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Time of India
06-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Bubbles in urine: What it could mean, according to a doctor
Persistent foamy urine can be a sign of underlying health issues, but occasional bubbles are usually harmless and resolved with hydration. Dr. Shirley Koeh advises that if bubbles persist despite increased water intake and frequent urination, it's crucial to test for protein in the urine, potentially indicating hypertension, diabetes, or kidney disease. Pay attention to your pee. Because this byproduct of metabolism can tell a lot about your health. If the urine looks unusually bubbly, should you be concerned? Foamy urine, which is the presence of bubbles when you pee, is pretty common; however, it may also signal something more. So, how do you know if it is a harmless thing or a sign of something serious? Dr. Shirley Koeh, a functional medicine doctor based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has shared some tips on how to analyze whether the bubbles in urine are normal or a warning sign. Is it normal to see bubbles in the urine Bubbles in urine can occur for various reasons, and not all are cause for alarm. Dr. Koeh notes that a single episode isn't a warning sign. 'If you started seeing bubbles in your urine, we need to know whether this is the first episode or a single episode that you are experiencing,' the doctor said in a video shared on Instagram. She noted that if it's a single episode, there's nothing to worry about, and once you hydrate, it will go back to normal. 'If it's just a single episode, then what you should do is try to hydrate yourself as much as possible. Do not hold your urine and try to pass urine as frequently as possible. And this bubble should go away.' However, seeing bubbles in the urine often could signal an underlying cause. 'Persistently having bubbles in your urine can indicate the presence of protein in the urine.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 60년 묵은 혈관 찌꺼기 ,,, '이것.'' 하나면 다른건 하지 않아도 됩니다! 면역력 Rg3의 비결 더 알아보기 Undo Tests to find out the cause According to her, if bubbles persist despite hydration and urination, testing for protein in the urine is important. She noted that two tests can help confirm this. 'The most accurate way to find out is actually sending the urine to the lab to find out if there is any microalbumin, which is a small protein that will exist in your urine,' the doctor said. The second test is taking a urine dipstick test, which can be done at home. 'But that test, might not be as sensitive as compared to the first one,' she cautions. 'Pretty Little Baby' Singer Connie Francis Hospitalised, Family Gives Health Update Protein in urine, also known as proteinuria or albuminuria, is the presence of excess protein in the urine. Identifying the protein in the urine is a critical step in determining whether further medical evaluation is needed. Causes of proteinuria 'If we have established that you are really having protein in your urine, then we need to consider a few possible causes,' she adds. The presence of protein in the urine could be for various reasons. The first is hypertension, or high blood pressure, which can strain the kidneys and lead to protein leakage. The second is diabetes, a condition that can damage kidney function over time, resulting in proteinuria. Another cause is kidney disease, which is triggered by certain medications, known as drug-induced kidney damage. 'So make sure that you check your blood pressure for hypertension or even check your blood for diabetes and rule out any possible drug-induced kidney disease,' the doctor alerts.
