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Straits Times
13-07-2025
- General
- Straits Times
Fire at Chai Chee HDB flat prompts evacuation of 35 residents
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Two units above the affected lift lobby sustained heat and soot damage, and 35 residents from the block were evacuated by the police and SCDF as a precautionary measure. SINGAPORE - Seven people were given medical attention after a fire broke out at the 13th floor lift lobby of a Housing Board block in Chai Chee early on July 13. In response to The Straits Times' queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that firefighters from Paya Lebar and Changi fire stations were alerted to the blaze at 52 Chai Chee Street at about 8am. The fire was 'well-alight' upon the firefighters' arrival and involved household items placed at the lift lobby, said SCDF . The fire was extinguished using one water jet. Two units above the affected lift lobby sustained heat and soot damage , and 35 residents from the block were evacuated by the police and SCDF as a precautionary measure. The seven people who were attended to declined to be taken to the hospital, said SCDF. According to Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao, the fire involved the burning of incense paper near some 'miscellaneous' items. Zaobao added that the fire affected power supply to the entire block. In photos of the aftermath of the incident , a large amount of debris can be seen piled up in the lobby where the fire broke out, along with blackened pots, pans and charred wooden cabinets and chairs. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Govt will continue to support families, including growing group of seniors: PM Wong at PCF Family Day Singapore From Normal stream to Parliament: 3 Singapore politicians share their journeys Business 29 Jollibean workers get help from MOM, other agencies, over unpaid salaries Singapore Segregated recycling bins found to lower contamination rate as more spring up Asia Mahathir resting in hospital after feeling fatigued during birthday gathering Singapore Government looking at enhancing laws around vaping to tackle issue of drug-laced vapes in Singapore Singapore I lost my daughter to Kpod addiction: Father of 19-year-old shares heartbreak and lessons The homeowner of the affected unit, a 66-year-old man who declined to be named, told Zaobao that he was in the unit when his wife was burning the incense paper outside their flat . 'She usually burns paper downstairs, but today she ran to the corridor to burn it for some reason. I wanted to stop her, but it was too late,' he reportedly said. The cause of the fire is under investigation. SCDF advised the public to help maintain a safe living environment by keeping common corridors, lift lobbies, and staircases free of clutter. A cluttered corridor can increase the risk of fire spread, hinder evacuation efforts, and delay SCDF's response during an emergency, it added .
AsiaOne
15-06-2025
- AsiaOne
Malaysian woman found dead in Johor, colleagues seek only known relative in Singapore, Singapore News
A Malaysian teacher was found dead in her home in Johor on Friday (June 13) after reportedly missing work for several months. According to Lianhe Zaobao, the body of Lo Kwan Fong was found in an advanced state of decomposition. Her colleagues are now hoping to find her only relative who had migrated to Singapore some time ago. Lo, 39, lived in the Iskandar Puteri district and was a vice-principal at a primary school in Johor, reported Guang Ming Daily and Sin Chew Daily. One colleague who did not want to be named revealed that Lo had not reported to work for an extended period. The colleague also shared that Lo had lived alone after her parents died over 15 years ago, describing Lo as an introvert. Neighbours also noted that they had not seen Lo for a long time. They said that according to another co-worker who had worked with Lo for a longer time, her only known relative is her maternal aunt who migrated to Singapore many years ago and is estimated to be around 74 years old. Said the colleague: "Although many people have kindly offered to help settle the funeral arrangements, we hope to be able to find her family member to give her a final send-off." In February, concerned colleagues had visited her residence on multiple occasions, but there was no response. However, on June 13, neighbours alerted the police after detecting a foul smell. Police arrived and discovered Lo's body. Based on the body's state of decomposition, it was estimated that she had been dead for nearly a month, Zaobao reported. Her body has not been claimed and is currently at a government hospital morgue. According to a Facebook post announcing her passing, Lo was described as a dedicated and well-respected teacher. The post added that her mother's name was Jiang Laihao (transliteration), and Lo may also have relatives currently living in Taiping, Perak. When contacted by Guang Ming Daily, authorities from Lo's school stated that they are awaiting an autopsy report before taking further action. [[nid:718400]] candicecai@
Online Citizen
03-06-2025
- Online Citizen
44-year-old man arrested for murder after 79-year-old woman found dead in Sengkang flat
SINGAPORE: A 44-year-old man has been arrested for the alleged murder of a 79-year-old woman at a flat along Fernvale Road in Sengkang. The incident occurred on 1 June 2025, with police receiving a call at about 11.50am regarding a case at Block 465B Fernvale Road. The elderly woman was found lying motionless at the scene and was pronounced dead by attending paramedics. The man, identified as Lim Yuen Li, was arrested at the unit. According to preliminary investigations, the deceased and the accused were known to each other. On 3 June, Lim was charged in the State Courts with one count of murder, an offence that carries the death penalty in Singapore. He is alleged to have caused the death of Wang How Khiew sometime between 1.59am and 10.30am on Sunday, 1 June, at the aforementioned location. The charge sheet did not indicate the nature of the relationship between Lim and the deceased. Lim, a Singaporean, appeared in court via video link. During the proceedings, he requested permission to use his mobile phone for calls and to settle some administrative or financial matters. He was unrepresented and informed the court of his intention to apply for a state-assigned defence lawyer. He also expressed his wish to attend the funeral of the deceased. At the prosecution's request, the court ordered Lim to be remanded for psychiatric assessment. His next court appearance is scheduled for 24 June. According to a report by Lianhe Zaobao, Lim allegedly beat the elderly woman—believed to be his mother—to death with his bare hands, then attempted to make the death appear accidental. The same report stated that Lim later contacted a funeral services provider in a calm manner. Local undertaker Roland Tay told Zaobao that a man identifying himself as 'Ling' had called at around 10.30am on 1 June, seeking a doctor to certify a death. Tay said he questioned the caller about the woman's condition, to which the man responded that she had fallen and was bleeding. 'I said I could call a doctor, but he needed to tell me his mother's condition. He said his mother had fallen and was bleeding,' Tay recounted. 'Based on my decades of experience, in such cases, the police or 995 should definitely be called, so I advised him to do that.' Tay later tried to contact the man again but was unsuccessful. He was subsequently approached by the police for further information. The Zaobao report also suggested that the relationship between Lim and the deceased was strained, with frequent arguments observed. A neighbour informed the media that the pair had moved into the unit only about a month prior. The son was described as a quiet man, though loud disputes were reportedly common. The night before the incident, one neighbour reported hearing loud banging noises from the unit. The sounds reportedly intensified and continued into the early morning hours. Another resident living below the flat stated that noises resembling knocking and the dragging of furniture had been occurring nightly around 11pm for over a week. These noises repeated every 10 minutes and lasted for approximately half an hour each time. Police investigations are ongoing.
