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SINGAPORE – State Coroner Adam Nakhoda had strong words for a surgeon whose patient died days after a botched procedure, saying the doctor was not forthcoming when providing evidence and gave untrue accounts of what happened. The consultant urologist had operated on a 63-year-old woman who complained of blood in her urine after a scan revealed a 7.5cm tumour in her kidney. The patient agreed to it after she was told a minimally invasive surgery was needed to remove the growth. During the procedure at Raffles Hospital on April 29, 2022, Dr Fong Yan Kit mistakenly disconnected her superior mesenteric artery and coeliac trunk – arteries that supplied blood to the stomach and bowels – instead of her renal veins. This led to a lack of blood supply flowing into her abdominal organs. She died in hospital on May 2, 2022. At the coroner’s inquiry in November 2025, the state coroner noted that when Dr Fong realised an error had happened, the surgeon paused for 13 minutes during the procedure, but he failed to accept the mistake and call for help. The state coroner added: “Any reasonably competent surgeon would have realised by now too many large vessels not directly related to the kidney had been ligated and transected. “The consequences of ignoring the obvious clues and making no attempts to correct the situation while the opportunity may still exist while the patient is still in the operating theatre is incomprehensible.” He said the subsequent delays in taking active steps to verify the mistake by CT (computed tomography) scan, a medical imaging technique, and calling a vascular surgeon for help were also inexcusable and could have contributed to her death. The state coroner said that if the mistake was recognised, admitted earlier and immediate repair performed, the patient could have been saved. He said that Dr Fong had not been forthcoming in his explanations to the court, noting that the urologist’s first medical report did not refer to the fact that he had mistakenly severed the wrong arteries. “Similarly, the Raffles Hospital second medical report at best skirted around the fact that the coeliac trunk and the superior mesenteric artery were transected due to an identification error on the part of Dr Fong,” said the state coroner in ruling the death as caused by medical misadventure. Botched surgery Court documents seen by The Straits Times showed the 63-year-old mother of two had visited Raffles Hospital at around 3am on April 28, 2022, after discovering blood in her urine and vomiting. She was referred to Dr Fong after a 7.5cm growth was found in her left kidney during a CT scan. At around 8am the same day, the surgeon diagnosed a left renal tumour and advised the woman and her daughter that keyhole surgery was required to remove it. The pair agreed and Dr Fong scheduled the surgery for the afternoon of April 29, 2022. Following the surgery, the woman was transferred to the general ward. Dr Fong said he reviewed her the day after and noted her vital signs were stable, although she complained of mild bloating. He told her that it was normal to feel slightly bloated after the surgery, but the woman continued to complain of abdominal bloatedness and nausea throughout. At around 3am on May 1, 2022, the woman highlighted her abdominal pain again. Her blood pressure had dropped by this point. A resident doctor on duty was activated and attended to the woman, who was crying in pain at this point. He then called Dr Fong and told him the woman was not well. Dr Fong then sent instructions 45 minutes later for the woman to be sent to the intensive care unit and ordered an urgent CT scan. Dr Fong returned to the hospital at 4am and examined the woman. He noted from her CT scan results that there was a lot of gas in her colon, and that her colon was distended with no free air or fluid in her abdomen. At this point, he referred her to the general surgeon on duty. The surgeon ordered for an emergency gastroscopy to be performed. Court documents show that Dr Fong made an urgent referral to a vascular interventional radiologist at around 11.30am, who then found that the woman’s superior mesenteric artery and coeliac trunk had been severed. A vascular surgeon was then called to review the woman at 1pm and an emergency surgery was called to rejoin the severed vessels. The three doctors started to perform the emergency surgery at around 3pm. Upon making an incision on her abdomen, the doctors saw that the organs, colon, stomach and small intestine all showed signs of inadequate blood supply. They also saw arteries that Dr Fong had initially severed, and wanted to rejoin them, a procedure which would have lasted a few hours. According to the coroner report, they were forced to call off the procedure as they had assessed that the woman would not survive a major surgery. Her condition continued to deteriorate and she was pronounced dead at 3.05am on May 2, 2022. In one of his medical reports, Dr Fong said that bleeding is commonly encountered in the procedure as blood vessels around the kidney can be damaged. He said that bleeding had happened during the woman’s