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CNA
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
NDP 2025 to feature special aerial displays, flypasts in the heartlands
Singaporeans can look forward to aerial displays and flypasts planned specially for the nation's 60th birthday. The RSAF's special aerial display will involve a total of 26 aircraft. For those who cannot make it to the Padang, the air route will also cover the heartlands, in estates like Woodlands, Jurong, Punggol and Marine Parade. Alxis Thng reports.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
FOR SALE BY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: 9-STOREY INDUSTRIAL BUILDING IN JURONG
SINGAPORE, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brilliance Capital Pte. Ltd. is proud to present for sale a rare, purpose-built 9-storey general industrial building located at 21 Fan Yoong Road, within the mature Jurong Industrial Estate in the western region of Singapore. The asset is offered with a guide price of S$25 million via an Expression of Interest (EOI) sale exercise. Strategically located within one of Singapore's most prominent manufacturing and logistics hubs, the property is well-connected via the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) and Pan Island Expressway (PIE), offering direct access to the city centre, Tuas Port, and other key industrial zones. The nearest MRT stations, Boon Lay and Pioneer, are within vicinity, offering added convenience for commuting staff. The area is supported by a wide ecosystem of industrial players and infrastructure, which includes supply chain partners, logistics operators, and business support services. Importantly, 21 Fan Yoong Road stands to benefit from the government's continued investment and development in the western region, including the Jurong Innovation District (JID) and the future Tuas Port, which is set to become the world's largest fully automated port upon completion. Under the latest URA Master Plan 2025, the wider Jurong area has been earmarked for transformation into a future-ready industrial and innovation corridor, supported by enhanced infrastructure, smart logistics solutions, and green connectivity. The Jurong Innovation District is set to become a hub for advanced manufacturing, robotics, and R&D, while nearby Jurong Lake District is envisioned as Singapore's largest mixed-use business district outside the city centre. Together, these initiatives signal strong government commitment to the region's long-term economic role, positioning it as a key driver of growth and making 21 Fan Yoong Road an attractive opportunity for forward-looking industrial occupiers and investors. Purpose-built for robust industrial use, the property spans six levels of high-specification production space (Levels 1 to 6) and three levels of modern ancillary office floors (Levels 7 to 9). It also includes a temporary on-site dormitory approved for up to 36 workers, which is an increasingly rare and valuable feature for occupiers seeking integrated accommodation and workforce support. The offering is particularly well-suited for end-users looking to consolidate their operational, backend, and administrative functions within one cohesive and secure premises. The development sits on a land area of approximately 60,798 square feet, with a gross floor area of approximately 155,037 square feet. Key specifications include ceiling heights of up to 13.4 metres, heavy floor loading of up to 25 kN/m², and built-in crane infrastructure, including eleven overhead cranes ranging from 10 to 20 tonnes. Vertical circulation is efficiently served by a 5,000 kg cargo lift, two passenger lifts, and a dedicated service lift. The site is zoned "Business 2" (B2), allowing for a broad range of industrial and warehousing uses, including the service and repair of construction plant and equipment, and the ancillary storage of construction materials. Held under a JTC lease until 16 November 2037, the site offers a substantial remaining tenure that supports long-term operational planning. Its B2 zoning allows for a wide range of industrial and warehousing uses, including heavy production, machinery servicing, and material storage, making it highly attractive for businesses seeking a robust and adaptable facility. With well-built infrastructure in place and proximity to major industrial clusters and transport links, the property presents a compelling opportunity for occupiers looking to establish a strong foothold in Singapore's western industrial corridor. Ms Sammi Lim (林妍孜), Founder and Executive Director of Brilliance Capital, shared, "This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully integrated industrial facility designed to support end-to-end business operations, from high-specification production floors and renovated office spaces to on-site workforce accommodation. The approved dormitory component is a highly valuable feature that enhances workforce efficiency and operational control. Facilities of this scale, specification, and integration are extremely hard to come by, and this asset is ready for immediate occupancy. All serious end-users should take a closer look, as opportunities like this do not come around often. With Jurong's transformation under the URA Master Plan into a future-ready innovation and logistics hub, this property offers both immediate functionality and long-term strategic value. The property's layout and heavy-duty specifications make it highly adaptable and appealing to a wide range of industrial users, including storage and warehousing operators (such as wine and general goods), furniture and carpentry production businesses with storage requirements, engineering