29-year-old Han Feizi, who was sentenced to 5 weeks and 5 days imprisonment on 25 October for a plethora of charges that included the now-infamous incident at Singapore General Hospital, is revealed to have been jailed previously in China.

According to a judgement in China, there was also a woman named Han Feizi who was jailed in Beijing for dangerous driving a few years ago.

According to Shin Min Daily News, that woman is the same woman as the one in the viral SGH incident.

She was arrested on 29 December 2018 for dangerous driving and causing a car accident after drinking alcohol, at the Chao Yang district in Beijing at about 1.30am.

She was found with 89.8mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath, and she later pleaded guilty to her offence and was detained from 40 days, as well as being fined 2,000 RMB (or SGD $374).

Two days later, upon her release, she was seen enjoying herself at a hot spring with her mother, and had posted numerous videos of herself in a purported Lamborghini.

Recap on Singapore offences

29-year-old Chinese national Han Feizi, who has taken the Singapore news media by storm with her antics in a now-infamous incident at the Singapore General Hospital, was sentenced on 25 October to 5 weeks and 5 days imprisonment, as well as a fine of $600, according to Channel NewsAsia.

She had pleaded guilty to 5 charges that included using criminal force on a condominium security officer, insulting a hospital employee, public nuisance, making a false statement in her work permit application; three other charges were also taken into consideration during her sentencing.

The prosecution said that Han was arrested on 11 October, and the MInistry of Manpower was then informed about possible breaches under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act.

Investigations then ensued and it revealed that Han had applied for a work permit earlier this year in August, after her application for a student pass was rejected.

In her application, she declared that she would be working as a clerk but failed to do so. Instead, she worked as a freelance hostess in Singapore from 1 August 2023 to 11 October 2023.

The prosecutor for MOM also added that Han had only wanted to come to Singapore to “have fun”, and that she applied for the work pass without trying to understand what it said, as the form was in English.

Incident at The Sail

The prosecution said that on 3 October at about 10pm, the police were called in by the security at The Sail at Marina Bay, a private apartment building, because there was a drunk resident that needed help.

Han was found by a security officer squatting in a common area, and she said that she was drunk; the security then helped the woman back to her unit but she became aggressive inside the lift and pushed the guard, insulting him with vulgarities.

SGH Incident

On 10 October, the Singaporean police received a call for help at the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) at around 2:35 am.

Han claimed to have waited for three hours in the hospital’s emergency department without receiving any medical attention after allegedly being hit by a car.

She further alleged that a nurse told her she would not be treated because she was not a Singaporean citizen. These claims were later disputed by SGH.

She had insulted a hospital staff member and refused to put on a face mask at the time.

The woman posted two videos on Douyin, both exceeding 11 minutes. She was also seen demanding a plainclothes police officer to identify herself and attempting to grab her police lanyard.

According to ST, the Singapore Police Force said that the two plainclothes officers, who were investigations officers, had introduced themselves in front of uniformed officers before speaking to the woman.

The female police officer was seen in the video repeatedly asking the woman if she had used vulgarities on the nurse, but the woman refused to answer.

The woman refused to cooperate and used vulgarities on one of the police officers, and filmed her interview with one of the female investigation officers and sharing them on her Douyin account.

The videos, which have since been reposted on several social media platforms, have been viewed more than a million times in total.

You can watch the videos here, here and here.

In 2022, the authorities in Singapore found themselves grappling with an unexpected and alarming rise in vaping-related offences among students.

A total of 800 students, ranging from primary-school children to those enrolled in tertiary education and universities, were prosecuted for various vaping offences.

This surge in cases has sparked concerns over the escalating popularity of electronic cigarettes among the youth.

The Growing Concern

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) disclosed that the Ministry of Education (MOE) had referred these students to them for their vaping-related activities and some of them received fines as a result.

Persons who are caught buying, using or having a vaporiser in Singapore face a fine of up to $2,000, for each offence.

The Student Demographic

While the MOE confirmed that the students involved ranged from primary schools to autonomous universities, they declined to provide a detailed breakdown.

