36 year old Allan Chua Kim Wee was sentenced to four years of imprisonment today (1 Mar) for causing the death of 74 year old Ng Sioh Leng after their dispute over smoking, according to an article by Today.
Dispute occurred over Ng smoking at a void deck
On 25 Dec 2021, Chua, who was working as a customer due diligence analyst at a bank was going home after having his breakfast at Hougang Mall when he bumped into Ng who was smoking at the void deck under Block 328 Hougang Avenue 5.
He proceeded to photograph Ng in his act, as he wanted to file a complaint against him for smoking under the void deck.
Ng noticed and started to chase Chua around a pillar while advancing towards Chua while holding a walking stick.
In response to what he saw, Chua decided to lower his stance and rushed towards Ng and hit him on his abdomen area using his right shoulder.
Ng, who was half the size of Chua, suffered a knock on the back of his head as he fell backwards from the impact.
The Police were notified by Chua for assistance but Ng unfortunately succumbed to his head injury and passed on later in the day.
Chua frequently filed feedback on issues related to cleanliness
Before the incident which resulted in the death of Ng, Chua had frequently filed feedback on the OneService Portal, averaging three to four cases per month.
He often feedbacked on cases such as smoking at the void deck, high rise littering, cleanliness of public areas and maintenance of properties like potholes.
Penalties
The penalties for voluntarily causing hurt where the hurt caused had no intention to be grievous but unfortunately became so is an imprisonment term of maximum five years and/or a fine of maximum $10,000.
An upscale inn in Japan, Daimaru Besso, has issued an apology after their hot spring bathwater was found with bacteria over 3,700 times the standard limit, according to South China Morning Post.
The inn had reportedly only changed the water in their hot spring bath every half a year, allowing the bacteria to breed in the water rampantly.
For context, the local stipulations dictate that the bathwater in hot springs should be changed every week, for health and hygiene reasons.
The president of the company that manages the 160-year-old inn, Makoto Yamada, said that they had neglected the hygiene of the bathwater.
Didn’t change the water because he didn’t like the Chlorine smell
He said that he didn’t like the smell of chlorine, hence the reluctance to change the bathwater.
Yamada added that it was a selfish reason on his part and that it was a wrongdoing that completely disregarded the health of their customers.
Before the latest scandal, the Inn was already in hot water (pun intended) with the authorities after more than twice the permissible amount of legionella bacteria was found in their bathwater.
They then falsified documents to claim that they had properly added chlorine before the authorities detected more than 3,700 times the standard limit of legionella found in their bathwater.
A customer who had visited the inn also fell sick, with the bacteria able to cause lung infections.
Yamada admitted to his complacency and neglect, saying that his understanding of the law was lax, and that he had thought the legionella bacteria was “just an ordinary germ” that was found everywhere.
My world came crashing down when I found out my wife was cheating on me. I never suspected a thing, and the way I learned about it was even worse.
It all started when I noticed something was wrong with my body. I had a strange itch and burning feeling down there, so I decided to get it checked out.
Discovered that I had an STI
The doctor told me I had contracted an STI, and my heart sank. I could only think of one person I’d had ‘relations’ with recently — my wife. When I asked her about it, she denied it at first, until I confronted her about the possibility of an affair.
That’s when she finally admitted to me that she had been seeing someone else.
I felt like I was going to pass out. I couldn’t believe what was happening. I had been married to this woman for five years and I never suspected a thing.
She had deceived me and broken my trust. I felt so betrayed and angry, I could barely think straight.
Wife refused to tell on who is the guy she had an affair with
The worst part was that I had no idea who the other man was. My wife refused to tell me, and I was left with nothing but questions and my own hurt and humiliation.
I couldn’t believe this was happening to me. I had thought that I was happy and that things were going well for us, but I was wrong.
I decided to leave my wife and start over.
I had to move on and find a way to heal from the pain and betrayal and although it was hard to do, I was able to find the strength to move on and start a new life.
13 over cats were recently rescued from a flat in Sembawang, according to a post which was posted on Facebook by one of the rescuers going by the alias of Wati Wati.
According to the post, the flat in question is on the 12th floor of Block 363C Sembawang Crescent.
Notice of eviction seen outside the unit
A notice of eviction was seen pasted outside the unit, ordering the tenants of the unit to evict the flat by 31 March 2023.
As such, rescuer Wati believes that the cats were abandoned for at least a week.
Total of 13 cats and 2 rabbits found
Two rabbits were first found at the corridor and were rescued by the first group of volunteers.
They proceeded to approach the unit in question and realised that they was no one inside.
