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Straits Times
4 days ago
- Straits Times
Jail for man who stole from doctor, verbally abused police officer, crashed PMA inside hospital
SINGAPORE – Over a period of six months, a man embarked on a series of offences against public servants including a doctor, a police officer and a security guard. Lester Tan Jian Ming, 40, also admitted to speeding in his personal mobility aid (PMA) inside a hospital, which led to him crashing it against a wall twice . On May 30, Tan was sentenced to 13 weeks' jail after pleading guilty to six charges including for assaulting or using criminal force against a public servant, theft, mischief, committing rash acts and harassment. Five charges of a similar nature were taken into consideration during his sentencing. The court heard that on Sep 20, 2024, Tan was seeking medical treatment at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. The prosecutor said Tan was under the influence of drugs at the time, but did not reveal which ones. As a doctor was attending to him, he reached into the front pocket of her uniform and stole her iPhone. On Feb 26, Tan was arrested near Upper Boon Keng Road and taken to Changi General Hospital as he was intoxicated on drugs. As he was in police custody, Tan's hands were restrained. His belongings were sealed in two polymer bags placed near his bed. Sometime around 3pm, he slipped out of his restraints and verbally threatened the police officer who was watching over him. He then grabbed one of the polymer bags to retrieve his mobile phone and got in a tussle with the officer, resulting in the bag being torn. After the officer called for backup, Tan began to hurl vulgarities and threaten another security officer. On Feb 11, a doctor at Tan Tock Seng Hospital was conducting her rounds at 9am and came across Tan who asked her for his medication that had been prescribed by the Institute of Mental Health (IMH). When the doctor advised him to collect the medication from IMH, he became agitated and verbally threatened her. The doctor told a colleague about the interaction, and they called for police assistance. At about noon that day, Tan was discharged from the hospital and escorted out of the ward by two auxiliary police officers. As he left the gantry of the ward, he sped off in his PMA and crashed into a wall. Undeterred, he sped off again and hit a dry wall near the lift lobby, causing more than $500 in damages. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
CNA
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
Catch mermaid shows with aquatic artists at Cosford Container Park starting May 31
Looking for a magical experience this June school holidays? Cosford Container Park at Changi will be bringing live mermaid performances, featuring aquatic artists, every weekend starting Saturday (May 31) until the end of the year. The shows are presented in collaboration with The Dancing Mermaid, founded by belly dancer and certified mermaid dancing instructor, Aliyah. The hour-long multisensory performances will feature different themes each weekend, such as Arabian Nights, Mythical Creatures Night and Galactic Mermaid Night, with aquatic artists bringing these underwater shows to life through graceful flips and captivating spins. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cosford Container Park (@cosfordcontainerpark) Visitors can look forward to meet-and-greet sessions with the mermaids after each show with a chance to snap photographs with the performers. To add to the fun, guests will also have the chance to try on mermaid fins.
South China Morning Post
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
K-pop superstars Blackpink set for Singapore return in November
Blackpink , the popular South Korean girl group, will perform two shows in Singapore later this year as part of their Deadline world tour, concert organiser Live Nation announced on Tuesday. The quartet will take to the stage at Singapore's National Stadium on November 29 and 30. Pre-sale registration for Weverse subscribers opens at noon on Tuesday, with the presale itself scheduled for June 10. Additional presales will follow: Visa cardholders can access tickets on June 11, while Changi Rewards members will have their chance on June 12. General ticket sales open on June 13. Blackpink last performed in Singapore to a sold-out crowd in 2023, having also played at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in 2019. Also on Tuesday, the group announced other regional stops on their Deadline tour from October to January next year. Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium is also set to host Blackpink on January 24 and 25. Photo: May Tse
CNA
26-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
Silver prices up 14% so far in 2025 in catch-up game with gold
