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Retired teacher, 81, who lived alone found dead in Yishun flat after neighbours notice door shut for days
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Gawain Pek , as published by Mothership
· November 11, 2026
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An 81-year-old elderly woman who lived alone was found dead in her Yishun flat on Nov. 10. Her remains were discovered after neighbours noticed a foul smell along the corridor. Family moved out, husband passed years ago When reporters from Shin Min Daily News visited the second-floor unit at Bloc...
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Key points Family moved out, husband passed years ago When reporters from Shin Min Daily News visited the second-floor unit at Bloc... An 81-year-old elderly woman who lived alone was found dead in her Yishun flat on Nov. More schools Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? An 81-year-old elderly woman who lived alone was found dead in her Yishun flat on Nov. 10. Her remains were discovered after neighbours noticed a foul smell along the corridor. Family moved out, husband passed years ago When reporters from Shin Min Daily News visited the second-floor unit at Bloc...
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