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The Star
6 hours ago
- Health
- The Star
‘Traumatised': 65-year-old man injured by falling concrete in toilet of Yishun HDB home in Singapore
The incident left Mohamad Hashim Arshad with more than 10 stitches on his head and injuries to his shoulder and knee. - Photos: Siti Nurhashikin SINGAPORE: A 65-year-old man was injured after getting hit by concrete that fell from his Housing Board flat's toilet ceiling on Thursday (June 19). The incident left Mohamad Hashim Arshad, a retiree, with more than 10 stitches on his head and injuries to his shoulder and knee. He was discharged from hospital on the evening of June 20, his daughter Siti Nurhashikin told The Straits Times, adding that he was 'really, really traumatised'. The spalling concrete in the master bedroom toilet of the three-room flat gave way at about 4.30am when Hashim was preparing for morning prayers, she said. 'While he was sitting on the toilet bowl, the ceiling suddenly collapsed without any warning, and the concrete fell on him,' said Siti, a 34-year-old housewife. Her father has multiple health issues and is also on blood-thinning medication. In a Facebook post on June 20, Nee Soon GRC MP K. Shanmugam said that he has spoken with Hashim's wife, and told her that assistance would be rendered to the family, including the payment for repair works. Shanmugam, who is Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, added that his volunteers are coordinating with HDB and the Town Council on this matter. Siti told ST that her father's ground-floor unit and his neighbour's unit directly above him had not undergone any renovations recently. They had also not noticed any signs of wear and tear in the toilet, nor were there any prior incidents. In response to ST's queries, HDB said Hashim's unit in Yishun Street 11 was built 41 years ago and was upgraded under the Housing Board's Home Improvement Programme in 2018. It will be assisting the flat's owners under the Goodwill Repair Assistance scheme, where HDB will subsidise 50 per cent of the cost. The remaining cost of repairs will be borne by the resident, as flat owners have a responsibility for maintaining their flats. It added the case has been referred to local grassroots leaders for assistance. HDB said it sent officers to investigate after the incident and inspections showed slight bulging of concrete in the kitchen bathroom. While there is no imminent spalling of concrete at the kitchen bathroom's ceiling, it has arranged for contractors to remove the bulging concrete 'for the residents' peace of mind and safety', it said. Spalling concrete occurs through carbonation, a natural deterioration process that causes steel reinforcement bars in the ceiling to corrode and the concrete to crack, particularly in moisture-prone areas like bathrooms and kitchens, said HDB. '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,' it said. 'As a humid environment will speed up carbonation, residents are also encouraged to provide for the proper ventilation of any moisture-prone areas by opening the windows, vents or doors to reduce when these areas are not in use. Such regular care and maintenance by residents will help to keep the flats in good condition.' - The Straits Times/ANN
Time of India
10 hours ago
- 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.
Straits Times
a day ago
- Health
- Straits Times
‘Traumatised': 65-year-old man injured by falling concrete in toilet of Yishun HDB home
The incident left Mr Mohamad Hashim Arshad with more than 10 stitches on his head and injuries to his shoulder and knee. PHOTOS: SITI NURHASHIKIN SINGAPORE - A 65-year-old man was injured after getting hit by concrete that fell from his Housing Board flat's toilet ceiling on June 19. The incident left Mr Mohamad Hashim Arshad, a retiree, with more than 10 stitches on his head and injuries to his shoulder and knee. He was discharged from hospital on the evening of June 20, his daughter Siti Nurhashikin told The Straits Times, adding that he was 'really, really traumatised'. The spalling concrete in the master bedroom toilet of the three-room flat gave way at about 4.30am when Mr Hashim was preparing for morning prayers, she said. 'While he was sitting on the toilet bowl, the ceiling suddenly collapsed without any warning, and the concrete fell on him,' said Ms Siti, a 34-year-old housewife. Her father has multiple health issues and is also on blood-thinning medication. In a Facebook post on June 20, Nee Soon GRC MP K. Shanmugam said that he has spoken with Mr Hashim's wife, and told her that assistance would be rendered to the family, including the payment for repair works. Mr Shanmugam added that his volunteers are coordinating with HDB and the Town Council on this matter. Ms Siti told ST that her father's ground-floor unit and his neighbour's unit directly above him had not undergone any renovations recently. They had also not noticed any signs of wear and tear in the toilet, nor were there any prior incidents. In response to ST's queries, HDB said Mr Hashim's unit in Yishun Street 11 was built 41 years ago and was upgraded under the Housing Board's Home Improvement Programme in 2018. It will be assisting the flat's owners under the Goodwill Repair Assistance scheme and is coordinating with grassroots leaders on the cost of repair works. HDB said it sent officers to investigate after the incident and i nspections showed slight bulging of concrete in the kitchen bathroom. While there is no imminent spalling of concrete at the kitchen bathroom's ceiling, it has arranged for contractors to remove the bulging concrete 'for the residents' peace of mind and safety' , it said. Spalling concrete occurs through carbonation, a natural deterioration process that causes steel reinforcement bars in the ceiling to corrode and the concrete to crack, particularly in moisture-prone areas like bathrooms and kitchens, said HDB. '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,' it said. 'As a humid environment will speed up carbonation, residents are also encouraged to provide for the proper ventilation of any moisture-prone areas by opening the windows, vents or doors to reduce when these areas are not in use. Such regular care and maintenance by residents will help to keep the flats in good condition.' ST has contacted Nee Soon Town Council and the Singapore Contractors Association for more information. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
