A Singaporean hiker in Taiwan was rescued by a helicopter after fracturing her foot during a climb on Sunday (Dec 29). The woman, reportedly in her 30s, and her friends were trekking Xueshan (Snow Mountain) in Taichung when she fell, according to ET Today. As she was unable to walk, her friends called emergency services for help and carried her to a nearby lodge. Subsequently, a helicopter was dispatched to the lodge. Because of the steep terrain, rescuers decided to hoist the woman up to the aircraft, United Daily News reported. A clip of the operation shared online shows a crew member and the hiker being hoisted up and pulled into the cabin. After the helicopter arrived at Ching Chuan Kang air base, an ambulance took the Singaporean to hospital for medical treatment.

Households in Singapore can expect to see a dip in electricity and gas prices from January to March 2025, due to lower energy costs.  The electricity tariff will fall by 3.4 per cent or 0.98 cent per kilowatt hour (kWh) before GST, said SP Group on Monday (Dec 30). This translates to a revised pricing of 28.12 cents per kWh, down from the current 29.10 cents.   With the new tariff, the average monthly electricity bill for a family living in a four-room HDB flat, for example, will drop by $3.58. Electricity bills are calculated using four components, including the cost of energy and the cost of operating the power stations, among others. SP Group said it reviews electricity tariffs every quarter based on guidelines set by industry regulator the Energy Market Authority (EMA). Fees may also fluctuate due to global fuel prices. 

Having just touched down in Rome, Italy, a pair of Singaporean travellers made a pit stop at a mall to purchase some essentials. When they headed back to their rental vehicle, however, they found the car's side passenger window smashed and their belongings missing. In a TikTok video uploaded on Dec 25, Cindy Ng said the alleged theft occurred at a mall minutes away from Rome Fiumicino Airport. The culprits had allegedly stolen the travellers' passports and luggage stored in the car, leaving only their coats behind. Ng told AsiaOne the incident, which occurred on Nov 9, left her «completely dumbfounded». When she realised that their belongings had gone missing, the woman said: «My heart sank.» "This was supposed to be the start of an amazing trip, yet here we were, wondering how we’d manage the next eight days with nothing but a coat. How would we survive without our essentials? What about the cold weather?

Over 950,000 Singaporean households living in HDB flats will receive rebates for their utility and conservancy bills in January. Eligible households will receive up to $285 worth of U-Save and up to a month's worth of Service & Conservancy Charges (S&CC) rebates depending on their flat types, announced the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on Monday (Dec 30).  This will be the fourth disbursement of rebates for the 2024 financial year. Households previously received disbursements in April, July and October.  These are part of permanent GST Voucher (GSTV) and Assurance Package schemes to help lower- to middle-income households with the rising cost of living. In total, eligible households will receive 2.5 times the amount of regular U-Save rebates, as well as up to four months of S&CC rebates this financial year. «On average, this will cover about eight months of utility bills for those living in one- and two-room flats, and about four months of utility bills for those living in three- and four-room flats,» said MOF. 

Tiles falling from the archway at Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple hit a man on Sunday (Dec 29) morning, leaving scratches on his arm. Eyewitness Song Kangming (transliteration) told Lianhe Zaobao that he was waiting in line to enter the temple's hall when three tiles fell from the archway. «I heard a loud 'bang' and there was chaos at the scene,» Song recalled.  One tile had struck the arm of a man in his 50s who was picking up incense sticks, he told 8world. Song also heard a crash out of his line of sight and spun around to see a frightened woman carrying her baby. «Fortunately, the woman and her child managed to avoid getting hit,» he said. Speaking with Zaobao, Song surmised that the archway may have not been properly maintained, resulting in the tiles falling. «The Lunar New Year is coming soon and there will be a lot of devotees,» he said. «I hope Kwan Im Thong Temple can take measures as soon as possible to ensure their safety.» When an 8world reporter visited the temple on Monday morning, they noticed that the damaged parts of the archway had been covered up and that repair works were underway.

