A National Service (NS) man on a motorcycle was flung onto the road after an accident with a black Porsche which was tailgating another vehicle along the Seletar Expressway (SLE) today (Aug 30) at 7.18am.

Stomp contributor Mike captured the incident on his vehicle's dashboard camera, and sent the video to Stomp.

In the video, the NS man was seen riding in the middle lane and overtaking a yellow car.

The Porsche, which was tailgating another vehicle in the rightmost lane, suddenly cut into the middle lane without signalling, causing the NS man to crash into it.

The NS man was flung onto the road, while the Porsche driver simply drove on.

Fortunately, the yellow car which was just behind the motorbike managed to stop in time, and avoid running over the NS man.

Two other motorcyclists who were passing by stopped to render assistance.

Fortunately, the NS man did not seem seriously injured and got to his feet after a while.

One of the riders helped lift the NS man's motorcycle.

The rider also helped to move the NS man's motorcycle to the side of the road.

Said Mike: "I'm not sure if the Porsche driver knew he caused an accident.

"Given the way that he was driving earlier, he didn't seem like the sort who would wait around.

"I am quite pleased that the NS man was fine. It was quite fortunate and he could have been killed."

Stomp has contacted the police for more information.

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Read the full story here:Kaplan student, 25, killed after accident in JB was selfless and well-loved by friends

A 25-year-old Singaporean man, Justinian Tan, died after he was hit by a car from behind while he was in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, with five other friends.

One of his friends, Brandon Yeo, was also hit by the same car but survived.

The fatal accident happened at around 3am on Aug 25, near New York Hotel, at Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir.

Justinian was subsequently taken to Singapore General Hospital, where he was pronounced brain dead three days later on Aug 28 at around 5.56pm.

His parents decided to take him off life support this morning (Aug 30) at around 12.30am.

Stomp understands that the incident is a Coroner's case.

The other victim, Brandon Yeo, was discharged yesterday morning (Aug 29) and is currently in stable condition.

Stomp contributor Joshua, who alerted Stomp to the incident today (Aug 30), was among the group of friends who were in Johor Bahru. He had witnessed the accident.

He told Stomp: "We were having lok lok for supper in JB and were walking back to the car when a car blindsided us from behind and hit two of my friends, sending them flying forward."

Joshua said that the six of them were chatting as they were walking back their Honda Odyssey between 2.45am and 3am on Aug 25, after their supper.

When they reached their car, three of his friends, Ernest, Justinian and Brandon were standing on the roadside while Joshua was standing on the walkway.

All of a sudden, a car came from behind, just missing Ernest, but hit Justinian, sending him flying, before hitting Brandon. Joshua said that the driver of the car, a Proton Saga, didn't stop after the accident and just drove off.

Joshua immediately went to check on Brandon, who was conscious but had broken his femur. The other friends attended to Justinian, who was unconscious but convulsing.

When Joshua subsequently went over to Justinian, he saw that his friend was struggling to breathe and was coughing out a lot of blood.

Joshua tried to remove the blood from Justinian's mouth to help him breathe, and also rendered basic first aid.

Joshua added: "Passers-by helped us to call the police and ambulance.

"My friends were rushed to Sultanah Aminah Hospital in JB after waiting for 30 minutes.

"In the meantime, the police in JB asked us to clean up the bloodstains on the road. However, the scene was not cordoned off.

"Upon reaching the hospital, we were asked to pay RM1,350 (S$430) for each victim before they would be able to carry on with further action.

"We did not carry so much cash so we had to go find an ATM.

"We then paid the hospital RM2,700 and they finally conducted scans on the victims. It took about four hours before we were given a prognosis.

"At 8.30am, the hospital requested for another RM1,350 as Justinian needed another operation because his brain was bleeding.

"Upon inquiring further, we were told that Justinian had a 50-50 chance of survival and that the operation would be done by a medical officer, instead of a consultant or surgeon.

