meng.huat Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/masters-student-assaults-mother-s-private-parts-andy-koh-ju-hua-14418582 SINGAPORE: A 30-year-old man began physically abusing his 68-year-old mother in 2017, starving her and not allowing her to shower or "make noise" when he was stressed with school work. Andy Koh Ju Hua, who was studying for a Master's degree at the National University of Singapore at the time, also assaulted his mother's vaginal area with a metal padlock and with his knee. He pleaded guilty on Tuesday (Mar 16) to four counts of voluntarily causing hurt, one of which is under the newly enhanced provisions for victims in close relationships with the accused. Koh, who has been remanded since November 2020, said he loves his mother and hopes to reunite with her and "live happily ever after" with her after receiving treatment for a purported "psychotic disorder". The court heard that Koh lived with his mother and father but began physically abusing his mother in 2017. He starved her and did not allow her to shower or make noise when he was stressed with his studies. In the early years of the abuse, the victim refused to file police reports because she did not want to jeopardise her son's future, and sought refuge intermittently with her nephew and niece. She was hospitalised three times and placed in a safe house but insisted each time on returning to her family, and decided to reveal the offences to the police only in June 2020. In January 2018, Koh used his kneecap to hit his mother's vaginal area, intending to cause hurt. She was found by her niece in an unkempt state and complaining of pain in her lower regions. Her niece wanted to call the police, but the victim told her not to do so. When she went to the hospital, she said she had fallen down, in order not to implicate her son. A medical report noted extensive bruising over the victim's abdomen, buttocks, lower limbs and external genitalia. She was started on intravenous antibiotics and discharged later that month. Koh assaulted his mother again in December 2018 by hitting her face with his hands at their family home. He also hit her vaginal area multiple times with a metal padlock, hooking the item around his finger to strike her. His mother did not retaliate and just let him take out his frustrations on her, as he felt angry over certain issues. She was found with swelling on her body and bloodstains on her gown over her vaginal area. MOTHER DID NOT WANT TO IMPLICATE HER SON She went to the hospital, which alerted the police about the victim being abused, but she told the police that her injuries were the result of a fall she had sustained in the toilet, in order not to implicate her son. A medical report found bruising on her nose, lower lip, jaw, chin and pubic region, with post-menopausal vaginal bleeding. In June last year, Koh called his mother over in their flat before suddenly punching her mouth thrice. She began bleeding and ran out of the house "out of desperation". She sought help from her relatives, who described her as sunken, thin, frail and very dirty. Bruises were observed on her face, and her nephew called the police to say his aunt was abused by her son and she was distraught. When she went to the hospital this time, she said her son had punched her face and said she felt pain in her chin and lip. Deputy Public Prosecutor Magdalene Huang said Koh has no previous convictions. She sought at least 30 weeks' jail, saying the victim was not only elderly and vulnerable, but was also Koh's mother. His manner of attacking his mother with the metal padlock "is especially vicious and cruel", said Ms Huang. A COMPLETE LACK OF REMORSE: PROSECUTOR "Although the accused has ultimately chosen to plead guilty, he had denied his offences to the police. Throughout investigations, he denied the offences," she said. She pointed out that a report by the Institute of Mental Health said he "displays a complete lack of remorse". "The only one mitigating factor is his mental condition as supported by the IMH report," said Ms Huang, without identifying what condition this is. Koh, who had no lawyer, sniffled as he asked for a mandatory treatment order. "I love my mother a lot and I do not know why I committed all those silly things to her. I need to undergo treatment to overcome my psychotic disorder," he said. "I hope to undergo treatment and cure myself so that I can live happily ever after with my mother. She is not young anymore and I certainly wish to take care of her in her remaining days." The prosecution objected to the calling of a mandatory treatment order report, saying Koh ought to be punished for his egregious offences, but the judge said it is appropriate to at least consider such a report. "It's appropriate for us to at least consider an MTO report before we consider. What is critical is for the offender to receive treatment if it's something that had any causal or contributory link, but we should get a report to ascertain if that's the case," said District Judge Kessler Soh. He initially called for a report to assess Koh's suitability for a mandatory treatment order and adjourned the case to a later date. However, court records later showed the decision to call for an MTO suitability report was retracted, and the case will be heard again on Mar 23 for mitigation and sentencing. Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story said the judge called for an MTO suitability report. Updated court records later showed this was retracted. Source: CNA/ll(rw) my mind full of WTF balloons as I read the report... study history masters until like that... I thought is satki Asia Pacific top MBA from NUS business school.... @socrates469bc 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates469bc Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 most likely he read too much qing history. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homelander Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Wtf sia...study masters until become ingrate...hope its really psychotic disorder if not unforgiven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates469bc Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, Homelander said: Wtf sia...study masters until become ingrate...hope its really psychotic disorder if not unforgiven some study masters until ruin the economy, so nothing strange. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamfer Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 The english he wrote in his self introduction is really like . Study until master level but the englisg is cui 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huat Zai Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 1 hour ago, chamfer said: The english he wrote in his self introduction is really like . Study until master level but the englisg is cui Good thing I didn't study much, if not I'll feel damn ashamed now 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huat Zai Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 3 hours ago, meng.huat said: Si ginna, can kick right, now the only job you can apply for is a MMA fighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meng.huat Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 3 hours ago, chamfer said: The english he wrote in his self introduction is really like . Study until master level but the englisg is cui english teacher spotted!