\u201ctok tok tok<\/em>\u201d sound have officially invaded Singapore.<\/p>\nAnd it seems, even HDB void decks aren\u2019t safe.<\/p>\n
A TikTok video posted by user @d34rrlewkr shows a woman casually drilling her pickleball shots against the wall of a Serangoon North Ave 1 block.<\/p>\n
Great practice for her. But not so much for anyone living within earshot.<\/p>\n
For us, who will be scrubbing the ball marks off the void deck wall?<\/p>\n
The sport\u2019s sharp plastic-on-paddle smack has already sparked a wave of noise complaints. According to CNA, over 700 were lodged with the Municipal Services Office between January 2024 and August 2025.<\/p>\n
So you can imagine how thrilled neighbours were.<\/p>\n
Even Holland -Bukit Panjang Town Council took an extra step and has banned pickleball at community hardcourts in September this year.<\/p>\n
Netizen reaction have been mixed.<\/p>\n
Some were against it, calling the pickleball player selfish and inconsiderate.<\/p>\n
\u201cGood luck with the noise, Serangoon North residents,\u201d read a comment.<\/p>\n
However, others defended her right to enjoy the sport without being blasted online.<\/p>\n
\u201cSingapore is really a depressing country. A person can\u2019t even go down to play something they like during the middle of the day. Have to expose them all over social media,\u201d read a terse comment.<\/p>\n
Another hit back at the criticism and wrote, \u201cIt\u2019s not 10pm yet, right? There is no issue then. Let her be\u201d.<\/p>\n
But some relief is on the horizon. Eight new courts are being built at Little India Bus Terminal by early 2026, and another facility at 179 Piccadilly in Seletar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n