'Even saints will think twice about joining the PAP': What some in Singapore are saying about Faishal Ibrahim's resignation: Reactions to the July 20 (Monday) resignation of Assoc Prof Faishal Ibrahim, including from Walid Abdullah, Calvin Cheng, etc   🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/even-saints-will-think-twice-about-joining-the-pap-what-some-in-singapore-are-saying-about-faishal-ibrahim-s-resignation   Full Details: Faishal Ibrahim’s Resignation & Public Reactions   Background   On 20 July 2026, Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim resigned as Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs, MP for Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC, and member of the PAP. He acknowledged a “lapse of judgment” in online interactions and occasional meetings with a female member of the public, admitting he failed to set proper boundaries—though he confirmed no physical or romantic relationship. Investigations found no criminal offences, but PM Lawrence Wong stated the conduct fell below the high standards expected of office-holders.   Key Reactions   - Walid J Abdullah (academic): Faishal is rare for being humble and approachable in power. He questions if resignation was necessary, warning “impossible standards” may deter good people from public service—and notes Singapore loses a dedicated minister. - Calvin Cheng (former NMP): Agrees Faishal should not have stepped down. Calls the prevailing stance “whiter-than-white, holier-than-thou”, arguing he should have apologised instead of ending a 20-year career. He famously remarked: “Even saints will think twice about joining the PAP now”. - Jeremy See (content creator): Echoes concerns—an MP’s job is to serve the public, not pass “puritanical tests” on private life. Such intense scrutiny will keep capable people away. - Others: Many including ex-President Halimah Yacob praised his service and work with the Malay-Muslim community, expressing regret over his exit.        

A 49-year-old woman was apprehended after locking herself in a Bukit Panjang flat for over 2 hours. Rescuers were spotted rappelling from the unit above as a precautionary measure. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4wkSwuD Follow us @mothershipsg   Full details:   On Jul 21 at ~3pm, a 49-year-old woman locked herself inside her second-floor unit at Block 207 Petir Road, Bukit Panjang. Police and SCDF were called after concerns she might harm herself. Special units including SOC, Crisis Negotiation Team, and DART were deployed; two safety air packs were set up, and rescuers rappelled from the flat above as a safety step.   Officers got in at ~5:30pm after over 2 hours. She was taken under the Mental Health Act to Woodlands Hospital for assessment. Neighbours said she had lived there ~6–7 years; her husband works in military admin, she was previously in IT and now unemployed. She visited a neighbour the night before and mentioned her granddaughter was unwell. Her husband was seen speaking with responders at the scene.   ➡️ https://bit.ly/4wkSwuD Follow us @mothershipsg

Lengkok Bahru stabbing: Single father allegedly killed leaves behind son with special needs   “The victim’s son was also there. He must have been terrified.”   😢 https://stmp.sg/ECHk   @stompteam   Full Details: Lengkok Bahru Fatal Stabbing   When & Where: Around 4–4:44pm on July 20, 2026, at Block 55 Lengkok Bahru (Redhill HDB), 16th floor common corridor.   Parties:   - Victim: Thiyagarajan Karunakaran, 59, a single father who lived with his adult son with special needs; they moved in 2–3 years ago. - Accused: Ng Swee Seng, 59, his neighbour (4 units away); charged with murder on July 22.   What Happened:   - They had a long-running dispute—residents said tensions often flared, allegedly over noise, odour, and the victim drinking and sometimes using the corridor improperly. - An eyewitness heard them argue; Ng went home, returned with a knife, and stabbed Thiyagarajan in the abdomen. - Ng allegedly threw the bloodied knife from the 16th floor after the attack; the witness guarded it until police arrived. - Thiyagarajan was taken to NUH and later died; Ng was arrested at the scene.   Court Update:   - Ng told the court: “If I hear sounds, I will scold people… I reacted because I heard a voice.” - Prosecution secured 3 weeks’ remand at Changi Medical Centre for psychiatric assessment; Ng objected, asking for NUH instead, but was denied. - Case adjourned to Aug 12; if convicted of murder, he faces the death penalty.   Aftermath:   - Victim’s son was found at the scene in shock. - MP Eric Chua announced an interfaith memorial service on July 22, plus community fundraising and support for the son—covering funeral costs, counselling, and immediate needs.