to justice."

The victim, the second of three siblings, is currently receiving treatment at Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital in Kota Bharu.

Police confirm investigation

Malaysia police confirmed the case is being investigated for rape and robbery with hurt.

A former science teacher in the U.S. state of Georgia is facing multiple charges after allegedly molesting six teenage students.

According to New York Post, new court documents reveal she also had an OnlyFans account that students allegedly used to blackmail her for better grades.

Maris Nichols, 25, was a science teacher at Douglas County in Georgia when the alleged offences took place, according to WSB-TV.

How the case unfolded

Nichols was initially arrested after allegedly having sexual contact with a student in a classroom closet and a parked Hummer, according to the New York Post.

Two weeks later, she was re-arrested on 11 additional charges, including child molestation, evidence tampering and grooming involving five other students.

What the search warrants revealed

According to the New York Post, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office has served over a dozen search warrants in the case, covering Nichols, Snapchat, OnlyFans, AT&T, and multiple students and families.

Investigators are also seeking surveillance footage from a golf course where she allegedly met up with a teenager, as well as genetic material and fingerprints linked to two students.

The warrants also revealed that students who discovered her OnlyFans account allegedly used it to pressure her for better grades, according to WSB-TV.

Investigators also reported that Nichols allegedly pressured a student to delete their communications shortly before her first arrest.

Background

Nichols was a graduate of Liberty University, a private institution in the U.S. with a strict policy prohibiting sexual activity outside of marriage, according to the New York Post.

Haidilao Singapore is going big on coriander with food and drinks centred on the garnish.

It announced limited-time coriander-based menu items available at its outlets from Jun. 18, 2026.

The limited-time menu consists of an Extra Coriander Soup Base, Coriander Spritzer, and Coriander Cocktail.

Coriander itself will also be available.

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Extra Coriander Soup Base

The Extra Coriander Soup Base features a "deeply infused" coriander profile delivering a "pronounced" herbal aroma.

It is crafted for diners seeking a “more adventurous hotpot option”.

The menu also includes a “refreshing” Coriander Spritzer, as well as a Coriander Cocktail, an alcoholic beverage.

Haidilao Singapore will also introduce a “Coriander Lover Honour Certificate”, an in-store photo moment for guests who order any coriander item from the menu.

Guests will be invited to take a commemorative photo with the certificate alongside their hotpot spread.

The Malaysia ringgit weakened to a six-month low against the Singapore dollar on Jun. 19, with the exchange rate touching RM3.20 per S$1.

Foreign exchange charts showed that this was the ringgit's weakest level against the Singapore dollar since November 2025.

The currency had previously weakened to RM3.33 per Singapore dollar in June 2025.

U.S. Federal Reserve

The drop comes after the U.S. Federal Reserve's announcement on Jun. 17 that the federal funds rate would remain unchanged at 3.5 to 3.75 per cent.

Following that, the US dollar index rose about 1 per cent, CNN reported.

This is expected to put pressure on Asian currencies.

The Singapore dollar is currently trading at S$1.29 per US$1 while the Malaysian ringget is trading at RM4.14 per US$1.

The United States has accepted Singapore's request to buy 18 Common Fire Control Systems (CFCS) upgrade kits for its M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), in a deal worth an estimated US$73 million (S$94.3 million).

The deal was announced in a press release by the U.S. State Department on Jun. 15.

The CFCS controls launchers and manages weapons systems through the use of digital processing, sharpening targeting accuracy and overall operational effectiveness.

Responding to queries from CNA, Singapore's Ministry of Defence (Mindef) described HIMARS as a land-based precision strike asset that has formed part of the SAF's arsenal since 2010.

The ministry noted that the system remains a key part of the SAF's operational capabilities amid its ongoing modernisation efforts, and will be upgraded to keep pace with evolving operational and training needs.

The proposed deal also covers support equipment, technical documentation, spare parts, training, and various forms of U.S. government and contractor assistance, engineering, logistics and field office support.

The State Department said the sale "will not alter the basic military balance in the region" and added that it would strengthen Singapore's ability to address current and future security challenges.

It described Singapore as a "strategic partner that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Asia".

What is HIMARS?

The HIMARS carries a single pod of six Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) rockets and can launch the full range of MLRS munitions.

According to Mindef's website, its Guided MLRS M31 Unitary rockets are 227mm surface-to-surface weapons that use inertial guidance and GPS assistance, each carrying a 200-pound class high-explosive warhead designed for precise, lethal strikes.

The system can hit targets up to 70km away, takes under 20 seconds to prepare for firing, and can release a full load of six rockets within 45 seconds.

Part of wider upgrade

This latest deal follows a separate HIMARS-related acquisition that MINDEF confirmed in April 2026 — the purchase of M30A2 GMLRS Alternative Warhead pods, in a deal the U.S. State Department valued at roughly US$83.1 million (S$107.4 million).

In a speech at the Committee of Supply back in March 2025, then-Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen had said the SAF's HIMARS launchers would be upgraded with more advanced rockets.

On this latest sale, the U.S. State Department said it would have "no adverse impact on U.S. defence readiness".