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AsiaOne
9 hours ago
- AsiaOne
Elderly man left bloodied after concrete from toilet ceiling collapses on him in Yishun home, Singapore News
An elderly man was struck by falling spalling concrete from the ceiling of his toilet in his Yishun HDB flat, according to a Facebook post by user Siti Nurhashikin on Thursday (June 19) morning. In her post, she shared that her 65-year-old father was in the toilet at around 4.30am getting ready for morning prayers. As he was seated on the toilet, spalling concrete "suddenly collapsed" on him, causing him to suffer head, shoulder and knee injuries. Siti's aunt, Ross Arsad, as well as Siti's uncle, immediately rushed to the victim's home in Yishun to assist, also calling the ambulance. In images shared with AsiaOne by Ross, 60, cuts can be seen on the man's leg and scalp, with dried blood visible on his face. The spalling concrete which fell to the floor afterwards also had blood droplets on it. Spalling concrete refers to concrete that has broken away from a surface which may occur due to numerous factors such as moisture build-up or corrosion of metal reinforcement within concrete. The man was sent to hospital, where he received over 10 stitches, Siti said, adding that her father is now in hospital for observation as he is also on blood-thinning medication. According to her, the flat had gone through a home improvement programme (HIP) in 2018 and no recent renovation had been conducted by him or neighbours above. "This has been very traumatic for my dad — and worrying for all of us," Siti said. "We've reported to HDB and the police, and we are waiting for follow-up. "I'm sharing this so that other families with elderly parents living in older flats will be aware — please check on their house condition. We never thought something like this could happen." Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police confirmed that a report has been lodged. We will assist: Shanmugam Nee Soon GRC MP K Shanmugam also visited the home, according to a Facebook post on Friday (June 20), stating that he spoke with Siti's mother during the visit. "Told her that we will assist them, including on payment for the repair works," said Shanmugam, who is also the Home Affairs Minister. "My volunteers are linking with HDB and Town Council on the matter." AsiaOne has reached out to HDB, Ross and Siti for more information. [[nid:677756]] khooyihang@
AsiaOne
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Not nominated for Star Awards' Best Audio Personality but Dennis Chew says The Breakfast Quartet 'should be confident of ourselves'
They've won Best Radio Programme for four years consecutively, but the four DJs in local radio station Love 972's The Breakfast Quartet were surprisingly left out of the Best Audio Personality nominations in Star Awards 2025. Two of the DJs, Dennis Chew and Mark Lee, told AsiaOne in a recent interview that it's not something they worry about. The other two DJs in the team are Marcus Chin and Chen Biyu. Mark, 56, shared: "I feel that the main reason for us not being nominated is because the judges have different preferences for the styles that each DJ presents. "It could be a coincidence that this year's judges are a little 'stricter', so 'innocent and cute' DJs like us are not nominated. But it's okay, because the judges are different every year." Dennis, 51, said: "I feel that it doesn't matter whether we are nominated or not. Most importantly, we should be confident of ourselves, just like how the four of us feel that we are good enough and that's sufficient." The nominees this year are Yes 933 DJs Chen Ning, Hazelle Teo, Kenneth Chung and Zhu Zeliang as well as Capital 958 DJ Pan Jia Biao. In response to queries from AsiaOne, a Mediacorp spokesperson said that as with all Star Awards' programme and performance awards, the nominees for Best Audio Personality are determined by a panel consisting of industry veterans and established media practitioners who would evaluate everyone who is eligible with a standard set of criteria. They added: "Given how competitive this award is, not being nominated in any given year does not necessarily take away from the calibre of their work nor their popularity. "The Breakfast Quartet remains a contender in the Best Radio Programme category, testament to the enduring excellence the show continues to deliver daily." The quartet won the above category for four consecutive years from 2021 to 2024. This year, Dennis' programme Mr Zhou's Ghost Stories is also in the running. On whether they feel pressured to continue winning the award this year, both of them said the achievement doesn't affect their emotions. Dennis shared: "To be honest, we didn't expect to go on stage to receive the award. It's a surprise to us every year. So whether or not there is any surprise this year, we would feel the same way." "If we can receive it for another year, it's the best, but even if we didn't get it this year, it's okay also. Most