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Independent Singapore
4 days ago
- Independent Singapore
Violent dispute between stepfather and stepson erupts in Yishun rental flat; both arrested
SINGAPORE: An argument between a stepfather and his stepson escalated into a physical altercation at a rental flat in Yishun on Saturday morning, resulting in both men being arrested. The incident occurred around 10am at Block 510A Yishun Street 51. Eyewitnesses told Shin Min Daily News that police officers were seen arriving at the scene shortly after the commotion broke out. Residents familiar with the family said arguments were not uncommon in the unit, which is reportedly shared by a couple and a man in his 30s, believed to be the woman's son. 'They often argue,' one neighbour shared, 'That day, it turned into a fight. The younger man had a head injury, and the fight even spilled into the corridor.' Photos taken after the altercation showed the aftermath outside the flat — a broken shoe rack lay overturned, with footwear scattered across the corridor floor. When reporters visited the flat later, the unit appeared unoccupied. In response to media queries, the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed that a 35-year-old man had been taken conscious to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. A 57-year-old man sustained minor injuries but declined medical assistance. Both men were arrested for affray. Police investigations are ongoing.
Malay Mail
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Singapore man, 64, arrested for dangerous driving after fatal crash kills 21-year-old motorcyclist in Mandai
SINGAPORE, June 2 — A 64-year-old man has been arrested for dangerous driving causing death following a fatal collision with a motorcyclist in Mandai. The incident occurred around 7pm on May 29 along Mandai Road heading towards Mandai Avenue, police said. The 21-year-old male motorcyclist was found unconscious at the scene and later died in hospital, according to a report in The Straits Times today. A 34-year-old man who was a passenger in the suspect's car was taken conscious to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. Police investigations into the crash are ongoing. According to traffic police statistics, the number of motorcyclists and pillion riders killed in road accidents has risen in 2024. There were 85 such fatalities last year, up from 68 in 2023. Although motorcycles make up only 14.7 per cent of all vehicles in Singapore, riders and their passengers account for more than half of all traffic accident deaths and injuries.
CNA
16-05-2025
- Health
- CNA
Longer emergency wait times at hospitals 'consistent' with post-public holiday surge: MOH
SINGAPORE: The current increase in wait times at some hospitals' emergency departments is consistent with a post-public holiday surge, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday (May 16). This comes after some public hospitals said on Wednesday that they were seeing a high volume of patients at their emergency departments. In Facebook posts, Changi General Hospital (CGH) and Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) advised their patients to expect longer wait times due to the current patient volume. Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) also told CNA on Wednesday that it had seen increased patient volume at its emergency department since Tuesday. Monday was a public holiday in Singapore due to Vesak Day. A KTPH spokesperson attributed the higher numbers mainly to the recent long weekend, while SKH told CNA on Friday that the increased patient volume it faced in the past week was "consistent with the post-public holiday surge". Both hospitals said the rise in patients was not driven by COVID-19. In response to CNA's queries, MOH said acute hospitals can experience higher attendances at their emergency departments during certain times of the year. "Notwithstanding the higher attendances at the ED, hospitals will continue to promptly triage patients, to quickly identify those with severe medical conditions and ensure they are attended to urgently and patient care is not compromised." It added that inpatient teams will be activated to start treatment on patients waiting for admission into the emergency department to ensure no delay in care rendered. Patients may also be transferred or diverted to other hospitals, said MOH. "To manage bed occupancy, hospitals may admit suitable patients to Mobile Inpatient Care at Home (MIC@Home), and transfer medically stable patients to community hospitals, transitional care facilities and other community facilities or services." Echoing similar advice provided by the affected hospitals previously, the health ministry urged patients to seek care at general practitioner clinics or polyclinics for non-urgent conditions.
CNA
15-05-2025
- Health
- CNA
Longer wait times at emergency departments of CGH, KTPH and SKH due to high number of patients
SINGAPORE: A number of public hospitals in Singapore on Wednesday (May 14) advised patients to expect longer-than-usual waiting times at their emergency departments due to a high number of patients. Changi General Hospital (CGH) and Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) advised those with non-urgent conditions to seek treatment at general practitioner (GP) clinics. Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) also told CNA that it has seen increased patient volume at its emergency department since Tuesday. A spokesperson attributed the higher numbers mainly to the recent long weekend, adding that the increase is "not primarily due to COVID-19". The hospital's emergency department "remains fully operational and the situation is under control", the spokesperson added. SKH said in a Facebook post that priority will be given based on the severity of one's condition. "For non-urgent, non-critical conditions, please seek medical attention at your GP, polyclinic or a Public Health Preparedness Clinic (PHPC). They can provide care and assist you if your condition requires an emergency visit to the hospital," it added. CGH posted similar advice on its Facebook page. "Help us save time and save lives by allowing our medical professionals to focus on critical, urgent emergencies," it said, adding that those with mild to moderate symptoms such as cough, sore throat or runny nose should visit a GP or PHPCs. Tan Tock Seng Hospital said on its website that the hospital does experience longer-than-usual wait times at its emergency department. CNA has asked the Ministry of Health (MOH) for more information about wait times and the reasons for the higher number of patients. On Tuesday, the MOH and Communicable Diseases Agency said they were monitoring a rise in COVID-19 cases. The estimated number of COVID-19 cases rose to 14,200 in the week of Apr 27 to May 3, up from 11,100 cases in the previous week. The authorities said Singapore's hospitals are currently able to manage the increase in cases.
Malay Mail
15-05-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
Why Singaporeans are waiting hours at A&E — and what hospitals want you to do instead
SINGAPORE, May 15 — Several hospitals here including Changi General Hospital (CGH), Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH), have been seeing unusually high volumes of patients at their emergency departments (EDs), causing long waiting times. CGH and SKH advised the public via Facebook yesterday to visit their EDs only for serious or life-threatening conditions, and to consult general practitioners or polyclinics for minor symptoms such as cough, sore throat or runny nose, The Straits Times reported. KTPH, which began seeing a spike in ED cases after the recent long weekend, said the rise was not mainly due to Covid-19, despite a small increase in infections. Health authorities said on May 13 that while there has been a rise in Covid-19 cases, current variants do not appear more transmissible or severe than earlier strains. At 5.30pm on May 14, KTPH's website listed a wait time of 107 minutes with 135 patients in queue, dropping to 71 minutes and 124 patients by 6.30pm. KTPH said its emergency department remains fully operational and under control, and that patients with critical conditions will still be seen immediately. The Straits Times reported that during its visit to CGH yesterday, a notice outside the A&E department warned of waits lasting at least five to eight hours due to the surge in patients.