Straits Times
13-05-2025
- Straits Times
$50k in valuables stolen from Singapore artist's Interlace unit: 'I never thought this could happen in a condo'
Local artist Mr Koeh Sia Yong, a second-generation Nanyang artist whose works have been exhibited across Asia, in his home at The Interlace condo in Depot Road on May 8, 2025. He had left Singapore on Jan 20 for his annual trip to Bali and returned on March 15 to find his home had been broken into. $50k in valuables stolen from Singapore artist's Interlace unit: 'I never thought this could happen in a condo' Joyce Lim The Straits Times May 12, 2025 While veteran Singaporean artist Koeh Sia Yong was away in Indonesia for nearly two months earlier in 2025, his bedroom drawers back home were emptied of more than $50,000 in valuables. The 87-year-old returned to his two-bedroom unit at The Interlace condo in Depot Road on March 15 to find his home had been broken into. "When I stepped into my apartment, I saw my master bedroom door, which I had locked, was open," Mr Koeh told The Straits Times in Mandarin. "My room was ransacked, the wardrobe drawers were pulled out, and my clothes were scattered everywhere." The kitchen window had been prised open and the intercom unit inside his apartment removed. He phoned his daughter, who called the police. A police forensics team was deployed and spent several hours collecting fingerprints and other evidence from the unit. The police said investigations are ongoing. Mr Koeh, a second-generation Nanyang artist whose works have been exhibited across Asia, had left Singapore on Jan 20 for his annual trip to Bali. This time, however, the visit was especially meaningful - he was there to set up an art gallery. He said he lost 10 gold coins worth more than $40,000, $3,000 in cash, and other cash collectibles. But two new mobile phones - including a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra worth about $1,500 - were left untouched, along with a Samsung notebook on the dining table and around 200 oil paintings. "It didn't look like the burglars had entered the second bedroom, where I kept all my paintings. The living room also looked untouched," Mr Koeh said. When ST visited his home on May 8, he pointed out a staircase accessible from the corridor on the seventh floor, where his unit is located. As the staircase is near his kitchen window, Mr Koeh suspects that his unit could have been broken into via that staircase. "I never thought this could happen in a condo with security guards," said Mr Koeh. He added that since he moved into the condo in 2014, he had always "felt very safe" living there. The managing agent of the 1,040-unit Interlace declined comment as the case is under investigation. Mr Koeh Sia Yong said he lost 10 gold coins worth more than $40,000, $3,000 in cash, and other cash collectibles. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH Mr Koeh's partner, who wanted to be known only as Annie, said Mr Koeh's son-in-law had stopped by at the end of February to drop off some books at their home, but he did not notice anything amiss. Mr Koeh believes the burglary had likely happened in early March. Before leaving for Bali, Mr Koeh had taken his gold coins out to check on their value, as he was planning to sell them to fund eye surgery originally scheduled for May 6, said Annie. They had travelled to Bali together, but Mr Koeh returned to Singapore first. Annie said she rushed back to Singapore after she learnt of the burglary. "Seeing how distressed he is now, I have postponed his surgery," she added. Lawyer Daniel Chen of law firm Lee & Lee, who specialises in litigation and disputes involving the management corporation strata title (MCST) of properties, said burglaries or thefts in condos are generally uncommon. He said "there tends to be more cases of theft at the common property than burglary of condominium units". The MCST's duty is "limited to appointing a reasonably competent security agency to implement security measures appropriate to the development". The damaged window frame in Mr Koeh Sia Yong's home. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH Managing agents engaged by the MCST are also not responsible for ensuring the security of the condo and its residents, as they are generally not employed to undertake such functions. "The primary responsibility lies with the security agency," explained Mr Chen. While many residents would likely assume that security officers are responsible for keeping intruders out, in practice, it can be difficult for security officers to prevent unauthorised people from entering a condo development. "At automated access entry points, the 'unauthorised persons' can easily follow after or 'tailgate' residents," Mr Chen said. "And at manned entry points, the 'unauthorised persons' can say they are visiting a certain unit and are usually granted entry on that basis, because the security officer may not have the time or capacity to hold the person at the entry point until the visit is confirmed with the resident of the unit." When it comes to surveillance cameras, access controls or patrols, the appropriate level of security should be assessed by the MCST together with the security agency, depending on the size, layout, access points, and location of the condo, he added. For Mr Koeh, the experience has been a sobering lesson in home security. In the days after the break-in, he had aluminium grilles installed over his kitchen window. "I never bought home insurance because I always thought a condo was safe," said Mr Koeh. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on: Share this article Show Comments