SINGAPORE: Silver prices have surged 14 per cent so far this year, driven by industrial use in growing sectors like electronics and renewable power. But investors are also turning to the precious metal as the price of gold soars to record highs on the back of global economic uncertainty. Already, the Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA) said it has seen more investments in silver over the last quarter. 'Allocating gold as an asset class to the portfolio is a norm. But as the price of gold increases … some people are looking at silver as an alternative to be included into their portfolio,' said its CEO Albert Cheng. Currently, the gold-to-silver ratio is at about 100, meaning one unit of gold is worth 100 units of silver. '(The ratio) is extremely high, which basically means silver is extremely cheap,' said Mr Gregor Gregersen, founder of The Reserve – a high-capacity vault for the storage of gold and silver in Changi. 'We have had clients buying 30 to 40 tonnes of silver, some coming in by container ... they're holding it long term (to) switch between physical silver and physical gold (in the future).' He told CNA938 that such investors typically wait for the gold-to-silver ratio to readjust before switching their assets, with gold usually preferred as it is less volatile than silver. Market watchers expect that the price of silver will keep pace, bringing the ratio closer to the 40-year average of about 70. SILVER USE IN INDUSTRIES About 60 per cent of silver in the market is used for industrial production, while 10 to 20 per cent goes to investors. Demand on both sides has been on the rise. The rest is used in jewellery, silverware and for other purposes. Considered an excellent conductor of electricity, silver is sought after in sectors such as electric vehicles, semiconductors and artificial intelligence technology. The rapid growth in such industries with a high usage of silver has fuelled concerns that it could cause a deficit in the precious metal and fuel strong price appreciation. For instance, silver is an indispensable resource in the production of renewable energy systems like solar panels. It is used in thin wires running down each grid that collect and transport electrons generated by sunlight. Unlike other metal electrical conductors such as copper, it does not rust and decay – making it the preferred choice. According to the World Silver Survey, demand from the solar panel industry has surged close to 139 per cent over the past decade. But supply is struggling to keep up, with mine production down some 7 per cent. 'Silver is used a lot in our busbar. If we (have) a shortage, then this will disrupt the whole solar industry,' said Larry Zhang, senior business development manager at JA Solar. To mitigate disruptions, the Beijing-headquartered solar development firm said it has secured partnerships with suppliers to ensure a steady flow of material for its panels. HOW DEMAND COULD BE AFFECTED While demand for silver is expected to stay strong, a weaker economic outlook could change things for the precious metal. Dr Tan Kee Wee, an economist at the Singapore Precious Metals Exchange, said that in a downturn, consumers stop purchasing big ticket items like cars or solar panels, driving down demand for the metal and causing prices to fluctuate. 'The health of the global economy affects the price of silver,' he said. 'Whereas (for) gold, usually even when the whole world goes into a downturn, the price of gold will not drop (as drastically).' For investors, silver has delivered an approximate price return of 20.3 per cent in the past two years, despite being more volatile than gold. But whether silver or gold, market watchers believe investors will continue to flock to safe haven assets as long as instability prevails in the global economy. 'Precious metal is often termed as a crisis commodity because it reacts as a hedge against uncertainty,' said SMBA's Mr Cheng. 'With the uncertainty in the macro environment and tariff war still ongoing, I would say that gold will continue to perform well in the coming few quarters. With this as a backdrop … silver will continue to behave in the same direction as gold.'
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kids eat free at Yum Cha's weekday dim sum buffet in June
June is around the corner, and so are the holidays. It's time for summer get-togethers with the family! This June, Yum Cha invites parents and their little ones to its signature weekday buffet with over 60 specialities, where kids can eat free from 3 to 27 June! With every paying adult, a child under the age of 12 can dine in for free for the buffet during this limited promotional period (U.P. S$16.80++ per child). The deal will be available from Tue to Fri weekly, excluding public holidays. There are 2 Yum Cha outlets in Singapore, both providing a weekday buffet at S$32.80++ per adult. The Chinatown outlet at Temple Street offers a Weekday High Tea Buffet from 3pm to 6pm with the last order at 5.30pm. If you still have leftover CDC vouchers, do consider dropping by for a meal as they can be used at this outlet! Yum Cha Chinatown is the brand's first outlet, established in 2000. A nostalgic dim sum tea house concept located in a shophouse, it is best for when you want to dine in with the old-school feel. Yum Cha Changi on the other hand holds a Weekday Dinner Buffet from 5.30pm to 10pm with last orders taken by 9.30pm. It's located at Changi Business Park and has a more modern setting due to the concrete walls. The buffet consists of a wide spread of the restaurant's famous handmade , including , and fried Prawn Crisp. Yum Cha is also renowned for its modern takes on traditional dim sum like Prawn & Mango Sesame Fritters and Crispy Red Bean with Banana, other items like BBQ Pork Rice Flour Roll, desserts and more. In addition to the buffet, customers can also order à la carte dishes such as Salted Egg Prawns and Peking Duck. For information on Yum Cha, the signature weekday buffet and outlet details, visit its , Website and Instagram for details. Order Delivery: foodpanda Deliveroo First dibs: 50% off Hong Kong-style weekday lunch buffet The post Kids eat free at Yum Cha's weekday dim sum buffet in June appeared first on
