NEA investigating strong chemical smell in west & central S'pore, air quality within safe levels

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NEA investigating strong chemical smell in west & central S'pore, air quality within safe levels​

Air quality samples were taken at the locations reported and nearest monitoring stations.

Amber Tay

August 05, 2025, 11:05 AM​

The National Environment Agency (NEA) said it is investigating the burnt chemical smell reported in the west and central areas of Singapore on Aug. 2 and 3.

A spokesperson for the agency noted that air quality samples were taken at the locations reported and nearest monitoring stations, where "results were well within safe levels".

Those affected by the smell have described it as being similar to petrol or kerosene.

'Strong rubbery smell'
On Saturday, Aug. 2, a user on Reddit said there was a "really strong rubbery smell" at around 2am and the smell did not appear to originate from where the person was.

The thread was then filled with comments from numerous users who experienced the same situation.

The smell appeared to extend beyond the west, with some in Queenstown and Bukit Timah noting the strong smell.

Screenshot via Reddit
Similar observations were submitted to Mothership, where those affected still noticed the smell at around 8pm on Aug. 2.

One reader noted that they woke up in the middle of the night due to the smell, thinking it was a fire as it resembled fuel.

NEA is monitoring the situation closely

The National Environment Agency (NEA) spokesperson told Mothership that they understand the concerns raised by residents regarding the burnt chemical smell, which was noted during the morning and evening of Aug. 2, as well as the morning of Aug. 3.

"We take such feedback seriously and responded promptly to investigate the matter," the spokesperson said.

"while the smell is no longer detected, NEA continues to check the nearby industrial areas for any incidents and is monitoring the situation closely."

 

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[bobby]

Smell is smell…air quality is air quality.

A fart smells but air quality is still good.

 

[WangChuk]

no sinkies dead in that area yet .... still can slowly study, investigate and write thesis .... take your time ....

 

[Gutted]

no sinkies dead in that area yet .... still can slowly study, investigate and write thesis .... take your time ....

Jurong area is like that one. Breathe in long enough, no lung cancer also get lung cancer

 

[WangChuk]

Jurong area is like that one. Breathe in long enough, no lung cancer also get lung cancer

that area no PAP GRC or MPs ah? how come the voters dare want to commit suicide and kill their offsprings?

 

[True Believer]

The stench from West and Central S'pore is coming from CECAs staying in the condos at these 2 regions.

 

[batman1]

Chemical leakage ?

 

[Gutted]

Chemical leakage ?

When the nuclear power plant that PAP build leaks, everyone in this one will die.

 

[A Singaporean]

Fuck lah. It is the smell of CECAs.

 

[Geneco]

Need some advice why never investigate usual suspects and shills who are still scared to update latest mRNA jabs when their vaccine immunity are at unsafe levels lololololol

 

[True Believer]

Fuck lah. It is the smell of CECAs.