However, it’s crucial to note that this surge represents a significant departure from previous years. Second Minister for Education Maliki Osman reported in Parliament earlier this month (3 October) that less than 50 students from schools and IHLs were referred to HSA for vaping offences before 2020.

This spike in cases has raised concerns not only among government officials but also various health agencies.

A Multi-Agency Approach

In response to this growing issue, HSA has teamed up with the Ministry of Health and Health Promotion Board (HPB) to address it from multiple angles.

Their strategy encompasses legislation of laws, enforcement actions, educating the public, and counselling to combat the possession and use of vaporizers among our youths.

Mandatory Cessation Programs

To deter students from engaging in vaping activities, a crucial component of their strategy is the requirement for students caught using or possessing e-vaporizers to attend cessation programs arranged by HPB and their respective schools.

This proactive approach aims to educate and guide students away from this harmful habit. For those who persist in their vaping habits, schools have the authority to refer them to HSA for further action, including composition fines or prosecution.

The Ban and Its Impact

It’s essential to remember that there has been a ban on e-cigarettes or vaporizers in Singapore since February 2018.

Nevertheless, a disconcerting 4,916 people were apprehended in 2022 for using and possessing vaporizers, marking a significant increase from the previous year’s 4,697 cases and a stark contrast to the 1,266 cases in 2020.

Legal Consequences for Suppliers

The HSA reported that just last month, 18 individuals were convicted for selling vaporizers and related components between April and August 2023.

They received a total of $153,000 worth of fines.

Those caught importing, distributing, or selling such products face fines of up to $10,000 and the possibility of a jail sentence of up to six months, or both, for the first offence.

70-year-old van driver Bhagwan Tulsidas Binwani, was sentenced on 26 October to 12 weeks imprisonment and fined $3,800, as well as being banned from holding all classes of driving licenses for 12 months, and another 8 years upon his release from prison.

He had driven without a valid driving license and killed a cyclist at a zebra crossing, according to TODAY.

What happened?

On 27 December 2021, Bhagwan Tulsidas Binwani, was operating his vehicle along Jurong Port Road in the direction of Corporation Road, he made a turn into the slip road leading to Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim.

It was at this juncture that Bhagwan failed to slow down as he approached a zebra crossing, and he collided with Khan Suruj, a construction worker, who was commuting on his bicycle.

The impact of the collision was severe, causing Khan, aged 54, to be catapulted off his bicycle, landing a short distance away from the collision point.

The gravity of the situation was immediately evident to Mr. Eugene Loo, a passing driver who happened to witness the incident.

He promptly stopped his vehicle and rushed to Khan’s aid. Khan was lying face down, motionless on the road, and bleeding from his ears and nose.

As Mr. Loo called for an ambulance, another compassionate passerby stopped to assist Khan. Mr. Loo also flagged down a passing police car, whose officers arrived at the scene and reported the accident.

Bhagwan’s Account and the Unfortunate Truth

During the subsequent investigations, Bhagwan Tulsidas Binwani asserted that he did not see the cyclist, Khan, before the collision.

Video footage from Mr. Loo’s dashcam provided crucial evidence. It revealed that Khan’s bicycle had already advanced onto the zebra crossing before Bhagwan’s van reached the stop line at the zebra crossing.

It led to Khan being flung off his bicycle and striking the van’s windscreen. Tragically, as the van continued forward, Khan’s legs were run over, ultimately causing him to lie face down on the road.

The victim was subsequently pronounced dead on 28 December 2021 after succumbing to his traumatic injuries, and it was determined in an autopsy that he died from an injury to his head.

A recent image emerged online, depicting two women perched on a second-floor ledge of a multi-story property to install holiday decorations.

It has since stirred anxiety among internet users and ignited discussions about safety precautions among domestic helpers.

Standing on roof of landed home

On Tuesday, October 24, two photographs were shared online, showcasing the women in question situated atop the roof of what appears to be a landed home.

In one of the images, one of the women can be observed holding a string of lights.

