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New Paper
16-07-2025
- New Paper
Kallang Wave Mall stabbing: Man charged with attempted murder
A man who allegedly attacked a woman with a knife at Kallang Wave Mall has been charged with attempted murder. Chua Jing Yuan, 26, was handed the charge in a district court on July 15. The Singaporean had allegedly committed the attack on July 14 at about 1.20am in a walkway in the mall. He was said to have slashed Ms Choong Wen Ting, 29, on the neck and stabbed her in the chest with a knife, with the intention of murdering her, according to charge sheets. The Straits Times understands that Chua and Ms Choong did not know each other. Court documents did not state the reasons for his purported actions. Police said on July 14 that Chua was disarmed and detained by members of the public before being arrested. The police added that they would seek a court order to remand Chua for psychiatric assessment. Ms Choong was taken to the hospital, where she is in a stable condition. ST understands that Chua also sustained injuries during the incident. He was charged in hospital in proceedings that were not open to the media. If convicted, he can be jailed for life, or up to 20 years with a fine and caning.
The Star
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Marked increase in good ESG adoption
ESG PIA 2024 judges say they are impressed with this year's submission. From left are Annapooranee, Choong, SMG chief operating officer Lydia Wang, Choo, SMG chief executive officer Chan Seng Fatt, Mahadi, Armiza and Reimann. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star Judging concluded for the Star Media Group's (SMG) ESG Positive Impact Awards (ESG PIA) 2024 on May 27 at Menara Star, Petaling Jaya with six judges from various industries and authorities. The judges will be judging this year's submissions in two tiers, three presided over ones from large companies, while the other three reviewed those from small to medium size enterprises (SMEs). The session started at 9.10am with a briefing from EY, after which the judges began their award submission reviews. Representing the judging panel for large corporations were TalentCorp's Women, DEI and Work-Life Sustainability vice president Annapooranee Suppiah, Malaysia Green Building Council representative and IEN Consultants Malaysia managing director Gregers Reimann and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation Strategic Planning deputy director and Sustainability Lead deputy Edison Choong Wan Sern. Overseeing the SME submissions were Green Growth Asia Foundation executive director Datuk Dr Mahadi, OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd managing director and Commercial Banking head Kevin Choo Cham Woon, and Kuala Lumpur Malay Chamber of Commerce representative, who is also UeberLeap Academy founder and managing director Armiza Abdul Razak. During the break Annapooranee said that this year she had noticed a stronger push towards integrating social impact more meaningfully into ESG efforts. 'Especially around employee well-being, equity and inclusion. So this reminds [us] that sustainability isn't just about the environment. But also about the people.' Reimann opined that large companies have done much in ESG, but he added that there is still room for more. 'I think Malaysia has recently committed to the zero-carbon goal by 2050 and a lot of companies also have that same goal, some even have gone a little bit forward. 'A lot of the goals are about 2030 where you have to achieve certain zero targets, so it's crunch time.' Choong pointed out that the quality of the entries this year has technically improved perfectly from companies that have joined last year. 'So we see new insights into what they are adopting and this is an encouragement.' He also said that an element that is important is to congratulate companies that submit the entries to allow others to see some of the less desirable angles of their adoption. With regards to if the awards have managed to move the needle on encouraging SMEs to implement more ESG initiatives in this year's submission, Mahadi pointed out that being the backbone of Malaysia's economy, putting up the ESG framework as an additional initiative will cost them more. 'But especially this year, I think me and fellow judges were very impressed with the initiative that [SMEs] have taken and also the level or length of magnitude that they go through to, especially realise the objective or goals that they have set up.' Choo said that the ESG PIA has played a pivotal role in encouraging SMEs to adopt and implement ESG initiatives and OCBC is proud to be part of this initiative. 'The participating SMEs have shared that this has inspired them to adopt more sustainable practices—including through energy efficiency measures, waste reduction strategies or community engagement efforts. 'The recognition and visibility that come with the awards have motivated SMEs to enhance their sustainability practices, knowing that their efforts will be acknowledged and celebrated.' To Armiza, there definitely has been an improvement in ESG adoption among the SMEs. 'Looking at this year's participation many companies have adopted and implemented ESG. So we are moving forward. We are looking at more participation in ESG reporting.' She added that it is important for SMEs to prioritise ESG adoption to ensure companies make a difference in becoming the driving force for a more sustainable environment, as well as in social and governance. The results of the judging will be announced during the ESG PIA Gala Night in July.