first procedure, and added that he had disconnected and severed the surrounding arteries as per usual practice, to stem the bleeding. He said that based on his own experience, the surrounding arteries should have been the renal arteries supplying blood to the woman’s left kidney. Dr Fong said that it was unusual for her superior mesenteric artery and the coeliac trunk to be in that location, and that the tumour may have caused the arteries to be displaced. However, an expert report by Professor Christopher Cheng, senior consultant urologist at Singapore General Hospital, found that while it was possible for the arteries to be displaced, any variation would have been identifiable on the CT scan. Prof Cheng said that it is unlikely for the superior mesenteric artery to be mistaken as a renal artery as it is bigger, and also anatomically distinct. He added that in his review of the video recording of Dr Fong’s surgery, there was no apparent attempt to look for a pulsating vessel typical of a renal artery. Prof Cheng also pointed to the 13 minutes when Dr Fong paused during surgery after severing the wrong arteries which exposed the real left renal artery. “During this period, it is not apparent if Dr Fong had realised the surgical mishap, and if there was any attempt to ask for a second opinion from another urologist or surgeon. There is no documentation that such considerations were made or actualised,” said the expert. Prof Cheng said that most patients who undergo the same procedure often have a smooth and uneventful recovery course, with many suitable for discharge within two days. The state coroner said that there were three opportunities for Dr Fong to remedy his errors, but they were not addressed. He added that in his opinion, the patient’s death was avoidable. He added: “Whilst I am slow to give recommendations in cases involving a medical treatment or procedure as I am not medically trained and often the decisions made are clinical decisions best made by the medical personnel, for the present case, I would recommend that in surgeries of this nature, surgeons ensure that they review and plan the course of the surgery and what organs or structures they will be interacting with.” He added that during the surgery, if the landscape appears different to what was expected or the plan changes, it would be best for doctors to pause, verify what they are seeing, and, if necessary, reconsider their plan before proceeding. More on this topic Doctor gets 6 weeks’ jail for role in liposuction patient’s death in 2009 Doctor who forged certificates for aesthetic procedures gets 4 months’ jail In his findings, the state coroner ruled out foul play and said the patient died as a result of the medical procedure. Lawyers Chang Man Phing and Rachel Ong from WongPartnership, who are representing the woman’s family, attended the coroner’s inquiry. ST has reached out to Raffles Hospital for comments. Dr Fong remains listed as a specialist in the hospital’s urology department online.

As the Chinese New Year approaches, banks and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) are encouraging the public to adopt e-HongBaos or Fit notes (good quality notes, similar to those from ATMs, that are not new). To accommodate those who wish to exchange Fit or new notes at bank branches, patrons of DBS, OCBC, and UOB were instructed to pre-book online via the respective banks' official websites or mobile banking applications. UOB, OCBC, and DBS reported strong customer turnout for exchanging new and Fit notes at their branches, with some banks seeing fully booked reservation slots. Photo via Yew Wah Ow/Facebook Benny Chan, UOB's managing director of group channels and digitalisation, noted that strong demand for new or Fit notes persists, as customers continue the tradition of gifting physical red packets. An incident On Feb. 3, customers were seen queuing outside a bank branch in the early morning hours. A Mothership reader at the scene then witnessed an elderly person in the line fainting at around 7:30am. In photos shared by the reader, the man could be seen sitting on a stool and being supported by others around him. Photo via Mothership reader The man was also assisted by two bank staff, even though it was at least an hour before the bank's opening hours. The reader added that the man was rushed to a nearby clinic and regained consciousness afterwards. Existing support for older customers To support older customers, banks have already implemented measures to assist their elderly patrons and those with disabilities. Jean Oh, OCBC's head of branch service and risk management, shared that they have deployed additional front-line staff to their branches to assist customers and provide guidance. "As Singapore becomes a super-aged society, we have also introduced enhanced measures to better support our senior customers," Oh added. OCBC branches popular with seniors, such as the Toa Payoh branch, will have OCBC CARE Ambassadors who can converse in at least two dialects, enabling them to better communicate with some seniors. Additional chairs have also been provided at OCBC branches for seniors who may need to rest