65-year-old man found dead in Balestier Road residential unit
A 65-year-old man was discovered dead in a residential unit on Balestier Road on the evening of Saturday, November 14. Police responded to the scene with at least five vehicles, including a crime scene investigation van. The incident occurred at the JW Building, which is a five-story development containing commercial and residential spaces. The building is known for having a bak kut teh eatery on its ground floor. Records show the owner received approval in January 2025 to convert the property.
A 65-year-old man was found dead in a Balestier Road residential unit on Saturday (Nov 14) evening.When AsiaOne reached 325 Balestier Road at about 9pm, at least five police vehicles were present at the scene, including a van used by crime scene investigation officers. Police vehicles seen along Balestier Road in the vicinity of 325 Balestier Road. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Sean Ler The address belongs to JW Building — a five-storey commercial and residential development — known for a bak kut teh eatery on its ground floor, behind a bus stop.Checks by AsiaOne indicate that while the building is mainly used for commercial and retail purposes, its owner received an approval in January 2025 to convert part of a second-floor office for residential use.