and fabrication workshops, heavy vehicle and equipment maintenance companies, machinery and parts assembly operations, waste management and recycling facilities, and plastic moulding or injection moulding users, and even a food production factory, among others, subject to the relevant authorities' approval." Brilliance Capital is the exclusive marketing agent for this sale. The EOI exercise closes on 26 August 2025, Tuesday at 3:00 PM. Note to editors:One high-resolution photograph of the property is enclosed. About Brilliance Capital Pte. Ltd. Brilliance Capital is a premier real estate agency specializing in bespoke advisory and transaction services for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, property developers, and institutions in Singapore and globally. Founded and led by Sammi Lim, our team of top-tier professionals excels in selling and leasing luxury residential, commercial, and industrial properties, as well as collective sales. We also offer tailored consultancy and advisory services, addressing personal, professional, and investment needs with precision and care. Backed by deep market insight and a robust international network, Brilliance Capital is dedicated to building lasting relationships and delivering exceptional real estate outcomes. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Brilliance Capital
CNA
08-07-2025
- CNA
Woman given warning for putting feet up on bus contests charge of 'hitting' bus driver
SINGAPORE: A woman seen in a viral video putting her feet up against a bus pole when asked to remove her feet from a seat turned up in court on Monday (Jul 7) for five charges against her. Tan Wee Teng, 52, was accused of two counts of public nuisance, two counts of criminal force and harassment for incidents dating between August 2023 and August 2024. According to charge sheets, she put her feet on a pole on Bus 198 at a bus stop along Jurong Town Hall Road at about 10am on Aug 30, 2023, and refused to put them down. This disrupted the public bus service, causing annoyance to passengers who had to disembark as a result. A similar incident involving her feet on a pole and passengers having to disembark allegedly occurred again on Bus 99 in Boon Lay on the evening of Oct 26, 2023. This caused a disruption of the public bus service, resulting in passengers having to disembark and causing annoyance to passengers, the charge read. On the morning of Jan 19, 2024, she allegedly harassed Mohamed Razli Sanusi by cursing at him on Bus 180 along Jurong Town Hall Road. She was also accused of hitting him on his inner calf with a walking aid. The court heard that Tan was given a 12-month conditional warning for these four offences. However, she was charged again for a fifth offence - for hitting bus driver Ding Shuai's arm on Bus 99 at about 11.40am on Aug 23, 2024. The case was heard in court on Monday afternoon, with the prosecutor intending to ask for all five charges to be given a discharge not amounting to an acquittal. Tan would then be given a three-year conditional warning, during which Tan could not offend again or risk being prosecuted for the fresh offence and the old ones. However, Tan protested saying three years was "very excessive". She claimed that she was being "set up" by the bus driver, who knew her and deliberately "hit (her) first" to get her to retaliate. She said she was "innocent" and had written to the Deputy Attorney-General, and had already been crime-free for 12 months. It was therefore unfair to be given another conditional warning for three years. "I would rather go to trial," said Tan. "Because the complainant was not a victim but a self-confessed perjurer!" She cited the case of Dr Yeo Sow Nam, who was acquitted of all charges after the complainant admitted to lying. Tan repeatedly told the court in a heated tone about what had happened that day on Ms Ding's bus. "I did not commit any offence at all except this particular China woman," she said. "She even said no la, no need la, no need ambulance. She tell the police all the lies except the truth, that she hit me first, and she did it intentionally," said Tan. "It's not the first time she saw me. She see me before. ... She purposely hit me ... to provoke me to hit her back. I just tapped her lightly, like tit for tat," said Tan. "She tell the control room that passenger hit her, she want to call the police, then they said - do you need ambulance, are you injured? She said no need la, then they arrested me!" Tan claimed that the bus driver had said "no need la" "in a very sarcastic tone" and had "exaggerated" to "blow up the whole thing". The police then arrested Tan for punching the bus driver, but the charge was later amended to "hitting". At one point Tan broke down in the dock, saying she was "arrested for a serious offence which I did not commit". "It's not fair to me. I say - you might as well prosecute me now. No need to wait three years. I am innocent. Instead of prosecuting the perjurer who lied. They don't have evidence. I was arrested because (of) this China woman," she said, crying. District Judge Lorraine Ho explained matters to her multiple times, as Tan had no lawyer. She previously had a lawyer from the Public Defender's Office, but the lawyer had been discharged. "You told me many times in court today that you did hit her back," said the judge. "I hit her very lightly," said Tan. "You did hit her," continued Judge Ho. "No! She hit me first, you've got to have all the facts right! You've got to get the facts clear, you know! You cannot ... when the evil (person) is still out there ... then you're going to convict everybody of murder? Just because the person was set up by the real murderer?" said Tan. "We are not