S'pore man, 69, allegedly breaches protection order by singing & banging cans outside neighbour's Yishun flat

A 69-year-old man, Heng Choo Hwi, is on trial for allegedly breaching a protection order by singing and striking metal objects outside his neighbor's flat in Yishun. Heng and the couple, Alvin Chan and Sheryl Seet, once had a cordial relationship, but it deteriorated, and they alleged that Heng had harassed them. In December 2025, they applied for an expedited protection order, which prohibited Heng from making loud noises in the vicinity of their flat.

Despite the order, Heng allegedly breached it by singing and banging cans outside the couple's flat on February 5, 2026. The couple, who were initially unaware of the order, reported Heng's actions to the police, and footage showed Heng seated outside his unit with items and singing. Heng denied the charges, claiming he was unaware of the order and that the couple had not communicated since moving into the flat.

He also faced additional charges of pouring liquid outside the couple's flat and threatening to remove items if the town council staff intervened. The trial is ongoing, and if convicted, Heng could face up to six months in prison or a fine of up to S$5,000.