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A 57-year-old woman was one of two persons killed in a six-vehicle accident at 7:07am on the morning of Apr. 22.
Norzihan Juwahib, an employee at a pest control company, was a passenger in a van when tragedy struck. Over 10 loved ones went to the mortuary on the morning of Apr. 23 to pay their respects to Norzihan. She was the eldest of six siblings, single-handedly looking after their 78-year-old mother in her old age. "Although she's quiet, she loves her family very much and has many friends," her younger brother told reporters. "She was on her way to work when the accident happened. It was completely unexpected." Just purchased her own home It had only been three months since Norzihan fulfilled her lifelong dream of buying her own home, a two-room flat in Sengkang. She had previously rented a home for many years. In celebration of her achievement, Norzihan hosted a housewarming party for her relatives and friends during Hari Raya. "The house was a dream she realised through frugality and hard work," her brother said. After the accident, a colleague contacted him, and the family rushed down to the hospital together. But it was too late. "When we arrived, the doctor only said that he had tried his best." "My sister couldn't leave any last words at all." Third death in the family Norzihan's death is the third in their family in the past year, following the passing of their father and another sister. However, "we can only accept it," her brother said. While the family believes that everything is destined, they intend to pursue justice for their sister. As the family grieves, their elderly mother — who Norzihan had been caring for — has been left devastated at the loss of her daughter, reported 8World. "My mother has been really strong," her brother said. "There are really no words to describe the grief of losing three family members in one year." A 36-year-old man was arrested by the Singapore Police Force on Apr. 22 after he allegedly approached a woman with a request to draw a smiley face on her feet using a marker "as part of a dare".
He also supposedly asked to take photos of his drawing on her afterwards, said the police in an Apr. 24 news release. When the victim lodged a police report on Apr. 18 at around 4:20pm, she also alleged that the man "had touched her feet while taking photos of her feet". No further details were provided about the interaction that allegedly occurred. Man to be charged with outrage of modesty Through follow-up investigations, officers from the Ang Mo Kio police division established the identity of the man and arrested him along Mayflower Road. A marker, a mobile phone, and two storage devices were seized as case exhibits. The man will be charged in court on Apr. 24 with the offence of outrage of modesty. If convicted, the accused could have been jailed for up to three years, fined, caned, or receive any combination of the punishments above. Report matter to police immediately The police also urged members of the public to remain vigilant towards sexual offenders. Should they witness an incident of molestation or are aware of someone being a victim of molestation, they are encouraged to report the matter to the police immediately. "The police have zero tolerance towards sexual offenders who threaten the safety of the community and will spare no effort in ensuring that offenders are swiftly apprehended and dealt with sternly in accordance with the law," added the police. S$1,362 pair of Nike sneakers link S'porean man, 43, to body of S'porean woman, 39, in Spain4/24/2024 Spanish authorities are building their case against Mitchell Ong, 43, the Singaporean man suspected to have been involved in the killing of fellow Singaporean Audrey Fang, 39, in Spain.
Unique footwear One piece of crucial evidence linking Ong to Fang's body is a S$1,362 pair of limited edition, European size 48.5 Nike sneakers. It is an exclusive pair of sneakers that retails on luxury clothing website Farfetch and its size is consistent with someone of Ong's 1.88m height. The soles of the shoes apparently matched footprints seen at the location in Abanilla where Fang's body was found. Spanish media outlet La Verdad de Murcia reported that investigations have focused on a €935 (S$1,362) pair of shoes recovered from Ong's hotel room in Alicante. He was arrested there. He was reportedly due to meet his Ukrainian girlfriend at the same hotel the following day. Ong got married in 2012, has a daughter, lives in a Bukit Timah condominium and owned several businesses in Singapore, it was previously reported. Soil sample sent for analysis A sample of the soil lodged in the soles of Ong's shoes were sent for laboratory analysis to find out if it matches the soil found on Fang's body, as well as with the sandstone found in the Abanilla area, reported La Verdad de Murcia. The Spanish news outlet reported on these details derived from court documents. Ong seen wearing different clothing On Apr. 9 when Fang was last seen, surveillance footage at the hotel where Ong was staying showed him leaving in a hoodie and black pants, at around 5:45pm. A judge overseeing this case noted that Ong was wearing different clothing when he returned a few hours later. He returned to the hotel at around 2:06am on Apr. 10, wearing jeans and a blue sweater. Ong and Fang had known each other for many years, it was previously reported. Ong and Fang were together based on phone records Reporters reported that Ong and Fang's mobile phones were together in Abanilla on the day she died, based on what Spanish police can prove from data provided by mobile phone operators, citing Spanish newspaper Levante El Mercantil Valenciano. Fang was not sexually assaulted, it was reported. Flight risk Ong is considered to be a flight risk, as the Singaporean man has no roots in Spain and can leave the country any time as he has "sufficient economic capacity”. The judge pointed out that cash in the form of €3,760 (S$5,474) and S$1,000 was found in the hotel room and seized. Levante El Mercantil Valenciano also reported that Fang had reportedly transferred money to an unidentified third person, so there could have been an "economic motive" for the killing. Sources also told La Verdad that Fang had participated in a type of investment fund. On Apr. 9, Fang left her belongings in her hotel and was never heard from again. She was travelling alone in Spain at that time. A preliminary autopsy report found that Fang's cause of death were knife wounds and head trauma, reported La Verdad. A man who shared the video clip of the white Mercedes' point of view of the black Saab moments before the Tampines accident has filed a police report.
