Uncle Ong, the senior cat feeder, is out of his neck brace.

He had to rely on it for several weeks after his physical condition deteriorated due to his advancing age, he previously said.

However, the 73-year-old bus driver is still going about his daily routine.

He has been making the rounds in Kallang and Hougang to feed dozens of cats nightly, something which he has been doing since 2007.

He told Mothership: "Every day I will say a prayer and thank the heavens I can do this."

He even quipped that the rain stops whenever he "bo bi bo bi", which is dialect for "interceding with the deities".

He also thanked the public for their continued support in helping him foot the cost of his cat food.

Condominium slated to be built in Kallang industrial area

When informed that Kallang Close is set to have its first private residential property built in 12 years, Ong was shocked, but unfazed.

The location slated for the new condonimiun construction is right where Ong makes the rounds nightly to feed the cats.

He joked: "I didn't read the news about it. But why would people want to move here?"

When told that the area would likely soon see many heavy vehicles occupying the two-lane roads, Ong said there are already many heavy vehicles around as they are parked there overnight.

However, he added that two cats out of the dozen or so cats in the Kallang industrial area have since died.

He said conditions are not great outdoors, but at least the remaining cats get fed.

Beware of scammers

Ong also said he wanted the public to be informed that there could be scammers out there who are pretending to raise money on his behalf.

He said the only legitimate way to help him so far is by buying cat food on his behalf via this link.

This arrangement allows him to not have to handle the funds.

The business helping him is run by S&S Pet's Shop at Tampines Street 44.

The products are labelled "Cats of Kallang".

The pet shop owner, Steven Chan, has been helping to distribute the cat food bought by the public to Ong personally.

Donors who are keen to help by contributing smaller sums can contact S&S Pet's Shop at snspetsshop@gmail.com.

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A 25-year-old man will be charged in court on Aug. 31 for his suspected involvement in the murder of a 29-year-old man.

In a news release on Aug. 30, the police said the man will be charged with murder under Section 302(1) of the Penal Code 1871.

The police said they received a call for assistance along Tuas South Street 15 towards Tuas South Avenue 14 at about 10:10pm on Aug. 29.

Upon arrival, officers found the 29-year-old man lying motionless on the road.

He was subsequently pronounced dead at scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedic.

The 25-year-old man was later arrested within four hours, police said.

Preliminary investigations found that the two men were known to each other.

Police investigations are ongoing.

The offence of murder carries the death penalty.

Amidst jet displays and marching contingents, it was an orange cat that got the crowd roaring the loudest at the rehearsals for Malaysia's National Day celebrations in the country's capital on Aug. 29.

The six-year-old orange American Shorthair, flaunting a tanjak (traditional Malay male headgear) and shades, was unfazed by it all.

King Oyen

According to New Straits Times, the handsome feline, named "King Oyen", arrived on his own "superbike".

This was King Oyen's fourth Malaysia National Day showing.

In a video on his Instagram page, which has more than 24,500 followers, King Oyen could be seen sitting comfortably in a man's arms.

He was then raised to the crowd.

This got them roaring, all while King Oyen watched on calmly.

Even when jets screeched overhead, King Oyen was unperturbed.

No stranger to large crowds and cameras

According to The Star, King Oyen was no stranger to large crowds and cameras.

"In fact, he loves posing for them," the feline's owner, Siti Zalifah Abdul Aziz, 53, said.

According to Siti, King Oyen's custom-made patriotic outfit is sponsored by local pet stores each year.

Apart from having attended the annual celebrations multiple times in the past, Siti shared that she regularly brings King Oyen along for outdoor activities, such as canoeing, cycling and horseback riding.

All these have helped King Oyen feel safe and secure in different environments.

"Once he felt safe with us, he naturally became comfortable around people," Siti told The Star.

"Now, he actually loves being in the middle of crowds," she also said.

King Oyen's indoor personality departs from his composed outdoor demeanour though, with the cat being described as "mischievous" when at home.

Attendees at the rehearsal on Aug. 29 vied to take photos with King Oyen, with one visitor describing the orange cat as a "VIP".