PHU THO — The Singapore footballers arrived in Vietnam aware of their mission: Strike early to silence the vociferous home crowd in a bid to claw back the 2-0 semi-final, first-leg deficit at the Asean Championship. And while the Lions were able to find the net as early as the 10th minute, it was contentiously ruled out in the first sign of what would ultimately be a night of frustration as the Lions' comeback mission unravelled at the Viet Tri Stadium in the Phu Tho province. On Dec 29, it was Vietnam, backed by a raucous sea of 15,284 supporters, who emerged 3-1 victors for a 5-1 aggregate victory. Lions captain Hariss Harun, who collected his 138th cap, was downcast after the final whistle as he trudged to the team bus with his teammates. When asked about Faris Ramli's disallowed goal, the 34-year-old shrugged his shoulders and said: «it is what it is.» He added: «When we saw the ball hit the net, we were all given an extra boost. We wanted to get the ball and start again, but then there was a long wait. So it was tough. »It's always tough to come here to play. I think we threw everything that we possibly could.

Heavy rainfall across Singapore for two hours caused flash floods in Bukit Timah on Sunday (Dec 29), leaving some cars partially submerged in floodwaters. National water agency PUB issued flood risk warnings for nearly 20 locations including Bukit Timah, Toa Payoh, Choa Chu Kang and Chinatown.  One heavily impacted area was along Tan Kim Cheng Road where the Lutheran Towers are located. Speaking with 8world, a car owner surnamed Zhang said that he was alerted by his mother about the flash flood at around 5.20pm. «The flooding today is particularly severe,» he said. «In the past, the water level only reached my ankles, but this time it was up to my waist - high enough to kayak.» He estimated the water level to be about a metre high. Zhang and other people who parked their cars in the area were also seen removing water from their cars at 6.20pm. Bukit Timah prone to flooding: PUB According to PUB, flash floods occurred along Dunearn Road and Bukit Timah Road near King Albert Park from 5pm. They were caused by high water levels in the adjacent drains and Bukit Timah Canal.

Passengers on board a Scoot flight scheduled to depart from Kuala Lumpur on Saturday (Dec 28) reportedly had to disembark the aircraft twice due to a technical issue. Jason Tan, who was on board flight TR469, told 8world that the plane had yet to take off for Singapore an hour after its scheduled departure time of 7.10pm. «The air-con was not turned on, and it was hard to breathe,» he said.  Tan said the crew then announced that the plane had encountered a technical issue and asked all passengers to disembark. According to him, everyone was allowed to board again an hour later, and informed that the plane would take off at 11.30pm. At about midnight, however, the aircraft was still on the tarmac, and passengers had to disembark again because of the technical issue. Describing the situation as «chaotic», Tan said that passengers were given two choices - either cancel their tickets or wait for Scoot to arrange for their accommodation and the next flight to Singapore. «The Scoot staff said that the airline will refund passengers who cancel their tickets, but there was no elaboration on compensation,» he said.

A pair of Onisuka Tiger sneakers for only 99 cents. The brand's Singapore website shows the Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 to be priced at $190. The deal was too good to be true, so it couldn't be true.  But Wu, 62, did not want to miss the opportunity he saw on TikTok at noon on Dec 18. He clicked on the ad to buy a pair of the shoes and was directed to another webpage where he had to fill in his card details. «I thought that was a bit weird because I am always prompted to use pre-saved details when I buy something on TikTok,» he told Shin Min Daily News. Wu was also asked to key in a one-time password. He also made other purchases on TikTok that day, so he did not pay attention to the multiple SMSes he received from the bank regarding transfers made out of his account. «I remember there was more than $2,000 in my bank account, but two days later I found only $7 left. I checked and found multiple transfer records.» Wu banked in $1,000 on Dec 20 but his balance stood at only $9 the following day.

A Singaporean woman wants compensation from a Johor Bahru hotel after finding a bed bug on the bed she was sleeping in. Stomp contributor Angela shared a video of the insect on the bed sheet. She and five friends had booked three rooms at Hallmark Regency Hotel via the Agoda website. «Two of us went a day early on Dec 13 to spend more time to do our shopping while the remaining four would join us the next day,» said the Stomp contributor. The plan was for all six of them to check out on Dec 15. «We checked in the hotel around 3pm,» recounted the Stomp contributor. «We went out and came back hotel around 3am. We showered and chat a bit. At around 4am, we went to bed. »But I couldn't sleep as I felt my body was itchy. At around 5am, I went to the toilet. I checked my body and that was when I noticed I hade a few bites on my body, including my butt. «I woke my friend up. and we saw the bed bug crawling on the bed as seen in the video I sent you.» She also shared a photo of the insect bites on her left buttock.

