OldTown White Coffee will close its last Singapore outlet in Kallang Wave Mall.

Its last day of operations is on Oct. 11, 2026.

The restaurant chain serves Malaysian cuisine.

"After more than 12 years of serving our valued customers at OldTown Kallang Wave, we would like to announce the permanent closure of our outlet," OldTown White Coffee said in an Oct. 2 Facebook post.

OldTown White Coffee told The Straits Times that the closure was due to "the landlord's decision not to renew our lease at the current location" and being "unable to reach a mutual agreement for an extension".

Kallang Wave Mall is part of The Kallang.

OldTown White Coffee had outlets in Farrer Park, East Coast and Novena.

It also said it did not rule out returning to Singapore in the future.

Two large slabs of raw pork were photographed lying on the ground at Block 216 Bedok North Street 1 wet market.

The photos were shared on the SG Dirty Fella Facebook group on Oct. 2, along with a caption: "Thawing meat on the floor?!?!?! Buy at your own risk!"

The meat was resting in front of a large chest freezer.

The stall owner, surnamed Fang (transliteration), admitted to Shin Min Daily News that the meat was on the ground, but claimed that it had slid down accidentally from the top of the freezer.

"If the authorities want to fine me, I will accept it," he added.

Washed it the next morning

In the photos, the wet market appeared empty and was outside of operating hours.

Some commenters questioned the hygiene at the stall, with one saying that the stall needs to "use soap to wash the meat before cooking".

The 64-year-old stall owner repeatedly emphasised that he did not place the pork on the ground intentionally, and that he usually kept raw meat inside the freezer.

"That day, an employee placed the pork on top of the freezer, and somehow it fell on the ground," he said. "When I saw it the next morning, I rushed to wash it clean with water. It was really not intentional."

He had initially thought of it as a small matter, and did not expect it to be photographed and posted online.

He added: "These few days, customers have been asking about it, and I had to explain what happened to each of them."

He added that he would be more careful in the future to prevent such incidents from happening again.

Reactions from the public

The incident drew a mixed response from patrons.

Two women separately told Shin Min that they would be all right with it as long as the ground where the meat had fallen was not too dirty.

One felt that it would be a waste if the pork was thrown away.

"I would have to cook the meat at home anyway, so I don't really mind," the other woman said.

However, a third woman objected to it, pointing out that the ground is likely to have germs that cannot be completely removed even after the meat is washed.

"It's best to cut away the part of the pork that touched the ground directly, so that everyone can eat it with a peace of mind," she said.

A 32-year-old man will be charged in court for murder after an incident at Block 61 Telok Blangah Heights on Oct. 5.

According to a Singapore Police Force (SPF) news release, the Police received calls for assistance in the vicinity of the block at about 6pm.

They responded to the scene within 10 minutes.

On arrival, they found a 73-year-old man lying motionless and a 53-year-old man injured at the ground floor of the block.

Both were conveyed to the hospital.

The 73-year-old subsequently passed away.

The 53-year-old was conscious when conveyed to the hospital.

The 32-year-old man subsequently called the police to surrender and was arrested in the vicinity.

He is believed to have acted alone.

According to the SPF, there is currently no evidence to suggest that it was a religiously motivated attack or an act of terror.

The 32-year-old will be charged in court on Oct. 7.

If convicted of murder, he could face the death penalty.

Police investigations are ongoing.

A band busking outside Pasir Ris MRT station on Oct. 2 were shouted at to turn their volume down as they were apparently "too loud" for one man's liking.

The situation, as seen in a video, turned tense after a man approached the group of performers and yelled at them.

The incident happened towards the end of the four-member J.P.A.G Band's performance at around 11:50am, the lead singer Jazzica Lee told Mothership.

What video showed

As seen in the video that Lee posted on Instagram, the performers were in the middle of "Locked Out of Heaven" by Bruno Mars when a man started raising his voice.

He could be heard on camera telling the band, "Lower your volume, you're too loud."

The man's voice was audible over the music.