@mothershipsg lookin' good, feline good 😎 6-year-old King Oyen rolled up to the rehearsal at Dataran Putrajaya on Aug. 29 and promptly stole the show, with many audience members vying to take pictures with him. According to the New Straits Times, its owner said that this is the cat’s 4th year of joining the Merdeka celebrations. The King apparently loves watching fighter jets and helicopters. #mothershipabroad ♬ original sound - Mothership

Search and rescue operations in Nepal entered their fifth day on Aug. 30 after flash floods and mudslides swept through the country's border region with Tibet, leaving at least 675 people dead and more than 2,400 missing, BBC reported.

According to a report by CNA, authorities said some of the bodies recovered from the disaster have decomposed beyond recognition.

These bodies would be buried after legal formalities due to health risks and concerns over possible disease outbreaks.

Nepali government to preserve DNA

In a statement posted on social media on Aug. 29, Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah said the government would preserve DNA samples and other identifying information from victims whose bodies cannot be identified before their remains are handled by the state.

According to local news outlet The Kathmandu Post, Shah said the government would handle only unidentified bodies, while those identified by their families would be handed over to relatives.

He also urged the public not to be misled about the government's handling of the dead.

A total of 675 bodies have been recovered so far from various locations in the affected districts of Rasuwa, Dhading, Nuwakot, Chitwan, Tanahun, Gorkha, Nawalparasi East, and Nawalparasi West.

The recovered bodies are being placed in airtight bags and handled in accordance with the Unidentified and Unclaimed Bodies Management (First Amendment) Directive, 2026, Shah said.

He added that the government had stepped up search-and-rescue operations, medical treatment, relief efforts, and communications restoration in the aftermath of the disaster.

The response is being coordinated among federal, provincial and local authorities, with government agencies working at full capacity to assist those affected.

"Saving the lives of every affected citizen remains the government’s first priority," Shah was quoted as saying.

He said the government would continue to support affected communities and carry out rescue and rehabilitation efforts until tangible results were achieved.

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Videos showing a Corgi allegedly being mistreated at a condominium in Seletar have raised concerns over the dog’s welfare.

Woman spotted dragging Corgi by its leash

The videos were first posted on the Facebook group Singapore Dogs Community on Aug. 24.

In one video, a woman can be seen dragging a Corgi by its leash across a patch of grass.

The dog appears to have difficulty using its hind legs and is unable to walk normally.

In another video, the dog is seen sitting alone on a grass patch with its leash still attached.

It then attempts to move forward, using its front legs to pull itself along.

The dog also appears to be panting, with its tongue sticking out.

According to the post's caption, the incident took place at Nim Gardens, a condominium in Seletar.

SPCA went down to investigate

In response to Mothership's queries, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) said it first received a report about the case on Aug. 18.

Its inspectors attempted to conduct a home visit on Aug. 20, but no one answered the door.

An officer from the Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST) subsequently informed them that the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) and National Parks Board (NParks) had attended to the case.

SPCA said that when cases it receives have also been reported to the relevant authorities, it generally defers to their protocols and allows the investigations to take their course.

However, should they be called upon to assist in investigations, its inspectors will do so to the fullest extent possible, it added.

In this case, SPCA said its inspectors consulted AVS and NParks, which confirmed that investigations were underway.

The inspectors also obtained the case number to facilitate follow-ups.

Corgi spotted under the hot sun a few days later

SPCA said it later received another report on Aug. 24, which said that the dog had again been seen outside under the hot sun for an hour that day.

Given the rising temperatures and risk of heatstroke, its inspectors made an urgent visit on Aug. 25 to check on the dog's welfare while it was outdoors.

When they arrived at the estate, they found the dog alone on a grass patch under direct sunlight and panting.

The inspectors then spoke to the domestic helper who was sitting nearby in the shade, taking the opportunity to gather information.

They also advised the helper on dog welfare, including how to handle a dog that may be unable to walk on a leash due to weakness in its hind legs.

SPCA said dragging a dog by its leash could cause injury or create a fearful association with walks.

Its inspectors subsequently helped carry the dog to a sheltered area and advised the helper to provide it with water to help it cool down.

They also spoke to an MCST officer who was able to provide more information, and managed to speak to the dog’s owner over the phone later that day.

SPCA said the findings from its visit had been conveyed to the authorities to support their investigations.

Mothership has reached out to AVS and NParks for comment.