"We then called the Singapore embassy, who arranged for a private ambulance in Malaysia to pick up our friends."

Joshua told Stomp in a phone interview that meanwhile, he and the rest of his friends remained in JB because the embassy had advised them to a make a report with Malaysia's traffic police.

He said that although the driver of the Proton Saga had driven off after the accident, passersby had taken down the car's licence plate number and informed Joshua and his friends, for them to make a police report the next day.

However, Joshua said that they were unsuccessful as they did not manage to speak with any officers.

He continued: "The ambulance left for Singapore from Sultanah Aminah Hospital at around 10.45am and arrived at around noon.

"Justinian was sent to Singapore General Hospital (SGH) in critical condition while Brandon was sent to Gleneagles Hospital.

"By then, it had already been close to 10 hours since the accident.

"At 2.30pm, the doctors explained that too long had passed and that Justinian's injuries were too severe.

"He was pronounced brain dead and placed on life support on Aug 28 at 5.50pm.

"His parents took him off life support this morning (Aug 30) at around 12.30pm."

Joshua said that Justinian's parents did not want to pull the plug "until everyone had seen him".

He added: "My friends and I returned to JB yesterday (Aug 29) to make a police report. The matter is currently in the magistrate's hands."

When Stomp attended Justinian's wake at Block 323 Serangoon Avenue 3 at about 8.30pm today (Aug 30), Joshua was there to speak to us.

Joshua told Stomp that he had been friends with Justinian since they were in Primary 1 at St Gabriel's Primary School.

He is currently studying in Perth, Australia, but had come back to Singapore for a break and wanted to catch up with Justinian and their other friends.

He said: "The most important people in his life are his family, he always put family first... but he was always there for you (his friends), whenever he could."

Joshua went on to elaborate on how great a friend Justinian was.

"When I was serving NS, I had a tumour in my leg, and I was out for six months. Justin visited me pretty much every day and stayed with me, brought me lunch, brought me everything, because I couldn't walk.

"That's just the kind of person he was."

Stomp has contacted the relevant authorities for more information.

If you had a choice, what would you want to eat in the afterlife?

Someone thought that his loved ones might appreciate some meals from McDonald's.

Stomp contributor Izwandy shared a photo that has been circulating on WhatsApp, showing five sets of hotcakes, McMuffins, hash browns and drinks from McDonald's being used as offerings.

The meals even came with cutlery.

There were also joss sticks and candles on the grass patch near the food.

It is unclear where or when exactly this happened, but Izwandy said the picture was taken recently.

He added: "Who says everybody has the same taste...some may like it different."

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Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Wednesday upgraded the country's representative status in Batam, Riau Islands, to consulate general from consulate.

He said the partnership between Singapore and Riau Islands was a key part of his country's relations with Indonesia.

"We are next-door neighbours. We have strong economic links and good connectivity, with nearly a hundred ferry crossings each day. It is no surprise that our people visit each other frequently," Balakhrisnan said on Wednesday, one day after he announced the upgrading of Singapore's representative status in Medan, North Sumatra, to consulate general from consulate.

Balakhrisnan discussed Indonesia-Singapore diplomatic relations in the opening of a photo exhibition themed "RISING50 Singapore-Kepri", which accompanied the inauguration of the Singaporean Consulate General in Batam.

Photos displayed in the exhibition show various Indonesia-Singapore partnerships in Riau Islands, such as the groundbreaking ceremony of the construction of the Batamindo Industrial Park in the 1990s.

Singapore and Indonesia started operating the industrial park in 1992. The complex has employed 60,000 workers.

Successful co-operation between the two countries was also seen in the development of the Bintan Integrated Resort area in Lagoi, which began operating in 1996. Last year, 670,000 tourists visited the resort.

Singapore first opened its consulate in Batam on April 27, 2009, in a bid to support its economic co-operation with Indonesia. Data shows that 50 per cent of 6,000 foreigners in Batam are from Singapore.