while waiting. For DBS, walk-ins for seniors and customers with disabilities are available from Feb 3-16. Additional staff have been deployed to its branches to assist the branch teams with queue management and customer enquiries. Branch ambassadors are stationed outside selected branches before operating hours to monitor walk-in traffic and issue queue numbers so customers can return later, instead of waiting in line. Additional seating, tents and fans are also provided at selected high-traffic locations. Photo courtesy of DBS Photo courtesy of DBS Photo courtesy of DBS Along the same vein, UOB is also doing walk-ins for notes exchange without prior appointment for those 60 and above, as well as persons with disabilities. It has also dedicated the first hour of its opening to serving the demographic, who may approach branch service personnel for assistance on a first-come-first-serve basis. More than 80 temporary staff across various branches in anticipation of higher customer traffic. S$50 most popular for e-AngBaos: UOB Across the three banks, designated ATMs are set up to allow customers to withdraw a limited number of new and Fit notes. From Feb. 3 to 15, UOB has designated 34 ATMs across 17 locations to dispense new notes, and four ATMs at four locations to dispense Fit notes, Chan noted. Each customer is limited to three withdrawals during the exchange period, and there is a maximum amount and denomination for withdrawals. For OCBC, Oh said that there are 25 dedicated ATMs across 14 locations for customers to withdraw new or Fit notes. Meanwhile, DBS has 71 pop-up ATMs across 47 locations from Feb. 3 to 16. Chan noted that despite the demand for notes, there has been a strong and growing interest in UOB's e-HongBaos. PayNow transaction counts and amounts have steadily risen for the past three years during the fifteen days of Chinese New Year. This is primarily driven by e-HongBao gifting. Chan added: "During last year’s LNY period alone, total amounts gifted increased by close to 50 per cent, and we expect this trend to continue this coming festive season... On average, each customer gifted close to four e‑Hongbaos last LNY, with S$50 being the most popular amount."

Using a burner account to vent my thoughts. As an Indian Singaporean, this has been on my mind for a long time. I’m reaching my thirties soon. My parents were Indian immigrants. Dad got a PME job, mum had a PME job, then turned to SAH to take care of me and my siblings. Sooner or later, all of us got citizenships (before I reached P6). Since birth, I always considered myself as a Singaporean first, and everything related to my parents’ homeland third, or more. It has just been like that naturally to me and my siblings. If I’m not wrong, CECA came around shortly after they both settled in SG. I never have been aware of CECA, never knew what it was. I did my research on it. Recently, the term CECA has been thrown around irresponsibly (sort of). What is it about a person that makes them a CECA? Is it just being Indian? or an Indian immigrant? I don’t get it. Last week, I was in a Grab. The driver was talking about how nice my BTO was. He was extremely friendly and lively. He asked about my family. Told him about how my parents came from India, etc. Instantly, his mood changed. “Oh CECA”. That’s all he said. He was upset that he didn’t get a BTO, while we did as “CECAs” according to him. He was quiet the rest of the ride. As a Singaporean Indian who has worked hard in his studies, served National Service, assimilated completely into the Singaporean culture, deep down I feel extremely sad and inferior whenever I am out in public. How do they perceive me? Am I going to be shamed for my history? My race? Every post’s comments section involving Indians have rude and harsh things written like CECA stealing our jobs, CECA is scum, etc. Yes, I do understand some CECAs behave like a complete disgrace to the society in Singapore. I agree. I do not condone such behaviour as well. But it feels more of a blanketed witch hunt where any and all CECA or CECA-looking people must be “targeted” and “hunted down” to make the country a better place. What is the issue with CECAs? Is it the lack of job opportunities? Is it their behaviour? Is it their race? What exactly is it? Because to me, as an Indian, it just feels like “CECA hatred” is equivalent to “Racism towards Indians”. It is not nice. I feel like I have imposter syndrome. I am an Indian too. My friends make hateful remarks towards CECAs, but tell me I’m good. But my parents technically were CECAs? So what now? Are you guys going to abuse my parents? But tell me I’m alright? Why is it only towards Indians? Why not other races like Indonesians, Westerners, the Chinese? Why can’t people move abroad to seek better opportunities for their families? If all CECAs must be “sent back” to where they came from, sure. Let’s do that. But what if your children wish to move abroad to Australia, Malaysia, Canada, or London, but they get denied because of the same reason? Please do not leave hateful remarks in the comments. I am looking for positive, neutral, or negative opinions / feedback. But not hate.