The 42-year-old Singaporean man who has cerebral palsy and known for being carried up Malaysia's Batu Caves by his brother each year during Thaipusam has died.

News of his passing was shared by his brother on Facebook on Aug. 30.

Sudden loss

In the Facebook post, Gunaseelan's brother, Suresh Vanaz, attached a notice of Gunaseelan's wake, which featured a Manchester United logo in the background.

It also stated that Gunaseelan passed away on Aug. 29.

"With a very heavy heart that I share the heartbreaking news that my beloved brother, Gunaseelan, has passed away peacefully," Suresh wrote in the post.

He described Gunaseelan's passing as a "sudden loss", and went on to say that Gunaseelan will "always hold a special place" in his heart.

Suresh also received numerous condolences from his Facebook followers.

Yearly trip to Batu Caves

The bond between Suresh and Gunaseelan was the subject of a feature by Malaysian media New Straits Times in 2025.

Suresh said then that the yearly trip to Batu Caves with Gunaseelan was his "duty" and "devotion".

"Caring for him, ensuring his happiness and well-being — that is my offering," Suresh told NST.

Due to logistical challenges, the pair had to forego their trip in 2025.

While Gunaseelan's dream is to travel the world, Suresh spoke of the challenges in helping his brother realise this.

Suresh is Gunaseelan's sole caregiver.

"I want to give him the best life could offer and I'm still working on it. I hope God is kind to me, granting me the great fortune and blessing to bring him along and show him the world," Suresh said.

Suresh also shared about the social stigma they faced while growing up, owing to his brother's disability, and how they challenged these perceptions.

“I just want him to experience life the way any other person would,” Suresh commented then.

A 49-year-old man in Sibu, Malaysia, is being held in remand as local police investigate him for allegedly murdering his five-year-old nephew after taking drugs.

The man reportedly slit the throat of the boy, before phoning the boy's mother to tell her about the act.

Man reportedly took drugs

According to Malay Mail, local police received a report about the incident at about 1:45pm on Aug. 28.

The five-year-old victim was then rushed to the hospital, but was later pronounced dead.

The incident took place in a house. Only the suspect, the victim, and the victim's grandmother were present at the time, The Borneo Post reported.

The victim's mother was at work at the time of the incident.

The 49-year-old was allegedly behaving erratically and experiencing hallucinations after taking methamphetamine.

His erratic behaviour included cutting his own hair.

A urine test conducted on the man returned positive for the drug.

Reportedly called victim's after the act

A neighbour told Sin Chew Daily that the five-year-old had just been dropped off at the house by his mother to be cared for by his grandmother.

Afterwards, the grandmother's cries for help could be heard.

The neighbour said they rushed out of the house, only to see the 49-year-old holding onto a parang on the road.

He was then seen calling someone on the phone.

The neighbour said they heard the man say, "I've already killed your son."

The victim's mother was later seen returning to the house, before cries were heard.

A bar manager in Thailand was filmed shaving a female customer's head after she allegedly failed to pay a bill amounting to 60,000 baht (about S$2,306).

What happened

According to local media outlet Bangkok Post, the case was brought to light by Chalida Phalamat of the Pen Nueng Foundation.

In footage uploaded by Chalida on Aug. 27, the bar manager can be seen shaving the woman's head before taking her to a police station, where he accused her of running up a bill without paying.

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The bar alleged that the woman had used a fake identity card to enter the venue on Aug. 25 and did not have the money to settle her bill.

She was also accused of having previously avoided paying bills at other establishments.

The manager reportedly subsequently made the woman sign an agreement to sell her hair, which was to be cut from root to tip, for 3,000 baht (about S$115).

"Excessive and unlawful"

Chalida acknowledged that the bar had suffered financial losses and said she understood that the manager had a responsibility towards his employees, Bangkok Post reported.

However, she described shaving the woman's head as excessive and unlawful.

She further questioned why the bar had taken matters into its own hands instead of filing a police report.

Chalida also questioned whether the woman's agreement to have her hair cut could be considered genuine consent given the circumstances.

She further cast doubt on the bar's explanation that the woman's hair had been shaved for donation, noting that it had already been cut short before the shaving took place.

According to Chalida, the bar manager told her he will contact the woman's family to apologise and provide compensation.

