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Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
'Damn handsome' stand-in for President Tharman at NDP rehearsals wins netizens' hearts
Ivan Lim TNP June 27, 2025 There was a very audible buzz across the Padang and Marina Bay when he emerged from the Presidential limousine. But the crowd was not reacting to the arrival of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam - the oohs and ahs, or, more specifically, the very Singaporean "wahs", were for the President's stand-in. The moment during last Saturday's National Day Parade rehearsal was captured and shared on TikTok by user Elvinstinct, who describes himself as a "casual photographer with a broken sense of humour". The President will traditionally only make an appearance on the actual National Day Parade, and spectators would see a stand-in during rehearsals. The reactions to this year's stand-in have continued long after the rehearsal - that viral 19-second clip that has since garnered more than 660,000 views, with many commenters curious as to who he is. "THIS BELONGS TO MY HEAR ME OUT CAKE," declared one commenter in all caps, referencing the TikTok trend where users confess crushes through cake images. "He's damnnn handsome in a good way," said another, without explaining what a bad way might be. Several also offered - jokingly, of course - to be the President's stand-in for future NDP rehearsals. While some cheekily dubbed him "Taobao Tharman" or questioned the casting ("Why wasn't he Indian?"), the tone was mostly light-hearted and positive. Many praised his poise and presence. "Bro took his assignment seriously. It's not every day you get to be a president even if it's a stand-in," was the comment that received the most reactions. Even Elvinstinct chimed in: "He understood the assignment perfectly." It's not the first time a presidential stand-in has turned heads. Last year, RSAF Captain Lam Hong Xiang went viral for playing President Tharman during rehearsals - prompting a short reveal video from the Air Force itself. So far, no official word yet on the identity of this year's lookalike-in-chief. The New Paper has reached out to the NDP 2025 organising committee for more information. It's uncertain whether he will be reprising his role for upcoming rehearsals, but if TikTok has anything to say about it, he's already won hearts - presidential or not. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
New Straits Times
08-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Japan certifies ExecuJet MRO Malaysia for Falcon jet servicing
KUALA LUMPUR: The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has granted certification to ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia to perform line and heavy maintenance on Japan registered Falcon 2000EX aircraft. ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia is wholly owned subsidiary of French aerospace company Dassault Aviation. This is the first time the company has received approval from JCAB as a foreign maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider, the group said in a statement today. ExecuJet MRO regional vice president Asia Ivan Lim said the company pursued JCAB certification in response to growing demand from the market. "We see potential in Japan, as it is a sizable business jet market, and because operators there want to send their aircraft to an original equipment manufacturer owned MRO organisation that is certified nationally and internationally." "As more customer queries from Japan come in, we will look to further expand the aircraft types in Japan we can serve," he said. In addition to Japan, ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia holds certifications from 15 other aviation authorities, including the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, the US Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Agency.
Zawya
02-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Rolls-Royce designates ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia as an engine maintenance hub
Rolls-Royce Designates ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia An Engine Maintenance Hub Kuala Lumpur – Rolls-Royce has certified ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia as a hub for the provision of maintenance services for Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 engines that power the Bombardier Global Express aircraft series. ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia, already an authorized Rolls-Royce service centre for routine maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs on this engine, has now been awarded hub status. This new designation allows the facility to perform more advanced diagnostics and repairs, further enhancing its capabilities in engine maintenance. The Malaysia facility is approved by several civil aviation regulators to do airframe heavy maintenance on the Global Express series. Ivan Lim, Regional VP Asia for ExecuJet MRO Services says: 'ExecuJet MRO Services Group has a long-standing relationship with Rolls-Royce. We were able to achieve hub status after making further investments in infrastructure, tooling, training and technology.' 'We continually strive to meet the evolving needs of business aviation customers. Offering airframe maintenance and engine support under one roof, streamlines the maintenance process for customers,' he adds. ExecuJet MRO Services opened a 149,500ft2 state-of-the-art, purpose-built MRO centre at Subang Airport last year. The facility offers the full-suite MRO services including airframe line and heavy maintenance, AOG support, engine maintenance support, component support and so on. About ExecuJet MRO Services ExecuJet MRO Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has world-class MRO facilities in Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe and the Middle East; where major repair and refurbishment activities are conducted. All MRO operations performed within the global ExecuJet MRO Services network comply with the world's most stringent regulatory and safety requirements. Specialising in airframe, avionics and engine maintenance; aircraft engineers are trained and certified on a wide range of aircraft, including: Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer, Gulfstream, Hawker, and various others. Further information: Media Contacts: Madie Werner