When they pushed the door to the unit opened, 13 cats and even kittens ran out from the metal gate.
These furries were in bad condition according to Wati with one of them being reduced to ‘skin and bones’ and was even unable to open one of its eye.
Upon rescuing the cats that came out, they found out that there were more cats trapped inside.
Police officers and a team from the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) came down to the scene shortly after.
The cats were eventually brought away by the AVS team for them to provide care.
In another post, Wati updated that the authorities came back at night to enter the house and there was no more ‘meowing’ heard which they assumed that all the cats have been rescued.
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Penalties for abandonment
Persons or individuals are liable to a fine of up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment term of 12 months should they be found guilty of abandonment on a first conviction.
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A video emerged online showing an elderly patient being caught by a nurse after purportedly sneaking out of an unspecified hospital in Singapore.
The elderly man was seen struggling with the nurse along the side of the road, who was holding onto his arm as he tried to free himself to escape.
Moments later, a group of people, believed to be hospital staff and some passers-by, were seen speaking to the elderly patient, presumably trying to persuade him to go back.
Why do elderly patients sneak out of hospitals?
One of the main reasons why elderly patients may sneak out of hospitals is that they feel that they are not receiving the care they need. They may feel that they are not receiving enough attention, or that their medical care is inadequate. Additionally, they may feel that they are not being listened to or respected by hospital staff. This feeling of not being heard or taken seriously can lead to elderly patients feeling frustrated and wanting to leave.
Another common reason why elderly patients sneak out of hospitals is because they are feeling lonely and isolated. Many elderly patients are unable to see their loved ones due to the restrictions placed on visitors due to the pandemic. This can lead to feelings of loneliness and depression, which can be difficult for any patient but especially for elderly patients.
Elderly patients may also sneak out of hospitals because they are uncomfortable with the hospital environment. Many elderly patients are used to being in their own home and are not used to being in a hospital room. This can make them feel uncomfortable and anxious, leading them to want to leave.
It is important to understand why elderly patients may want to sneak out of hospitals in order to better address their needs. Hospitals should strive to provide compassionate and respectful care to all of their patients, regardless of age. This includes listening to their concerns and providing emotional support.
Additionally, hospitals should ensure that elderly patients have access to their loved ones, either in person or via video calls, in order to help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Finally, hospitals should strive to make their environment as comfortable as possible for elderly patients by providing familiar items, such as blankets, pictures, and other items from home.
I was out at the bar with some friends the other night and we were having a great time.
We were all drinking and dancing, and I was feeling a bit tipsy. I was having a lot of fun and I noticed a guy across the room who seemed to be looking at me. I was feeling bold and I decided to flirt with him.
I gave him a few glances and he smiled back at me, so I decided to take it a step further and I pretended to be really drunk.
Pretended to be drunk so he could take me home to have ‘fun’
I started stumbling around and slurring my words, and he seemed to be taken in by my act. He came over to me and offered to take me home so that we could have some ‘fun’ together.
I was feeling quite ‘itchy’ and also a little desperate for ‘it’ as I hadn’t done it for a while and that was when I decided to take him up on his offer.
We left the bar and were about to get into a car when he suddenly changed his mind and said he didn’t want to get involved with a drunk girl in case he was accused of anything the following day.
I was embarrassed by his rejection and so I stopped pretending to be drunk and walked back steadily into the bar.
Ditched him and went back to the bar
I was angry and humiliated, but I didn’t want to go home feeling like a failure, so I decided to try my luck with someone else.
I spotted a cute guy across the room and I went over to him and started flirting with him. He seemed to be into me and I was feeling more confident.
We got to talking and we hit it off right away.
We ended up leaving the bar together and going back to his place and I didn’t have to act drunk this time.
All this time, the guy who rejected me was looking at us and probably judging me for acting drunk to hook him up but who cares.
The Police and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) would like to alert the public to a recurring tech support scam. The modus operandi involved victims receiving pop-up alerts on their computer claiming that their computer has been compromised, with a contact number to call for technical support. Since January 2023, at least 59 victims have fallen prey, with total losses amounting to at least $1.4 million.
For this variant of scam, victims would receive a pop-up alert while using an Internet browser on their computer informing them that their computer has been infected with a virus/spyware. Typically, victims would encounter such pop-up alerts on movie/video streaming sites (eg: dramacool, olevod.com). Upon clicking the alert, their screens might appear to freeze and may be accompanied by a loud beeping sound. The pop-up message would typically contain a “helpdesk” or “tech support” number and include instructions for the victims to contact the software provider. The number would usually be variants of +653159(XXXX) to create the impression that it was a valid local help desk contact number. Scammers impersonating tech support personnel would engage the victims when they called the number provided.