importantly, it's whether the judges like it or not, because the judges are different every year. If we are awarded again this year, then 'Oh dear, we are the first again!'" Mark quipped. Both Mark and Dennis received their All-Time Favourite Artiste award in 2010 and 2022 respectively. The award is given to artistes who have won the Top 10 Most Popular Artiste honour 10 times. When asked which artistes they wish to see joining them at the 'altar', Dennis shared that he hopes actor-host Guo Liang — who has been in local showbiz for three decades — would bag the award soon, because he "truly deserves it". For Mark, it would be Marcus, 70, who debuted in local showbiz in the 1970s. He quipped: "I looked at his fortunes before and concluded he can live till about 95 years old, so if he receives his 10th Top 10 award before 90 and goes up the 'altar', I think it's not bad because he is really very hardworking." You can vote for the Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male and Female Artistes from now till July 6, 7.30pm on the Mediacorp website. Voters can make up to 10 votes per account, per award category, per day. On July 6 from 12am to 7.30pm, voters can make unlimited votes for each category. Star Awards 2025 will be presented on July 6, starting from Backstage Live at 3.30pm to 10.30pm, Walk of Fame from 5pm to 6.30pm, the awards show from 7pm to 10pm and Post-Party from 10pm to 10.30pm. Backstage Live will air on Mewatch and the Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube channel, while Walk of Fame and the awards show will air on Channel 8, Channel U, Mewatch and the Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube channel. [[nid:719280]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
New Straits Times
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Ozzy Osbourne selling cans containing his DNA for fans to 'try cloning him'
LONDON: British rock legend Ozzy Osbourne is selling empty cans that he claims contain his DNA for £335 (RM1,920), suggesting fans can "try to clone him." AsiaOne reported yesterday that Osbourne has collaborated with Liquid Death on this unusual product, dubbed "Infinite Ozzy." Ten empty cans, from which Ozzy reportedly drank and then signed, have been re-sealed with the rocker's DNA supposedly "sealed inside." Liquid Death's PR team stated, "Once technology and federal law permit, fans can use this DNA to try to clone Ozzy in the future and enjoy him for hundreds of years to come." Ozzy is set to retire with a final performance at Black Sabbath's "Back To The Beginning" charity concert at Birmingham's Villa Park on July 5. The 76-year-old rocker joked in a recent video clip, "Whatever you do, don't try freebasing it and never ever inject it." Ozzy admitted he's still unsure whether he'll perform standing up or seated, following multiple spinal surgeries. These surgeries are related to a 2003 quad bike accident at his Buckinghamshire home. A fall in 2019 displaced metal rods inserted into his back from that crash, which he said caused more complications than his Parkinson's disease. Ozzy was diagnosed with a mild form of Parkinson's in 2003 but didn't go public with the news until 2020. "Back To The Beginning" will feature performances from bands including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, Anthrax, and Mastodon.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Some Singapore diners petition for free tap water where service charge is imposed
SINGAPORE, June 20 — A petition calling for food and beverage (F&B) outlets in Singapore to serve free tap water to diners has gained momentum, with more than 900 people signing on since it launched on May 24. The petition, hosted on appeals to the Singapore government to require restaurants that already impose a 10 per cent service charge to offer what petitioners describe as a 'basic necessity' without additional cost. Its creator, Dr Yee Yucai, a consultant with the Internal Medicine department at Singapore General Hospital, said the initiative was sparked by what he sees as a growing trend of restaurants pushing customers to purchase drinks instead of offering free water — despite official efforts to curb sugar intake. 'The last straw that broke the camel's back for me was when I recently brought my family to an expensive buffet, about US$60 (RM200) per person,' he told AsiaOne yesterday. 'And they had the audacity not to serve water and instead requiring us to pay an extra US$5 for free-flow beverages. I thought it was going too far.' According to the 2022 National Nutrition Survey, Singaporeans consume an average of 56g of sugar daily, with more than half of that intake coming from sweetened drinks. The idea of mandating complimentary tap water at eateries is not new. In 2021, Singapore MP Christopher de Souza asked whether restaurants could be required to provide free table water, highlighting the safety of Singapore's tap water. During this year's Budget debate in March, Workers' Party MP Gerald Giam also raised the issue, urging Singapore's Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) to work with F&B outlets, hawker centres and shopping malls to offer low-cost or free drinking water as a standard practice. In response, Singapore's Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu pushed back against the idea of making it compulsory under the Environmental Public Health Act, citing the cost implications for businesses. 