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The Herald
a day ago
- The Herald
Family seeks justice for slain Durban attorney allegedly killed by her husband
The family of a slain Durban attorney, Thandokuhle Mkhize, who was allegedly stabbed multiple times by her estranged husband in the early hours of Saturday at their home in Woodlands, south of Durban, says they want justice. They were speaking after what was supposed to be Qiniso Thulasizwe Sishi's, first court appearance at the Durban magistrate's court on Monday. Family spokesperson Khumbuzile Mkhize said the incident had left them devastated. 'We want justice. Our sister was killed like an animal,' said Mkhize. She said the family had also visited the mortuary for the grim task of identifying the remains of her sister. 'It was a horrific sight. We are battling to even put our heads together for the funeral,' she said. When court proceedings resumed on Monday, senior prosecutor Calvin Govender said Sishi was a no-show. He said Sishi is charged with murder. 'Your Worship, this is a femicide case. The suspect, who is a metro cop, is not here. He is undergoing surgery in hospital after an alleged suicide after the murder,' said Govender. Presiding magistrate Sicelo Zuma adjourned the matter to August 4. ALS paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said on Saturday they responded to numerous calls for medical assistance in Finfoot Road in Woodlands shortly after midnight. 'Paramedics arrived to find police already in attendance and were escorted into the house where they found a horrific sight,' said Jamieson. He said it's alleged that during an alleged domestic dispute, a woman in her late forties had been stabbed multiple times. She died at the scene. 'Paramedics found a male, also in his forties, with multiple stab wounds. He was in a serious condition and advanced life support paramedics stabilised him and he was transported to hospital under police guard,' said Jamieson. Mkhize said this tragic incident has taken a heavy toll on her sister's child, who has been crying throughout the ordeal. eThekwini metro police spokesperson Supt Boysie Zungu confirmed that the suspect was employed by the city. TimesLIVE
CNA
18-07-2025
- Health
- CNA
What is behind the surge of obesity worldwide, and how is Singapore fighting back?
SINGAPORE: Obesity is not just a global problem, but one that is hitting Singapore hard. According to the latest Ministry of Health data from 2022, nearly 12 out of every 100 adults aged 18 to 74 in Singapore were obese - double the rate from 30 years ago. However, obesity is not a flaw or a simple lifestyle choice, but a complex, chronic disease that is often misunderstood and unfairly judged, according to healthcare experts. WHAT IS OBESITY? Dr Tham Kwang Wei, president of the Singapore Association for the Study of Obesity, noted a gradual rise in obesity prevalence in the population. 'Between 2010 and 2022 … we've hovered around anywhere from 10 plus per cent to currently 11.6 per cent … but I think if the measures had not been put in, we could have seen a larger rise,' said the Woodlands Health senior consultant. She noted these public health measures implemented by the government included public infrastructure that encourage physical activity as well as campaigns that encourage a healthier lifestyle and earlier health screenings. The World Health Organisation defines obesity as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or above. However, with regards to Singapore's population, Dr Tham said the health risks from obesity for Asians begin from a BMI of 27.5. Apart from looks or waistlines, doctors are also concerned about how obesity can lead to excess fat inside a person's body, causing health problems. 'When we have excess energy … that energy has to be stored somewhere … in the fat (cells). When the fat cells start to extend and are unable to tolerate more fat storage, then the fat needs to also flow somewhere else,' said Dr Tham. The excess fat could end up around a person's liver, heart or even in the muscles, she added. HEALTH RISKS FROM OBESITY Dr Tham noted that the fat surrounding vital organs can cause inflammatory responses and ill health. This can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, or fatty liver disease. Obesity is associated with more than 230 medical conditions, she added, with 77 per cent of patients with obesity seeking treatment at Woodlands Health hospital having at least three obesity-related complications (ORC) while 52 per cent have at least four such ORCs. Dr Tham said the most common ORC was musculoskeletal complaints, followed by obstructive sleep apnoea and metabolic-dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease, commonly known as fatty liver. She noted that many often do not view it as seriously as a chronic disease. 'They know it's serious, but they often seek help on their own. I don't think everybody needs to see a doctor, but they need to (see) obesity can lead to many serious, chronic diseases,' added Dr Tham. TREATMENT FOR OBESITY Lifestyle factors can lead to obesity, she said. These include stress, lack of physical activity and sleep issues like lack of adequate sleep or routines and environments that hinder proper restful sleep. Childhood obesity is another risk factor for adult obesity, added Dr Tham. She noted that children who enjoy processed, energy-dense food and snacks will have an increased risk of weight gain when they grow up, as they will consume such food as adults. The effects of obesity are not just medical but also deeply personal, affecting patients' daily lives, she said. 