A 45-year-old man was found unconscious in a car on Friday (Dec 27) morning, after he'd complained about feeling unwell. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred at 10.35am at an open-air carpark next to Haig Road Market & Food Centre, reported Shin Min Daily News. The man, identified as Justin He, was a fishmonger who worked at his parents' stall at the wet market. He had informed his parents that he wasn't feeling well that morning, after which they told him to take a rest in the car, Shin Min reported.  As their subsequent phone calls to him went unanswered, the couple went to look for him at the car, only to find him unconscious.  A fellow fishmonger, surnamed Bai, 65, told Shin Min that He used to be a taxi driver but had been working at his parents' stall since the pandemic.   The elderly couple, both in their 70s, have been fishmongers at the market for more than two decades, he said. Bai also shared that He lived in Punggol and has two daughters. He added: "We were good friends and would go fishing together.

Taking safety for granted or simply bochup? Stomp contributor Confused was concerned to see a trio of personal mobility device (PMD) users behaving recklessly in Yishun on Dec 24, at around 8.50am. Photos submitted by the Stomp contributor show a male youth on one PMD, alongside two female youths on another PMD. One of the girls is riding pillion. Both PMDs can be seen behind a silver car on the road. Confused told Stomp: «From time to time, I see riders like these speeding across major roads such as in Bukit Batok late at night. »Now, they are queuing up like a normal car, like in this case at the crossroad of Yishun Avenue 1 and Yishun Avenue 2. It's quite reckless and dangerous, in my opinion. «Furthermore, we cannot share feedback through the normal Land Transport Authority or Traffic Police channels, as all of them require a licence plate. I hope the authorities sort this out.» ALSO READ: Speeding PMD skids and crashes in Queenstown

Don’t be alarmed if you spot drones flying overhead during this year’s countdown at Marina Bay – they're actually there to ensure your safety.  These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), which are deployed by the police, come equipped with spotlights, blinkers and speakers to enhance visibility and allow the police to broadcast safety announcements.  These UAVs will prove valuable as large crowds are expected at Marina Bay during the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2025. The Singapore Sports Hub will also play host to the Let's Celebrate 2025 event for the New Year's Eve celebrations. These events, expected to attract large crowds, will run from Dec 31, 2024, into the early hours of Jan 1, 2025, said the police in a statement on Dec 27. UAVs were previously used for crowd-counting at ZoukOut in 2022 and 2023, and the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown in 2022. In these events, the UAVs were trialled for crowd-counting.

An elderly woman was hospitalised in the intensive care unit after going for a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment three days prior. The family of Liu, 78, are urging the clinic to disclose the contents of the medicinal paste they had used on the latter as part of their $17,000 package. Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, Cai, 46, said that he found his mother unconscious on her bed on Nov 10 and immediately took her to the hospital. After doctors diagnosed her with gastrointestinal bleeding, she underwent emergency surgery on the same day and was in the intensive care unit for three days. She was hospitalised for over a month. Liu's daughter said that doctors asked the family if her mother had used Chinese medicine. Liu's children said that they had never heard of her visiting a TCM clinic, until they discovered receipts at home that she had signed packages of over $17,000. Cai told reporters that his mother first visited a Hougang massage parlour in September for a foot massage, but was recommended to another TCM clinic. According to the receipt, the packages were not refundable.

A motorcyclist was caught on camera doing the dangerous 'Superman' stunt while riding along East Coast Parkway. Facebook user Raven Qiu said that the incident happened on Thursday (Dec 26) at around 2.59am. A video showed a group of motorcyclists on the road, with one of them lying down on the bike with both hands still on the throttle. After stretching backwards for 10 seconds, the motorcyclist returned both feet back to the vehicle. The Facebook post has since garnered over 240 shares. In the comments, several netizens criticised the motorcyclist for performing the dangerous stunt. «Stupid rider doing stupid stunt,» one of them said, while others urged the traffic police to investigate.