'While Singapore's water is safe to drink straight from the tap, it is not free as food and beverage (F&B) establishments have to pay for the water,' she reportedly told Parliament. 'They also incur cost in providing table water such as cost of washing the glasses and containers and in serving the water.' Dr Yee said he was unaware the topic had previously been brought up in Parliament and expressed disappointment that the proposal appeared to have been 'sort of dismissed'. While acknowledging the ministry's and businesses' concerns, he believes the added cost to F&B outlets is marginal. Citing data from the Public Utilities Board, Dr Yee calculated that two cups of tap water — roughly 400ml — would cost just 0.13 cents per person based on Singapore's non-domestic water rate of US$3.24 per cubic metre. 'This is negligible when compared to water used for cooking, washing, and other operational needs,' he said. 'I feel something like this [eateries providing free water] is considered a necessity, a basic service.'
AsiaOne
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Asian Art Association Singapore denies misuse of artist profiles, says Botanic Gardens event is legit, Singapore News
The Asian Art Association Singapore (AAA) has shut down claims that it misused artist profiles and falsely associated its events with the Singapore Botanic Gardens. In a statement posted to Facebook on Wednesday (June 18), the association said it was recently made aware of remarks circulating on social media which it described as "false and misleading". One of these remarks was about the artist profile of a Japanese illustrator who had been formally invited to join the association in 2022. A screenshot of the profile, which was shared with AsiaOne, showed the illustrator's name, place of origin, works and awards. It also had a short description of how aspects of his life influenced his art style. The person who made the accusatory post has since deleted it. Responding to AsiaOne's enquiries, AAA chairman Jay Chau said the illustrator had voluntarily submitted his materials for publication and was sent a draft webpage of his artist profile on Aug 23, 2022. The profile was only published after receiving the illustrator's written confirmation, according to the chairman. "Earlier this month, the artist contacted us to request the removal of his profile but did not provide a reason at the time. We respected the request and promptly took the page down," Chau said. Artist profiles published only with their consent: Chau He also explained that the association either invites artists to join it or accepts applications from individuals who demonstrate excellence or strong potential. Artist profiles are only published on AAA's website or social media after receiving explicit consent from them, Chau added. AAA also clarified in its statement that its Wild City exhibition, which was held at the Singapore Botanic Gardens from December 2024 to April this year, is an officially listed event on the National Parks Board (NParks) website and Botanic Gardens event calendar. This was in response to accusations that the association falsely associated its events with the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Highlighting that the event was endorsed by the French Embassy in Singapore as a form of "cross-cultural artistic exchange" and covered by international media, Chau reiterated that it was legitimate. He also said that the association has maintained clear and positive communication with NParks with no concerns or disputes raised regarding the event. AsiaOne has contacted NParks for more information. 'Surprised and disappointed' The person who made the accusatory post which prompted the association's statement has since apologised, Chau told AsiaOne. In a comment below AAA's post, the person wrote: "I acknowledge that I should have verified my findings more thoroughly before making my post...I sincerely regret any confusion this may have caused." Chau said that the association was "surprised and disappointed" by the tone and content of the post, particularly because "no effort was made to verify the facts with us before such serious accusations were made". "It is regrettable that such unfounded claims—whether stemming from misunderstanding or other intentions—could damage trust within Singapore 's arts ecosystem." "AAA operates on the principles of transparency, professionalism, and inclusiveness. We welcome constructive dialogue, feedback, and collaboration across the creative community, and remain open to any opportunity for mutual growth." [[nid:716331]]
