SINGAPORE:

In a surprising twist of history, an unexploded World War II bomb was successfully removed from the premises of Keppel Club on Thursday, November 21. This potential disaster was averted thanks to the swift action of local authorities and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

At approximately 9:15 AM, police received alerts regarding a suspected war explosive at 239 Sime Road, the location of Keppel Club. Upon investigating, they immediately recognized the object as an unexploded WWII bomb, a chilling remnant from one of the most devastating conflicts in history.

Authorities worked in close collaboration with the SAF's Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, which assessed the situation and determined that the bomb was safe to handle. The bomb was subsequently transported away for safe disposal, ensuring no immediate danger was posed to the surrounding community.

This incident is not an isolated one; Singapore's urban landscape continues to unearth reminders of its war-torn past. Just six months prior, another unexploded bomb was removed from a construction site in Ang Mo Kio, where the upcoming Teck Ghee MRT station is set to be built. Moreover, last September's discovery of a 100kg aerial bomb at a nearby condominium construction site near Cashew MRT station led to the evacuation of thousands, highlighting the potential dangers lurking beneath the surface of the city.

In 2019, a 50kg bomb was also uncovered at Jiak Kim Street during excavation, reaffirming the notion that WWII remnants are still scattered throughout Singapore. Experts suggest that the prevalence of these unexploded ordnance can be attributed to the “highly inaccurate” bombing campaigns during the war, which left many explosives undiscovered and buried.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story, and remember – sometimes, the past is just waiting to resurface in our modern-day lives!