A video of a ComfortDelGro cabby launching into a tirade after a couple allegedly evaded a $200.76 cab fare has been circulating on WhatsApp.

In the video, the driver said that he had picked up a couple in the afternoon and brought them all around Singapore until 9pm.

Upon reaching Choa Chu Kang Avenue 3, the pair told the driver that they had no money on them, asking him to allow them to retrieve it from their flat.

The unassuming driver thought nothing of it and waited as they alighted and left.

However, after waiting for half an hour, the couple were still nowhere in sight.

The driver then spoke out about his circumstance, saying that he needed money for his 'pampers ' and 'milk powder'.

He also revealed that his wife was not working.

Blaming himself for the 'karma', the driver added that he had also evaded fares in the past, so that was probably why the same thing was happening to him.

Said the dismayed driver: "They cheat my money, cheat my life!"

It is unclear when the incident occurred.

Listen to his complaints in the video below.

InstaScram is a travel series bringing you an original perspective of Singapore from the eyes of a biker. And where we usually feature real bikers, our guests this episode have four legs and are particularly hairy. A real horse meets an iron horse, when we explore the Wild Wild West of Singapore.

In a land of skyscrapers of glass and steel, urban living, and mechanical transport systems, it seems from the outsider's context that we have little space for the cowboy lifestyle. The days where horse riding is exclusive to a small group of members are almost over, with many more horse-centric activities that are currently open to the public.

Gallop Stable at Punggol Ranch is the brainchild of Mr Shanker Jackuda, who was a professional horse rider and trainer based in Dubai, before deciding to open horse riding facilities in Pasir Ris, Bukit Timah, and Punggol, to cater to Singaporeans lamenting the lack of equestrian activity. It aims to introduce the stereotypically elite sport to the masses, making it affordable and accessible.

The area along Punggol Track 24 used to be densely forested and relatively inaccessible. In December 2012, Punggol Ranch turned it into Singapore's very own cowboy town, complete with wagon chalets where you can spend the night, activities for the whole family, and even their own dining establishment called Makan-Makan. Since opening its doors, thousands of riders have enrolled in their horse-riding classes, with 2,500 active members across all ages. Physically fit senior citizens and children above the age of three are also welcome to ride, as long as they adhere to the weight limit set to safeguard the welfare of the horses.

And the highlight of this show is definitely the magnificent horses. Most of them in Punggol Ranch are ex-race horses that have been adopted and rehabilitated to adapt to a different lifestyle. And Ben, the main horse featured in the episode, is certainly no stranger to being in the spotlight, having had lots of experience in front of the camera, including local VJ Kyla Moniq's pre-wedding photoshoot!

There are plenty of other activities to partake in, should you not wish to ride. You could do a bit of archery, feed the bunnies or even spend some time singing karaoke in an actual refurbished life-raft! In time, this novelty place might just become a permanent fixture on the Singapore landscape.

Our next 'mane' event is an area that is quite prominent in the equestrian arena since the 1840s, when Bukit Timah was developed to accommodate horse racing. We rode to Fairways Drive, home to the Bukit Timah Saddle Club since 1951, retraining retired race horses to develop skills suitable for show jumping, dressage or leisure riding. The Club also provides photoshoot packages for couples looking to live out their fairytale dreams.

The meandering road and the expansive fields of green that frame it, make up a scene that truly feels like something out of an old Western. The quiet stretch is perfect for a nice drive, or even a slow walk, to take beautiful pictures set against a backdrop that you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else in Singapore.

And because this is Singapore, there are plenty of eateries to choose from, when you are done soaking up the sights. Our pick is Picotin Express, a bistro famed for their pizzas and classic European dishes, established in 2007 by Swiss expat Jacky Stevens. With covered outdoor seating that accommodates a capacity of 150, it is a superb venue for events, weddings, a romantic dinner, and even children's parties. There is even a mini-golf course right next to the restaurant where the little ones can occupy themselves, while the parents get some much needed downtime.