'Up to 80 per cent (of our patients) … are impacted by their weight, whether it's at home doing housework … at work or in public places,' said Dr Tham. While exercise and diet may help some in their weight loss journey, some may have their bodies working against them, she added. 'Energy regulation is disrupted by obesity. You may see that people say, 'I really don't eat much but I'm still putting on weight', and it's true in quite a number of people … (Their body's) metabolism has changed when they have obesity,' said Dr Tham. For those whose bodies are genetically rewired to store fat and resist weight loss, medical help is available, including ultra-low calorie diets, medication or metabolic and bariatric surgery options, according to experts. In tougher cases, patients may need help from a full medical team - a physician, dietitian, physiotherapist and psychologist. 'If a person with obesity has tried many, many times, it's really a signal for us to add on something beyond diet and lifestyle therapies … We may … introduce things like medications and even intensive diet, dietary interventions,' Dr Tham added. Surgery is another step for even more serious cases. Doctors may use shrink a patient's stomach through surgical procedures to make it smaller, or filling part of it using a gastric balloon so it holds less and induces a feeling of fullness in the patient. PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE While treatments and therapies are available to manage obesity, national efforts to promote healthy living and fitness are being made to help people stay healthy and reduce weight gain before it starts. Dr Tham said the HealthierSG initiative has also helped to encourage people to visit their doctors and go for health screenings where they can do weight assessments. 'The environment is very, very important. And I think as a whole … our government has done a very good job,' she noted. 'We've seen a lot of infrastructure built around the environment, making healthcare very close to where we live, and making the environment very liveable,' she said, noting how people can easily access public exercise corners and fitness classes through ActiveSG.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ho Ching takes veiled swipe at Jamus Lim in FB post; Jail for van driver who tragically hit and killed his 2-year-old daughter: Singapore live news
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong's recent social media exchange with opposition MP Jamus Lim on Singapore's certificate of entitlement (COE) scheme made headlines locally. And now SM Lee's wife Ho Ching appears to have entered the debate. She did not name Lim specifically in her Facebook post on 17 July but warned her followers to "beware of Hep A virus in raw or uncooked cockles" which has been seen as a reference to Lim. A father has been jailed after the delivery van he drove – without a licence – fatally ran over his two-year-old daughter in a Woodlands carpark in March 2023. He was sentenced to 12 weeks' jail and banned from driving for three years on Wednesday (16 July). Read more in our live blog below, including the latest local and international news and updates: Ho Ching takes veiled swipe at Jamus Lim in FB post? Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong's wife Ho Ching has warned her Facebook followers to "beware of Hep A virus in raw or uncooked cockles" in a post which has been seen as a veiled swipe at Workers' Party MP Jamus Lim, who was not named specifically. The comment was in a FB post which was directed at a male individual who – in her words – posted "some virtue signals on social media" instead of expressing opinion in a "roomful of economists, practitioners, investors and academic leaders, as well as younger professionals and academicians." She added: "Maybe he was afraid to lose his credibility among the thinking people - academicians who test their ideas with knowledgeable peers through publications, investors and business leaders who live with the consequences of their decisions, or political leaders who have to balance the diverse needs of a population against the constraints of resources whether land or money?" The FB post follows a social media exchange between SM Lee and WP's Lim about the former Prime Minister's comments on the certificate of entitlement (COE) scheme during a dialogue at the Economic Society of Singapore's (ESS) annual dinner on 15 July. The "cockles" reference at the end of Ho's post is likely in relation to Lim's famous remarks following WP's stunning win of Sengkang GRC at GE2020 where he said the victory "warms the cockles of our hearts". Jail for van driver who tragically hit and killed his 2-year-old daughter A man who tragically hit and killed his two-year-old daughter while driving a delivery van without a licence has been jailed. He was sentenced to 12 weeks' jail and banned from driving for three years on Wednesday (16 July). On the day of the fatal accident (13 March 2023), his wife was initially driving the rented delivery van – with the man, their son and daughter in the vehicle – to the Woodlands Street 32 area to deliver parcels. After the couple made some deliveries, the man asked to drive the van to several other blocks to clear the remaining deliveries quickly so the family could have lunch. When the man drove off, the van was too close to the side