The Star
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Mark Lee wins Best Actor prize at 1st Asian Art Film Awards in Macau
The 56-year-old (left) clinched the award under the Pioneer Trend section for his role as a drag queen (right) in comedy-drama 'Number 2'. Photos: Mark Lee/Instagram, Handout Singaporean actor Mark Lee has a new feather in his cap after winning the Best Actor accolade at the 1st Asian Art Film Awards in Macau on April 23. The 56-year-old clinched the award under the Pioneer Trend section for his role as a drag queen in comedy-drama Number 2 . He beat South Korea's Kim Dae-gun, China's Xiaoshenyang, Sun Junsheng and Yao Lu, as well as Kazakhstan's Azamat Nigmanov. Number 2 is a sequel to Number 1 , which earned Lee a nomination for Best Leading Actor at Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards in 2020. The win in Macau was Lee's second international film award. He was named Best Actor at the Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival in Vietnam in April 2024 for his role as a single father in the period film Wonderland. Lee was unable to attend the ceremony in Macau due to work commitments. The award was accepted on his behalf by his co-star Jaspers Lai, who was also the screenwriter of Number 2. 'I had prepared an acceptance speech for Jaspers, thinking it would not be used, but it was,' Lee told Chinese-language daily Lianhe Zaobao in a report published on April 24. 'I am very excited to win the award, but it's a pity that I couldn't be there in person.' Lee's wife Cathering Ng posted a video of the Best Actor announcement on Instagram late on April 23, tagging him in the post. 'This honour belongs to you, and all the partners who have put their heart and soul into the film,' she wrote in Chinese. 'Your professionalism, persistence and enthusiasm have helped the movie and him to succeed.' Lee told Zaobao that he will be filming two movies overseas in June and July, without disclosing further details. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
89y.o. hawker forced to retire after 70+ years
Uncle Li, owner of Li Ji Noodle House at Old Airport Road Food Centre, confirmed that his store will be closing for good on 5 Apr in an interview with Zaobao. The 89-year-old hawker, Lee Song Kun, better known to most as Uncle Li, has been working in the food industry since he was 17. He started out working as an assistant for various stalls before opening his own business at 30. Since his wife passed, Uncle Li had been earnestly running Li Ji Noodle House by himself, preparing and cooking every bowl of noodles by himself. Unfortunately, due to slow business, he is no longer able to sustain the stall. In an interview with Zaobao, he mentioned that he only has 3 to 4 customers hourly, bringing his daily earnings to around S$100 to S$200. Meanwhile, the stall's monthly rent, utilities, and gas bills add up to over S$3,000. 'Sometimes, I barely break even,' Uncle Li shared. The menu at Li Ji Noodle House is concise with only 3 items on it—Minced Meat Noodle (S$4), Pork Rib Noodle (S$5/S$6) and the signature Satay Bee Hoon (S$5/S$6). A netizen on Facebook posted about his recent visit to Li Ji Noodle House after its relocation from Whampoa 86 Food Court, expressing his love for the nostalgic flavour of the Satay Bee Hoon from his childhood. He describes the gravy as aromatic, thick and smooth, and most importantly, less sweet than most. With fresh and high quality ingredients such as hum, tau pok and pork liver at such an affordable price, it is no wonder many are sad to see the stall go. In an online forum, many netizens are expressing their respect and admiration for Uncle Li's dedication to his stall over all these years, wishing him a good life after retirement. When asked about his future plans for the stall, Uncle Li admitted that his children and grandchildren have their own careers and do not intend to take over the business. 'It's really time for me to retire,' he smiled, bittersweet. As Li Ji Noodle House closes, I hope Uncle Li holds close to him the warmth and comfort his noodles have brought to so many. Michelin Bib Gourmand satay bee hoon returning in 2025 after April closure The post 89y.o. hawker forced to retire after 70+ years appeared first on