The netizen who posted the pictures raised the issue by asking in his post, “Are maids allowed to do this? Saw this today, is this even allowed? 2 maids hanging up deco on a 2nd floor ledge with no railings or fall harness. Looks pretty dangerous to me”

The post pointed out the absence of any protective railings on the ledge and also highlighted that the women, described as domestic helpers in the post, were not equipped with safety harnesses during their precarious task.

The exact location of the incident was not disclosed in the post, but it is believed to be a house located somewhere in Seletar.

The incident has triggered a significant response on social media, with many individuals expressing alarm over the apparent safety risks associated with such activities.

Netizens’ comments

1. No. Report that shit before someone gets seriously hurt.
2. Wah that’s one hella big house.
3. More like, are the employers supposed to be endangering their maid’s life like this? Answer is a flat NO.
   Under work safety rules (MOM), any work at that height would require a barricade, safety harness and safety officer on site to supervise the work.
   Please report this to MOM. Sickening.
4. Actually no one is allowed to do that. You need to be trained to work from height.
5. I see alot of polarizing comments here. But what is clear is the crime of hanging christmas lights in October.
6. That is definitely in breach of some WSH act. Working at height requires the worker to wear a harness that’s secured to a point at the very least
7. When they pay, they say. Don’t think for a second that home owner won’t spin it to say that they instructed their maid to do something, but never specifically tell them “how” to do it.
   Then they will berate the maid on why they didn’t use common sense on performing the task in a safe manner etc.

In a noteworthy development on Tuesday, October 24, the Singapore dollar exchange rate with the Malaysian ringgit achieved a significant milestone by surging past the MYR3.50 mark, according to The Straits Times.

However, at the time of writing, it has since dropped to SGD$1 = RM3.49.

According to data sourced from Bloomberg, the trading day commenced with the Singapore dollar opening at 3.5073 against the Malaysian ringgit, marking a notable increase from the previous day’s closing rate of 3.4910.

At its intraday peak, the exchange rate reached an even higher value of 3.5083.

As the trading day unfolded, by 5:30 PM, the Singapore dollar settled at 3.5028 against the Malaysian ringgit. At an earlier point in the day, the ringgit briefly dipped below 3.50.

According to Bloomberg, a spokesperson for the Bank Negara Malaysia said that the recent trajectory of the Malaysian Ringgit is likely influenced by events happening around the world, and international factors; and not influenced by the economy of Malaysia.

Local money changers have also reported seeing an increase in customers wanting to exchange their currencies, with one local money changer attributing the recent uptick to the strong Sing dollar and the upcoming Deepavali weekend and end-of-year school holidays.

Previous high was RM3.44

It was previously reported that he Singapore dollar saw an increase in value compared to the Malaysian ringgit, reaching a new record high of S$1 to RM3.44 on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Earlier predictions regarding the weakening of the ringgit are proving to be accurate. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), the central bank of Malaysia, had previously suggested that the weakening of the ringgit could be attributed to various factors such as the debt ceiling deadlock in the United States, as well as banking uncertainties in both the U.S. and Europe. Furthermore, the aggressive interest rate hikes implemented by the U.S. Federal Reserve have also contributed to the ringgit’s decline.

Experts who were consulted by CNA at that time explained that the stronger economic fundamentals of Singapore have resulted in the depreciation of the ringgit against the Singapore dollar. Notably, a report by credit rating agency Fitch, prior to the analysis on May 29, stated that Singapore holds a AAA rating while Malaysia has a BBB+ rating.

One significant factor negatively affecting the ringgit is the inconsistent economic recovery of China. Given that China is one of Malaysia’s key trading partners, the weaker-than-anticipated recovery in China’s economy has had adverse effects on Malaysia.

Reports indicate that Malaysia experienced a 1.8 percent decline in exports year on year during the first quarter of 2023, largely attributed to the decrease in exports to China. Furthermore, the ringgit’s value has been hindered by Malaysia’s relatively limited investment opportunities and forthcoming domestic structural reforms.