Deaths of individuals alone in Singapore

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In Singapore, cases of individuals dying alone in their homes and being discovered only after an extended period have become an area of concern. These incidents often involve elderly residents or individuals living in isolation, with neighbours or authorities alerted by odours, uncollected mail, or inactivity.

Several documented cases highlight the issue of social isolation in an urbanised and ageing society. Efforts by the government, social organisations, and grassroots initiatives aim to address this, focusing on fostering stronger community ties and implementing welfare checks. Technological solutions, such as emergency alert devices and senior-friendly housing designs, are also being adopted.

These incidents have raised awareness about the importance of social cohesion and the need to support vulnerable individuals, ensuring they are not left behind in a rapidly modernising society.

Documented cases of individuals found deceased alone in Singapore, 2024

Date Day Gender Age Location Source
3 January 2024 Wed Female 69 Block 19, Telok Blangah Crescent Asiaone
22 January 2024 Mon Male 58 Block 645, Ang Mo Kio Ave 6 Shin Min
26 January 2024 Fri Female 58 Block 118, Potong Pasir Avenue 1 Shin Min
3 February 2024 Sat Male 28 Block 47, Owen Road Mothership
10 February 2024 Sat Female 60 Block 3, Jalan Bukit Merah Asiaone
20 February 2024 Tue Male 70 Block 1, Holland Close Asiaone
20 February 2024 Tue Male 73 Block 630, Hougang Avenue 8 Mothership
14 March 2024 Thu Male 76 Block 713, Bedok Reservoir Road Asiaone
18 March 2024 Mon Male 67 Block 313B, Anchorvale Road Shin Min
2 April 2024 Tue Female 75 Block 8, Saint Georges Lane Asiaone
2 April 2024 Tue Male 67 Block 174B, Hougang Avenue 1 Asiaone
3 April 2024 Wed Female 87 Block 460, Clementi Avenue 3 Asiaone
3 April 2024 Wed Male 52 Block 461A, Yishun Avenue 6 8 World
10 April 2024 Wed Male 63 Block 125A, Tengah Drive Zaobao
25 April 2024 Thu Male 70 Block 121, Bukit Merah View Asiaone
23 May 2024 Thu Male 63 Block 109, Hougang Avenue 1 Zaobao
8 June 2024 Sat Male 65 Block 35, Margaret Drive Shin Min
26 June 2024 Wed Female 80 Block 245, Jurong East Street 24 Asiaone
2 July 2024 Tue Male 67 Block 36, Circuit Road Mothership
5 July 2024 Fri Female 60s Block 110, Bukit Purmei Shin Min
5 July 2024 Fri Male 69 Block 535, Bedok North Avenue 3 Shin Min
13 July 2024 Sat Male 58 Block 510A, Yishun Street 51 Mothership
25 July 2024 Thu Male 78 Block 17, Ghim Moh Road Asiaone
5 August 2024 Mon Female 72 Block 146, Bukit Batok West Avenue 6 Asiaone
5 August 2024 Mon Male 69 Block 323, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 Asiaone
9 August 2024 Fri Male 59 Block 233A, Sumang Lane Asiaone
13 August 2024 Tue Male 55 Block 622, Yishun Ring Road Asiaone
16 August 2024 Fri Female 51 Block 1, Lorong Lew Lian Zaobao
23 August 2024 Fri Male 71 Block 405A, Northshore Drive Zaobao
27 September 2024 Fri Male 67 Block 2C, Upper Boon Keng Road Zaobao
2 October 2024 Wed Male 72 Block 5, Banda Street Zaobao
3 October 2024 Thu Male 76 Block 15, Lorong 7 Toa Payoh Zaobao
23 October 2024 Wed Female 70s Block 108, Tampines Street 11 Shin Min
27 October 2024 Sun Male 55 Block 101, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 Zaobao
29 October 2024 Tue Male 82 Block 234, Choa Chu Kang Central Mothership
13 November 2024 Wed Male 59 Block 206A, Punggol Place Shin Min
24 November 2024 Sun Male 62 Block 499C, Tampines Avenue 9 Asiaone
10 December 2024 Tue Male 78 Block 2, Jalan Bukit Ho Swee Mothership