of the road and it made contact with the foot of his wife as well as the stroller resulting in his daughter being run over. The couple cannot be named to protect the identity of their surviving child. The man was on the run for an unlicensed moneylending offence at the time of the accident and previously fined for unlicensed driving. You can read more of the events in court in the link. Police probe 15 people for sharing Singpass credentials used in scams Police are investigating 15 people for sharing their Singpass credentials, which were later used in scams where victims lost over $890,000 in total. Authorities alleged that some people sold their Singpass credentials – these were later used to open new bank accounts and register for new mobile phone lines. Others appeared to have given parties access to their Singpass accounts without verifying their identities. And some people also shared their Singpass information after being deceived by scammers. Among the 15 under probe, police said five men and one woman were arrested. Disclosing your Singpass credentials to facilitate an offence is a crime, and those found guilty face a jail term of up to three years, a fine, or both. Fire destroys main stage at Belgium's Tomorrowland festival ahead of opening The main stage at Belgium's world-famous Tomorrowland electronic music festival has been destroyed by a huge fire. Footage of the fire showed flames and thick plumes of black smoke engulfing the main stage on Wednesday (16 July). Festival organisers confirmed that no one was injured during the incident. Tomorrowland is a major dance music event with David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia and Eric Prydz among the big names scheduled to perform this year. The annual festival attracts about 400,000 people over two consecutive weekends. The event was set to open this weekend and organisers have said their DreamVille campsite will go ahead as planned on Thursday (17 July). Tomorrowland spokesperson Debby Wilmsen was quoted as saying by CNN that a lot of workers were devastated to see the main stage destroyed given that it took years to build. "We're going to make it a great festival. It will be without a main stage. But hopefully, we can do something else, but I can't say much about that yet." Less rain, more warm days forecast for second half of July Singapore can expect less rain and more warm days the rest of July, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS). "More warm days are expected in the second half of July 2025, as compared to the first half of the month, with daily maximum temperatures reaching slightly above 34°C on some days," said MSS. While the skies will be mostly fair, MSS forecasts short-duration thundery showers in the late mornings and afternoons. Sumatra squalls may also result in gusty winds before dawn on one or two days. More on what to expect from the weather for 16-31 July, here. SM Lee, WP's Jamus Lim exchange differing views on COE Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Workers' Party (WP) MP Jamus Lim recently exchanged views on Singapore's certificate of entitlement (COE) scheme for car ownership. The hot topic of COE came up during a dialogue at the Economic Society of Singapore's (ESS) annual dinner on 15 July. ESS president Euston Quah had asked SM Lee about calls to let some groups pay less for COEs. The Senior Minister said there were many 'good arguments' for why certain groups are more deserving of a car but he felt if the government were "to design a scheme which worries about all those things, it will fail." You can read the full transcript of SM Lee's response on COE and other topics, here. Professor Lim, who was also at the ESS dinner, penned his thoughts on Lee's comments in a Facebook post the following day (16 July) saying that what is "sorely missing" in the current COE system is "how those with genuine needs may not have the purchasing power to meet those needs, even if their needs may have more merit." You can read professor Lim's full FB post on COE, here. Lee, in the comment section of Lim's post, later clarified that he had "also made the point that rather than complicate the COE scheme", the government has ensured "that everyone has access to affordable and efficient transport options, though not necessarily to own a car" and directly helped "the groups who need more help, e.g. increasing the grants to families with young children, so that if they want they can use it to help pay for a COE." "Therefore where we disagree is not over who cares more for our fellow Singaporeans, but what is the best way to meet people's needs and take care of them," wrote Lee. Lim has since responded to SM Lee's "additional elaborations" and closed his reply by saying: "I should also add that I did not mean to suggest that you do not care for Singaporeans, or that one of us somehow cares more. The disagreement, as you state, is the manner by which this is done. And that, in turn, hinges on our differing beliefs about the behaviour of people, and the efficacy of markets." You can read both of their replies in full in the comment section of Jamus Lim's original post. Trump turns on MAGA 'weaklings' for believing Epstein 'hoax' US President Donald Trump has lashed out against his own supporters for continuing to question if his administration is hiding details of crimes related to the late Jeffrey Epstein. Trump, in a lengthy post on Truth Social, called his usually loyal Make America Great Again (MAGA) base