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see this picture already angry SINGAPORE – A woman and her six-year-old daughter were hit by a car in Chinatown on Feb 6. The girl later died in hospital from her injuries. Police said that they were alerted to an accident involving a car and two pedestrians along South Bridge Road at about 11.50am. Two female pedestrians, aged six and 31, were conscious when they were taken to hospital where the girl later died, police added. The Singapore Civil Defence Force said two people were taken to Singapore General Hospital. According to Chinese-language newspaper Lianhe Zaobao, the mother-and-daughter pair were tourists from Indonesia. It added that the incident took place at the carpark next to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. Photos of the accident were uploaded on the SG Road Vigilante Facebook page, with the caption saying it happened when the driver was turning out of the carpark. A man is seen holding a young girl by the side of the road in one of the photos.

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https://www.8world.com/greater-china/taiwan...airport-3044161 The Taiwanese influencer nicknamed the "Queen of Erotica" revealed that she was detained in a "small black room" (interrogation room) by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) when attempting to enter Singapore last October. Law enforcement discovered nude photobooks and provocative images on her phone, leading to a denial of entry and her subsequent deportation back to Taiwan. According to a report by Mirror Media, the influencer "Sprite" (real name Fang Qi-yuan) stated that she was invited to attend the Formula 1 (F1) Singapore Night Grand Prix in early October last year. However, upon arrival at Changi Airport, she was singled out by officers and taken directly to the interrogation room, commonly referred to as the "small black room." She described the room as being crowded with travelers from Taiwan, Mainland China, and India, with almost no Western faces in sight—a scene that left her stunned. Deported on Suspicion of "Questionable Motives" "Sprite" claimed that immigration officers conducted a rigorous search of her mobile phone, uncovering nude photos and sexy images intended for the adult platform OnlyFans. Despite her repeated protests that these were part of her private collection, the officers persisted with the search. They ultimately deported her back to Taiwan on the grounds of "suspicious motives for entry." She stated that the incident dealt a severe blow to her physical and mental well-being. Since her return to Taiwan, she claims to have suffered from persistent nightmares and has developed symptoms including autonomic nervous system dysfunction, hand tremors, and chronic insomnia.