At one point, he even went up to the keyboardist and pointed at her and repeatedly told the group to lower their volume.

Staying calm

Lee said the band had never experienced such a confrontation before.

They busk regularly in Pasir Ris.

It was also their first time encountering the complainant in a blue cap.

When the man first approached them, the band members exchanged nervous glances with one another, the video showed.

They tried to remain calm, as Lee nodded to acknowledge that she had heard his demands.

"We usually try not to stop in the middle of a song as there was an audience watching us," she said.

At that time, she was standing between the instrumentalists holding a wired microphone, which did not allow her to move immediately to adjust the speaker’s volume.

She explained that her band uses a sound meter app to ensure that they do not exceed 65 decibels, which is a rule set by the National Arts Council (NAC) for daytime busking performances.

They also use a mixer and speaker system to help prevent distortion and peaking.

Did what he requested and stopped playing

But the man's persistent complaints prompted the band to simply do what he requested and lower their volume.

The guitarist stopped playing, and the keyboardist made her keyboard softer.

After the man got very close to the keyboardist and pointed at her while yelling, Lee grew worried for her bandmates' safety and told them they should stop and pack up.

Help from the public

A few passersby who were at the scene tried to de-escalate the situation.

A man who was with his young daughter went forward and stood between the complainant and the keyboardist to protect the latter, Lee said.

"It was very kind and thoughtful of him, and we are extremely grateful that he stepped forward," she told Mothership.

A user, believed to be the passerby, subsequently commented on Lee's Instagram video, saying that the man in the blue cap later followed him to a McDonald's to tell him off for trying to stop him.

Another passerby also helped to keep the man away, Lee shared.

The passerby told the band to ignore the man and continue playing.

"We are very grateful to the members of the public who stepped forward to help us," Lee said.

As the band packed up, she saw that the man in the blue cap was still watching them from a distance.

But he left before the police arrived.

Lee said her group was not the ones who called the police, and they are unsure who did.

In addition to taking their statements, the police officers advised the musicians to stay vigilant in case the man showed up again.

According to the video, Lee was seen packing up to leave the venue before two police officers showed up to speak to the band.

She said the officers asked about the man and took down the group's particulars and statement.

Mothership understands that no further police action was taken.

Consumers reported almost S$6.7 million in prepayment losses to the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) between Jan. 1 and Sep. 30, 2026.

This was about 147 per cent higher than the S$2.71 million reported in 2025, CASE said in an Oct. 5 media release.

More than half of this year’s reported losses came from complaints received following the closures of True Fitness, True Yoga and Yoga Inc., involving money consumers had paid upfront for services.

1,610 complaints following fitness closures

Between Sep. 10 and 30, CASE received 1,610 complaints involving nearly S$3.82 million in reported prepayment losses following the fitness businesses’ closures.

True Fitness and True Yoga accounted for 1,518 complaints involving about S$3.78 million, while Yoga Inc. accounted for another 92 complaints involving about S$32,827.

CASE said it had helped affected consumers lodge claims and proofs of debt with the relevant liquidators.

However, the association noted that consumers are generally treated as unsecured creditors when a business enters liquidation. Their prepaid funds are therefore not necessarily protected, and lodging a claim does not guarantee that they will recover the full amount.

Three mandatory safeguards

CASE said the scale of the reported losses showed the need for stronger protections, "particularly as consumers are generally treated as unsecured creditors when a business enters liquidation".

In a statement, CASE said:

"Several overseas jurisdictions have introduced or proposed measures to protect consumers who make advance payments. CASE believes Singapore should similarly consider mandatory safeguards for sectors involving substantial or long-term consumer prepayments."

The association called on the government to adopt three complementary measures.

1. Cooling-off periods for high-value packages

The first is a mandatory cooling-off period for high-value prepaid packages.

This would give consumers time to reconsider purchases involving substantial upfront payments and cancel without a penalty.

The release did not specify a proposed duration for the cooling-off period or a minimum package value.