gullible "weaklings" for falling for what he called a 'radical left' hoax by the opposition to discredit him. The high-profile socialite Epstein has long been associated with running a network of super-rich and privileged people rumoured to have exploited young women and girls as part of a sex-trafficking scheme. Republican voters have been pressing Trump to publicly release documents related to the case, which have become known as the 'Epstein Files'. "Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this 'bullshit,' hook, line, and sinker," wrote Trump. "They haven't learned their lesson, and probably never will, even after being conned by the Lunatic Left for 8 long years." Trump added: "Let these weaklings continue forward and do the Democrats work, don't even think about talking of our incredible and unprecedented success, because I don't want their support any more!" HSA cracks down on vaping in schools The Health Sciences Authority's (HSA) crackdown on vaping has extended to areas near schools, reveals the Straits Times. The paper reported enforcement officers had conducted checks outside five institutes of higher learning (IHL) across Singapore on 14 July. A total of 27 people were caught and fined while 31 e-vaporisers were also seized. "Another eight persons were caught for underage smoking. Those caught were aged 17 to 66 years," HSA was quoted as saying. Teachers – mentioned in the report on the condition of anonymity – said vaping has been a problem in Singapore schools. This week the HSA said more than 600 Telegram groups advertising or selling vapes and drug-laced Kpods to Singaporeans have been taken down since April 2024. Tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter named CEO of Shangri-La Asia Kuok Hui Kwong, who is the daughter of Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok, has been named the chief executive of Shangri-La Asia. Hui Kwong is the sixth of Kuok's eight children and has been the company's executive director since June 2016 and its chairman since January 2017. She will assume her new role on 1 August. Her current employment contract has a monthly base salary of HK$576,000 (S$94,300). The Shangri-La group was founded in 1971 by billionaire Robert Kuok, who retained top spot on Forbes list of Malaysia's 50 Richest in 2024. Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong's wife Ho Ching has warned her Facebook followers to "beware of Hep A virus in raw or uncooked cockles" in a post which has been seen as a veiled swipe at Workers' Party MP Jamus Lim, who was not named specifically. The comment was in a FB post which was directed at a male individual who – in her words – posted "some virtue signals on social media" instead of expressing opinion in a "roomful of economists, practitioners, investors and academic leaders, as well as younger professionals and academicians." She added: "Maybe he was afraid to lose his credibility among the thinking people - academicians who test their ideas with knowledgeable peers through publications, investors and business leaders who live with the consequences of their decisions, or political leaders who have to balance the diverse needs of a population against the constraints of resources whether land or money?" The FB post follows a social media exchange between SM Lee and WP's Lim about the former Prime Minister's comments on the certificate of entitlement (COE) scheme during a dialogue at the Economic Society of Singapore's (ESS) annual dinner on 15 July. The "cockles" reference at the end of Ho's post is likely in relation to Lim's famous remarks following WP's stunning win of Sengkang GRC at GE2020 where he said the victory "warms the cockles of our hearts". A man who tragically hit and killed his two-year-old daughter while driving a delivery van without a licence has been jailed. He was sentenced to 12 weeks' jail and banned from driving for three years on Wednesday (16 July). On the day of the fatal accident (13 March 2023), his wife was initially driving the rented delivery van – with the man, their son and daughter in the vehicle – to the Woodlands Street 32 area to deliver parcels. After the couple made some deliveries, the man asked to drive the van to several other blocks to clear the remaining deliveries quickly so the family could have lunch. When the man drove off, the van was too close to the side of the road and it made contact with the foot of his wife as well as the stroller resulting in his daughter being run over. The couple cannot be named to protect the identity of their surviving child. The man was on the run for an unlicensed moneylending offence at the time of the accident and previously fined for unlicensed driving. You can read more of the events in court in the link. Police probe 15 people for sharing Singpass credentials used in scams Police are investigating 15 people for sharing their Singpass credentials, which were later used in scams where victims lost over $890,000 in total. Authorities alleged that some people sold their Singpass credentials – these were later used to open new bank accounts and register for new mobile phone lines. Others appeared to have given parties access to their Singpass accounts without verifying their identities. And some people also shared their Singpass information after being deceived by scammers. Among the 15 under probe, police said five men and one woman were arrested. Disclosing your Singpass credentials to facilitate an offence is a crime, and those found guilty