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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
Eight-year-old among three injured in Singapore crash involving motorcycle and two cars
SINGAPORE, June 18 — Three people, including an eight-year-old girl, were injured in an accident involving two cars and a motorcycle in Boon Lay on Monday. The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the crash at the junction of Upper Jurong Road and Pioneer Road North at 9.50am. The Straits Times reported that a 31-year-old male motorcyclist, a 34-year-old woman driving one of the cars, and her eight-year-old female passenger were taken conscious to the National University Hospital. 'The car driver is assisting with ongoing investigations,' said the police in a statement. Photos posted by the SGRV Front Man Facebook page on June 17 show a T-bone collision involving two cars and a fallen motorcycle. A motorcycle helmet lies near the front right wheel of one of the damaged cars. Another image shows a motorcycle lying on its side, while SCDF officers and members of the public attend to a person on the ground.
CNA
13-06-2025
- CNA
Jail for man who conned nearly S$80,000 from victims in fake massage chair investment scheme
SINGAPORE: A man leveraged his knowledge of the massage chair industry to cheat victims into investing nearly S$80,000 (US$62,000) in a fake business opportunity. Mohammad Shahrizan Johari even perpetrated the scheme on his own cousin, who was duped of nearly S$60,000. Shahrizan, 43, was given one year and two months' jail on Friday (Jun 13) after he pleaded guilty to two counts of cheating. Another two charges of cheating were taken into consideration for his sentencing. In 2020, one of the victims, Muhammad Hereyzal Abdul Aziz, befriended Shahrizan. In October 2022, Shahrizan offered Mr Hereyzal an investment opportunity involving OSIM massage chairs. Shahrizan said he would handle the business operations while Mr Hereyzal could earn a profit of S$12,600 a month by investing his money. Mr Hereyzal transferred S$13,600 to Shahrizan over four occasions between Oct 28, 2022 and Nov 12, 2022. As he had previously worked with OSIM, Shahrizan knew how the company operated, and was able to provide Mr Hereyzal with supporting details, including how the chairs would be stored in a Jurong warehouse. He told Mr Hereyzal that the business involved buying OSIM chairs and delivering them to shops which purchased them. Mr Hereyzal did not receive any returns and eventually realised that Shahrizan had duped him. He filed a police report on Feb 21, 2023. By then, Shahrizan was in debt of about S$50,000 as a result of gambling and the loans he had taken. CHEATED FAMILY MEMBER Shahrizan pulled the same trick on his cousin Muhammad Aidil Samsuri but with a different brand. Between Sep 24, 2021 and Jan 11, 2022, Shahrizan asked Mr Aidil to invest in an opportunity involving the delivery of Ogawa chairs in September 2021. Shahrizan told Mr Aidil that he could earn profits with payouts every 40 days. His cousin made five transfers amounting to S$57,370. Mr Aidil grew suspicious after some time, as he did not receive any returns on his investment. "As the accused was Aidil's cousin, Aidil gave the accused the benefit of the doubt for some time, before eventually reporting the matter to the police in September 2023," the prosecution said. Deputy Public Prosecutor Joelle Loy said Shahrizan had conned his cousin as he was desperate to pay off his loans. The accused claimed that he knew about Ogawa's operations from his previous employment with the brand. Shahrizan was arrested on Feb 26, 2024 and has since made partial restitution, comprising the full sum of S$13,600 to Mr Hereyzal, but only S$9,000 to Mr Aidil. Shahrizan has also repaid the two other victims in full. Ms Loy argued for the court to jail Shahrizan between 18 and 20 months. "Out of desperation to repay his debts quickly, the accused selfishly and persistently cheated multiple victims of considerable amounts of their hard-earned money," she said. Shahrizan's lawyer Riko Isaac sought 10 to 12 months' jail. Mr Isaac said his client worked as a sub-contractor with OSIM for two years from 2013 to 2014, during which he collected and delivered massage chairs for repairs and returns. The defence lawyer told the court that his client was desperate for funds to pay the medical bills of his daughter, who is autistic and suffers from Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. The loans he took were not a result of gambling, but were needed to pay the medical bills, the lawyer said. At this point, District Judge Ng Cheng Thiam interjected to say that given his daughter's condition, Shahrizan should have tried to save money rather than use it for gambling. Mr Isaac acknowledged this. "He has been trying his utmost best to make full restitution. He is currently undergoing divorce proceedings and hoped to be able to sell his house and use the sale proceeds to make restitution," added Mr Isaac. "He was unfortunately unable to accomplish this due to time constraints and was only able to make partial restitution. "Ultimately, this is a man who was trying to provide for his family and he allowed his financial desperation to cloud his judgment in these circumstances and unfortunately he committed these offences," said Mr Isaac.
Independent Singapore
12-06-2025
- Independent Singapore
Decomposing body of 76-year-old found in Jurong West flat after days of no contact
SINGAPORE: A 76-year-old man was found dead in his Jurong West flat on the evening of June 7, after family members were unable to reach him for several days. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed that it received a call for assistance at Block 967B, Jurong West Street 93, at around 7pm on June 7. Upon arrival, SCDF personnel found the elderly man unresponsive and pronounced him dead at the scene. A friend of a family member of the deceased told Stomp that the family member had raised the alarm after repeated failed attempts to contact the man. The last known communication with the late Singaporean was reportedly on May 31. The same update indicated that the man's body was discovered in a state of decomposition, suggesting he may have died four to five days prior to being found. The man reportedly died of natural causes. The police are not treating the case as suspicious and have thus far found no evidence of foul play.
Associated Press
11-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Davis Commodities Limited Announces Extraordinary General Meeting to Consider Key Proposals
SINGAPORE, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Davis Commodities Limited (NASDAQ: DTCK) (the 'Company' or 'Davis Commodities') announced on June 11, 2025, that it will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (the 'EGM') on June 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Singapore Time. The meeting will take place at the Genting Ballroom 3, Level 1, Genting Hotel Jurong, 2 Town Hall Link, Singapore. The EGM aims to review and vote on several critical proposals that could significantly impact on the company's capital structure and governance framework. Key Items on the Agenda: The company's Board of Directors has unanimously approved and recommended that shareholders vote in favor of all the proposals, emphasizing that they align with the best interests of the company and its shareholders. Meeting Participation and Document Access The record date for determining shareholder eligibility to attend and vote at the EGM is May 12, 2025. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on that date can either attend the meeting in person or appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf. For detailed information about the EGM, including the complete Notice of Meeting, Proxy Form, and the draft of the amended memorandum and articles of association, shareholders are encouraged to visit the Company's website or review the corresponding Form 6-K. These documents have been made available online starting June 11, 2025. Company Statement Davis Commodities Limited considers this EGM a significant step in the company's growth journey. Through shareholder support, the company aims to implement structural changes that will drive sustainable growth and enhance shareholder value. For more information, please visit the Company's website: For further inquiries, please contact: Davis Commodities Limited Investor Relations Department Email: [email protected] Celestia Investor Relations Dave Leung Email: [email protected]
CNA
08-06-2025
- CNA
Priority is to strengthen transport networks, reduce travelling time: Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow says his priority will be to cut down travel time for Singaporeans, especially those living far from the city. For instance, Tengah and Brickland residents will see a new trunk service begin this August, improving connectivity to transport nodes. It's one of eight new bus services to ply the towns by the end of next year. Mr Siow adds that connectivity in the area will also improve when the Jurong Region Line is completed in the next few years. He also expects autonomous shuttles to be used within Tengah in the next five years. Mr Siow was speaking to the media for the first time in his new role. Charlotte Lim with more.
