Ride-hailing driver and Singaporean passenger die in Johor car crash
Ride-hailing driver and Singaporean passenger die in Johor car crash
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CNA
2 hours ago
- CNA
MOM looking into alleged fraudulent work injury claim against Sumo Salad; police investigating owner's death
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Monday (Jul 21) it was looking into an alleged fraudulent work injury claim made against EatGreen, the operator of eatery Sumo Salad. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) also said that investigations were ongoing into the unnatural death of Ms Jane Lee, Sumo Salad's owner. Ms Lee, who was in her 40s, died on Saturday after making two Facebook posts about an employee who allegedly faked a workplace injury to seek compensation from the company. "Just two days before her contract ended, she staged an incident – claiming to have slipped and fallen while taking the escalator to dispose of rubbish," Ms Lee wrote in one post on Friday. "On that day, she was supposed to leave work early, but she deliberately stayed back. It became clear to me that the accident was premeditated, likely as an attempt to file a false work injury claim." Ms Lee, a mother of two, added that she believed this was "a carefully orchestrated scheme" that the employee planned with the employee's husband. "I feel extremely unfortunate to have encountered this situation. I am deeply saddened – for myself, my husband and our dedicated staff – that because of an unfortunate gap in our insurance coverage, we are now being targeted by what I believe to be a fraudulent scheme," she said in the post. MOM said: "We were in communication with Ms Lee, and investigations are ongoing. The worker involved was covered under Work Injury Compensation (WIC) Act, and MOM is working with the insurer to assess the validity of the case. "MOM will not hesitate to take parties found culpable for abusing the WIC system to task. Employers can approach MOM for help if they have concerns over fraudulent claims by their employees." The ministry also extended its condolences to Ms Lee's family.
Independent Singapore
3 hours ago
- Independent Singapore
Vapes on the rise: 16-year-old boy caught with 54 vape pods at home
SINGAPORE: The authorities have been cracking down on the use of e-vaporisers, also known as vapes, which are illegal in Singapore. A statement released by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) on Sunday (Jul 20) says that it is increasing its reporting channels for vape-related offences starting from Jul 21. 'The hotline service to report vaping-related offences will be expanded to operate seven days a week with extended hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. HSA will also be launching a new online reporting platform, making it more convenient for the public to report illegal e-vaporiser activities,' the statement reads. The statement gave several examples of incidents of people getting caught with vapes in their possession, largely due to public tip-offs on official feedback channels. Notable among these examples is that of a 16-year-old boy, who was found with a large number of vaporiser pods in his home. These pods are used in a smaller type of portable vaping device. Because they are easier to use than other types, many young users prefer them. The teenage boy was caught on May 22, when his home was raided by officers from HSA. The driver of a private-hire car reported the boy and his friend, another 16-year-old male, after they reportedly vaped in his car while travelling along the Bukit Timah Expressway on May 18. After the traffic police seized two vapes from one of the boys, his house was searched during a follow-up check by an HSA officer. They seized 54 e-vaporiser pods and three e-vaporisers. Fortunately, no vapes or pods were found in the home of the other boy. Alarmingly, some of the pods that were seized by HSA were found to contain etomidate, an anaesthetic which can cause addiction and physical dependence. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Sunday that Singapore is now working towards listing it as an illegal drug. 'Vaping, especially those that are laced with etomidate, is increasing. It is causing quite serious concern amongst agencies, including the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Health,' he told reporters. At present, individuals who use drug-laced pods are subject to fines. However, when etomidate is listed under Singapore's Misuse of Drugs Act, users 'will be treated no differently from those who consume hard drugs and narcotics, such as cannabis or cocaine,' CNA reports Mr Ong as adding. HSA also said in its statement that a 21-year-old man who was allegedly distributing e-vaporisers and components in Bishan and Ubi was caught on July 11, and when the authority conducted raids, it was able to seize almost three tonnes of vapes. In May, HSA identified a 24-year-old man vaping in a lift at Sim Lim Square and conducted a raid at his home. Officers were able to seize two e-vaporisers from his residence. 'With effect from 21 July 2025, those who have information on the illegal advertisement, import, distribution, sale or possession of e-vaporisers can contact HSA to support our enforcement efforts through two convenient channels,' HSA said. Members of the public may submit information through the online reporting form found here or scan the QR code found at the bottom of this page. /TISG Read also: Man claims someone put a vape in his bag while he was traveling to SG from Japan
Straits Times
4 hours ago
- Straits Times
Fine, driving ban for bus driver who hit lorry, causing fractures to passenger and injuring 16 others
Find out what's new on ST website and app. The accident happened on Nov 29, 2024, at about 8am. SINGAPORE – A bus driver was on July 21 given the maximum fine of $5,000 after causing a six-vehicle collision that left a lorry passenger with multiple fractures and 16 others hurt. Saddam Ladah, a 33-year-old Malaysian national, was also given a five-year driving ban, after he pleaded guilty to a charge of driving without due care and attention causing grievous hurt for the injuries sustained by the lorry passenger. A second charge for driving without due care and attention, causing hurt that involved the rest of the victims, was taken into consideration during his sentencing. The accident happened on Nov 29, 2024, at about 8am. Deputy Public Prosecutor Colin Ng said Saddam was driving the Malaysian-registered bus along the third lane of the Bukit Timah Expressway towards Woodlands Checkpoint, before the Woodlands viaduct. It was raining and the road surface was wet, said the prosecutor, adding that the traffic flow was moderate and visibility was clear. Failing to keep a proper lookout, Saddam collided into the back of a lorry that had come to a stop due to traffic conditions. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia At least 19 killed as Bangladesh air force plane crashes into college campus Singapore Subsidies and grants for some 20,000 people miscalculated due to processing issue: MOH Singapore 2 workers stranded on gondola dangling outside Raffles City Tower rescued by SCDF Business Why Singapore and its businesses stand to lose with US tariffs on the region Singapore NTU introduces compulsory cadaver dissection classes for medical students from 2026 Business $1.1 billion allocated to three fund managers to boost Singapore stock market: MAS Singapore AI-powered app accurately identifies pre-dementia seniors, to be available in 2026 Singapore Jail for man who conspired with another to bribe MOH agency employee with $18k Paris trip This caused the lorry to veer into the second lane, to the right. The lorry then hit the right side of stationary car that had been two vehicles ahead of it in the third lane, and the back of another lorry in front of the car. Saddam's bus then collided into a car directly in front of first lorry, causing the car to veer to the road shoulder. The bus then hit a third lorry, which had been in front of the car that had gone off the road. A passenger in the first lorry hit by Saddam, Mr Lor Kian Meng, 49, was taken to Woodlands Health Emergency Department. The Singaporean complained of pain in his chest, right shoulder and the left side of his body, and was diagnosed with spinal fractures, a fracture in one of his ribs, and bruising on his right shoulder. He was given outpatient treatment and 28 days of hospitalisation leave. The bus and the first lorry both had their windscreens ripped off in the accident. The bus also sustained a crack on its left signal light, while the lorry's damage also included a ripped-off front right signal light, and dents on its front cargo box and front right door. In asking for the $5,000 fine and five-year driving ban, DPP Ng said the harm and culpability in this case was low, noting that Mr Lor's injuries did not necessitate surgical intervention. While the prosecutor said that the second charge involving the 16 victims warranted an uplift in sentencing, he also noted that Saddam had chosen to plead guilty at an early stage. For driving without due care and attention causing grievous hurt, Saddam could have been jailed for up to two years, fined up to $5,000 or both. In sentencing such an offender, the court must order him to be disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for at least five years, unless it has special reasons to do otherwise.
