A netizen recounted a story about his experience during the 15th day of the Hungry Ghost Festival.

The 15th day of the Hungry Ghost Month is said to be the peak of the festival, where the hungry ghosts are at their most powerful.

Here is his story:

“It was the 15th day of the Hungry Ghost Month, and I had just returned from some drinks with my friends.

It was about 11pm, and I had an early day at work the next day, so I hurried home despite being a little bit intoxicated.

I live in a HDB flat, you know the ones with the CCTV inside the lift, and the little TV outside at the lift lobby showing the CCTV footage?

Yeap, that was the type of lift at my block.

So as I was waiting for the lift, I glanced over to the grass patch beside me and saw some families burning offerings and I realised that tonight was the 15th day of the hungry ghost month.

I didn’t give much thought to it and just waited for the lift to come, as I watched the CCTV screen.

There was nobody in the lift.

The lift doors open and I went in, pressing my unit’s floor button as the lift door closed.

I was alone inside the lift.

I smelled something foul and thought I had stepped on dog shit or something, so I looked down at my feet to make sure, but i didn’t step on anything.

I looked up from my feet and glanced at the lift door, and from the reflection, I could see that there was a woman standing behind me.

She wasn’t there before, did I miss her entering the lift with me? Am I too drunk that I didn’t notice her walking into the lift?

As the lift reached my unit and the doors open, I turned around and looked behind me.

There was nobody inside the lift.

I hurriedly ran home, quickly opening my door and closing it behind me while muttering a silent prayer.”

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A netizen shared how she boarded a hitch ride and had a conversation with another passenger inside.

It was the first night of the hungry ghost month, a few nights ago.

The passenger sharing the hitch ride with her was an old woman, who appeared to be in her late 80s or 90s (she looked extremely old).

The old woman had her long hair covering most of her face, and she thought that the old woman looked a little unkempt and dirty, and felt a little sorry for her.

The old woman asked her about her life, just some small talk to get to know each other.

The girl found out that the old woman lived through World War 2 and the Japanese Occupation as a little girl, that must put her in the 90-plus age bracket.

She shared little insights about her life under Japanese rule during the war and how tough life was.

The was impressed that she could go through something so diabolical and lived to tell the tale, even at a ripe old age.

Soon after, she arrived at her stop.

She bid the old woman farewell and opened the passenger door to her side.

After alighting, she adjusted herself and turned back towards the car to close the door, but she realised that the old woman was no longer in the backseat, or in the car at all.

She then asked the driver what happened to the old woman at the back.

The driver looked puzzled and said:

“What woman? You were the only passenger I had the whole night.”

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Six males, aged 19 to 27, have been detained for their alleged involvement in a rioting incident.

On 7 August 2021 at about 12.20 am, the Police received a call for assistance regarding a commotion along Yishun Street 11 involving a large group of people. When officers arrived, a 26-year-old man was found to be injured and was conveyed to the hospital.

Officers from the Woodlands Police Division manage to uncover the identities of the six males allegedly involved through follow-up investigations and on-the-ground inquiries, and they were arrested on the same day.

On 7 August 2021, one of the males, aged 24, was charged with rioting under Section 147 of the Penal Code, while the other five men were charged with the same offence on 9 August 2021.

The crime carries a penalty of up to seven years in jail and caning.

The group are also being investigated for allegedly violating the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.

Offenders who violate the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020 may face a six-month prison sentence, a fine of up to S$10,000, or both if they do not comply with safe distancing measures.

According to the Police media release, they are investigating 15 males and one lady, ranging in age from 61 to 80, for their alleged involvement in illicit horse betting.

Officers from the Ang Mo Kio Police Division conducted enforcement activities at Serangoon Avenue 3 between August 4 and August 8, 2021.

Three men and a woman, ages 68 to 80, were detained for alleged bookmaker participation, while 12 males, ages 61 to 80, are being probed for betting with bookies. More than $18,200 in cash, five cellphones, and gambling memorabilia were seized.

The investigations against all 16 people are still underway.

Anyone who wagers with a bookmaker is subject to a fine of not more than $5,000, a period of imprisonment of not more than six months, or both under Section 5(1) of the Betting Act.

Anyone who operates as a bookmaker or for the purpose of bookmaking or settling bets is subject to a fine of not less than $20,000 and not more than $200,000, as well as a period of imprisonment of not more than five years, under Section 5(3) of the Betting Act.