face a jail term of up to three years, a fine, or both. Police are investigating 15 people for sharing their Singpass credentials, which were later used in scams where victims lost over $890,000 in total. Authorities alleged that some people sold their Singpass credentials – these were later used to open new bank accounts and register for new mobile phone lines. Others appeared to have given parties access to their Singpass accounts without verifying their identities. And some people also shared their Singpass information after being deceived by scammers. Among the 15 under probe, police said five men and one woman were arrested. Disclosing your Singpass credentials to facilitate an offence is a crime, and those found guilty face a jail term of up to three years, a fine, or both. Fire destroys main stage at Belgium's Tomorrowland festival ahead of opening The main stage at Belgium's world-famous Tomorrowland electronic music festival has been destroyed by a huge fire. Footage of the fire showed flames and thick plumes of black smoke engulfing the main stage on Wednesday (16 July). Festival organisers confirmed that no one was injured during the incident. Tomorrowland is a major dance music event with David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia and Eric Prydz among the big names scheduled to perform this year. The annual festival attracts about 400,000 people over two consecutive weekends. The event was set to open this weekend and organisers have said their DreamVille campsite will go ahead as planned on Thursday (17 July). Tomorrowland spokesperson Debby Wilmsen was quoted as saying by CNN that a lot of workers were devastated to see the main stage destroyed given that it took years to build. "We're going to make it a great festival. It will be without a main stage. But hopefully, we can do something else, but I can't say much about that yet." The main stage at Belgium's world-famous Tomorrowland electronic music festival has been destroyed by a huge fire. Footage of the fire showed flames and thick plumes of black smoke engulfing the main stage on Wednesday (16 July). Festival organisers confirmed that no one was injured during the incident. Tomorrowland is a major dance music event with David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia and Eric Prydz among the big names scheduled to perform this year. The annual festival attracts about 400,000 people over two consecutive weekends. The event was set to open this weekend and organisers have said their DreamVille campsite will go ahead as planned on Thursday (17 July). Tomorrowland spokesperson Debby Wilmsen was quoted as saying by CNN that a lot of workers were devastated to see the main stage destroyed given that it took years to build. "We're going to make it a great festival. It will be without a main stage. But hopefully, we can do something else, but I can't say much about that yet." Less rain, more warm days forecast for second half of July Singapore can expect less rain and more warm days the rest of July, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS). "More warm days are expected in the second half of July 2025, as compared to the first half of the month, with daily maximum temperatures reaching slightly above 34°C on some days," said MSS. While the skies will be mostly fair, MSS forecasts short-duration thundery showers in the late mornings and afternoons. Sumatra squalls may also result in gusty winds before dawn on one or two days. More on what to expect from the weather for 16-31 July, here. Singapore can expect less rain and more warm days the rest of July, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS). "More warm days are expected in the second half of July 2025, as compared to the first half of the month, with daily maximum temperatures reaching slightly above 34°C on some days," said MSS. While the skies will be mostly fair, MSS forecasts short-duration thundery showers in the late mornings and afternoons. Sumatra squalls may also result in gusty winds before dawn on one or two days. More on what to expect from the weather for 16-31 July, here. SM Lee, WP's Jamus Lim exchange differing views on COE Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Workers' Party (WP) MP Jamus Lim recently exchanged views on Singapore's certificate of entitlement (COE) scheme for car ownership. The hot topic of COE came up during a dialogue at the Economic Society of Singapore's (ESS) annual dinner on 15 July. ESS president Euston Quah had asked SM Lee about calls to let some groups pay less for COEs. The Senior Minister said there were many 'good arguments' for why certain groups are more deserving of a car but he felt if the government were "to design a scheme which worries about all those things, it will fail." You can read the full transcript of SM Lee's response on COE and other topics, here. Professor Lim, who was also at the ESS dinner, penned his thoughts on Lee's comments in a Facebook post the following day (16 July) saying that what is "sorely missing" in the current COE system is "how those with genuine needs may not have the purchasing power to meet those needs, even if their needs may have more merit." You can read professor Lim's full FB post on COE, here. Lee, in the comment section of Lim's post, later clarified that he had "also made the point that rather than complicate the COE scheme", the government has ensured "that everyone has access to affordable and efficient transport options, though not necessarily to own a