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The alleged boyfriend of a female university student who posted on Facebook about her boyfriend's decision to pursue a 'low-class job' as an SCDF (Singapore Civil Defence Force) regular, has spoken up.

In an update on the NTU (Nanyang Technological University) Confessions' Facebook page, the boyfriend of two years snapped at his girlfriend's immaturity and said he was 'disgusted' by her words.

He also said that he should follow the advice some netizens posted and end the relationship.

The student wrote in his post:

"I am the guy in question from this confession #NTUConfessions22475.

"I know we had disagreements about my career path. But I never knew till today that you thought of my career as a "low-class job"

"I never knew that saving people is a low-class job

"I never knew my actions to determine life or death is low class

"I never knew that getting my hands dirty is low class

"I am shocked by your immaturity. I know your parents already do not like me because they are considered "elites"

"I am disgusted by your words, and the comments on the posts are right, I should end the relationship

"Enjoy your ivory tower you pampered princess.

"I hope you do not suffer the fate of Prince Joffrey from GOT because he is exactly like you.

"Spoilt, full of hate and everything has to go your way.

"I can't even wear my SCDF singlet in my own house and you had the audacity to throw it all away?

"Christ sake, I really hope I don't have to meet you in your time of need.

"Goodbye, it was nice at the start but it got very heavy quickly.

"I'm surprised it lasted 2 years."

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"I am the guy in question from this confession #NTUConfessions22475. I know we had disagreements about my career path....

Posted by NTU Confessions on Thursday, 7 September 2017

In light of this outburst, some netizens thought that the man should forgive his girlfriend if he really loved her. ​

However, some labelled the entire fiasco as 'trolling' and questioned the authenticity of both posts.

Whatever your take on this, you'll have to agree, this is nothing if not dramatic.

Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 16:29
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Doctor's death in Bali dive likely caused by decompression sickness

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Dr Wong Yu Yi, 48, who died after diving in Bali on Wednesday (Sept 6), had suffered from decompression sickness according to an autopsy report.

It was likely the cause of her death, said her husband, Dr Peng Yeong Pin, 48.

Decompression sickness, which can be fatal, is a condition that arises when pressure differences lead to the formation of gas bubbles in a person's blood.

Dr Peng told The Sunday Times at his wife's wake on Saturday (Sept 9) that he had flown to Indonesia with his father on the day of the incident upon receiving a call from his wife's friend, only returning to Singapore on Friday (Sept 8).

His wife had gone to Bali with her friends, Ms Yap Shu Mei, 49, and Ms Rini Astuti Wulandari, 27, reports the local media.

She subsequently went diving with a group at Blue Lagoon, located in the eastern port town of Padangbai.

The group was diving at a depth of about 20m at 9.10am when Dr Wong suddenly signalled for help.

She was led to the water's surface by the dive leader but was unconscious by then.

Dr Wong was rushed to a hospital and declared dead on arrival.

Said Dr Peng: "They tried cardiopulmonary resuscitation for quite a long time, but could not bring her back."

Dr Peng said his wife was an experienced diver and had completed about a hundred dives.

Among her notable dives locations were Raja Ampat in Indonesia and the Red Sea in Egypt.

She told him that she was hoping to see the sunfish in her Bali dive this time round.

He added: "It was her passion."

Dr Wong is survived by three children, aged 11 to 19, and her husband.

Monday, September 11, 2017 - 08:35

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Cat trapped in letterbox gets set free

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A black cat trapped in a letterbox was rescued thanks to the combined efforts of Stomp contributor Nurhayati, residents of Bukit Batok West Avenue 8, the Jurong Police Division and the Singapore Post.

The incident happened yesterday (Sept 8) at the void deck of Block 169, Bukit Batok West Avenue 8 at around 1pm.

In an interview over the phone, Nurhayati told Stomp how she had come across the poor feline.

She was on the way home when she heard a cat meowing.

To her surprise, she found a cat inside a letterbox.

The poor cat could be seen reaching out of the letterbox with its paws, desperate to get out.