The Star
12-05-2025
- The Star
Over S$50,000 in gold coins, cash stolen from veteran Singaporean artist Koeh Sia Yong's home while he was in Bali
SINGAPORE: While veteran Singaporean artist Koeh Sia Yong was away in Indonesia for nearly two months earlier in 2025, his bedroom drawers back home were emptied of more than S$50,000 in valuables. The 87-year-old returned to his two-bedroom unit at The Interlace condo in Depot Road on March 15 to find his home had been broken into. 'When I stepped into my apartment, I saw my master bedroom door, which I had locked, was open,' Koeh told The Straits Times in Mandarin. 'My room was ransacked, the wardrobe drawers were pulled out, and my clothes were scattered everywhere.' The kitchen window had been prised open and the intercom unit inside his apartment removed. He phoned his daughter, who called the police. A police forensics team was deployed and spent several hours collecting fingerprints and other evidence from the unit. The police said investigations are ongoing. Koeh, a second-generation Nanyang artist whose works have been exhibited across Asia, had left Singapore on Jan 20 for his annual trip to Bali. This time, however, the visit was especially meaningful – he was there to set up an art gallery. He said he lost 10 gold coins worth more than $40,000, $3,000 in cash, and other cash collectibles. But two new mobile phones – including a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra worth about $1,500 – were left untouched, along with a Samsung notebook on the dining table and around 200 oil paintings. 'It didn't look like the burglars had entered the second bedroom, where I kept all my paintings. The living room also looked untouched,' Koeh said. Koeh Sia Yong said he lost 10 gold coins worth more than S$40,000, S$3,000 in cash, and other cash collectibles. - Photo: ST When ST visited his home on May 8, he pointed out a staircase accessible from the corridor on the seventh floor, where his unit is located. As the staircase is near his kitchen window, Koeh suspects that his unit could have been broken into via that staircase. 'I never thought this could happen in a condo with security guards,' said Koeh. He added that since he moved into the condo in 2014, he had always 'felt very safe' living there. The managing agent of the 1,040-unit Interlace declined comment as the case is under investigation. Koeh's partner, who wanted to be known only as Annie, said Koeh's son-in-law had stopped by at the end of February to drop off some books at their home, but he did not notice anything amiss. Koeh believes the burglary had likely happened in early March. Before leaving for Bali, Koeh had taken his gold coins out to check on their value, as he was planning to sell them to fund eye surgery originally scheduled for May 6, said Annie. They had travelled to Bali together, but Koeh returned to Singapore first. Annie said she rushed back to Singapore after she learnt of the burglary. 'Seeing how distressed he is now, I have postponed his surgery,' she added. Lawyer Daniel Chen of law firm Lee & Lee, who specialises in litigation and disputes involving the management corporation strata title (MCST) of properties, said burglaries or thefts in condos are generally uncommon. He said 'there tends to be more cases of theft at the common property than burglary of condominium units'. The MCST's duty is 'limited to appointing a reasonably competent security agency to implement security measures appropriate to the development'. Managing agents engaged by the MCST are also not responsible for ensuring the security of the condo and its residents, as they are generally not employed to undertake such functions. 'The primary responsibility lies with the security agency,' explained Chen. While many residents would likely assume that security officers are responsible for keeping intruders out, in practice, it can be difficult for security officers to prevent unauthorised people from entering a condo development. 'At automated access entry points, the 'unauthorised persons' can easily follow after or 'tailgate' residents,' Chen said. 'And at manned entry points, the 'unauthorised persons' can say they are visiting a certain unit and are usually granted entry on that basis, because the security officer may not have the time or capacity to hold the person at the entry point until the visit is confirmed with the resident of the unit.' When it comes to surveillance cameras, access controls or patrols, the appropriate level of security should be assessed by the MCST together with the security agency, depending on the size, layout, access points, and location of the condo, he added. For Koeh, the experience has been a sobering lesson in home security. In the days after the break-in, he had aluminium grilles installed over his kitchen window. 'I never bought home insurance because I always thought a condo was safe,' said Koeh. - The Straits Times/ANN