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Health authorities have ordered a restaurant in Seremban, Malaysia, to close for two weeks after a video circulated online allegedly showing a staff member rinsing cooked food to be reused the following day. The clip, posted on social media on Tuesday (Feb 3), shows a worker washing the cooked food items, before placing them onto trays. The incident was reportedly witnessed at around 12.18am at the back of the restaurant by a passerby. The man who filmed the video said he asked the worker why the food was being separated and placed onto trays, and was told the dishes were to be recooked and served again the next day. He added that when confronted, the worker's colleagues initially gave him excuses, but later admitted to the practice, claiming it would not affect food safety. The Facebook poster described the act as "unethical, unsafe and extremely disgusting", urging authorities to take action and the public to share the footage to prevent similar incidents. Following the viral video, state health director Zuraida Mohamed told The Star newspaper on Tuesday that her officers were investigating the video, which has been shared over 2,000 times. On Wednesday, the Negeri Sembilan Health Department said in a statement that it has ordered the restaurant to close for two weeks. The restaurant owner was also issued with a fine for compromising food safety and unhygienic practices under the Food Hygiene Regulations 2009, The Star reported. Another news outlet, the Rakyat Post, said the fine was RM750. The closure, under Section 11 of the Food Act 1983, will remain in effect until Feb 17. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asi...eopY6ZZ1H3aacCwG29_aem_BwaZ3DqppriojK4vGr9KoQ

Three underage sisters have died after falling from an apartment balcony in a family tragedy in India. The police investigation found that the three had been addicted to online entertainment and foreign pop culture for a long time, and were suspected of expressing strong dissatisfaction with their parents' recent restrictions on mobile phone and Internet use. According to Indian media NDTV, the accident occurred at about 2:15 am yesterday (4th) in a ninth-floor apartment unit in Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh). Police received a report that three girls had fallen from a high-rise building. Rescuers rushed to the scene and took them to a local hospital, but all three showed no signs of life. The dead were 16-year-old Vishika (Vishika), 14-year-old Prachi (Prachi) and 12-year-old Pakhi (Pakhi). Police do not rule out mission-based games in connection with three deaths Police found an eight-page suicide note among their belongings, which mentioned that they showed a strong attachment to a variety of entertainment content, including Korean pop culture, and expressed strong dissatisfaction with their parents' recent restrictions on mobile phone and Internet use. The suicide note contains many words such as “We love Korea so much that we can't let it go”“ Korea and K-Pop are our lives”, and even writes that their love for Korean actors and idol groups is greater than their feelings for their family and parents. The suicide note also mentioned that their father had recently restricted their use of mobile phones, especially preventing them from continuing to watch Korean dramas and related content, which made them deeply distressed and depressed. A police investigation found that the three sisters were suspected of being exposed to a “Korean love mission game” called “We Are Not Indian” during the COVID-19 pandemic. The game constantly assigns tasks to participants, and the final task may be related to self-harm or suicide. Police do not rule out the game playing a role in fueling the incident. Police confirmed that on the night of the incident, the three sisters locked the door backwards and jumped from the balcony one after another. The case is still under investigation. 8 Vision News Network remin

Former actor Ian Fang has had his PR status revoked and will be deported from Singapore after finishing his 40-month jail sentence for sexual offences, reports the Straits Times on Thursday (5 Feb). The newspaper, citing a spokesperson from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), confirmed the 35-year-old will also be barred from re-entering Singapore. What criminal offenses was he convicted of? Ian Fang was convicted in Singapore for sexual offences involving a minor: He pleaded guilty in 2025 to multiple counts of sexual penetration of a girl who was 15 years old at the time of the offences in 2024. Additional charges like obstruction of justice and stalking/harassment related to the same case were taken into consideration during sentencing. The court sentenced him to 40 months in prison. Context of the case: The offences happened after Fang met the girl at an entertainment event; she was a minor (15) and the relationship was exploitative — not legally permissible due to her age. While the details of the victim are protected by a court gag order, the case was reported once that gag was partly lifted to name Fang himself. He also harassed the victim during the investigation process, including repeatedly contacting her. Recent legal consequences beyond imprisonment: Singapore authorities have revoked his permanent resident status. He will be deported from Singapore and barred from re-entering the country after serving his sentence. This summary reflects the information available from credible news outlets and reference sources. If you want more details on legal interpretations of the case or how similar cases are handled under Singapore law, feel free to ask.