This was due to the harassment and false accusations he faced on Facebook. Anthony Soon Han Tiong also posted on Facebook to clarify that he was not the driver or owner of the white Mercedes. "I was not in any way involved in this accident and do not know the circumstances of it," he wrote. Soon added that the video was shared with him, and said he had the traffic police's permission to share the dashcam footage. Posted on behalf of the driver In his police report, Soon stated that he works in a car workshop that is an authorised insurance reporting centre. The owner of the white Mercedes came to Soon's place of work on Apr. 22 at 9:30 am to report a hit-and-run accident that happened at Bedok Reservoir Road. The owner then asked Soon to help share his dashcam footage of the accident on his Facebook, as the owner had no access to Facebook. In the video, the black Saab was seen trying to overtake the white Mercedes along Bedok Reservoir Road. As the black Saab overtook, it sideswiped the white Mercedes and narrowly missed hitting a motorcyclist to its right. The black Saab then sped up and drove through the junction, hitting multiple vehicles. Two people died following the accident. The video has since been deleted. Facing harassment Soon said that after sharing the video online, many users accused him of being the driver and owner of the Mercedes, leading to them sharing his Facebook profile pictures of his family and his daughter. He said Facebook users also cursed his daughter and harassed him by sending messages. Others also called him, as online users had shared his contact number and home address on Facebook and social media. He wrote: "I will like to clarify that I am not the said driver or owner of the vehicle number SNH7Z. I was not in any way involved in this traffic accident and do not know the circumstances of it. The video was shared with me and I had the traffic police permission to share it..." The Singapore Police Force confirmed to reporters that the police report has been lodged. Ariffin Iskandar Sha Ali Akbar, the 26-year-old founder of Wake Up Singapore (WUSG), has been charged with criminal defamation.
The Singaporean had been involved in the publication of a since-removed 2022 article in which a woman claimed she had a miscarriage at KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH). The woman accused the hospital staff of displaying a lack of professionalism and dumping out her dead foetus with the medical waste. She later admitted that she lied. Ariffin arrived at court on the morning of Apr. 24 with his lawyer, Gino Hardial Singh from Abbots Chambers LLC. His lawyer requested time to take instructions and make representations, and the case was adjourned till May 24. If found guilty of criminal defamation, he could be jailed for up to two years, fined, or both. The claim The first-person account was published on WUSG on Mar. 23, 2022. In the post, the expectant mother alleged that she was made to wait for four hours after arriving at the hospital, and that she suffered a miscarriage while waiting. She also alleged that when she asked if she could have the foetus returned to her for a proper burial, she was told it had been dumped out together with the medical waste. KKH later released a statement saying that the online report was "incorrect". On Mar. 25, 2022, WUSG published an apology, adding that they had received doctored medical documents from the woman. On Mar. 27, 2022, the Ministry of Health instructed the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) Office to issue a correction direction to WUSG. In response to reporters queries on Apr. 23, Ariffin apologised again and said it was "a genuine mistake". Investigations revealed that he had been the administrator for WUSG’s website, Facebook page, and Instagram page. "We take full responsibility for the incident and we have since put in place measures to ensure that such an event does not reoccur." Tributes and condolences have poured in for the Year 1 Temasek Junior College student killed in the Apr. 22 accident at the junction of Tampines Avenue 1 and 4.
