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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
‘I like making people do a double take': Darren Soh's best phone picture
One morning, Darren Soh drove to the Potong Pasir housing estate in Singapore to take some photos. His initial focus was on the buildings themselves: the government-built blocks, dating from 1984, are characterised by their ski slope-style roofs. 'We only get two kinds of weather in Singapore – rainy and overcast, or sunny and warm,' Soh says. 'This day was in the latter category. The puddle wasn't made from rainwater, but a jet-wash machine. A community basketball court was being cleaned. As an architecture photographer, I usually make images with correct perspective, but on this occasion I wanted to see if I could create something more abstract.' Related: 'Reflecting on this photo, I feel emotional': Karen Weideman's best phone picture Distorted by the puddle are the words 'Welcome to Potong Pasir' and the block number, 142. At the time, the building was painted in two shades of orange, with an off-white base coat, though Soh notes this is not the case any more. 'It is required by law for all public housing blocks to be repainted every seven years in Singapore.' Soh was pleased to capture a crow in the top-right corner of his frame. He rotated the picture 180 degrees, resisting any temptation for drastic editing or filter use. 'I usually photograph with a larger, mirrorless camera, but any mobile phone camera will allow you to just focus on the composition and then point and shoot. 'I think an unusual depiction of something mundane or ordinary will always be attractive to photographers and viewers alike,' he says. 'I like the idea of making people do a double-take.'
The Guardian
24-05-2025
- General
- The Guardian
‘I like making people do a double take': Darren Soh's best phone picture
One morning, Darren Soh drove to the Potong Pasir housing estate in Singapore to take some photos. His initial focus was on the buildings themselves: the government-built blocks, dating from 1984, are characterised by their ski slope-style roofs. 'We only get two kinds of weather in Singapore – rainy and overcast, or sunny and warm,' Soh says. 'This day was in the latter category. The puddle wasn't made from rainwater, but a jet-wash machine. A community basketball court was being cleaned. As an architecture photographer, I usually make images with correct perspective, but on this occasion I wanted to see if I could create something more abstract.' Sign up to Inside Saturday The only way to get a look behind the scenes of the Saturday magazine. Sign up to get the inside story from our top writers as well as all the must-read articles and columns, delivered to your inbox every weekend. after newsletter promotion Distorted by the puddle are the words 'Welcome to Potong Pasir' and the block number, 142. At the time, the building was painted in two shades of orange, with an off-white base coat, though Soh notes this is not the case any more. 'It is required by law for all public housing blocks to be repainted every seven years in Singapore.' Soh was pleased to capture a crow in the top-right corner of his frame. He rotated the picture 180 degrees, resisting any temptation for drastic editing or filter use. 'I usually photograph with a larger, mirrorless camera, but any mobile phone camera will allow you to just focus on the composition and then point and shoot. 'I think an unusual depiction of something mundane or ordinary will always be attractive to photographers and viewers alike,' he says. 'I like the idea of making people do a double-take.'
Independent Singapore
07-05-2025
- Independent Singapore
Elderly man with dementia missing since May 1, caregivers seek help
Facebook screengrab/ Denise Phua SINGAPORE: After an elderly man went missing last week, his caregiver and family took to social media to ask for help with locating him. An alert shared by CARA, an initiative under Dementia Singapore, says that Sung Pong Lau, 81, is 155 cm tall. It said that Mr Sung was seen on May 1 at 9:55 p.m. at the bus stop at Woodleigh Block 212. He wore a pink and red short-sleeved collared shirt, long brown pants, and black shoes. Mr Sung also carries a grey sling bag and a blue umbrella walking stick. It added that he usually goes to Potong Pasir, Chinatown, and Ang Mo Kio. The CARA app is especially for people with dementia and their caregivers The alert also said that he is slightly hunched and has poor mobility, which makes him shuffle his feet while walking. Because Mr Sung is mostly deaf, his speech is generally unintelligible. Anyone who sees Mr Sung is requested to contact Jess Kerh, his caregiver, at +65 8228 2910. Facebook screengrab/ Dementia Singapore Mr Sung's photos have been shared on a number of social media pages online. Jalan Besar MP Denise Phua, who is also the Mayor of Central Singapore, posted an appeal on her Facebook page with a photo of Mr Sung and confirming that he was still missing as of Wednesday (May 7). It included an update that said he was spotted on Monday (May 5) at Mr K Prata's shop at Blk 803 King George's Avenue, Jalan Besar. Screenshot 'Can we all help to look out for him and report here and police if you find him? Please offer all the help you can when you see him. We or our loved ones could all be old and in need ourselves so (it's about creating a more dementia-helpful society too),' wrote Ms Phua, who is a longtime advocate for the differently abled. 'Please do look out carefully for him. Thank you!' she added. The Singapore Police Force says that for cases of Missing Person(s), their families or caregivers are strongly encouraged to call '999' or visit a Neighbourhood Police Centre to file a report. The posts regarding Mr Sung have been widely shared. Netizens commenting on the post have expressed concern for his well-being, given that he has been apart from the persons responsible for his care for almost a week now. Some concerned citizens say that they have also initiated search parties to find Mr Sung. /TISG Read also: NTU-linked company offers new AI-powered tool for early dementia screening
Straits Times
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
GE2025: PAP's Alex Yeo wins three-way fight for Potong Pasir
The PAP's Potong Pasir candidate Alex Yeo (centre) celebrating with supporters at Yio Chu Kang Stadium on May 3. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI Follow our live coverage here. SINGAPORE – Mr Alex Yeo of the PAP has won a three-cornered fight for Potong Pasir SMC, fending off Singapore People's Party (SPP) treasurer Williiamson Lee and People's Alliance for Reform (PAR) secretary-general Lim Tean. Mr Yeo received 19,185 votes or 69.18 per cent – an improvement of about 9 percentage points for the ruling party compared with the 2020 General Election, where it garnered 60.67 per cent of the vote. Of the remaining votes, 6,230 , or 22.47 per cent went to Mr Lee, while Mr Lim had 2,316 votes, or 8.35 per cent. Mr Yeo, 46, replaces PAP stalwart Sitoh Yih Pin, who has stepped down after serving three terms in the single-seat constituency since 2011. This is Mr Yeo's second election - he was part of the PAP slate for Aljunied GRC at the 2020 polls. The lawyer, who is married with two children, served as branch chair of the Paya Lebar ward in Aljunied GRC, which has been held by the WP since 2011. In his sole rally this election, Mr Yeo noted that no one can fill the shoes of leaders like Mr Sitoh and former opposition MP Chiam See Tong. He added that he knew he had a lot of work to do to earn the trust of the residents. Mr Chiam held Potong Pasir for 27 years before leaving to contest a GRC in 2011. Mr Sitoh won the seat that year by a razor-thin margin of 114 votes. He went on to defend his seat successfully against the SPP at the 2015 polls, winning 66.39 per cent of the vote, and again at the 2020 polls, garnering 60.67 per cent. In the 2020 General Election, the constituency had just 18,551 voters. Today, the number has surged to 30,971 – a 67 per cent jump– according to data released by the Elections Department. About 61.5 per cent of its residents are aged 45 and below, compared with about 54.3 per cent in 2020 – according to The Straits Times' analysis using Department of Statistics data dated June 2024 – marking a demographic shift in a constituency once known for its greying population. The transformation is largely driven by new Housing Board developments in the Bidadari estate, which has brought in young families. Owing to the population spike, a portion of Potong Pasir was carved out and absorbed into the new five-member Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC for this election. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