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SINGAPORE: Football fans in Singapore will get to watch 28 matches at this year's FIFA World Cup for free, said Mediacorp on Thursday (Feb 5), after the national media network secured rights to the tournament. All 104 matches and official ceremonies of the 2026 World Cup will be available to subscribers on Mediacorp's digital platform mewatch and carriage partner platforms, CNA's parent company said in a news release. In addition to its subscription offerings, Mediacorp will expand free coverage of matches on mewatch and Channel 5 from nine games at the 2022 World Cup to 28 this year, comprising the opening match, 23 group-stage matches, both semi-finals, the third-place playoff and the final. The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, will feature 48 participating teams for the first time. Taking place from Jun 11 to Jul 19, the tournament duration has been extended to 39 days, with the total number of matches increasing from the previous edition's 64 to 104. Argentina are the defending champions, having beaten France in the 2022 World Cup final. Apart from this year's tournament, Mediacorp will also cover all 64 matches and the ceremonies of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, as well as a range of additional FIFA events taking place between 2026 and 2028, including the FIFA U-17 World Cup, FIFA U-20 World Cup, FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup and FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Mediacorp audiences can also continue to view a curation of football’s greatest moments via FIFA+, a free channel on mewatch. Featuring 24/7 programming, the channel showcases full-length classic matches, curated highlights, vignettes and "best of" compilations, as well as a selection of FIFA+ titles and documentaries. "Football has a unique ability to unite communities, inspire individuals, and Mediacorp is proud to be the home of FIFA events from 2026 to 2028," said the company’s chief customer officer Angeline Poh, "From the opening whistle to the final trophy lift, we look forward to bringing every moment of landmark tournaments to fans across Singapore, fostering shared experiences and creating lasting memories for friends and families." More details on carriage partners, subscription plans and prices will follow. Source: CNA/ec(kg)

As manufacturing stalls and household debt nears 90% of GDP, Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy faces a structural crisis and political instability. The era of Thailand as a high-growth "Economic Tiger" has come to an abrupt halt. Once the envy of its neighbours, the country is increasingly being referred to as the "Sick Man of Asia," as reported by the Financial Times. The nation now finds itself grappling with a severe economic paralysis across its three primary pillars: consumption, manufacturing, and tourism. A Decade of Decay The transition from a regional powerhouse to a stagnant economy has occurred with alarming speed. According to Burin Adulwattana, chief economist at Kasikorn Research Centre, the shift took place in just a decade. Having peaked with 13% growth in 1988, the Thai economy has been trapped at a meagre 2% growth rate for the last five years. Several structural "anchors" are dragging the nation down: Demographic Collapse: Thailand’s population has shrunk for four consecutive years, with 2025 birth rates hitting a 75-year low. Debt Distress: Household debt is now approaching 90% of GDP, the highest ratio in Asia, stifling domestic spending. Eroding Edge: Thailand is rapidly losing its competitive advantage to more agile regional rivals. The Automotive Retreat The manufacturing sector—long the heartbeat of the Thai economy—is under siege from an influx of cheap Chinese goods and fierce competition from Vietnam. The automotive industry, formerly a crown jewel, is in visible retreat. Heavyweights including Nissan, Honda, and Suzuki have responded to the downturn by either shuttering factories or significantly reducing production capacity. The financial markets have reflected this grim reality; in 2025, the Thai stock market was the worst performer in Asia, shedding 10% of its value in local currency terms. https://www.nationthailand.com/business/economy/40062077

Kuala Lumpur raids illegal beauty salons, arrests 15 foreigners. - Photo: Immigration Department Kuala Lumpur Bukit Bintang Shocks Illegal Beauty Salon! Uncertified "doctors" use foreign tourist visas to secretly make money, making hundreds of thousands of ringgit a year. According to law enforcement footage, some slogans in the store read "Thin and Beautiful". Immigration Director Datuk Zakaria issued a statement today (4th) stating that an illegal beauty salon in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, suspected to be operated by an uncertified Chinese "doctor", was raided and seized by the Immigration Department. Yesterday's operation investigated a total of 18 people and resulted in the arrest of 15 foreigners, including 6 Chinese men, 7 Chinese women, and 2 Burmese women. In addition, three locals must be questioned at the immigration office to assist in the investigation. According to the investigation, the beauty salon provided facial and body beauty services without permission from the Ministry of Health, and involved foreigners abusing ordinary tourist visas and working illegally. "The beauty salon is suspected to be owned by a Chinese national who also abused his visa to operate and has been in business for a year, illegally making hundreds of thousands of ringgit during this period." During the operation, immigration officers seized uniforms, mobile phones, computers, CCTV, "business licenses" and other relevant documents. All arrested foreign nationals will assist in investigations under section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (stay without lawful permit) and section 39(b) of the Immigration Ordinance 1963 (breach of entry permit provisions).