AsiaOne
12-05-2025
- AsiaOne
Over $50k in gold coins, cash stolen from veteran artist Koeh Sia Yong's home while he was in Bali, Singapore News
SINGAPORE — While veteran Singaporean artist Koeh Sia Yong was away in Indonesia for nearly two months earlier in 2025, his bedroom drawers back home were emptied of more than $50,000 in valuables. The 87-year-old returned to his two-bedroom unit at The Interlace condo in Depot Road on March 15 to find his home had been broken into. "When I stepped into my apartment, I saw my master bedroom door, which I had locked, was open," Koeh told The Straits Times in Mandarin. "My room was ransacked, the wardrobe drawers were pulled out, and my clothes were scattered everywhere." The kitchen window had been prised open and the intercom unit inside his apartment removed. He phoned his daughter, who called the police. A police forensics team was deployed and spent several hours collecting fingerprints and other evidence from the unit. The police said investigations are ongoing. Koeh, a second-generation Nanyang artist whose works have been exhibited across Asia, had left Singapore on Jan 20 for his annual trip to Bali. This time, however, the visit was especially meaningful — he was there to set up an art gallery. He said he lost 10 gold coins worth more than $40,000, $3,000 in cash, and other cash collectibles. But two new mobile phones — including a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra worth about $1,500 — were left untouched, along with a Samsung notebook on the dining table and around 200 oil paintings. "It didn't look like the burglars had entered the second bedroom, where I kept all my paintings. The living room also looked untouched," Koeh said. When ST visited his home on May 8, he pointed out a staircase accessible from the corridor on the seventh floor, where his unit is located. As the staircase is near his kitchen window, Koeh suspects that his unit could have been broken into via that staircase. "I never thought this could happen in a condo with security guards," said Koeh. He added that since he moved into the condo in 2014, he had always "felt very safe" living there. The managing agent of the 1,040-unit Interlace declined comment as the case is under investigation. Koeh Sia Yong said he lost 10 gold coins worth more than $40,000, $3,000 in cash, and other cash collectibles. PHOTO: The Straits Times Koeh's partner, who wanted to be known only as Annie, said Koeh's son-in-law had stopped by at the end of February to drop off some books at their home, but he did not notice anything amiss. Koeh believes the burglary had likely happened in early March. Before leaving for Bali, Koeh had taken his gold coins out to check on their value, as he was planning to sell them to fund eye surgery originally scheduled for May 6, said Annie. They had travelled to Bali together, but Koeh returned to Singapore first. Annie said she rushed back to Singapore after she learnt of the burglary. "Seeing how distressed he is now, I have postponed his surgery," she added. Lawyer Daniel Chen of law firm Lee & Lee, who specialises in litigation and disputes involving the management corporation strata title (MCST) of properties, said burglaries or thefts in condos are generally uncommon. He said "there tends to be more cases of theft at the common property than burglary of condominium units". The MCST's duty is "limited to appointing a reasonably competent security agency to implement security measures appropriate to the development". The damaged window frame in Koeh Sia Yong's home. PHOTO: The Straits Times Managing agents engaged by the MCST are also not responsible for ensuring the security of the condo and its residents, as they are generally not employed to undertake such functions. "The primary responsibility lies with the security agency," explained Chen. While many residents would likely assume that security officers are responsible for keeping intruders out, in practice, it can be difficult for security officers to prevent unauthorised people from entering a condo development. "At automated access entry points, the 'unauthorised persons' can easily follow after or 'tailgate' residents," Mr Chen said. "And at manned entry points, the 'unauthorised persons' can say they are visiting a certain unit and are usually granted entry on that basis, because the security officer may not have the time or capacity to hold the person at the entry point until the visit is confirmed with the resident of the unit." When it comes to surveillance cameras, access controls or patrols, the appropriate level of security should be assessed by the MCST together with the security agency, depending on the size, layout, access points, and location of the condo, he added. For Koeh, the experience has been a sobering lesson in home security. In the days after the break-in, he had aluminium grilles installed over his kitchen window. "I never bought home insurance because I always thought a condo was safe," said Koeh. [[nid:717922]] This article was first published in The Straits Times. Permission required for reproduction.
