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Hoarding

Singaporean of the Year finalist: Leaving a well-paying job to unburden hoarders

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Mr Steven Goh, 47, founder of non-profit organisation, Helping Joy, posing for a photograph before decluttering a resident's home with his team of volunteers in Boon Lay Avenue on Dec 28, 2025.  

One of ST's Singaporean of the Year finalists - Steven Goh. He is the founder of non-profit organisation, Helping Joy, which helps the needy on a long term basis. They offer help to those living in cluttered environments, unhealthy conditions, and also those who need help to restore their homes to a healthy state.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Mr Steven Goh, 47, founder of non-profit organisation, Helping Joy, posing for a photograph before decluttering a resident's home with his team of volunteers in Boon Lay Avenue on Dec 28, 2025.  

One of ST's Singaporean of the Year finalists - Steven Goh. He is the founder of non-profit organisation, Helping Joy, which helps the needy on a long term basis. They offer help to those living in cluttered environments, unhealthy conditions, and also those who need help to restore their homes to a healthy state.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

New Zealand's Ravindra ruled out of T20I series v Australia

Cricket - ICC Men's Champions Trophy - Final - India v New Zealand - Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - March 9, 2025 New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra in action REUTERS/Satish Kumar
Cricket - ICC Men's Champions Trophy - Final - India v New Zealand - Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - March 9, 2025 New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra in action REUTERS/Satish Kumar

Volunteers clear tonnes of rubbish from elderly man’s house in Johor 

Volunteers removing the massive volume of waste at the man's double-storey house in Taman Sentosa, Johor.
Volunteers removing the massive volume of waste at the man's double-storey house in Taman Sentosa, Johor.

Male victim of fatal Toa Payoh fire was known to keep many things, say residents

Two residents told ST the man kept anything others discarded.
Two residents told ST the man kept anything others discarded.

Decluttering can be stressful; personal values can make it easier

Too often, people focus on the immediate ability of an object to “spark joy” and forget to consider whether an object has greater meaning and purpose, says the writer.
Too often, people focus on the immediate ability of an object to “spark joy” and forget to consider whether an object has greater meaning and purpose, says the writer.

23 fires involving hoarding in past 4 years: Shanmugam

Aftermath of fatal fire at Block 456, Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 possibly due to hoarding on March 5, 2021. 2 were rescued but one died later. The Singapore Civil Defence Force said the heaps of items inside the three-room flat made it difficult for firefighters to move around after they forced their way in yesterday.
Aftermath of fatal fire at Block 456, Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 possibly due to hoarding on March 5, 2021. 2 were rescued but one died later. The Singapore Civil Defence Force said the heaps of items inside the three-room flat made it difficult for firefighters to move around after they forced their way in yesterday.

Final victim in Hougang fire identified; no foul play suspected in death of family of 3

Town council staff clearing items from the flat on Jan 10.
Town council staff clearing items from the flat on Jan 10.

‘I write red words on a white wall; I write until I weep’: A hoarder’s sad tale

Volunteers uncovered words written by a hoarder on the walls of her flat.
Volunteers uncovered words written by a hoarder on the walls of her flat.

Severe hoarding cases on the rise; new unit formed to address issue

A hoarder's flat in Pasir Ris that volunteers helped to declutter on Jan 5.
A hoarder's flat in Pasir Ris that volunteers helped to declutter on Jan 5.

Hougang fire: Man and daughter identified among the 3 dead; other victim believed to be wife

A firefighter at a flat in Block 971 Hougang Street 91 on Jan 10, a day after a fire broke out at the unit.
A firefighter at a flat in Block 971 Hougang Street 91 on Jan 10, a day after a fire broke out at the unit.

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