The Sun
02-06-2025
- The Sun
Bus Staff in Singapore Return S$10,000 Cash Within an Hour
A heartwarming display of integrity and efficiency unfolded on Singapore's public transport system when dedicated transit workers reunited a distressed commuter with his lost bag containing S$10,000 (RM32,942) in cash within just 60 minutes. In a Facebook post by SBS Transit Ltd, the remarkable story began when a panicked passenger contacted Tampines Interchange after realising he had accidentally left his valuable bag aboard SBS Transit's Route 39 service. What followed showcased the exceptional dedication of Singapore's public transport personnel. Assistant Interchange Supervisor Choong Seong Kuong demonstrated outstanding leadership when he took the emergency call that Sunday afternoon (June 1). Recognising the critical nature of the situation, he immediately mobilised the Operations Control Centre to locate the specific bus travelling between Yishun and Tampines. The coordinated response proved highly effective as the team successfully contacted bus captain Dong Depeng, who was operating the vehicle at the time. Dong's thorough search revealed the bag remained completely secure and untampered with throughout the journey. The seamless handover occurred when Dong delivered the bag directly to Choong at the interchange, completing the recovery mission in record time. The passenger's relief was palpable as he praised the staff for their exceptional sense of responsibility and professional conduct. Despite receiving well-deserved recognition from SBS Transit for their quick thinking and unwavering integrity, Choong remained remarkably humble about the team's actions. He emphasised that protecting passengers comes naturally to them, stating it's simply part of doing what's morally right. This incident beautifully illustrates how Singapore's transport workers go above and beyond their basic duties, creating a culture of trust and reliability that passengers can depend on. The story serves as an inspiring reminder of how individual integrity and teamwork can make a profound difference in people's lives.
The Sun
02-06-2025
- The Sun
Singapore bus staff's swift action returns S$10,000 to grateful passenger
A heartwarming display of integrity and efficiency unfolded on Singapore's public transport system when dedicated transit workers reunited a distressed commuter with his lost bag containing S$10,000 (RM32,942) in cash within just 60 minutes. In a Facebook post by SBS Transit Ltd, the remarkable story began when a panicked passenger contacted Tampines Interchange after realising he had accidentally left his valuable bag aboard SBS Transit's Route 39 service. What followed showcased the exceptional dedication of Singapore's public transport personnel. Assistant Interchange Supervisor Choong Seong Kuong demonstrated outstanding leadership when he took the emergency call that Sunday afternoon (June 1). Recognising the critical nature of the situation, he immediately mobilised the Operations Control Centre to locate the specific bus travelling between Yishun and Tampines. The coordinated response proved highly effective as the team successfully contacted bus captain Dong Depeng, who was operating the vehicle at the time. Dong's thorough search revealed the bag remained completely secure and untampered with throughout the journey. The seamless handover occurred when Dong delivered the bag directly to Choong at the interchange, completing the recovery mission in record time. The passenger's relief was palpable as he praised the staff for their exceptional sense of responsibility and professional conduct. Despite receiving well-deserved recognition from SBS Transit for their quick thinking and unwavering integrity, Choong remained remarkably humble about the team's actions. He emphasised that protecting passengers comes naturally to them, stating it's simply part of doing what's morally right. This incident beautifully illustrates how Singapore's transport workers go above and beyond their basic duties, creating a culture of trust and reliability that passengers can depend on. The story serves as an inspiring reminder of how individual integrity and teamwork can make a profound difference in people's lives.
AsiaOne
02-06-2025
- AsiaOne
'We didn't think twice': SBS Transit staff return bag containing $10k to passenger within an hour, Singapore News
After receiving a call from a distressed passenger while on duty at Tampines Interchange, SBS Transit assistant interchange supervisor Choong Seong Kuong immediately alerted the operations control centre of a passenger's loss of $10,000 on board a bus. A SBS Transit team then tracked down Bus Service 39 and got in touch with the driver, bus captain Dong Depeng, the transport company said in a Facebook post on Sunday (June 1). Dong later found the bag safe and untouched, according to the Facebook post. Once Dong reached the interchange, he passed the cash-filled bag to Choong before it was returned to the passenger. The man not only got his belongings back within an hour, but also received peace of mind that his valuables were back in his hands, the post added. The passenger said: "The staff fulfilled their duties with great responsibility and I'm extremely grateful." Both Choong and Dong were commended by SBS Transit for their "quick thinking, professionalism, and integrity". "We didn't think twice — it's our duty to look out for our passengers. We're just doing what's right," Choong said. Many netizens praised the SBS Transit staff for their honesty. One comment said: "The bus captain's honesty deserve the highest respect." Another added: "Well done Choong and Dong. Both of you have made SBS Transit proud." AsiaOne has reached out to SBS Transit for more information. A similar incident was shared by SBS Transit in February, where $14,000 was returned to a passenger who had left their backpack containing cash in SBS bus service 58. Like Choong, this bus captain also immediately contacted the operations control centre. The passenger added she intended to open a bank account with the cash. "It's about doing the right thing," the captain had said. [[nid:716486]]