However, the winning feature of this establishment is definitely the view. Set beside the Champions Golf Course, Picotin Express lets you dine right in front of it, where you will able to take in the sights and sounds of the golf course, all from the comfort of their restaurant. Truly an ideal way to end a day out at Fairways Drive.

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Vice's video featuring Brandon Wade immediately went viral right after it was released.

It was controversial to say the least, and reactions to it were mostly critical, with majority slamming the idea of a sugar daddy dating website and how it's promoting materialism.

For those unfamiliar with the video, Brandon is actually the founder of SeekingArrangement, a popular sugar baby-daddy dating website that connects wealthy older men with younger girls.

It works like a typical dating site, except men share their net worth to attract women.

And regardless of what you think about this dating concept, it remains a fact that Brandon has successfully made a living out of building a sugar daddy dating empire.

In fact, its revenue is in excess of $30 million annually, according to Shift.

And the man himself, who is now in his late forties, is worth an estimated $5 million.

THE MIT NERD WHO HAD TROUBLE APPROACHING GIRLS

The Singapore-born entrepreneur is a former St Andrew's Secondary (an all-boys school) and Hwa Chong Junior College student.

He won multiple science fairs and math olympiads throughout his school years, and considered himself a nerd.

He moved to America to study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he earned a BS in Physics and Electrical Engineering as well as an MBA from the Sloan School of Management.

Despite being a member of the Toastmaster's Club back in Singapore, which aims to help members improve their public speaking skills, Brandon was still very tongue-tied around girls.

He had been delivering public speeches since the age of 12, but he simply couldn't pluck up the courage to talk to girls.

In fact, he only got his first kiss at age 21.

So for a man who acquired his wealth through dating websites, it's kind of ironic to know that he was an amateur in the dating game himself.

But this gap was what spurred the conversion of a need to a business opportunity.

"The idea came when I was a teenager in Singapore, because back then I was very shy and I didn't have a girlfriend," he said in a video interview with Vice.

"My mother would tell me: Just focus on your school. Study hard - don't worry about the girls. Someday you'll be successful, and all the girls will be there for you."

And that became his focus in life. He wanted to be successful and financially capable so that dating would become easier for him.

Upon graduation in 1995, Brandon moved to New York City to work for a management consulting firm, before joining General Electric Power Systems, where he managed the IT infrastructure.

After leaving GE and failing to start a business that specialised in targeted Internet ads, he decided to try his hand at dating websites.

"I have this fundamental belief that if you want to start a business, [you have to] try to solve your own problem because that's [when] you are most passionate about the issue. It's your problem, [so you'll have] the most chance of success," he said in an interview with NextShark.

"You are solving the problem that you have, and therefore you'll be its number one customer."

BUILDING A SUGAR DADDY DATING EMPIRE

Brandon confessed that he started the dating website for his own benefit, and founded SeekingArrangement in 2006 after struggling to find dates for himself.

"I felt so much pain in my life trying to date and haven't been very successful," he told The Daily Beast.

"I've used dating sites. I even joined one of those old-fashioned, video-based dating agencies, and I couldn't get a date! I figured there should be a website for guys like me."

He ended up using his own site for several years, which left him very impressed with the calibre of the women that he met.

And one thing just led to another.

Besides SeekingArrangement, Brandon also founded Seeking Millionaire (an online version of TV show Millionaire Matchmaker); What's Your Price, where rich people bid on dates; and travel dating website Miss Travel.

But SeekingArrangement still remains the most popular of his dating sites, hosting over 4.5 million active members in 2015 - of which 1,200 men and 700 women hail from Singapore.

It matches wealthy sugar daddies, who pay US$50 (S$68) a month for access to the site (or US$200 to be a "Diamond User" with verified income), with sugar babies who can enlist for free.

About 40 per cent of the users on SeekingArrangement are married men, but this comes across as insignificant to Brandon.