2. Compulsory CaseTrust accreditation

CASE also proposed making CaseTrust accreditation compulsory for businesses in sectors involving substantial or long-term consumer prepayments.

Accreditation would require businesses to provide safeguards such as prepayment protection, transparent pricing, clear contractual terms, proper disclosure and reasonable refund arrangements.

3. Investigation and enforcement of potential wrongful trading cases

The third proposal calls for potential cases of wrongful trading to be appropriately investigated, with enforcement action taken under section 239(6) of the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 where the relevant legal requirements are met.

CASE said circumstances involving substantial prepayments collected shortly before liquidation could warrant closer examination.

"Effective investigation and enforcement, where supported by the evidence, would strengthen accountability and provide a meaningful deterrent.

These proposals are intended to strengthen the overall consumer protection framework and do not constitute an allegation of wrongdoing against any particular business or individual."

CASE urges prompt action

CASE president Melvin Yong said the recent fitness closures and sharp rise in reported losses highlighted the limitations of relying solely on voluntary measures.

“Consumers should not continue to bear substantial losses when prepaid services cannot be fulfilled because a business ceases operations,” he said.

CASE called for the safeguards to be introduced promptly to protect consumers’ money and establish clear standards for businesses.

The measures remain proposals from CASE. Government action would be needed to make the proposed protections compulsory.

Planning a weekend getaway to Kuala Lumpur soon and looking for something fun?

From now till Nov. 7, Sunway Lagoon at Sunway City Kuala Lumpur is hosting its annual spooky event titled Nights Of Fright 12 (NOF12): APE-OCALYPSE.

The event will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during this period from 7:30pm to 11:30pm with themed attractions, interactive experiences, live entertainment and more.

Apart from the main event, there will also be eight haunted houses inspired by Japanese horror, K-pop and local hantus.

Here are some highlights.

A two-in-one combo of Mad Max and Planet of the Apes

This year’s titular event draws its inspiration from Planet of the Apes and Mad Max, so yes, you can definitely expect to be shocked by some chainsaw-wielding apes in a post-apocalyptic world when you make your way through this haunted house, all burning with a deep hatred for humans and hunting us down solely for their brutal entertainment.

But that’s not all, however.

Another terrifying sight you can catch is:

Yokai Road

Inspired by Japanese folklore, expect to encounter plenty of demons from Japanese myths and legends to send shivers down your spine in an alley within the quiet town of Fukusaki, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.

Right at the end lies the home of Kunio Yanagita—the custodian of Japanese folklore—where visitors can expect to see the yokai myths of old come alive in a terrifying fashion.

There’s also:

The Freezer: Fresh Meat

Find out what it’s like to become part of an abattoir in this haunted house, with the machines, the hanging carcasses and the industrial sounds assailing you at every turn.

Will you escape becoming the abattoir's next victim?

The Romeos and Juliet

Come soak in a K-pop fantasy with a horror twist: one fan’s deadly obsession with a K-pop boyband.

Juliet has always been the ultimate superfan of the Romeos but another jealous fan, Sophia, will stop at nothing to replace her as the band’s number one fan.

This haunted house will take you into the Romeos Fan Club Headquarters, which has now been transformed into a chilling crime scene.

Return to Silent Hill

Whether you are a fan of the cult horror video game series Silent Hill or have always heard it referenced each time the weather turns foggy or hazy, you will be in for a treat.

Return to Silent Hill brings dread at every turn, with every building concealing terror.

What will you find?

Scarytales Immersive Theatre – Pontianak vs Pocong: Origins

No horror experience in Malaysia is complete without a taste of local flair and here’s where you can get your dose with Scarytales Immersive Theatre – Pontianak vs Pocong: Origins.

Witness the origins of two of Southeast Asia’s most legendary spirits come to life and be prepared to be immersed in a world of ancient curses, dark folklore and supernatural vengeance as these two hantus clash.

Beyond the haunted houses

It’s not just the haunted houses you can look forward to, however.

Beyond these, there are also plenty of thrilling shows for you to enjoy, including fire-breathing performances.