talking about murder here," said Judge Ho. "Yes but it's the same concept," Tan replied. CCTV FOOTAGE PLAYED IN COURT The judge requested closed-circuit television footage of the alleged hit to be shown in court. The prosecutor showed the incident from four different angles. Tan was seen boarding a bus. The driver reached out her hand towards Tan, and Tan is later seen reacting to the bus driver. Tan, who smiled as she watched the footage, told the judge that she had seen the bus driver before. "And every time she ask me verbally to tap my card, then I ask to alight. A few times, she realise she can't get money just by opening (her) mouth," said Tan. "So every time you try to get on the bus, you don't pay for the fare?" asked Judge Ho. "Yes. I put my bag on the card reader, there's no sound. So the bus driver notice, and I say - open the door, I want to alight," said Tan. "I did see your hand did touch her," said the judge. "Yes, but I didn't punch her. There's a story behind, OK," said Tan. "Therefore the charge was amended to 'hit' her," said the judge. "Yes, but she lied to the police that I punch her!" said Tan. "So you tried to tap the fare gate using your handbag, and this was not the first time," said the judge. "Yes. I alight immediately. If I don't take the bus, I don't have to pay. She recognise me. That was last time la, she didn't use her hand, she use her mouth verbally. She hit me, waiting to hit me, so evil malicious! Then I retaliate back. She provoke me to hit her back," said Tan. "Wait, wait, wait," said the judge. "So this is not the first time you have taken her bus, right?" "Yes, but I do nothing wrong I ask her to open the exit door, I alight and she drive off," said Tan. "So every time she asked you do to this ... because you don't have card with you, you can't pay is it?" asked the judge. "No. I got no card. Sometimes I have the card in my cooler bag, sometimes I take it out," said Tan. "So you don't have a card with you to pay money right," pressed the judge. "I hit her back. I believe she is intentionally hitting me so she can provoke me to hit her back ... I am here to expose her lies!" said Tan. JUDGE'S DECISION After about two hours of back-and-forth, the judge granted the prosecution's application to have all five charges given a discharge not amounting to acquittal. This means that the prosecution will have the option of reviving the charges if Tan commits any further offence in future. "In this case, the prosecution will only pursue prosecution if the accused commits fresh offences during the 36-month conditional warning," said Judge Ho. "A conditional warning is not issued by the courts but by the police. There is no unfairness or injustice caused to the accused as suggested by her, because without a trial she is now unable to prove her innocence that the complainant was lying." Judge Ho added that there was "no delay" on the part of the prosecution, given that Tan was charged in August 2024, and the prosecution made a decision in May 2025 not to proceed further with the charges against her. "Finally, if the accused says she's remained crime-free since her last conditional warning period ... and does not intend to commit any offences in future, then truly the accused will not be prosecuted for any offence once the discharge not amounting to acquittal is granted," said the judge. Immediately after the decision was given, Tan asked if she could request for trial instead. "I want to be prosecuted by the AGC," she said, adding that she was "very curious" what evidence they had against her. If she had been convicted of public nuisance, she could have been fined up to S$2,000 if it was a first offence. Repeat offences include a possible jail term of up to three months. If she had been convicted of criminal force, she could have been jailed for up to three months, fined up to S$1,500, or both.
CNA
04-07-2025
- General
- CNA
I visited the Milo factory in Jurong – here are 5 things you may not know about the iconic drink
Milo has long been a staple in Singaporean households – whether it's the memory of a warm cup in the morning before school, waiting in line for an ice cold cup from the milo van during sports day, or a casual order of "Milo peng" at the kopitiam. This year, it's celebrating 75 years of growing with Singapore, evolving with and feeding generations of Singaporeans. Initially launched in Singapore in 1950 as a nutritious beverage, Milo has expanded its reach from local significance to global influence. Today, the Nestle Jurong factory produces 15,000 tonnes of Milo for Singapore and other overseas markets. But beyond the distinctive green packaging and familiar malty flavour lies a world of science and careful development that most of us never see. I recently had a rare chance to step inside Nestle's Research and Development Centre to uncover the magic behind Singapore's favourite drink – and here are five surprising things I learnt: 1. BEFORE MILO POWDER, IT'S BAKED AS A BRITTLE In a laboratory, the Milo team took us through each phase of the making of milo powder. It starts with three simple ingredients: Cocoa powder, milk, as well as malt extract, a sticky, thick and sweet liquid with the texture of honey, obtained from barley. The ingredients are then combined with a certain ratio into a dark brown batter, which had hints of the Milo taste but not quite with its distinctive flavour yet. This batter is then spread thinly onto a baking sheet – which requires quite the arm strength due to the malt extract hardening – and then baked in the oven. The baked product – a yummy brittle that dissolves in your mouth upon consuming, this time, magically with all the signature flavour notes of the iconic drink. The brittle is then crushed and finely milled, which becomes the iconic powder. 