"Some married men need to stay with a family because of their kids, but they're in a loveless relationship," he said.

"And as a guy, you need to get your outlet somewhere else. You have your sexual needs and wants, and the website provides a service to keep the family together. In a roundabout way, as morally wrong as that is, it's providing a service that keeps the family unit together."

ARE HIS DATING SITES A FRONT FOR PROSTITUTION?

Thanks to his controversial dating websites, Brandon's business ventures have been labelled as social escort services, or prostitution, in disguise.

Responding to such accusations, he aggressively defended his business and said that checks have been performed to eliminate potential prostitute users on his platforms.

He insisted that prostitutes and escorts are not allowed on his sites, and claimed that he has the relevant software and a large team of administrators in place to ensure that users abide by this policy.

In a CNN opinion piece, Brandon said they have "kick[ed] off dozens of escorts and prostitutes every day because they attempt to use the site inappropriately".

Commenting further on this, Brandon simply describes sugar daddies as rich boyfriends.

In a 2015 interview with The Straits Times, he compared a sugar daddy who pays a young woman for companionship to "a rich boyfriend who spoils his girlfriend or a husband who gives his wife an allowance."

He refuted by asking if the latter should also be considered as prostitution.

"Today's sugar daddies are wealthy and successful boyfriends - the type of men most Singaporean mothers tell their daughters to date," he added.

In a separate interview with the Wall Street Journal, Brandon reasoned that "because there is chemistry involved in these relationships, it's not a one-time exchange of money for sex."

"Most people who meet on the site don't have sex on the first date. After a relationship forms, sex becomes part of the relationship. It's not very different from a rich husband or boyfriend giving money to a wife or girlfriend."

So behind the fancy name of a CEO, is Brandon Wade really not just a pimp?

"There's a big difference between running a dating website and being a pimp. I don't make money from the money that the women get from the sugar daddies, nor am I promoting prostitution in any way," he said.

"We're getting a subscription fee from a dating service that we're providing. I'd like to think of myself as a telecommunications service provider more than enabling a specific lifestyle."

"LOVE IS A CONCEPT INVENTED BY POOR PEOPLE"

On his personal website, Brandon proudly proclaims his notorious statement: "Love is a concept invented by poor people."

"Love at first sight that sends shivers down your spine is a fairy tale, and it doesn't last forever," he wrote.

You know what is forever, though?

Diamonds. Lots and lots of diamonds.

Instead of looking for The One, Brandon believes people should look for a bunch of zeroes after the one. He says there's no shame in admitting the "financial incentive" behind dating.

In an interview with The Daily Beast, he shared more about his ideas towards dating and love, and his various dating websites that follow a common theme of pairing the rich and the willing.

"We live in a society that's very materialistic, and unfortunately, money plays a big role in how we express our love and care for someone."

"In our society, the dating game is about an exchange of some sort. A guy is always looking at a woman's body and thinking how attractive she is. That's how a man measures a woman."

"And a woman is always looking at a man wondering if he's dressed well, and if that means he has a good job and has money to support a family in the future. I think people are offended because these sites are so brutally honest about it."

At the end of the day, whether you agree or disagree with his business ventures and his perception of dating, I still think that it's pretty commendable for the man to start up a $30 billion dating empire from scratch.

Especially for someone who hasn't had much dating experience or is very business savvy to begin with.

And although he experienced a failed business venture, that did not deter him from starting anew.

In fact, this man sees failure as his biggest mentor.

"Every time I fail, I learn the lesson and make sure it sticks, so I will not repeat the same mistake again. Somebody can tell you, 'Do this,' but you're never going to really take it to heart until you experience that failure yourself."

"It's kind of unfortunate, but failure is almost a necessity to success. So I would say: go out there, take the risk, and don't be afraid."

This article was first published in Vulcan Post.

One of two passengers that Stomp contributor Danny picked up yesterday evening (Aug 31) allegedly sprayed a fire extinguisher on both the interior and exterior of his taxi, while the other was paying the fare.