Straits Times
12-05-2025
- Straits Times
Over $50k in gold coins, cash stolen from veteran artist Koeh Sia Yong's home while he was in Bali
Artist Koeh Sia Yong returned to his unit at The Interlace condo in Depot Road on March 15 to find his home had been broken into. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH Over $50k in gold coins, cash stolen from veteran artist Koeh Sia Yong's home while he was in Bali SINGAPORE – While veteran Singaporean artist Koeh Sia Yong was away in Indonesia for nearly two months earlier in 2025, his bedroom drawers back home were emptied of more than $50,000 in valuables. The 87-year-old returned to his two-bedroom unit at The Interlace condo in Depot Road on March 15 to find his home had been broken into. 'When I stepped into my apartment, I saw my master bedroom door, which I had locked, was open,' Mr Koeh told The Straits Times in Mandarin. 'My room was ransacked, the wardrobe drawers were pulled out, and my clothes were scattered everywhere.' The kitchen window had been prised open and the intercom unit inside his apartment removed. He phoned his daughter, who called the police. A police forensics team was deployed and spent several hours collecting fingerprints and other evidence from the unit. The police said investigations are ongoing. Mr Koeh, a second-generation Nanyang artist whose works have been exhibited across Asia, had left Singapore on Jan 20 for his annual trip to Bali. This time, however, the visit was especially meaningful – he was there to set up an art gallery. He said he lost 10 gold coins worth more than $40,000, $3,000 in cash, and other cash collectibles. But two new mobile phones – including a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra worth about $1,500 – were left untouched, along with a Samsung notebook on the dining table and around 200 oil paintings. 'It didn't look like the burglars had entered the second bedroom, where I kept all my paintings. The living room also looked untouched,' Mr Koeh said. When ST visited his home on May 8, he pointed out a staircase accessible from the corridor on the seventh floor, where his unit is located. As the staircase is near his kitchen window, Mr Koeh suspects that his unit could have been broken into via that staircase. 'I never thought this could happen in a condo with security guards,' said Mr Koeh. He added that since he moved into the condo in 2014, he had always 'felt very safe' living there. The managing agent of the 1,040-unit Interlace declined comment as the case is under investigation. Mr Koeh Sia Yong said he lost 10 gold coins worth more than $40,000, $3,000 in cash, and other cash collectibles. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH Mr Koeh's partner, who wanted to be known only as Annie, said Mr Koeh's son-in-law had stopped by at the end of February to drop off some books at their home, but he did not notice anything amiss. Mr Koeh believes the burglary had likely happened in early March. Before leaving for Bali, Mr Koeh had taken his gold coins out to check on their value, as he was planning to sell them to fund eye surgery originally scheduled for May 6, said Annie. They had travelled to Bali together, but Mr Koeh returned to Singapore first. Annie said she rushed back to Singapore after she learnt of the burglary. 'Seeing how distressed he is now, I have postponed his surgery,' she added. Lawyer Daniel Chen of law firm Lee & Lee, who specialises in litigation and disputes involving the management corporation strata title (MCST) of properties, said burglaries or thefts in condos are generally uncommon. He said 'there tends to be more cases of theft at the common property than burglary of condominium units'. The MCST's duty is 'limited to appointing a reasonably competent security agency to implement security measures appropriate to the development'. The damaged window frame in Mr Koeh Sia Yong's home. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH Managing agents engaged by the MCST are also not responsible for ensuring the security of the condo and its residents, as they are generally not employed to undertake such functions. 'The primary responsibility lies with the security agency,' explained Mr Chen. While many residents would likely assume that security officers are responsible for keeping intruders out, in practice, it can be difficult for security officers to prevent unauthorised people from entering a condo development. 'At automated access entry points, the 'unauthorised persons' can easily follow after or 'tailgate' residents,' Mr Chen said. 'And at manned entry points, the 'unauthorised persons' can say they are visiting a certain unit and are usually granted entry on that basis, because the security officer may not have the time or capacity to hold the person at the entry point until the visit is confirmed with the resident of the unit.' When it comes to surveillance cameras, access controls or patrols, the appropriate level of security should be assessed by the MCST together with the security agency, depending on the size, layout, access points, and location of the condo, he added. For Mr Koeh, the experience has been a sobering lesson in home security. In the days after the break-in, he had aluminium grilles installed over his kitchen window. 'I never bought home insurance because I always thought a condo was safe,' said Mr Koeh. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