2. DIFFERENT RECIPES FOR DIFFERENT COUNTRIES Yes, it is true – Milo sold in other countries are made to taste different than those sold in Singapore. The main difference? The ratio of the malted barley, milk and cocoa. This is to appeal to different tastes and preferences specific to the country. For instance, Joy Lee, senior brand manager at Milo Nestle Singapore said that in Australia, Australians tend to drink their Milo with milk instead of water. Thus, the powder manufactured there was adapted to cater to their consumption methods. Besides supplying locally, Joyce Lee, the application group manager of the Milo Nestle Jurong Factory explained that the local factory exports Singapore Milo to other countries. 'There are countries that request for Singapore's Milo to be sold so if you can see the label 'Made in Singapore' or the HCS (Healthier Choice Symbol) on the Milo product overseas, I can guarantee that it tastes the same (as the products in Singapore),' said Joy Lee. Singapore also produces a lot of other countries' Milo recipes for overseas markets. As for our Milo, it is a dedicated and customised recipe for Singaporeans. Variations of the drink have been made to appeal to local tastebuds. For instance, Milo Gao Siew Dai, which launched in 2017, is more cocoa-forward, has a more intense flavour with 50 per cent less added table sugar. Milo Gao Kosong, which launched in 2018, is the world's first Milo powder with no added table sugar. The recently launched Milo Van sachets also aim to bring a sense of nostalgia to Singaporeans. This product is also developed with a special technology that allows the powder to dissolve easily in cold water instead of the usual hot water. 3. SINGAPORE SUPPLIES MILO'S MALT WORLDWIDE But what exactly gives Milo its distinctively rich, chocolatey taste? As it turns out, there's one secret ingredient that sets it apart – the signature malt. This special malt is extracted from high-quality barley, which is heated using proprietary techniques to bring out its unique flavour. Interestingly, Singapore is the largest producer and home ground for the manufacturing of this special malt. It's then exported to factories around the world for use in their local versions. 4. THEY'VE GOT IN-HOUSE TASTERS To ensure every tin, packet and sachet is consistent in taste, each batch produced in Jurong is taste-tested and approved by trained Singaporean panellists who taste up to 20 samples daily. Many of them have also had a say in new innovations such as Milo Gao Siew Dai and Milo Gao Kosong to meet evolving tastes and preferences. Singaporeans may, for instance, start to appreciate a richer mouthfeel and less sweet profile. 'If there is any deviation being detected, it will not be released to the consumers,' Joyce Lee explained. 'We have stringent requirements and we train our panellists to make sure that they are sensitive enough to be able to pick up all deviations across the different Milos.' 5. BOOKING A MILO VAN ISN'T AS SIMPLE AS YOU THINK Want to book the coveted Milo Van for a special event you have coming up? You may need to tick a few boxes first. According to the Milo Singapore team, all vans are deployed on a sponsorship basis and are meant for public consumption. 'So if there are people not part of your event and they see the Milo Van, we would usually like it if they could have the Milo too,' said Joy Lee. She added that the vans are also usually for sporting or community events and part of the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) that Milo Singapore does. Events must meet the appropriate crowd size as well since the Milo in each van fills up to 3,000 cups and has a three-hour time limit due to milk in the drink. Interested parties can email milovansponsorship [at] () for van sponsorship requests, which is subject to availability. Milo Van's Milo is also made fresh and cold directly from their Jurong factory.
CNA
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Former Growing Up actor Andrew Seow is now an auxiliary police officer, says dad inspired his career change
Anyone who watched the iconic '90s local drama Growing Up will remember Andrew Seow as the pai kia (delinquent) oldest son, Gary Tay. Fast forward a couple of decades, and the 55-year-old is now an auxiliary police officer with security firm Aetos. Growing Up lasted for six seasons from 1996 to 2001. And before anyone starts with the security guard uncle jokes, don't. Auxiliary officers are trained professionals with the same powers, protection, and immunity as regular cops and are licensed to carry firearms. In a video posted on Instagram by content creator Zaki Hussein, Seow shared that it was his dad who nudged him in this direction. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zaki Hussain (@zakiv4) 'My dad used to be an auxiliary police officer back in the British days,' said Seow. 'When he asked me, 'Why don't you do something meaningful in your life?', I said, 'Okay, let me try.'" When he got the interview, his dad even drove him all the way from Marine Parade to Jurong, where Aetos was headquartered. 'I've never seen him so excited,' recalled Seow. When Zaki asked if Seow missed acting, he gave a coy smile and said, 'I miss my fans. And for my fans out there, since you have been waiting, I've got a surprise for you.' Looks like there might be a chance to see Seow on screen soon. For his role in Growing Up, Seow won a Best Newcomer Award at the Asian Television Awards in 1996. He also won Best Supporting Actor at the Star Awards 2004 for his role as Tang Tang in Man At Forty. This story was originally published in 8Days.