Danny, the taxi driver, told Stomp that the two men boarded his cab at a bus stop along Marina Bay Sands at around 7.43pm.

He said, "I only realised that they had a fire extinguisher with them when they were in my taxi. However, I did not suspect anything because one guy was wearing formal attire.

"Since it was a short trip, I thought maybe they were just bringing the fire extinguisher to their shop or something."

Danny brought them to their destination at Arab Street anyway -- and that was when things got messy.

"One guy (in a white formal shirt) paid the fare of $11.35 while the other (in a black t-shirt) started spraying the fire extinguisher while alighting my taxi.

"I was keeping my money when I saw that my whole car was filled with white mist.

"I immediately got out, locked my doors and chased after the two guys.

"The guy in the black shirt was spouting a lot of nonsense. He then hid the fire extinguisher behind a bin and left."

A video that Danny filmed shows him trying to confront the man who had apparently sprayed the fire extinguisher. He appeared to be flagging down another taxi.

Danny told him, "Don't run, sir" but the man replied, "F*** off".

The Stomp contributor continued: "I called the police, who came down to the scene and brought the extinguisher back for evidence. However, the two guys had already slipped off by then.

"I hope these jokers will get caught, be it through social media or the police."

In response to media queries by Stomp, police said they were alerted to a dispute along Arab Street on Aug 31 at 7.52pm.

Upon police arrival, it was established that this was a case of mischief.

Police are looking into the matter.

The 25-year-old Singaporean man who was killed following an accident in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, was cremated at Mandai Crematorium today (Sep 1).

Justinian Tan and Brandon Yeo, who were part of a group consisting of four other friends, were struck from behind by a Malaysian-registered car at around 3am on Aug 25.

Brandon survived the accident but Justinian was pronounced brain dead on Aug 28 at around 5.56pm. His parents took him off life support on Aug 30 at about 12.30am.

Stomp attended Justinian's wake at Block 323 Serangoon Avenue 3 on Wednesday evening and his funeral service on Friday (Sept 1).

Family, as well as friends, described the deceased as a selfless and loving person who would always go out of the way to help someone.

He took on part-time jobs -- from waitering to being an Uber driver -- while pursuing an accounting course at Kaplan, in hopes of relieving his family's financial burden.

Friends have been posting tributes on Justinian's Facebook page.

One wrote, "It is certain that you have touched the hearts of many. And you will never be forgotten. In our hearts you will stay. I take comfort to know you are now in a better place."

Another said, "I'm glad to have crossed, and walked, the same path as and with you in this lifetime. You've never failed to be a reliable shoulder to lean on, and even in your passing, you still taught me valuable lessons in life. I'll treasure the memories we had, and thanks for teaching me to treasure the future even more."

An investigation was launched to look into the claims that Justinian died after a "payment-before-treatment demand" from a hospital in JB, but Malaysia's Health Ministry has denied that there was a delay in attending to the accident and in treatment for Justinian Tan over payment.

MID-AUTUMN is upon us, which means it's mooncake shopping time.

Whether you're buying for business associates or family, check out BT Weekend's comprehensive guide to the myriad choices available out there.

Elsewhere in the magazine, take an armchair tour of Latvia, the Baltic state that packs a rich medieval history and multicultural present in its compact size.

Otherwise, pack your bags and head overseas to be inspired by the numerous design festivals happening over the next two months.

In death as in life - the undertaking trade is as much a business as any other.

In our Brunch feature, three funeral service providers share how the profession has developed in Singapore.

Move over, Princess. In real-life fairytales, girls don't need to be rescued, aren't trapped in castles, and can be whatever and whoever they want, as Fine Print finds out.

To fake it or not to fake it? Offbeat explores the wedding cake conundrum.

And in The Steering Column, we test-drive the BMW M760Li, the fast, sumptuous BMW flagship that can't decide if it wants to be a Rolls-Royce or Ferrari.

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