Afifah Munirah Muhammad Azril, a former Cedar Girls’ Secondary School student, was one of two killed in a six-vehicle accident at 7:07am on Monday morning while making her way to Temasek Polytechnic for her college's running event. She was in her father’s car. Afifah’s uncle, Firdaus, told reporters that the family members were trying to cope with their loss. The late teen's father, Azril, who was driving, sustained kidney- and spine-related injuries but was conscious in hospital. He was believed to have just dropped his wife off at work. The family lives in Pasir Ris. Cedar Girls' Secondary School tribute Afifah's alma mater, Cedar Girls' Secondary School, put up a social media post paying tribute to the late teen. The post read: It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of a cherished member of our Cedarian family, Afifah Munirah of the Class 2023, one of our outstanding graduands and an esteemed leader for Girl Guides. The school observed a minute of silence this morning. Our deepest condolences go out to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her. The post was accompanied by an image showing Afifah's school photo put up in the assembly hall. In the comments section of the post, the Cedar Girls Alumni account wrote, quoting lyrics: Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye You were bigger than the whole sky You were more than just a short time We lost a bright star Another commenter wrote: "Verily we belong to God and to Him do we return. My deepest condolences to the family. 🥲" Temasek Junior College also posted a tribute on social media. The post revealed that Afifah was a student councillor who "took her studies seriously and was a self-motivated student who contributed actively in tutorials". TJC wrote: "The college extends our deepest condolences to her family, loved ones and everyone who knew and loved her dearly." Afifah's teacher also took to social media to pay tribute to her late student. The teacher, Ms Han, wrote: On February 2nd, when you told me that you got into Temasek JC, that made you my junior and I was filled with pride. Even today and tomorrow, I am proud of who you are. My dear angel, rest in peace. I will always remember your smile and the sound of your laughter. You are dearly missed. The high-flier was the head prefect at Meridian Primary School in Pasir Ris, and she previously returned to her alma mater in 2020 to nurture and speak to pupils. News of her passing shocked her neighbours, according to reporters. Flowers were laid at the accident site in Tampines. Flowers were laid at the scene of a horrific accident in Tampines that claimed the lives of two people, a junior college student, 17, and a woman, 57, who was a passenger in a van.
Mothership was at the junction of Tampines Avenue 1 and 4 at around 1am on Apr. 23, some 18 hours after the accident and found about a dozen bouquet of flowers laid on the ground at the pedestrian crossings. Most of the flowers were placed at the Tampines Avenue 4 pedestrian crossing. Footage of the accident showed a Saab running the red light after speeding up along Bedok Reservoir Road and through the junction towards Tampines Avenue 4. It hit multiple vehicles that had the right of way at that time. Temasek Junior College in touch with victim's family The 17-year-old girl who passed away in the six-vehicle crash on Apr. 22, 2024, was a first-year student at Temasek Junior College. Her uncle confirmed with reporters that her name is Afifah Munirah Binte Muhammad Azril. He took to Facebook to share news of his niece's passing at around 5pm on Apr. 22. His brother, Afifah's father, was also involved in the accident, but has since been discharged from surgery and is currently warded, the uncle shared. "We seek your prayers and understanding in these difficult times," he wrote. Eight people in total were sent to the hospital, including two 11-year-olds. In response to reporters queries, the principal of Temasek Junior College said the school has been in touch with the girl's family: "We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our students. The school has been in touch with the family of the student and will render additional support to students and staff who may be affected by this incident during this difficult period." Had excelled in school An Instagram post by Cedar Girls' Secondary School on Feb. 9, 2024, celebrated Afifah's achievements as she graduated. They described the girl as one who persevered through challenges and embraced making mistakes as a learning opportunity. She had also received several awards, including the Service Award, Good Character Certificates, and the EAGLES Award for leadership and service. A 40-year-old man in Singapore was sentenced to 20 years' jail on Apr. 22 for beating his girlfriend to death between Jan. 16 and 17, 2019.