The scammers, claiming that the victims’ networks/computers had been compromised, would request the victims to download a remote access application, such as Teamviewer, Ultraviewer or AnyDesk. The scammers would instruct the victims to log into their Internet banking account where victims would provide their One-Time Password (OTP). In some cases, victims may also be asked to provide their credit or debit card details over the phone. By utilising the remote access, the scammers would transfer funds from the victims’ bank accounts or make fraudulent charges to the victims’ credit or debit card.
In another method of operation, the victims would be instructed to login to their Singpass accounts. The scammers would attempt to use the victim’s Singpass to create accounts at various crypto/fintech websites (eg: Quione, Coinhako), or remittance services (eg: Western Union) upon gaining access to their account. Victims would then receive notifications from their Singpass app that their account was used to access such services. The scammers are known to use these services to facilitate the flow of illicit proceeds.
Members of the public are advised to take the following steps immediately if you believe you have fallen prey to such scams:
Uninstall any software that you have installed at the instructions of the scammers;
Perform a full anti-virus scan on your computer and delete any malware detected;
Log off and turn off your computer to limit any further activities that the scammers can perform;
Report the incident to your bank to halt further activities relating to your bank account(s);
Change your Internet banking credentials and remove any unauthorised payees who may have been added to your bank accounts, and
Report the incident to the bank and the Police.
Members of the public are also reminded to stay vigilant and adopt the following preventive measures to ACT against scams:
ADD – Set up transaction limits for our internet banking transactions, as well as transfers made over PayNow or PayLah. This will limit monetary losses. Consider also installing reputable anti-virus software/browser security extensions in computers that can detect and deter users from visiting scam or phishing websites.
CHECK – Before logging in to a digital service with your Singpass app, ensure that the domain URL displayed on your Singpass app’s consent page matches that on your browser before proceeding. If they do not match, do not tap on the ‘Log In’ button on the consent screen. Learn to spot the signs of phishing and do not share your personal particulars, bank login details, or Singpass ID, passwords and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) details such as SMS OTP and Singpass passcode with anyone.
TELL – When in doubt, always call the official hotline of your software provider or government agency to verify whether the information you have received is sent by the organisation and if the transaction involves authentication through Singpass. If you have disclosed your banking details, report this to your bank immediately. Tell your family and friends about this scam so they do not fall for it.
For issues relating to Singpass, you may contact the Singpass helpdesk at 6335-3533 or [email protected] for assistance. You may also take these steps if you suspect that your Singpass account has been compromised:
Reset your Singpass password at go.gov.sg/reset-sp-pw, and
Check your Singpass transaction history[1] for any suspicious activities.
If you wish to provide any information related to such scams, please call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000, or submit it online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness. If you require urgent Police assistance, please dial ‘999’. If you encounter scammers impersonating CSA officers, you can report the incident to CSA at www.csa.gov.sg/singcert/reporting. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
For more information on scams and cyber tips, members of the public can visit www.scamalert.sg and www.csa.gov.sg/Tips-Resource/Resources/gosafeonline or call the Anti-Scam Helpline at 1800-722-6688. Join the ‘Spot the Signs. Stop the Crimes’ campaign at www.scamalert.sg/fight by signing up as an advocate to receive up-to-date messages and share them with your family and friends. Together, we can help stop scams and prevent our loved ones from becoming the next scam victim.
[1] Follow these steps to check your Singpass transaction history:
Step 1: Visit the Singpass website and log in to your Singpass account
Step 2: Select ‘View History’
If you are a Singpass app user, you may also view your transaction history by:
A netizen going by the alias of Kenny Tay on Facebook recently posted an image of a Hawksbill Turtle on Facebook in the group Singapore Wildlife Sightings.
Carcass was washed up
The turtle, who was dead when discovered by Tay, was found on Changi Beach.
Tay and family were walking along Changi Bay Point at around 8am when they noticed the carcass of the turtle.
It was seen filled with barnacles on its back and its neck and front flippers already had signs of discolouration.
Tay then reported the sighting to the National Parks Board (NParks) via the e-service app.
Critically endangered species
Hawksbill turtles are often found in the Atlantic, Pacific and the Indian Oceans and are a species which are critically endangered.
The shells which they don are brown with some irregular spots which are yellow and orange in colour.
They also have a distinct beak shape, as their upper jaw protrudes over the lower one.
Female hawksbill turtles are regularly spotted at the Singapore strait and they come to East Coast Park to lay eggs at times.