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meng.huat Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 5 hours ago, meng.huat said: He also hit her vaginal area multiple times with a metal padlock, hooking the item around his finger to strike her. i hope his cellmates can play this with him... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaur4man Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Huat Zai said: Si ginna, can kick right, now the only job you can apply for is a MMA fighter this kind of ppl are the first to break in the ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huat Zai Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Just now, aaur4man said: this kind of ppl are the first to break in the ring That was the effect I was looking for, hopefully the ref blinks a little longer when he taps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XianGe Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 7 hours ago, meng.huat said: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/masters-student-assaults-mother-s-private-parts-andy-koh-ju-hua-14418582 SINGAPORE: A 30-year-old man began physically abusing his 68-year-old mother in 2017, starving her and not allowing her to shower or "make noise" when he was stressed with school work. Andy Koh Ju Hua, who was studying for a Master's degree at the National University of Singapore at the time, also assaulted his mother's vaginal area with a metal padlock and with his knee. He pleaded guilty on Tuesday (Mar 16) to four counts of voluntarily causing hurt, one of which is under the newly enhanced provisions for victims in close relationships with the accused. Koh, who has been remanded since November 2020, said he loves his mother and hopes to reunite with her and "live happily ever after" with her after receiving treatment for a purported "psychotic disorder". The court heard that Koh lived with his mother and father but began physically abusing his mother in 2017. He starved her and did not allow her to shower or make noise when he was stressed with his studies. In the early years of the abuse, the victim refused to file police reports because she did not want to jeopardise her son's future, and sought refuge intermittently with her nephew and niece. She was hospitalised three times and placed in a safe house but insisted each time on returning to her family, and decided to reveal the offences to the police only in June 2020. In January 2018, Koh used his kneecap to hit his mother's vaginal area, intending to cause hurt. She was found by her niece in an unkempt state and complaining of pain in her lower regions. Her niece wanted to call the police, but the victim told her not to do so. When she went to the hospital, she said she had fallen down, in order not to implicate her son. A medical report noted extensive bruising over the victim's abdomen, buttocks, lower limbs and external genitalia. She was started on intravenous antibiotics and discharged later that month. Koh assaulted his mother again in December 2018 by hitting her face with his hands at their family home. He also hit her vaginal area multiple times with a metal padlock, hooking the item around his finger to strike her. His mother did not retaliate and just let him take out his frustrations on her, as he felt angry over certain issues. She was found with swelling on her body and bloodstains on her gown over her vaginal area. MOTHER DID NOT WANT TO IMPLICATE HER SON She went to the hospital, which alerted the police about the victim being abused, but she told the police that her injuries were the result of a fall she had sustained in the toilet, in order not to implicate her son. A medical report found bruising on her nose, lower lip, jaw, chin and pubic region, with post-menopausal vaginal bleeding. In June last year, Koh called his mother over in their flat before suddenly punching her mouth thrice. She began bleeding and ran out of the house "out of desperation". She sought help from her relatives, who described her as sunken, thin, frail and very dirty. Bruises were observed on her face, and her nephew called the police to say his aunt was abused by her son and she was distraught. When she went to the hospital this time, she said her son had punched her face and said she felt pain in her chin and lip. Deputy Public Prosecutor Magdalene Huang said Koh has no previous convictions. She sought at least 30 weeks' jail, saying the victim was not only elderly and vulnerable, but was also Koh's mother. His manner of attacking his mother with the metal padlock "is especially vicious and cruel", said Ms Huang. A COMPLETE LACK OF REMORSE: PROSECUTOR "Although the accused has ultimately chosen to plead guilty, he had denied his offences to the police. Throughout investigations, he denied the offences," she said. She pointed out that a report by the Institute of Mental Health said he "displays a complete lack of remorse". "The only one mitigating factor is his mental condition as supported by the IMH report," said Ms Huang, without identifying what condition this is. Koh, who had no lawyer, sniffled as he asked for a mandatory treatment order. "I love my mother a lot and I do not know why I committed all those silly things to her. I need to undergo treatment to overcome my psychotic disorder," he said. "I hope to undergo treatment and cure myself so that I can live happily ever after with my mother. She is not young anymore and I certainly wish to take care of her in her remaining days." The prosecution objected to the calling of a mandatory treatment order report, saying Koh ought to be punished for his egregious offences, but the judge said it is appropriate to at least consider such a report. "It's appropriate for us to at least consider an MTO report before we consider. What is critical is for the offender to receive treatment if it's something that had any causal or contributory link, but we should get a report to ascertain if that's the case," said District Judge Kessler Soh. He initially called for a report to assess Koh's suitability for a mandatory treatment order and adjourned the case to a later date. However, court records later showed the decision to call for an MTO suitability report was retracted, and the case will be heard again on Mar 23 for mitigation and sentencing. Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story said the judge called for an MTO suitability report. Updated court records later showed this was retracted. Source: CNA/ll(rw) my mind full of WTF balloons as I read the report... study history masters until like that... I thought is satki Asia Pacific top MBA from NUS business school.... @socrates469bc NUS again... Tink they need do interviews before allowing stewdens in 1st time hear study master's till whack ppl... And tot FASS is relac n party day n night... And biggest mystery is where's the dad? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 WTF is wrong with this guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meng.huat Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 8 hours ago, XianGe said: And tot FASS is relac n party day n night... FASS got extremes... the party kias squeeze there to earn a degree... then the otakus. think this guy looks like those otakus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meng.huat Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/man-jailed-assaulting-mother-private-part-padlock-new-details-14469834 Man jailed for assaulting mother's private parts, new details of 'abhorrent' abuse emerge SINGAPORE: A 30-year-old man who physically abused his mother over several years, hitting her private parts with a metal padlock and starving her when he was stressed with his master's degree studies, was sentenced to 56 weeks' jail on Tuesday (Mar 23). The prosecutor on Tuesday told the court new details of Andy Koh Ju Hua's abuse, surfaced from new reports. In one incident, after punching his 68-year-old mother's face, Koh demanded that she stand by the sink holding an ice pack to her face from 6.30pm to 6.30am. He kept watch over her from his room, threatening to hit her if she lowered her hands. He also hit her on the head once with a remote control, leaving a scar. Over the years, Koh also took steps to evade detection - not allowing his mother to answer the door or be seen by neighbours, and mandating that she hide at a staircase or retreat if neighbours came around. He dictated that she wear only old, torn clothes so it would be difficult for her to escape and seek help. Koh's mother said she believed that her son targeted her private region as injuries in that area could be concealed, said Deputy Public Prosecutor Magdalene Huang. Ms Huang shared those details as her basis for seeking 50 weeks' jail, an increase from the original sentence sought of 30 weeks' jail. In response, Koh asked if he could be given the 30 weeks' jail instead, as he had "plans to continue school and complete my candidature". He added that he was half a year away from completing his master's degree. The National University of Singapore (NUS) previously said that Koh was no longer with the university. He went on leave of absence in August 2019 and did not return to his studies after the leave expired. As a result, his master's candidature was terminated in January, said NUS. I HOPE TO BE REUNITED WITH MY MOTHER: KOH Koh, who is in remand, on Tuesday said he is undergoing psychological treatment and wishes to be reunited with his mother in future. "Regarding all the silly things I did to her - I plead guilty. I also don't understand why I did all those silly things to her. I need to undergo psychotic treatment," said Koh from remand. "The IMH doctor has given me anti-psychotic drugs so I need to cure myself. After curing myself I hope to be reunited with my mother. I want to live happily with her and I want to take care of her in the remaining days." Koh had pleaded guilty last week to four counts of voluntarily causing hurt, one of which is under the newly enhanced provisions for victims in close relationships with the accused. District Judge Kessler Soh explained that a mandatory treatment order was not an available sentencing option for one of Koh's charges, as such orders are generally suitable only for offences that carry a punishment not exceeding three years. He agreed with the prosecutor that a substantial jail term was called for, in view of the aggravating factors of the case. The total term must reflect the extent of pain, suffering and harm that Koh caused his mother, said Judge Soh. He also took into account the assessment of a psychiatrist at the Institute of Mental Health that Koh's offences were likely to have been substantially influenced by psychotic symptoms at the time of the offences. "This is a case that has caused much public disquiet," said the judge. "We cannot understand how (Koh) could bring himself to attack his own mother in such a cruel manner." He added that the way Koh attacked his mother was "abhorrent" and that he had to be punished in accordance with the law. He also stressed that it was necessary for Koh to receive treatment to minimise the risk of reoffending after his release. He said a community court conference with a court counsellor would be convened after the hearing to consider what measures might be taken to protect the victim, as well as what treatment Koh might receive to minimise his risk of offending. Source: CNA/ll https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/man-jailed-assaulting-mother-private-part-padlock-new-details-14469834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meng.huat Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 1 minute ago, meng.huat said: Koh, who is in remand, on Tuesday said he is undergoing psychological treatment and wishes to be reunited with his mother in future. "Regarding all the silly things I did to her - I plead guilty. I also don't understand why I did all those silly things to her. I need to undergo psychotic treatment," said Koh from remand. "The IMH doctor has given me anti-psychotic drugs so I need to cure myself. After curing myself I hope to be reunited with my mother. I want to live happily with her and I want to take care of her in the remaining days." His plead sounded so patronizing. Just like a young person trying to escape responsibility after getting caught for mischief. I am worried for his mother after he returns home from jail. I agree that he needs treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homelander Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 15 minutes ago, meng.huat said: His plead sounded so patronizing. Just like a young person trying to escape responsibility after getting caught for mischief. I am worried for his mother after he returns home from jail. I agree that he needs treatment. He got 4+ years to repent...maybe come out can resume his masters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meng.huat Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 43 minutes ago, Homelander said: He got 4+ years to repent...maybe come out can resume his masters bro, sentenced to 56 weeks only... 1 year 4 months only. But I think he will be home before next CNY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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