He was drunk at the time and had hit her after she told him that she had sexual relations with other men. M. Krishnan, who cohabited with Mallika Begum Rahamansa Abdul Rahman in a flat in Woodlands, pleaded guilty on Apr. 12 to a reduced charge of culpable homicide for causing her death by beating her continuously. What happened Krishnan started hitting Mallika while they were consuming alcohol at home on Jan. 15, 2019 after she confessed to having sex with other men. According to reporters, she was kicked and slapped in the face, punched in the ribs and kicked in the thigh. She had previously revealed to him from Jan. 11, 2019 that she had slept with other men even while he was imprisoned in 2018. He also grabbed her neck before pushing her twice, causing her to fall and hit her head against a wardrobe and a kitchen cabinet. On Jan. 16, 2019, Mallika went to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital for treatment but results of a CT scan did not show any medical abnormalities. After a phone call with Mallika's sister that evening discussing her relationship with one man, a drunk Krishnan became angry about her affairs and began assaulting her. He then called the Singapore Civil Defence Force at about 1:35am on Jan. 17, 2019 after he moved her to the bed and noticed that she was no longer breathing. Mallika was pronounced dead at the scene. She had died due to a head injury and also sustained several injuries and bruises on her body. Has history of domestic abuse Krishnan then turned himself in to the police at around 1pm on Jan. 17, 2019. He is still married to his wife, whom he cheated on with Mallika since 2015, and had hit her face when she caught the couple red-handed in November 2015. Although Krishnan and Mallika continued dating, he also confessed that he had abused Mallika in 2017. Has intermittent explosive disorder Krishnan's psychiatric evaluation revealed that he has intermittent explosive disorder (IED), a behavioural disorder that causes frequent bouts of uncontrollable anger and violent behaviour in people. However, it was concluded that it had not directly affected his judgment and self-control. According to reporters, Justice Valerie Thean said Krishnan understood that he was subject to such behaviours and that consuming alcohol excessively only amplified those actions. The deputy public prosecutor called for 15 to 18 years’ jail for Krishnan and was countered by his defence counsel Ramesh Tiwary, who argued that the accused remained cooperative and also confessed to the crimes. Krishnan was initially charged with murder and it is unclear why the charge was amended. He previously had criminal records, including cases of verbal abuse and spitting on police officers. A 33-year-old Singaporean woman has been charged on Apr. 22 for allegedly ill-treating a 20-month-old girl after causing her to fall in a preschool in the northern part of Singapore.
The woman, who was a childcare teacher at the school, had allegedly tripped the girl twice using her leg on Nov. 6, 2023. She has also been banned from working in the preschool sector. Tripped girl twice with her leg According to reporters, the woman's charge sheet indicated that she had mistreated the girl repeatedly at around 12:28pm. She had used her leg and caused the girl to fall down twice, resulting in physical injury. The girl and the school's names have not been disclosed due to a gag order by the court. The woman was also not identified. ECDA aware The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) told reporters that it is aware of the incident. On Nov. 7, 2023, the girl's parents reported the incident to ECDA after she suffered a face injury. ECDA then started investigating the case before it was informed by the school of a child mishandling incident by a former employee, according to reporters. A police report was subsequently made on Nov. 21, 2023. The woman has since stopped working in the school. ECDA took action against the school and employees involved, including banning the woman from working in the preschool sector. Did not plead guilty The woman has not pleaded guilty. Another hearing will take place on May 20, 2024. Those found guilty of ill-treating a child may be jailed for up to eight years or fined up to S$8,000, or both. SINGAPORE - Six people were taken to hospital following a chain collision on the PIE on the evening of April 22.
When contacted, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident on the PIE towards Tuas, before the BKE exit, at about 9.40pm. Two male drivers, aged 34 and 37, and four female passengers, aged between seven and 46, were taken to the hospital conscious. Three were taken to National University Hospital and another three were taken to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. A video of the aftermath of the incident, which was circulated on messaging platform Telegram, shows six cars, including a red Trans-Cab taxi, on the second left-most lane of the expressway. At least four cars seemed to be damaged, with either their boot compartment, car hood or both crumpled inwards. Two left-most lanes of the expressway were blocked due to the accident. Police cars, a fire engine and five ambulances were at the scene, as seen in the video. Police investigations are ongoing. The multi-car incident on the PIE follows another multi-vehicle accident earlier on April 22. That accident, which took place in Tampines, resulted in the deaths of a 17-year-old first-year student from Temasek Junior College and a 57-year-old woman who was a passenger in a van belonging to a pest control company. Traffic accidents claimed the lives of 136 people in 2023, a 25.9 per cent jump from the 108 deaths in 2022, according to the Traffic Police’s (TP) annual statistics report. They said in a statement that there was a significant increase in the number of accidents where the cause was failure on the part of the motorist to keep a proper lookout, failure to have proper control of the vehicle or changing of lanes without due care. TP added: “The traffic statistics show that there are many motorists who have irresponsible driving behaviours.” |
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