Each time Mr Ritesh Angural and his wife, Ms Nisha Hari Singh, both 38, drove their trusty 2002 Land Rover Defender across a land checkpoint and into a new country, their doe-eyed toddler Arisha would ask: “Will I see snow here?” Four months and six countries into Mr Ritesh and Ms Nisha’s epic mission for their family of three to travel from Singapore to Norway by land, Arisha’s wish came true – on her fourth birthday, in June. It started snowing in Ulaanbaatar for just one day of their 42-day stay in Mongolia. “She was so stunned and did not know what to say,” said Ms Nisha of her daughter’s reaction. “I remember her just staring out of the window, watching the snow fall and go, ‘Mama... the grass is white.’ It was so, so special.” Arisha later celebrated her birthday at a Mongolian abode with locals – who also gifted her a Mongolian deel (a traditional tunic) – they befriended while fixing their converted camper vehicle in the country.

SINGAPORE – British petrochemical giant Shell has shut down one of its oil processing units on Bukom Island to investigate a suspected leak, and has informed the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the National Environment Agency (NEA), the authorities said on Dec 27. The oil processing unit, located at the Shell Energy and Chemical Parks, is used to produce refined oil products such as diesel, said MPA, NEA, the National Parks Board (NParks) and Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) in a joint release on Dec 27. Water drawn from the sea is used to cool the refined oil products in the unit. Shell estimated that a few tonnes of the refined oil products were leaked – together with the cooling water discharged, the agencies said. This leak came after more than 30 tonnes of slop – a mixture of oil and water – were leaked into the sea between Bukom Island and Bukom Kechil from a land-based Shell pipeline on Oct 20. Shell is still under probe for taking more than seven hours to notify the authorities about this incident.

SINGAPORE — A 46-year-old man was hauled to a district court on Dec 27 after he allegedly committed incest with one of his daughters on three separate occasions. Court documents do not disclose her age but she was over 16 years old at the time of the alleged offences. He is also accused of using his mobile phone to record videos of his younger daughter, then 13, while she was showering in January. He allegedly did so without the girl's consent. The man, who cannot be named due to a gag order to protect his daughters' identities, was charged with three counts of incest, seven counts of voyeurism and one count of being in possession of obscene films. According to court documents, he purportedly committed incest with his older daughter in a Bedok North flat on three occasions between 2021 and 2023. He is said to have recorded a video of her showering in the flat at around 5.30am on Jan 7. The man allegedly recorded similar videos of his younger daughter on five separate occasions between Jan 1 and 11. On Jan 28, he was on a video call with a third alleged victim, who was then performing a sexual act.

Drama unfolded in Hougang as a resident reportedly locked himself inside his HDB unit last week, leading to a four-hour standoff with the police. The incident occurred at around 8pm on Monday (Dec 23) at Block 701, Hougang Avenue 2, reported Shin Min Daily News. A housewife, surnamed Wong, told Shin Min that several police cars and tactical vehicles arrived at the scene around that time, leading her to believe that «something big happened». About 10 police officers, some outfitted with riot gear, were seen at the void deck of the HDB block, according to a Shin Min reporter who was at the scene. Officers from the Crisis Negotiation Unit were reportedly at the scene too. According to residents interviewed by Shin Min, the police were alerted after a middle-aged man locked himself inside his unit. After hours of negotiations, the police confirmed the residents' safety and left the scene at around 11:50pm. According to a neighbour, the middle-aged man, who reportedly lives with his elderly mother in the unit, frequently talks to himself and occasionally scolds his neighbours.

It seems like Santa ditched his sleigh and hit the streets of Singapore to hand out gifts on a motorcycle this year. TikTok user Freshchocomilk posted two videos on Thursday (Dec 26), which have since gone viral and garnered over 100,000 views in total.

Dive into the world of scams and uncover the truth behind how they work with Carolyn Misir, Principal Psychologist, and Joel Ong, Psychologist, from the Singapore Police Force. From job scams to e-commerce fraud and even impersonation of government officials, Misir and Ong break down how these schemes operate, what psychological tactics scammers use and who is most at risk. File #1 - 'Do you want to earn quick cash?' Explore how scammers exploit dreams of easy money through fake job offers. With WhatsApp and Telegram as their playgrounds, these fraudsters promise commissions for simple tasks but leave victims empty-handed. An astonishing $86 million has been lost due to job scams in the first half of 2024. Discover how to spot the red flags and avoid becoming a statistic in the growing wave of job scams. File #2 - 'Do you want a good deal?' The allure of online deals can be hard to resist - but they might cost more than you think. From fake payments to phantom goods, e-commerce scams have skyrocketed in recent years. Hear a victim's account firsthand and learn how to outwit these digital con artists.