car" and directly helped "the groups who need more help, e.g. increasing the grants to families with young children, so that if they want they can use it to help pay for a COE." "Therefore where we disagree is not over who cares more for our fellow Singaporeans, but what is the best way to meet people's needs and take care of them," wrote Lee. Lim has since responded to SM Lee's "additional elaborations" and closed his reply by saying: "I should also add that I did not mean to suggest that you do not care for Singaporeans, or that one of us somehow cares more. The disagreement, as you state, is the manner by which this is done. And that, in turn, hinges on our differing beliefs about the behaviour of people, and the efficacy of markets." You can read both of their replies in full in the comment section of Jamus Lim's original post. Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Workers' Party (WP) MP Jamus Lim recently exchanged views on Singapore's certificate of entitlement (COE) scheme for car ownership. The hot topic of COE came up during a dialogue at the Economic Society of Singapore's (ESS) annual dinner on 15 July. ESS president Euston Quah had asked SM Lee about calls to let some groups pay less for COEs. The Senior Minister said there were many 'good arguments' for why certain groups are more deserving of a car but he felt if the government were "to design a scheme which worries about all those things, it will fail." You can read the full transcript of SM Lee's response on COE and other topics, here. Professor Lim, who was also at the ESS dinner, penned his thoughts on Lee's comments in a Facebook post the following day (16 July) saying that what is "sorely missing" in the current COE system is "how those with genuine needs may not have the purchasing power to meet those needs, even if their needs may have more merit." You can read professor Lim's full FB post on COE, here. Lee, in the comment section of Lim's post, later clarified that he had "also made the point that rather than complicate the COE scheme", the government has ensured "that everyone has access to affordable and efficient transport options, though not necessarily to own a car" and directly helped "the groups who need more help, e.g. increasing the grants to families with young children, so that if they want they can use it to help pay for a COE." "Therefore where we disagree is not over who cares more for our fellow Singaporeans, but what is the best way to meet people's needs and take care of them," wrote Lee. Lim has since responded to SM Lee's "additional elaborations" and closed his reply by saying: "I should also add that I did not mean to suggest that you do not care for Singaporeans, or that one of us somehow cares more. The disagreement, as you state, is the manner by which this is done. And that, in turn, hinges on our differing beliefs about the behaviour of people, and the efficacy of markets." You can read both of their replies in full in the comment section of Jamus Lim's original post. Trump turns on MAGA 'weaklings' for believing Epstein 'hoax' US President Donald Trump has lashed out against his own supporters for continuing to question if his administration is hiding details of crimes related to the late Jeffrey Epstein. Trump, in a lengthy post on Truth Social, called his usually loyal Make America Great Again (MAGA) base gullible "weaklings" for falling for what he called a 'radical left' hoax by the opposition to discredit him. The high-profile socialite Epstein has long been associated with running a network of super-rich and privileged people rumoured to have exploited young women and girls as part of a sex-trafficking scheme. Republican voters have been pressing Trump to publicly release documents related to the case, which have become known as the 'Epstein Files'. "Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this 'bullshit,' hook, line, and sinker," wrote Trump. "They haven't learned their lesson, and probably never will, even after being conned by the Lunatic Left for 8 long years." Trump added: "Let these weaklings continue forward and do the Democrats work, don't even think about talking of our incredible and unprecedented success, because I don't want their support any more!" US President Donald Trump has lashed out against his own supporters for continuing to question if his administration is hiding details of crimes related to the late Jeffrey Epstein. Trump, in a lengthy post on Truth Social, called his usually loyal Make America Great Again (MAGA) base gullible "weaklings" for falling for what he called a 'radical left' hoax by the opposition to discredit him. The high-profile socialite Epstein has long been associated with running a network of super-rich and privileged people rumoured to have exploited young women and girls as part of a sex-trafficking scheme. Republican voters have been pressing Trump to publicly release documents related to the case, which have become known as the 'Epstein Files'. "Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this 'bullshit,' hook, line, and sinker," wrote Trump. "They haven't learned their lesson, and probably never will, even after being conned by the Lunatic Left for 8 long years." Trump added: "Let these weaklings continue forward and do the Democrats work, don't even think about talking of our incredible and unprecedented success, because I don't want their support any more!" HSA cracks down on vaping in schools The Health Sciences Authority's (HSA) crackdown