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Independent Singapore
3 days ago
- General
- Independent Singapore
27-year-old man steals CDC vouchers and S$105 after breaking into Jurong West flat
Photo: Freepik (for illustration purposes only). SINGAPORE: After the Singapore Police Force was alerted to a case of housebreaking and theft at a residential unit along Jurong West Street 93 last weekend, a 27-year-old man was arrested. At around 7:55 a.m. on May 31, the police received an alert after a man had broken into the unit earlier that day and stolen cash amounting to S$55 and RM168 (S$50). He was also said to have taken printed copies of S$193 Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers. Within four hours of receiving the alert, officers from Jurong Police Division, Clementi Police Division, and Police Operations Command Centre were able to identify and arrest the man. His identity was determined through the aid of Police cameras and CCTV footage, and he was arrested along Jurong East Street 32. Upon his arrest, the cash and CDC vouchers were recovered from the man's possession, the SPF said. He was charged on Monday (Jun 2) with the offence of housebreaking to commit theft under Section 451 of the Penal Code 1871. If he is convicted of housebreaking to commit an offence, he faces a jail sentence of up to 10 years, as well as a fine. News reports that followed have identified the man as Muhammad Hizwan Hashim, adding that he was convicted on a similar charge of housebreaking in 2016. He is said to have entered the premises of the unit at Jurong West Street 93 shortly after 3 a.m. on May 31, unlocking the window grills in the living room so he could gain access to the unit. After he was convicted in 2016, he was ordered to undergo reformative training, which included strict discipline, drills, and counselling, according to a report in the Malay Mail. His case is scheduled to be mentioned again on Jun 30. 'The Police would like to advise all house owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures: Secure all doors, roller shutters, windows, grills, and other openings with good-quality grilles and close-shackle padlocks when leaving your premises unattended, even for a short while. Refrain from keeping large sums of cash and valuables in your premises; and Install a burglar alarm, motion sensor lights, and/ or CCTVs to cover the access points into your premises. Ensure that they are tested periodically and are in good working condition,' the SPF said in its Jun 1 statement. /TISG See also Food delivery rider caught on cam stealing iPhone Read also: Girl, 16, teams up with boys ages 12-15 to beat up & rob a taxi driver, and steal cigarettes from a coffee shop
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Singapore man, 27, arrested for breaking into flat in Jurong West to steal CDC vouchers, cash
SINGAPORE, June 2 — A 27-year-old man previously convicted of housebreaking in 2016 has been charged with committing a similar offence at a Jurong West flat on May 31. Muhammad Hizwan Hashim was charged in court on June 2 with housebreaking after allegedly entering a home at Block 966 Jurong West Street 93 around 3.15am, according to a report published in The Straits Times. According to court documents, he is accused of unlocking the living room window grilles to gain access to the unit. He is said to have stolen printed CDC vouchers worth S$193 (RM640), S$65 in cash, and RM168 (about S$50). The police said in a June 1 statement that they were alerted to the case at around 8am on May 31 and arrested Hizwan soon after. A police spokesperson confirmed that the stolen items were recovered from him. Hizwan was previously ordered to undergo reformative training after his 2016 conviction, a programme involving strict discipline, drills, and counselling. His case has been fixed for mention again on June 30. If convicted of housebreaking to commit an offence, he faces up to 10 years in jail, along with possible fines and caning.