There will also be a Little Shop of Horrors booth where you can take a photo, share it on social

media and redeem a complimentary pack of Venus flytrap seeds, subject to terms and conditions.

You can also redeem a complimentary mini Daruma if you spend a minimum of RM100 at selected Nights Of Frights F&B or retail outlets, at Wishes Upon a Daruma.

If you are looking for some more challenges, there’s the Mystery Box challenge where you can take a guess at which Nights Of Fright haunted house each mystery box represents and redeem a complimentary Mini Sunway Theme Parks Kedai Runcit popcorn.

You can also go for a complimentary tarot card reading at The Oracle Table, limited to one reading per guest. Collectors also can take part in the Nights of Fright trading card experience. The first 50 guests to complete their collection will be eligible to redeem a mystery gift.

Terms and conditions apply.

Here are the ticket prices:

• RM138 – One admission ticket + One free Sunway Theme Parks Kedai Runcit Potato Crisps
• RM236 – One admission ticket + Express pass + One free Sunway Theme Parks Kedai Runcit Potato Crisps

They can be purchased via the Sunway Super App, KLOOK, and the official Sunway Lagoon website.

So why not spice up your KL weekend with some terror?

This sponsored article made the author consider planning a weekend trip to KL for Halloween.

The lights have gone off for the final time at former Singapore goalkeeper Hassan Sunny's Nasi Padang stall in Tampines after six years of physical presence.

But we have not seen the last of Dapur Hassan Muslim Food, which first opened for business in October 2020.

The eatery will shift to Grab delivery after a short break, the 42-year-old announced on Instagram.

Amazing journey

Hassan announced the closure of the eatery at its current location, Block 144 Tampines Street 12, in a Sep. 30 Instagram video.

It was previously located at Block 872C Tampines Street 86.

"It's been an amazing journey here, and I'm really grateful to everyone who has come down and supported us," Hassan said.

Oct. 4 will be the stall's last day, Hassan told his followers.

However, Dapur Hassan, which translates to "Hassan's Kitchen", will live on via Grab delivery after a short break.

On the last day of operations, Hassan bade goodbye to the eatery in an Instagram post.

"This place has given us so many memories, from the meals we prepared to the conversations and support received from all of you," the goalie commented.

"Thank you to everyone who visited, ordered from us, shared our food with others and stood by Dapur Hassan throughout this journey. We truly appreciate every bit of support," he continued.

The closure announcement was met with gratitude and sadness from Hassan's followers.

Hassan did not share the reason for the physical stall's closure.

Visited by President Tharman

Dapur Hassan is a family affair with Hassan's mother-in-law as the chef, it was previously reported.

The eatery made headlines in 2024 after Chinese football fans circulated the stall's payment QR code and started transferring cash.

They had credited Hassan's showing during the Singapore versus Thailand match at the 2026 World Cup qualifiers for China's advancement to the next round of the tournament.

Hassan donated the money he received.

Dapur Hassan was also visited by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and wife Jane Ittogi in 2024.

Hassan retired from international football in August 2024, but continues to guard the goal for FC Jurong, formerly known as Albirex Niigata FC.

A man who attempted to return empty drink cans to a BCRS machine had his cans rejected as price tags had been pasted on top of the BCRS barcodes the machine typically scans.

Taking to Reddit to complain about the issue, user u/Yadobler warned against buying drinks from Ang Mo Supermarket as the receptacles could not be processed by the machine.

He claimed that Ang Mo Supermarket pasted "internal" barcodes and price tags on top of the existing barcodes for chilled drink cans.

This was ostensibly to enable them to charge a markup for chilled drinks and to prevent the point-of-sale system from double-scanning the cans, he said.

However, he stated that the paper tags would get wet from the condensation on the cans, making it impossible for them to be peeled off cleanly.

Even after removing the tags, he claimed the paper and glue residue obscured the barcodes and prevented the cans from being accepted by the machine.