on vaping has extended to areas near schools, reveals the Straits Times. The paper reported enforcement officers had conducted checks outside five institutes of higher learning (IHL) across Singapore on 14 July. A total of 27 people were caught and fined while 31 e-vaporisers were also seized. "Another eight persons were caught for underage smoking. Those caught were aged 17 to 66 years," HSA was quoted as saying. Teachers – mentioned in the report on the condition of anonymity – said vaping has been a problem in Singapore schools. This week the HSA said more than 600 Telegram groups advertising or selling vapes and drug-laced Kpods to Singaporeans have been taken down since April 2024. The Health Sciences Authority's (HSA) crackdown on vaping has extended to areas near schools, reveals the Straits Times. The paper reported enforcement officers had conducted checks outside five institutes of higher learning (IHL) across Singapore on 14 July. A total of 27 people were caught and fined while 31 e-vaporisers were also seized. "Another eight persons were caught for underage smoking. Those caught were aged 17 to 66 years," HSA was quoted as saying. Teachers – mentioned in the report on the condition of anonymity – said vaping has been a problem in Singapore schools. This week the HSA said more than 600 Telegram groups advertising or selling vapes and drug-laced Kpods to Singaporeans have been taken down since April 2024. Tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter named CEO of Shangri-La Asia Kuok Hui Kwong, who is the daughter of Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok, has been named the chief executive of Shangri-La Asia. Hui Kwong is the sixth of Kuok's eight children and has been the company's executive director since June 2016 and its chairman since January 2017. She will assume her new role on 1 August. Her current employment contract has a monthly base salary of HK$576,000 (S$94,300). The Shangri-La group was founded in 1971 by billionaire Robert Kuok, who retained top spot on Forbes list of Malaysia's 50 Richest in 2024. Kuok Hui Kwong, who is the daughter of Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok, has been named the chief executive of Shangri-La Asia. Hui Kwong is the sixth of Kuok's eight children and has been the company's executive director since June 2016 and its chairman since January 2017. She will assume her new role on 1 August. Her current employment contract has a monthly base salary of HK$576,000 (S$94,300). The Shangri-La group was founded in 1971 by billionaire Robert Kuok, who retained top spot on Forbes list of Malaysia's 50 Richest in 2024.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
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Jail for van driver who tragically hit and killed his 2-year-old daughter; Tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter named CEO of Shangri-La Asia: Singapore live news
A father has been jailed after the delivery van he drove – without a licence – fatally ran over his two-year-old daughter in a Woodlands carpark in March 2023. He was sentenced to 12 weeks' jail and banned from driving for three years on Wednesday (16 July). Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter Kuok Hui Kwong has been named the chief executive of Shangri-La Asia. Billionaire Kuok founded the Shangri-La group in 1971 and his daughter Hui Kwong has been the company's executive director since June 2016 and its chairman since January 2017. Read more in our live blog below, including the latest local and international news and updates: Jail for van driver who tragically hit and killed his 2-year-old daughter A man who tragically hit and killed his two-year-old daughter while driving a delivery van without a licence has been jailed. He was sentenced to 12 weeks' jail and banned from driving for three years on Wednesday (16 July). On the day of the fatal accident (13 March 2023), his wife was initially driving the rented delivery van – with the man, their son and daughter in the vehicle – to the Woodlands Street 32 area to deliver parcels. After the couple made some deliveries, the man asked to drive the van to several other blocks to clear the remaining deliveries quickly so the family could have lunch. When the man drove off, the van was too close to the side of the road and it made contact with the foot of his wife as well as the stroller resulting in his daughter being run over. The couple cannot be named to protect the identity of their surviving child. The man was on the run for an unlicensed moneylending offence at the time of the accident and previously fined for unlicensed driving. You can read more of the events in court in the link. Tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter named CEO of Shangri-La Asia Kuok Hui Kwong, who is the daughter of Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok, has been named the chief executive of Shangri-La Asia. Hui Kwong is the sixth of Kuok's eight children and has been the company's executive director since June 2016 and its chairman since January 2017. She will assume her new role on 1 August. Her current employment contract has a monthly base salary of HK$576,000 (S$94,300). The Shangri-La group was founded in 1971 by billionaire Robert Kuok, who retained top spot on Forbes list of Malaysia's 50 Richest in 2024. A man who tragically hit and killed his two-year-old daughter while driving a delivery van without a licence has been jailed. He was sentenced to 12 