Over the past month, some food delivery riders in Woodlands have found their bicycles or delivery items missing. The suspected culprit is a 14-year-old boy, reported Shin Min Daily News on Thursday (Dec 26). Delivery rider Zheng Jinyao (transliteration), 44, told the Chinese evening daily that the teen is frequently spotted around Causeway Point mall and Woodlands MRT station. He claimed that the teen had stolen at least six e-bicycles, all of which were thankfully recovered.  The boy is also accused of opening riders' delivery bags and swiping the items inside, added Zheng. He also recounted how the teenager once stole a folding bicycle and brought it onto a bus. The deliveryman reportedly contacted the police, who helped recover the stolen bicycle.  Another delivery rider surnamed Xu, 29, said he had seen the teen wearing a card stating that he has special needs. «My friend once had his food delivery stolen. He first saw that teen at the ground floor of the block, but he didn't think much of it and went upstairs to deliver the food,» he recounted.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver the Budget 2025 statement in Parliament on Feb 18.  There will be live television and radio coverage of the Budget Statement, as well as a live webcast on the Singapore Budget website.  Members of the public can also find real-time updates of the key announcements on the Ministry of Finance (MOF)'s Facebook page and X account.  After delivery, the full Budget statement will be published, said the MOF in a statement on Friday (Dec 27).  Members of the public can also share their views about the Singapore Budget on Reach's Budget 2025 microsite till Jan 12, 2025, said the ministry. There will also be a physical listening point at One Raffles Place on Jan 16, 2025. 

SINGAPORE – The Lions suffered a sickening blow on Boxing Day when they conceded a debatable 101st-minute penalty before what looked to be a 104th-minute knockout punch as they lost 2-0 to Vietnam in the first leg of the Asean Championship semi-finals at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Dec 26. After a resolute display in regulation time, the match turned on a controversial video assistant referee (VAR) decision in added time. Following a defensive miscommunication between goalkeeper Izwan Mahbud and Shakir Hamzah, the VAR adjudged the defender to have handled the ball in the box, and Nguyen Tien Linh successfully dispatched the spot-kick. Three minutes later, Nguyen Hoang Duc’s corner was flicked on by Pham Xuan Manh for Brazil-born Rafaelson to help his adopted country bring home a two-goal advantage for the second leg at the Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho on Dec 29, with the away goals rule not applicable. The first leg was played at the Jalan Besar as a late schedule change meant the National Stadium was unavailable for the game and the rest of the tournament, having already been booked for concerts in this period.

A recent incident involving a beggar near Waterloo Street, who reportedly made $10 in just five minutes, has sparked a heated online debate. The encounter was shared by a netizen on the Complaint Singapore Facebook page on Dec 18, where the user expressed frustration at how quickly the beggar accumulated the cash. The post's caption read: «In 5 mins left with $10. Guess how much he collects a day. Better income than some doctors, accountants or lawyers.» While some agreed with the sentiment, many others criticised the post for its lack of empathy.

A couple broke into a bar on Neil Road, smiled and waved at the CCTV cameras before leaving the premises on December 12.   Speaking to 8days, the 36-year-old owner of the bar, Side Door, Tryson Quek recounted how he was shocked when he returned to find his door broken.  «We installed a blind so no one could reach the glass door, but [the couple] went in from the side to jiggle the door handle with pressure,» said Quek.  According to a CCTV footage, a man can be seen pulling at the door handle before breaking in and leaving, reported Shin Min Daily News.  A police report was made the next day after a clerk noticed the unlocked door and suspected a break-in. Quek also pointed out that another man who was outside the bar peeked behind the blind before gesturing to the couple.    The couple later checked their phones outside the bar, and the woman looked up at the CCTV cameras, smiled and waved before departing. 'They even made silly faces' The couple, believed to be in their 30s, was later identified after a video of their antics was posted on social media.