Miffed

The man also claimed that when he brought the issue up to Ang Mo Supermarket staff, he was apparently told, "Aiya just peel it off, it's because you bought cold drinks."

In total, he brought 27 drinks purchased from Ang Mo Supermarket to a BCRS machine, all of which were rejected.

He stated that he was not going to bother scrubbing off the tags for such a substantial number of cans to receive less than S$3.

He added that he was returning the cans on behalf of his father with Alzheimer's, to prevent ants and cockroaches from being drawn to the empty cans, and that he would simply throw them in the trash in the future.

He concluded his post by asking if anyone else has encountered similar issues of "supermarkets defacing BCRS barcodes for chilled inventory, and is this [was] even compliant under NEA's retailer guidelines".

Investigations

According to a Shin Min Daily News (Shin Min) reported who went down, the Ang Mo Supermarket branch in Tampines did not have price tags pasted over their can barcodes.

A manager at that branch told Shin Min that he believed cans with price tags pasted on them were old stock, claiming that they have not pasted price tags on cans since the BCRS was fully implemented on Oct. 1.

Another branch in Toa Payoh visited by Shin Min also did not have tags pasted on their cans.

Instead, cans from old stocks that were manufactured before the introduction of BCRS machines had refund barcodes pasted on them to allow for their return.

In response to queries from Mothership, the National Environment Agency (NEA) and BCRS Ltd. stated jointly that they were aware of members of the public facing difficulties getting BCRS refunds from canned drinks purchased from Ang Mo Supermarket, owing to price stickers placed over the product barcodes.

They have advised Ang Mo Supermarket to remove the stickers on affected cans and ensure that labels do not obstruct product barcodes in the future, in order to enable BCRS machines to identify and accept the containers.

Singapore is shifting into race mode once again, with Formula One’s race weekend from Oct. 9 to 11 just around the corner.

But all the F1 action isn’t confined to the Marina Bay street circuit.

With Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS), various establishments around Singapore are rolling out limited race-inspired dining, retail and interactive experiences from Oct. 2 to Oct. 11.

Here are some highlights:

Ray-Ban: Beyond The Track

From now until Oct. 14, Ray-Ban, in collaboration with CQ @ Clarke Quay, will host a pop-up where visitors can get a glimpse of Scuderia Ferrari's 2023 F1 car.

Visitors can also unleash their inner F1 racer by trying the race simulators, doing the reflex test or the pit stop challenge.

Those who set a record time can get exclusive Scuderia Ferrari HP merchandise, while stocks last.

The grandmother of the 16-year-old girl found dead in her school in Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia, recounted the final moments before her granddaughter passed away.

"I held her, called out 'Fiya', and recited Islamic prayers for her. She was covered in blood," Jameyah said, according to The Star.

She added: "She looked at my face one last time before her body went limp and she stopped moving."

On Oct. 3, Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, 16, or more affectionately known by her family as Fiya, was found covered in blood in her school hall, reported The Star.

Victim's friends could not find her after classes

At about 5:30pm that day, two of Irene’s friends had gone to her house to look for her after extra classes.

Her friends reportedly became concerned as her motorcycle was still at school, but she could not be located.

She was later found covered in blood in the school hall before she was pronounced dead at the scene.

She had several injuries on her head and body.

Grandmother's account

Irene’s grandmother, Jameyah Rabani, 66, asked her eldest daughter, Siti Nur Faeza, 45, to go with her to look for Irene.

Together with Irene’s friends, they searched the school grounds.

Her body was discovered by one of her friends, who shouted for Jameyah to come quickly as there was a lot of blood, the grandmother told Sinar Harian.

When she arrived, her granddaughter was still alive and responded to her name, but she was weak and covered in blood.

“She managed to look at my face while I held her before she passed away forever,” Jameyah said.

Jameyah had taken Irene in and brought her up since she was nine, after her mother died of liver cancer.

Speaking on her granddaughter’s death, Jameyah said she has accepted her passing but was saddened to think that she was treated so cruelly on school grounds when she was lovingly cared for.