Malay Mail
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
PSP founder Dr Tan Cheng Bock retires from Singapore electoral politics, urges party to regroup after GE2025 loss
SINGAPORE, May 10 — Progress Singapore Party (PSP) founder and chairman Dr Tan Cheng Bock confirmed today that he will be stepping away from electoral politics, following the party's disappointing performance in the country's 2025 General Election last weekend. Speaking ahead of a thank-you walkabout at West Coast Market Square with about 20 PSP members and volunteers today, Channel News Asia (CNA) reported that Dr Tan said he would remain active within the party but will no longer contest elections. 'At the end of the day, we didn't do that well. I don't want to blame anybody now,' said Dr Tan, who turned 85 in April. The PSP failed to win any seats in Parliament and also lost its hold over the Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) positions previously occupied by secretary-general Leong Mun Wai and first vice-chairman Hazel Poa. The party saw a dip in vote share across the constituencies it contested, including in West Coast-Jurong West GRC, where it had come closest to unseating the People's Action Party (PAP) in 2020. Despite the setback, Dr Tan remained defiant and optimistic about the party's future. 'And also to show to those who didn't vote for us, we are not running away. We'll be back soon. We'll be back in maybe five years' time,' he was quoted as saying. 'By then, I hope a younger team will take over and we hope the people will look at us in a different way.' Dr Tan said he had contested this election not for personal political ambition — having previously served as an MP — but in the hopes of ushering a new generation of leaders into Parliament. 'I tried my best. I think maybe they think we're not ready. But it's OK, because if Workers' Party took about 60 years to just gain 10 seats, I told them, don't be discouraged,' he said. The party, he added, is focused on preparing its younger members for leadership. 'We are looking forward to seeing how we can train them to understand what politics is and what it is like to represent the people.' PSP secretary-general Leong Mun Wai echoed Dr Tan's sentiment. 'PSP is not going to run away. We will reflect, regroup and return,' he said. 'At this moment, we cannot share much because we are still doing our internal deliberation. When we are ready, we promise that we'll give a full presentation to all of you as to what PSP is going to do.' According to CNA, party representatives did not take further questions from the media, citing a tight schedule for the rest of the day.
CNA
10-05-2025
- Politics
- CNA
PSP founder Tan Cheng Bock to retire from electoral politics, not leaving party
SINGAPORE: Progress Singapore Party (PSP) founder and chairman Tan Cheng Bock confirmed on Saturday (May 10) that he will retire from electoral politics. He will, however, remain in the party, he told journalists before a walkabout at West Coast Market Square with about 20 PSP members and volunteers, including those who contested in West Coast-Jurong West GRC and Pioneer SMC. "At the end of the day, we didn't do that well. I don't want to blame anybody now," Dr Tan added. The PSP will not have a parliamentary presence following the General Election, as the results meant that the party loses its five-year hold over the Non-Constituency MP seats occupied by secretary-general Leong Mun Wai and first vice-chairperson Hazel Poa. The party lost in all the constituencies it was contesting. It also received a smaller vote share in the ones it was re-contesting, including West Coast-Jurong West GRC, which saw the closest contest between PSP and the ruling People's Action Party in the 2020 General Election. PSP went on a series of walkabouts on Saturday to thank Singaporeans who voted for them, said Dr Tan, who turned 85 in April. "And also to show to those who didn't vote for us, we are not running away. We'll be back soon. We'll be back in maybe five years time," he added. "By then, I hope a younger team will take over and we hope the people will look at us in a different way." The party is looking forward to seeing how it can train its younger members to understand what politics is and "what is it like to represent the people", Dr Tan added. He stood as a candidate in the 2025 General Election because he hoped to bring more young people into parliament, he said, noting that he had already been a Member of Parliament before. "I tried my best. I think maybe they think we're not ready. But it's ok, because if Workers' Party took about 60 years to just gain 10 seats, I told them, don't be discouraged," Dr Tan said.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bao Hao: 50y+ bao master brings dim sum haven to the West, serving braised pork bao, lotus leaf rice & more
