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Singaporean woman deported from Malaysia, Singapore News

by David Harrison – Chief Editor August 12, 2025

written by David Harrison – Chief Editor

Singaporean Deported From Malaysia Amidst Wider Immigration Crackdown

Authorities in Malaysia have deported a Singaporean national early this month, marking the latest in a series of expulsions targeting foreign nationals found to be in violation of immigration laws.

First August Deportee Identified

The Singaporean woman departed Malaysia through the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex in Johor Bahru. Information regarding her age or the specific reasons for her deportation has not been disclosed by the Malaysian Immigration Department.

Broader Deportation Effort Underway

This incident occurs within a larger wave of deportations, with 53 individuals removed from Malaysia since the beginning of August. The group includes numerous nationalities, such as 36 Bangladeshis, 11 Thais, two Vietnamese, two Indonesians, and one Chinese national.

Deportees Barred From Re-entry

The Malaysian Immigration Department confirmed that all deported individuals were responsible for their own repatriation expenses. Furthermore, the department stated, All deportees were blacklisted and are barred from re-entering Malaysia for a stipulated period.

Previous Singaporean Deportations Cited

This is not the first instance of Singaporeans being deported. On January 19, two Singaporean men were sent back after completing prison sentences for various offenses, including immigration law violations. The Johor Immigration director, **Mohd Rusdi Mohd Darus**, noted at the time that such deportees face a minimum five-year re-entry ban.

Stricter Border Control Measures

Malaysia has been intensifying its border control measures. In 2023, the Immigration Department of Malaysia reported deporting over 10,000 individuals for various offenses, highlighting a commitment to enforcing national immigration policies.

August 12, 2025 0 comments

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Content Writing Tips: Improve Your Skills & Productivity

by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor July 13, 2025

written by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor

I’m a third-generation Singaporean Chinese born in the 1980s who grew up speaking Mandarin, English and Cantonese. My parents, proudly Chinese-educated, never gave me an English name. Among friends and family, I was always Zi Qian (“he who is modest”). But as every Singaporean schoolchild knows, a Chinese name is merely raw material for nickname creativity.

For me, the memorable nicknames include Ya Qian (“Toothpick”), Zhi Qian (“Paper Thousand”) and my personal favourite, Lao Qian (“Swindler”). The privilege of teasing me, of course, was reserved for those who could pronounce my name.

Many Singaporeans couldn’t, so my name often became Zi Qiang (“he who is powerful”) or Zi Qian in a falling tone (thereby downgrading the meaning to “he who owes”). And as Singapore got busier globalising (read Westernising), I noticed the pronunciation gap widening – including among ethnic Chinese who didn’t speak Chinese. To them, Zi Qian just didn’t roll off the tongue as easily as an English name.

Sometime during my third year in law school, someone somehow decided that Zi Qian was a mouthful, and that was that. I became Chang to one group, Qian to another. By the time I entered the workforce, Zi Qian was mostly a historical footnote, and Chang had taken the lead – though on occasion, I would still be hailed from across Raffles Place in downtown Singapore by a primary school classmate with a cheerful “Eh, Lao Qian!” (“Hey, swindler!”)

Not quite the personal branding I had in mind, but at least it provided my colleagues and I with a lunchtime conversation piece.

But then I moved to the United States, where my name has turned into a “Guess where I am from?” quiz.

July 13, 2025 0 comments

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Accident claims life of Singaporean cyclist in Kulai

by David Harrison – Chief Editor June 14, 2025

written by David Harrison – Chief Editor

Singaporean Cyclist Killed After Hitting Pothole

Incident in Malaysia Highlights Road Safety Concerns

A 42-year-old Singaporean cyclist tragically lost his life in Malaysia after colliding with a pothole, which led to him being run over by a gravel-filled lorry. This devastating incident occurred on Saturday, prompting investigations and renewed discussions on road safety.

Fatal Accident Details

The accident took place along Jalan Gunung Pulai in Kulai, according to statements. Asst Comm Tan Seng Lee, the Kulai OCPD, reported that the deceased was part of a group of four cyclists at the time of the crash. The cyclist suffered severe head injuries.

ACP Tan stated that the lorry’s 41-year-old driver remained unharmed after the incident. The body of the deceased cyclist was taken to Hospital Temenggong Seri Maharaja Tun Ibrahim for a post-mortem examination. The case is currently under investigation, falling under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act.

Social Media and Aftermath

A video recording of the accident, possibly taken by the lorry driver, was circulated on social media before being taken down. The footage reportedly showed the victim, who was wearing a helmet, trapped beneath the heavy vehicle.

“The victim, who was with three other cyclists, suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene,”

—Asst Comm Tan Seng Lee, Kulai OCPD

In 2022, there were 42,795 reported traffic accidents in Malaysia, a stark reminder of the persistent risks on the roads (Road Safety Statistics).

Road Safety Concerns

The incident underscores critical issues in road safety for cyclists and the need for improved infrastructure. Authorities are now examining the circumstances surrounding the accident.

The investigation will aim to determine the precise cause of the accident and whether any safety regulations were breached. This will help to ascertain the responsibility of all parties involved.

The tragedy emphasizes the importance of maintaining roads and implementing safety measures to avert similar occurrences in the future.

June 14, 2025 0 comments