Netizens speculated on the cause of its death
Netizens commented on the Facebook post speculating the cause of the turtle’s death.
Here are some of the speculations:
Huge infection, probably abdomen full of air and unable to submerge much. Those barnacles are huge. Poor poor thing
So sad. Often wildlife eat our plastic waste and die as a result.
I hope it’s a natural death.
Here is what you can do if you spot a carcass
Anyone who spots the carcasses of dead wildlife can reach out to the relevant authorities with the following methods:
POLICE ADVISORY ON RESURGENCE OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL IMPERSONATION SCAMS INVOLVING THE POLICE
The Police would like to alert members of the public to a resurgence of a variant of Government Official Impersonation Scam, where scammers would impersonate Singapore Police Force (SPF) officers to convince victims to provide their personal particulars or transfer their money to third party bank accounts. Since January 2023, at least 23 victims have fallen prey to such scams, with reported losses amounting to at least $1.9 million.
The scam occurs in the following way:
Members of the public would receive calls from the first scammer who pretends to be a bank officer. The first scammer would allege that the victim’s bank account(s) had transaction issues or was involved in money laundering. The first scammer would then transfer the victim’s call to a second scammer on the pretext of assisting the victim. Some of the numbers used by the scammer to call the victim were observed to be international numbers with a ‘+’ prefix.
A second scammer would pretend to be an SPF officer. The second scammer may provide a URL link and ask the victim to fill in the victim’s personal and banking details. The victim would click on the link and would be directed to a phishing site that resembles the SPF official website. The scammer would then instruct the victim to transfer money to third party bank accounts on the pretext of investigations.
Victims would then realise that they had been scammed when they contact the bank(s) or the Police via the official avenues to check on their cases.
Members of the public are advised to take the following precautions when they are asked to transfer funds to third party accounts for the purpose of criminal investigations:
Ignore the request. Police officers will never (i) ask for the control of your bank accounts, money, or passwords; (ii) require you to transfer your money to another account;
Police officers will also not make calls from international numbers. Such numbers can be identified by the ‘+’ prefix in front of the calling number.
Check the URL of the website for tell-tale signs of a phishing site.
Refrain from giving out personal information and bank account details to callers over the phone. Personal information and bank details such as Internet bank account usernames and passwords, or One-Time Password codes from tokens, are useful to criminals. Do not make any fund transfer(s) at the behest of such callers;
Call a trusted friend or talk to a relative before you act. Do not be pressured by the caller to act impulsively; and
If in doubt, call ‘999’ or approach a police officer at your nearest Neighbourhood Police Centre.
If you have information related to such cases, please call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000, or submit it online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness. Please dial ‘999’ if you require urgent Police assistance.
For scam-related advice, please call the National Crime Prevention Council’s Anti-Scam Hotline at 1800-722-6688 or visit www.scamalert.sg. Join the ‘Spot the Signs. Stop the Crimes’ campaign at www.scamalert.sg/fight by signing up as an advocate to receive up-to-date messages and share them with your family and friends. Together, we can ACT against scams and prevent our loved ones from becoming the next victim.
I was working my normal shift as a waiter, serving customers, taking orders, and doing my best to make them feel at home.
I had been working here for the past few months, and I was starting to get a good handle on the job. Little did I know, this would be the last day I would ever spend at the café.
Without any warning, the cafe closed down almost immediately
Suddenly, without any warning, the owners closed the café down with no notice. I was completely blindsided by the news.
I had been counting on this job to help me pay my bills and I had no idea what I was going to do now that I was out of a job. I had planned on staying at the café for the foreseeable future, so I had no backup plan.
I tried to look for another job, but with the current economic situation, it was hard to find anything. I had to resort to doing odd jobs here and there just to make ends meet.
Even with all this, I was still barely making enough to cover my monthly bills and expenses.
Started to owe a lot of money
The situation soon started to spiral out of control. I was already in debt from the previous months, and now I was finding it even harder to pay it off. I was getting deeper and deeper in debt, and I had no way of getting out.
I tried to get help from family and friends, but they were all struggling too. I was desperate and I knew I had to do something. So I decided to take out a loan, hoping that it would help me pay off my debt.
At first, I was able to make the payments on time, but soon the interest started to pile up. I was finding it harder and harder to keep up with the payments, and I was starting to get into even more debt. I was in a vicious cycle that I couldn’t seem to get out of.
To make it worst, the café owners had not even settled my last drawn salary from working there though it was only a few hundred bucks and I had a hard time trying to reach them to get my money back.
I am starting to think if I should declare bankrupt now just to run away from all these payments.