SINGAPORE — For fans who did not manage to get a ticket to the Asean Championship semi-final, first leg between Singapore and Vietnam, there are now more options to watch the match in a communal setting. The People's Association and HomeTeamNS will be organising 'live' watch parties that are open to the public for both legs of the semi-final. The first leg will be played at the Jalan Besar Stadium today (Dec 26), while the return leg will be held at the Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho on Dec 29. Both matches kick off at 9pm. On Tuesday, PA announced it will host watch parties at 11 community clubs and centres — Our Tampines Hub, Heartbeat @ Bedok, One Punggol, Wisma Geylang Serai, Kaki Bukit CC, Keat Hong CC, Jurong Spring CC, Pek Kio CC, Radin Mas CC, Tampines West CC and Buangkok CC. HomeTeamNS will do likewise at their JOM Balestier, Khatib and Bedok Reservoir outlets. On its website, it promoted a big-screen experience, free-flow snacks and drinks (while stocks last) for all and free parking for its members.

Two passengers got into a fist fight while disembarking from a Scoot flight. In a 20-second video posted to Reddit on Tuesday (Dec 24), the two men were seen in a heated conflict while waiting to get off the plane. The men exchanged punches with each other, as other passengers pleaded with them to stop fighting.  One of the passengers can be heard repeatedly shouting: «Stop fighting! There are kids here!» A spokesperson from Scoot told 8world the conflict occurred on the Dec 24 flight TR135 from Xi'an to Singapore. Crew members later intervened to stop the fight, following safety protocols, said the spokesperson, adding that there were no further disruptions to the passengers disembarking.  Scoot also reiterated its commitment to the safety and well-being of passengers and crew, and apologised for any inconvenience caused. AsiaOne has reached out to Scoot for more information.  

2024 was an exceptionally busy year for Singapore. Aside from the swearing-in of our fourth Prime Minster Lawrence Wong, Singapore also saw several international acts performing on our shores — including Taylor Swift, Coldplay and most recently, 2NE1.  And who can forget the major train breakdown, which affected some 2.1 million commuters, including students who were taking their PSLE examinations?  To wrap up the year, here’s a look at some highlights from 2024. 

SNGAPORE - A 24-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly voluntarily causing grievous hurt to a 25-year-old man on Christmas Eve. In a statement on Dec 25, the police said the suspect allegedly assaulted the 25-year-old with a knife along Jalan Besar Road at about 3.40am on Dec 24. The victim suffered laceration wounds and was later taken conscious to the hospital. The suspect fled the scene after the attack. Preliminary investigations showed that both men knew each other and had a dispute previously. Officers from Central Police Division later established the identity of the suspect and arrested him on the same day in a residential unit at Keat Hong Close. During the man’s arrest, a 19-year-old woman was also arrested for harbouring an offender, the police said. The man is expected to be charged in court on Dec 26. If found guilty, he can be sentenced to life imprisonment, or a term which may extend to 15 years. He can be also be fined or caned.

A toddler suffered a cut after she was struck on the head by a falling item in Sengkang on Tuesday (Dec 24). In a note addressed to Rivervale Shores residents, a person who appears to be the girl's parent, described how a metal object «flew out of nowhere» and hit the two-year-old at the Riverdale Shores playground. This left the girl bleeding from the head. «There was no one else at the playground at the time so it could have been high-rise litter. We have lodged a police report and they are investigating [the incident].» The social media post on Sgfollowsall.backup was to remind everyone to be careful, especially children, the parent explained. In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said they received a call for assistance at the ground floor between Block 172D and Block 173A of Sengkang East Drive at about 11.15am. They also confirmed that the two-year-old child was conveyed conscious to hospital. The case is still under investigation.

SINGAPORE - The third executive who was fired by Singapore Post on Dec 21 following investigations over a whistle-blower’s report will contest his termination, saying the move is undue, unfair and without merit. In a statement posted on LinkedIn on Dec 24, Mr Li Yu, the former chief executive of the SingPost international business unit involved in a data falsification case, said he will contest the termination of his employment, the alleged reasons for the decision and the disciplinary proceedings. “I will seek to enforce my legal rights and vindicate my personal reputation,” he wrote. “I disagree with the alleged reasons given and will robustly defend my position in the proper forum.” Mr Yu, group CEO Vincent Phang and group chief financial officer Vincent Yik were sacked with immediate effect on Dec 21 after investigations stemming from a whistle-blower’s report sent to SingPost and the Infocomm Media and Development Authority in February were concluded. The report was not disclosed to shareholders until December 2024.