Dim sum: A Chinese breakfast staple. Steaming baskets of savoury dumplings, sticky rice, and sweet, fluffy baos… sorry, I'm getting ahead of myself. Just thinking of my breakfast at Bao Hao in the inconspicuous 276 Jurong West Street 25 kopitiam has me drooling. The bao shifu behind it all is an uncle who has been making them for a whopping 57 years! I must say, I could certainly taste the dedication and years of experience in his dishes. Bao Hao has only been open for about a month, but they are already attracting a steady crowd. It is currently run by Uncle and his nephew, Vince, who is learning the ropes and secrets to keeping this bao legacy alive. It was obvious that I had to start with their speciality — the baos, of course. I couldn't hide my slight disappointment when we were served our dishes on plastic plates (except for the siew mai), as opposed to the traditional bamboo steamers featured on their Instagram. But never mind that, I just wanted to eat. Bean Paste (S$0.90) is a classic that you'll find at any dim sum establishment. There's not much to say; the dough had a slight natural sweetness to it that complemented the creamy, nutty red bean paste well. Pretty average, but enjoyable nonetheless. Their Coffee (S$0.90) and Pandan (S$0.90) are where it starts to get a little more exciting. As a certified coffee lover, I appreciated that the Coffee Pau retained a strong coffee flavour throughout the dough and the paste. I'm used to this flavour being watered down by a one-dimensional sugary taste, and this one wasn't. Probably my favourite of the 3! It was the same with the Pandan Pau, I like how the pandan flavouring shone through the entire bao without it being cloyingly sweet. They were also so generous with the filling here, I was willing for it not to fall out of the bao as I took this picture. I'm personally not a pandan girlie, but my dining companions liked this one the best! If I had to nitpick, I'd say that the dough across all 3 baos was slightly dense. The smooth paste made up for it, though, seeing that I didn't need a mandatory beverage to chase the remains down my throat. Spoiler alert, these were my FAVS of the day. Weirdly enough, the dough of the Big (S$2) and Braised Pork (S$1.50) was fluffier and airier than the dough of the sweet baos. Immediate plus points for that. The Big Pau is one of Bao Hao's signatures, and I can easily see why. The moment I chomped down on the bao, the juices of the packed pork filling oozed out and engulfed my taste buds. Continuous chewing landed me the perfect combination of a pillowy, slightly sweet dough and savoury meaty goodness. There was a piece of egg and slices of turnip in the filling that elevated the texture and flavour of the bao, too! I loved the crunch and freshness of the turnip to help overcome the jelak-ness. The braised pork was extremely tender and easy to bite through, with a golden ratio of meat to fat. I usually detest the fatty parts of meat, but this one melted in my mouth so smoothly I didn't even bother picking it out. Marinated in the deliciously sweet and salty dark soy sauce, the braised pork was truly a wonder. My dining companions and I enjoyed these 2 so much that we went back to order another one of each. Bao Makers: Beloved eatery reopens in the CBD with budget-friendly delights Finally, we moved away from bao and to another carb Asians can't live without: rice. I ordered their Glutinous Rice with Chicken (S$2.30) and Lotus Leaf Rice (S$3.50) upon Vince's recommendation. The Glutinous Rice with Chicken, better known to most as lo mai gai, was a so-so dish to me. The rice wasn't evenly coated with sauce, so there were still some white bits at the bottom. I did still enjoy this savoury, sticky dish, but it didn't match up to the next one. Although both dishes have the same base of glutinous rice, the wrapped leaves did wonders for the depth of flavour in the Lotus Leaf Rice. It imparted a slightly earthy fragrance to the chewy rice that was addictive, especially when eaten with the sweet chestnuts and well-seasoned savoury chicken bits. Not a dish I'd usually reach for, but so worth every cent. I wasn't sure how else to categorise (3 for S$2.30) and their Portuguese Egg Tart Mini (3 for S$2.50), so this will have to be. The Siew Mai was decent; what I particularly liked about it was the thin dumpling skin that allowed the tender pork to shine. I do think it could've been seasoned a little more as a whole, but dipping it into the chilli sauce definitely helped its case. Just look at them glisten. These Portuguese egg tarts were super buttery, with a flaky crust that hugged the eggy custard. A heads up though, this sweet treat is only available on weekends and public holidays. It is no wonder they are called Bao Hao, because their baos really are tasty and well-made. From the dough to the filling, I felt comforted with every bite. I won't deny, the location isn't the most accessible for many. But I can assure you, their Big Pau and Braised Pork Pau are absolutely worth travelling to the West for. I know I'll be back, that's for sure. Should I try the Century Egg Dumpling next…? Expected damage: S$0.90 – S$3.50 per pax. New stall with fresh bao made daily on-site, using 20-year-old yeast starter The post Bao Hao: 50y+ bao master brings dim sum haven to the West, serving braised pork bao, lotus leaf rice & more appeared first on