weeks' jail and banned from driving for three years on Wednesday (16 July). On the day of the fatal accident (13 March 2023), his wife was initially driving the rented delivery van – with the man, their son and daughter in the vehicle – to the Woodlands Street 32 area to deliver parcels. After the couple made some deliveries, the man asked to drive the van to several other blocks to clear the remaining deliveries quickly so the family could have lunch. When the man drove off, the van was too close to the side of the road and it made contact with the foot of his wife as well as the stroller resulting in his daughter being run over. The couple cannot be named to protect the identity of their surviving child. The man was on the run for an unlicensed moneylending offence at the time of the accident and previously fined for unlicensed driving. You can read more of the events in court in the link. Tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter named CEO of Shangri-La Asia Kuok Hui Kwong, who is the daughter of Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok, has been named the chief executive of Shangri-La Asia. Hui Kwong is the sixth of Kuok's eight children and has been the company's executive director since June 2016 and its chairman since January 2017. She will assume her new role on 1 August. Her current employment contract has a monthly base salary of HK$576,000 (S$94,300). The Shangri-La group was founded in 1971 by billionaire Robert Kuok, who retained top spot on Forbes list of Malaysia's 50 Richest in 2024. Kuok Hui Kwong, who is the daughter of Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok, has been named the chief executive of Shangri-La Asia. Hui Kwong is the sixth of Kuok's eight children and has been the company's executive director since June 2016 and its chairman since January 2017. She will assume her new role on 1 August. Her current employment contract has a monthly base salary of HK$576,000 (S$94,300). The Shangri-La group was founded in 1971 by billionaire Robert Kuok, who retained top spot on Forbes list of Malaysia's 50 Richest in 2024.
Malay Mail
17-07-2025
- Malay Mail
‘Papa sorry': Unlicensed driver jailed 12 weeks after running over daughter, 2, in Singapore carpark
SINGAPORE, July 17 — A man who ran over his two-year-old daughter while driving without a licence has been jailed for 12 weeks, after a tragic carpark crash that also injured his wife and left him repeatedly muttering 'Papa sorry' as he held his motionless child. The 36-year-old, who cannot be named to protect the identities of his surviving children, was sentenced yesterday after pleading guilty to driving without a valid licence and without insurance, The Straits Times reported. He was also disqualified from driving for three years. Two other charges — for driving without due care and attention — were taken into consideration during sentencing. According to the facts of the case, the accident happened on March 13, 2023, in the carpark of Block 326 Woodlands Street 32. At the time, the man was on the run from a 2021 conviction for unlicensed moneylending. That day, his wife — who had rented a delivery van — was delivering parcels in the area with their two children. After a few stops, the man asked to drive so they could finish up and go for lunch. Although she knew he had no licence, she agreed. Moments later, as she pushed their daughter in a stroller along the road while delivering more parcels, he turned the van into the carpark. Footage played in court did not capture the impact but showed the van turning too close. According to Deputy Public Prosecutor Ng Jun Chong, the van toppled the stroller and ran over the girl and the wife's right foot. Screaming, the wife rushed to cradle her daughter. The man braked, reversed, and ran out. He took the girl in his arms and tried to revive her. 'He then walked around aimlessly while carrying the toddler, mumbling: 'Papa sorry,'' said DPP Ng. The child was taken to hospital with head injuries and severe bleeding but died at about 3.30pm the same day. The man was arrested after the accident and began serving his one-year jail term for his earlier offence. The court heard he had previously been fined S$1,500 (RM5,000) in August 2021 for unlicensed driving. According to The Straits Times, DPP Ng reportedly said, 'The consequences which arose from the accused's driving was grave as well as tragic. An accident occurred, and the accused caused the death of his own daughter, as well as untold grief to both his wife and himself.' In court, the man — who did not have a lawyer — questioned the two-year delay before charges were brought. But District Judge Shawn Ho noted that the authorities had needed time to gather medical and other reports, and that the man had also absconded and served jail time during that period. The man told the court that he and his wife were still grieving. 'As a human, (how) do I feel if I cannot bury my own daughter when I'm inside (prison)?' he said, describing himself as the sole breadwinner. 'It's our own daughter, not an outsider or a passer-by... It's hard for us to move on,' he added. The couple have since had another baby — a six-month-old boy — who was in court with the wife, their elder son and other family members. After Judge Ho handed down the sentence, the man asked again for leniency. The judge said his plea had been taken seriously. The Straits Times reported that the man accepted the decision and kissed his sons goodbye before being led away.
