RIP   So yang still take drastic step

Recently, a three-bedroom converted loft HDB flat in Ang Mo Kio appeared on the Internet for sale for NT$480,000. However, because the renovation did not obtain permission from the HDB, the loft built at a cost of NT$20,000 had to be demolished. A few days ago, an advertisement for a loft unit in Ang Mo Kio appeared on the housing sales platform. This three-bedroom unit at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 is approximately 721 square feet, has two rooms, and has 55 years of lease remaining. A reporter from Shin Min Daily News went online to check the recent resale prices of this HDB estate. The prices of other three-bedroom units in the same area ranged from more than 300,000 to 400,000.   The advertisement mentioned that the owner spent 20,000 yuan to renovate the attic. The attic is located in the master room of the unit. The bed is on the upper floor of the attic, and there are sofas, TVs, cabinets, etc. below. It is reported that after this loft unit was advertised, it attracted many people who were interested in viewing the property and were willing to make bids to purchase it.     However, according to the regulations on renovation works on the HDB website, this type of practice of adding lofts to HDB flats is not allowed.     Currently, this advertisement has been removed from the sales platform, and relevant information cannot be found. However, according to Shin Min Daily News, the authorities have informed the owner that installing a loft in this way is against the regulations. The owner will not sell the unit for the time being and will demolish the loft.  

19-year-old girl falls from Jurong flat on 23 May A 19-year-old girl was found dead at the foot of a Jurong flat after falling from a high-rise patio last Thursday (23 May). Chinese national Li Jia Xuan (name transliterated from Chinese) had recently completed her studies in Singapore and was planning to return home to Zhejiang, 10 days before her death. Her father, Li Feng (name transliterated from Chinese), told reporters that there may be a “hidden cause” surrounding his daughter’s death as she wasn’t showing any signs of abnormal behaviour.   Fell from Jurong HDB patio and pronounced dead at scene According to 8world News, Jia Xuan was found lying motionless at Block 31 Jurong West Street 41 last Thursday (23 May). Cleaners and security guards in the area found her body at the foot of the Lakeshore condominium block and alerted the police. A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) spokesperson told MS News that an individual was produced dead at the scene by a parademic. Upon arriving, Singapore Civil Defence Force officers pronounced the 19-year-old dead at the scene.   Showed no signs of abnormal behaviour prior to death Mr Li was informed of his daughter’s death that same day and arrived in Singapore shortly after to identify and claim her body. He told 8world that his daughter showed no signs of depression or abnormal behavior prior to her death, and found it shocking that she fell from a building adjacent to where she lived. “She had no academic pressure and was in a stable relationship. The possibility of her committing suicide was extremely low,” he told reporters. Ms Li had been studying at an international school in Singapore since 2016. She recently completed her International Baccalaureate (IB) exams and had even discussed her university applications with her father days before her death. Mr Li last spoke to Ms Li hours before her death and she did not appear to be acting abnormally. This only made him more suspicious about her daughter’s death.   Jewellery and electronic devices missing Mr Li informed 8world that a few of Ms Li’s belongings were also found to be missing, including: 2 mobile phones An Apple Watch Jewelry and other valuables Mr Li speculated that her boyfriend might be in possession of the missing belongings. He also urged the police to investigate the individuals that Ms Li was last in contact with, including her boyfriend. The Chinese Embassy in Singapore also told 8world that they have been providing the necessary assistance to the Li family, and will continue to monitor the progress of the case. Police deny allegations that no autopsy was conducted In response to MS News queries, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said they were alerted to the incident at about 7.45am last Thursday (23 May). The police met with Li Feng the next day after he arrived in Singapore. Officers briefed him on the preliminary investigation findings: No foul play was suspected The police would thoroughly investigate the circumstances leading to Ms Li’s death The police would report the findings to the Coroner after investigations concluded SPF also assured the father that he would receive regular updates throughout the investigations. The police also took the opportunity to address allegations which have surfaced on “online media outlets in China”. These outlets had seemingly implied that no autopsy was conducted and that SPF officers had told Li Feng that her daughter had to be “cremated urgently”. SPF denied these allegations and said they did not suggest to Li Feng that he had to expedite the deceased’s cremation. As for the deceased’s items that are allegedly missing, SPF said they’re currently in the process of verifying these claims. Police officers met up with Li Feng for the second time on Thursday (30 May). During the meeting, the police again shared the preliminary investigation findings with the father. This included CCTV footage that “showed clearly” that no foul play was involved.