The last time he was seen alive was on 16 July. A volunteer then found that the bread left outside his flat was untouched since 18 July.
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Full Details: 78-year-old man found dead in Lengkok Bahru flat
Published: 26 Jul 2026 | Location: Block 58 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore
🕰️ Timeline of events
- 16 Jul: Last time Mr Lin Yaba (transliterated) was seen alive – he was spotted singing with other residents at the void deck, as was his usual routine.
- 18 Jul: Volunteers delivered bread to his flat and hung it outside the door as usual.
- 25 Jul (Sat): A volunteer found the bread still untouched and uncollected, raising concerns. Police were called at 12:20pm. Officers found him lying motionless near the entrance gate/living room, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
- ~4pm: His siblings and relatives arrived at the scene.
- ~5:30pm: His body was taken away; family members burned joss paper to bid him farewell.
🧍 About the deceased
- Age: 78 years old
- Residency: Lived in the flat for over 40 years
- Background: Worked as a cleaner before retirement; never married; described as introverted but generally in good health.
- Habits: Went out daily pushing a bicycle; enjoyed gathering with neighbours at the void deck.
- Recent condition: Complained about prostate issues in the two weeks before his passing.
- Family: His younger sister visited regularly to help clean his cluttered flat; he would join family meals during Lunar New Year.
🚔 Police update
- No foul play is suspected based on preliminary investigations.
- Investigations are still ongoing to establish the exact cause of death.
Source: Shin Min Daily News, via MS News / MustShareNews