She also urged Thailand's Ministry of Social Development and Human Security to check on the woman's welfare, saying there were questions over whether she was under 20 and whether she was a minor.

Chalida also said it was unclear whether the woman had any underlying mental health conditions.

The woman's mother has since disputed the bar's account of the incident.

She claimed she had offered to pay the bill in instalments, but was rejected.

The mother also alleged that her daughter had suffered physical injuries, including bruising.

She said she planned to take her daughter to file a police report at Bang Yai Khan police station on Aug. 28.

One Singaporean woman missing in the Nepal floods had discussed plans to meet up with a Nepali friend just one day before the disaster struck.

She is remembered as being kind-hearted and for helping at a children's home in Nepal.

Nine Singaporeans remain missing after floodwaters abruptly rushed through valleys near the Nepal-Tibet border on Aug. 26, sweeping away villages.

Search and rescue efforts are now in their fifth day as a total of more than 2,400 continue to be missing, while at least 675 have died, the BBC reported.

Discussed plans to meet up with Nepali friend

The Singaporean woman, Estee Loeh, had spoken to a Nepali friend on the phone on Aug. 25, Shin Min Daily News reported.

This was one day prior to the disaster.

The Nepali friend, Dawa (transliteration), said, "She called and said that she was at the Nepal-China border. The last time we met was last year. We discussed plans to meet up. Who knew the floods would happen the next day."

Loeh told Dawa over the phone that she was not travelling with a tour agency and was travelling alone.

She also said that she had met her friends from China.

It is believed that Loeh had registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"She has been to Nepal a number of times and is considerably familiar with the area," Dawa told Shin Min.

After the flood, Dawa recalled that Loeh was travelling alone in the affected area.

He immediately alerted the local and Singaporean authorities.

"She still hasn't been found. Many local and Singaporean friends have been seeking information on her whereabouts. Everyone's worried and hope she will be found," Dawa said.

Made visits to Nepal to help local communities

Another of Loeh's friends, founder of travel agency Bhutan Advantage Travel Partnership, shared that he was extremely upset after learning that Loeh had gone missing.

The founder told Shin Min that he and Loeh had visited an orphanage together when Loeh travelled to Nepal and Bhutan in 2018.

He remembers Loeh as someone whose love knows no boundaries and as a kind-hearted individual.

Loeh not only worked with local social services, but she also helped provide essential services to underprivileged children.

According to Shin Min, the founder had also made a Facebook post thanking Loeh for her many visits to Kopila Children Home in Nepal, during which she helped with the distribution of food and drink and donated US$500 (S$637).

Eight other Singaporeans missing

Apart from Loeh, eight other Singaporeans are also missing after the flood, including 53-year-old Sumit Rawla and his 49-year-old wife Shubakshi Rawla.

They were travelling with a tour group operated by Himalayan Glacier when the floods struck.

Four other Singaporeans who travelled with Leaf Holiday also remain missing.

They were on a pilgrimage when the disaster struck.

Their photos, along with those of others who are missing, were publicly shared by the tour agency as it requested information on their whereabouts.

40-year-old Shalinny Deavy and 66-year-old S. Maniam are part of the four.

Some Singaporeans in Nepal to help with disaster relief

Following the floods, one 63-year-old Singaporean and his wife had travelled to Nepal to help out with the rescue and disaster relief efforts, Shin Min reported.

The 63-year-old, Qiu Jian Yi (transliteration), has been volunteering with Tzu Chi Singapore for close to 30 years.

He told Shin Min that he has volunteered in Nepal for about three to four years.

"As soon as I could get to Nepal, I headed over. Every second matters, I'll help where I can," Qiu told Shin Min.

At the moment, Qiu is in Chitwan,  about 100km to 200km from the disaster-stricken area.

He is travelling alongside three Nepali volunteers, one Singaporean and one Malaysian.

His wife is also helping with disaster relief efforts elsewhere in Nepal.

Two other Singaporeans are helping out with administrative matters, Shin Min reported.

According to Qiu, the weather in the disaster area is bad, and local authorities have warned of landslides.

As such, the volunteers are cautious about sending in large amounts of aid into the area.

Qiu told Shin Min that the biggest need at the moment is likely medical supplies and food.