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Online Citizen
3 days ago
- Online Citizen
44-year-old man arrested for murder after 79-year-old woman found dead in Sengkang flat
SINGAPORE: A 44-year-old man has been arrested for the alleged murder of a 79-year-old woman at a flat along Fernvale Road in Sengkang. The incident occurred on 1 June 2025, with police receiving a call at about 11.50am regarding a case at Block 465B Fernvale Road. The elderly woman was found lying motionless at the scene and was pronounced dead by attending paramedics. The man, identified as Lim Yuen Li, was arrested at the unit. According to preliminary investigations, the deceased and the accused were known to each other. On 3 June, Lim was charged in the State Courts with one count of murder, an offence that carries the death penalty in Singapore. He is alleged to have caused the death of Wang How Khiew sometime between 1.59am and 10.30am on Sunday, 1 June, at the aforementioned location. The charge sheet did not indicate the nature of the relationship between Lim and the deceased. Lim, a Singaporean, appeared in court via video link. During the proceedings, he requested permission to use his mobile phone for calls and to settle some administrative or financial matters. He was unrepresented and informed the court of his intention to apply for a state-assigned defence lawyer. He also expressed his wish to attend the funeral of the deceased. At the prosecution's request, the court ordered Lim to be remanded for psychiatric assessment. His next court appearance is scheduled for 24 June. According to a report by Lianhe Zaobao, Lim allegedly beat the elderly woman—believed to be his mother—to death with his bare hands, then attempted to make the death appear accidental. The same report stated that Lim later contacted a funeral services provider in a calm manner. Local undertaker Roland Tay told Zaobao that a man identifying himself as 'Ling' had called at around 10.30am on 1 June, seeking a doctor to certify a death. Tay said he questioned the caller about the woman's condition, to which the man responded that she had fallen and was bleeding. 'I said I could call a doctor, but he needed to tell me his mother's condition. He said his mother had fallen and was bleeding,' Tay recounted. 'Based on my decades of experience, in such cases, the police or 995 should definitely be called, so I advised him to do that.' Tay later tried to contact the man again but was unsuccessful. He was subsequently approached by the police for further information. The Zaobao report also suggested that the relationship between Lim and the deceased was strained, with frequent arguments observed. A neighbour informed the media that the pair had moved into the unit only about a month prior. The son was described as a quiet man, though loud disputes were reportedly common. The night before the incident, one neighbour reported hearing loud banging noises from the unit. The sounds reportedly intensified and continued into the early morning hours. Another resident living below the flat stated that noises resembling knocking and the dragging of furniture had been occurring nightly around 11pm for over a week. These noises repeated every 10 minutes and lasted for approximately half an hour each time. Police investigations are ongoing.
The Star
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Mark Lee wins Best Actor prize at 1st Asian Art Film Awards in Macau
The 56-year-old (left) clinched the award under the Pioneer Trend section for his role as a drag queen (right) in comedy-drama 'Number 2'. Photos: Mark Lee/Instagram, Handout Singaporean actor Mark Lee has a new feather in his cap after winning the Best Actor accolade at the 1st Asian Art Film Awards in Macau on April 23. The 56-year-old clinched the award under the Pioneer Trend section for his role as a drag queen in comedy-drama Number 2 . He beat South Korea's Kim Dae-gun, China's Xiaoshenyang, Sun Junsheng and Yao Lu, as well as Kazakhstan's Azamat Nigmanov. Number 2 is a sequel to Number 1 , which earned Lee a nomination for Best Leading Actor at Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards in 2020. The win in Macau was Lee's second international film award. He was named Best Actor at the Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival in Vietnam in April 2024 for his role as a single father in the period film Wonderland. Lee was unable to attend the ceremony in Macau due to work commitments. The award was accepted on his behalf by his co-star Jaspers Lai, who was also the screenwriter of Number 2. 'I had prepared an acceptance speech for Jaspers, thinking it would not be used, but it was,' Lee told Chinese-language daily Lianhe Zaobao in a report published on April 24. 'I am very excited to win the award, but it's a pity that I couldn't be there in person.' Lee's wife Cathering Ng posted a video of the Best Actor announcement on Instagram late on April 23, tagging him in the post. 'This honour belongs to you, and all the partners who have put their heart and soul into the film,' she wrote in Chinese. 'Your professionalism, persistence and enthusiasm have helped the movie and him to succeed.' Lee told Zaobao that he will be filming two movies overseas in June and July, without disclosing further details. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
89y.o. hawker forced to retire after 70+ years
Uncle Li, owner of Li Ji Noodle House at Old Airport Road Food Centre, confirmed that his store will be closing for good on 5 Apr in an interview with Zaobao. The 89-year-old hawker, Lee Song Kun, better known to most as Uncle Li, has been working in the food industry since he was 17. He started out working as an assistant for various stalls before opening his own business at 30. Since his wife passed, Uncle Li had been earnestly running Li Ji Noodle House by himself, preparing and cooking every bowl of noodles by himself. Unfortunately, due to slow business, he is no longer able to sustain the stall. In an interview with Zaobao, he mentioned that he only has 3 to 4 customers hourly, bringing his daily earnings to around S$100 to S$200. Meanwhile, the stall's monthly rent, utilities, and gas bills add up to over S$3,000. 'Sometimes, I barely break even,' Uncle Li shared. The menu at Li Ji Noodle House is concise with only 3 items on it—Minced Meat Noodle (S$4), Pork Rib Noodle (S$5/S$6) and the signature Satay Bee Hoon (S$5/S$6). A netizen on Facebook posted about his recent visit to Li Ji Noodle House after its relocation from Whampoa 86 Food Court, expressing his love for the nostalgic flavour of the Satay Bee Hoon from his childhood. He describes the gravy as aromatic, thick and smooth, and most importantly, less sweet than most. With fresh and high quality ingredients such as hum, tau pok and pork liver at such an affordable price, it is no wonder many are sad to see the stall go. In an online forum, many netizens are expressing their respect and admiration for Uncle Li's dedication to his stall over all these years, wishing him a good life after retirement. When asked about his future plans for the stall, Uncle Li admitted that his children and grandchildren have their own careers and do not intend to take over the business. 'It's really time for me to retire,' he smiled, bittersweet. As Li Ji Noodle House closes, I hope Uncle Li holds close to him the warmth and comfort his noodles have brought to so many. Michelin Bib Gourmand satay bee hoon returning in 2025 after April closure The post 89y.o. hawker forced to retire after 70+ years appeared first on
