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Time of India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
65-year-old man injured by falling concrete in Yishun HDB flat bathroom
A 65-year-old man sustained head, shoulder, and knee injuries after being struck by falling concrete in the bathroom of his Yishun HDB flat. Authorities confirmed the incident involved spalling concrete, and repairs will be subsidized under the Housing Board's Goodwill Repair Assistance scheme. Investigations and safety precautions are ongoing Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Elderly resident injured by spalling concrete in Yishun flat Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Flat upgraded in 2018, assistance to be provided under HDB scheme Preventative maintenance critical for aging HDB units Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A 65-year-old retiree, Mohamad Hashim Arshad, was injured on June 19 after concrete from the ceiling of his HDB flat's master bedroom bathroom collapsed while he was preparing for morning prayers. The spalling concrete struck his head, shoulder, and knee, requiring over 10 stitches and hospital daughter, 34-year-old Siti Nurhashikin, told The Straits Times that her father was 'really, really traumatised' by the incident. He was sitting on the toilet when the ceiling gave way unexpectedly around 4:30 a.m. on June 19. Hashim, who has several chronic health conditions and is on blood-thinning medication, was discharged from the hospital on June read: Apocalypse coming? 'Doomsday fish' spotted again as 'New Baba Vanga' warns of mega disaster The unit, located on the ground floor of a block on Yishun Street 11, had no recent renovation history, nor did the unit directly above it. The family also reported no prior warning signs or damage in the ceiling response to queries, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) stated that the unit was built 41 years ago and underwent upgrading under the Home Improvement Programme in 2018. Following the incident, HDB officers inspected the flat and discovered slight bulging in the kitchen bathroom ceiling, although no immediate spalling was announced it would assist the flat owner through the Goodwill Repair Assistance scheme, which subsidizes 50 per cent of repair costs. The resident will be responsible for the remaining half, as maintenance obligations fall under the flat owner's purview. The case has also been referred to local grassroots leaders for further for Home Affairs and Coordinating Minister for National Security, K. Shanmugam, addressed the issue in a Facebook post on June confirmed that his team is working with HDB and the Town Council to support the affected family and manage the necessary repair read: July 5, 2025: Warning or just a date? New Baba Vanga's artwork of Japan's mega disaster on this date spark Spalling concrete is caused by carbonation, a natural process that leads to the corrosion of steel reinforcement bars and the cracking of surrounding concrete. This deterioration is more common in moisture-prone areas such as bathrooms and kitchens.'To help prevent such incidents, when any visible signs of cracks or holes start appearing, residents should seal them promptly, and also paint their ceilings regularly to prevent moisture and carbon dioxide from entering the concrete,' HDB said. Yishun HDB flat bathroomIt added that proper ventilation in humid areas is essential. 'Residents are also encouraged to provide for the proper ventilation of any moisture-prone areas by opening the windows, vents or doors when these areas are not in use,' the agency stated. HDB emphasized that consistent home maintenance is key to preserving flat integrity and minimizing structural risks.
Malay Mail
21-06-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
‘Really traumatised': 65-year-old injured by collapsing concrete in Singapore HDB flat
SINGAPORE, June 21 — A 65-year-old retiree was reportedly hospitalised after spalling concrete from the ceiling of his Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat collapsed at about 4.30am on Thursday. According to a report in The Straits Times, Mohamad Hashim Arshad sustained injuries to his head, shoulder and knee — requiring more than 10 stitches. 'While he was sitting on the toilet bowl, the ceiling suddenly collapsed without any warning, and the concrete fell on him,' his daughter, 34-year-old Siti Nurhashikin, was quoted as saying. She reportedly said her father was left 'really traumatised' by the incident. Mohamad Hashim was said to have multiple health conditions and to be on blood-thinning medication. He was reportedly discharged from hospital yesterday evening.
