Residents of Jurong West were surprised to find joss paper and handwritten notes scattered at the foot of an HDB block along Jurong West Avenue 1. Photos of the scene were shared on Facebook, catching public attention, according to Shin Min Daily News.
Accusations Against Woman
The notes appeared to reference a nearby unit and named a woman, accusing her of being a “mistress”. They claimed she had destroyed a family, cursed them, and even caused a man’s death. One message went further, stating she must “pay” with her life.
Residents Call for Private Resolution
When reporters visited blocks 490 and 491 on February 22, most of the joss paper and notes had already been cleared. One resident, surnamed Xu, said, “It seems like a private family dispute that should be resolved among those involved.” She added that scattering the notes in public was “unsightly” and created extra work for cleaners.
Another resident, surnamed Chen, noted, “Such actions could potentially breach the law,” referring to the Environmental Public Health Act, which fines first-time littering offenders up to S$2,000 and repeat offenders up to S$10,000.
Man Seen Putting Up Notes
A resident, surnamed Zhou, reported seeing a man in his 30s or 40s putting up the notes on the third day of the Chinese New Year. She said, “He was wearing a t-shirt and shorts and riding a bicycle. I first saw him putting up notes near a traffic light before cycling a short distance and putting up more.” Many passers-by noticed but did not intervene.
Chen mentioned that similar incidents involving joss paper and notes happened before the Chinese New Year in previous years. Xu recalled seeing a smaller number of notes last year, showing that this was not an isolated event.