Nurhayati quickly called the Town Council hotline and was referred to the Singapore Post.

She was subsequently referred to Housing and Development Board (HDB).

However, Nurhayati decided to call the Police instead, and two officers were dispatched to the scene to help.

An officer called the Singapore Post, and an officer arrived at about 1.30pm to open the letterbox.

Videos of the incident were also uploaded onto Nurhayati's Facebook page.

Said Nurhayati:

"I just feel grateful that the cat is free now."

Monday, September 11, 2017 - 11:32

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Police NSman killed in SLE accident: 'He was someone you could call at 2am about your problems'

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The 23-year-old motorcyclist killed in an accident along the Seletar Expressway (SLE) on Sep 10 was a police NSman who was always there for his friends.

Faiz Bin Salim was unconscious when conveyed to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH), where he later KTPH), where he later succumbed to his injuries.

His pillion rider survived the accident and was conveyed conscious to KTPH with abrasions on his left limb.

A 40-year-old lorry driver is currently assisting with police investigations.

Mr Eddy Wahid, a colleague of the victim at Woodlands West Neighbourhood Police Centre, confirmed Mr Salim's death and told Stomp, "He was my closest friend".

Mr Wahid said he learned of the accident and his friend's passing through an Instagram post: "My first thought was that it was just a joke and it wasn't real. I couldn't believe it.

"I called my friend, Salam, and asked if it was real. Salam called Faiz's mobile phone and his mother picked up the call, saying that Faiz had just passed away."

Mr Wahid, who has known the victim for two years, described him as a "very close buddy" and "the best colleague at Woodlands West NPC".

He recounted: "Last month, we went to Krabi for our ORD trip. There were five of us: Faiz, Salam, Harith, Gayyum and me. We spent six days and five nights together, and had even planned to go for another group trip next month.

"We would also visit the gym together every week and slacked with each other during our off days in Team Alpha.

"Faiz and I were so close that we could share anything and everything with each other.

"We had even planned to sign on as police regulars and extend our services while waiting for the recruitment results.

"This is a great loss for all of us."

Mr Wahid also told Stomp that Mr Salim was the kind of friend who would always be there for someone.

He said: "Faiz helped you out in everything. Motivated you to achieve your goals and kept you safe in every moment.

"He was always there, even when he was tired. Even if you called him at 2am to hear your problems and stories, he would be there.

"If I had the chance to talk to Faiz, I would want to hug him and tell him, 'Thank you for always being there for the four of us and thank you for all the memories together.'

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 08:31
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Girl scalded by hot water after shower head gets dislodged at Cherryloft Resorts

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A 9-year-old girl was scalded by hot water while bathing after a shower head at a resort bathroom came loose.

The incident happened at CherryLoft Resorts on Sept 5, 2017.

Stomp contributor Teo, the mother of the child, told Stomp that she and her family had checked in earlier that day.

Her husband then brought their two children for a swim at 3.30pm and returned at 4.50pm.

After that, her daughter proceeded to take a shower.

Moments later, they heard her scream and rushed into the bathroom.

When they barged in, they found that their daughter's chest had been scalded, and the shower head was disconnected from the hose.

The worried parents quickly turned off the shower and sent their child to a 24-hour clinic nearby.

Girl scalded by hot water after shower head gets dislodged at resort

On their way to the clinic, the girl told her parents that she was bathing when the hose suddenly disconnected from the shower head and hot water came gushing out of the hose, onto her chest.

At the clinic, the doctor told the parents that their daughter had suffered first-degree to second-degree burns and advised to give them to give special care for two weeks in order to prevent an infection.

After the incident, Teo and her husband went back to the resort and asked for an explanation.

According to Teo, a manager of the resort told them that the resort was unable to verify if someone had tampered with the shower head beforehand and if so, they could not be blamed for the incident.

Teo said that The resort, however, offered a better room, which they promised to do a thorough safety check on.

The family took up the offer.

They checked into the new room at about 8pm that night but found that the room was nearly identical to their last, with the exception of the shower, which was of a different design.

The family checked out of the resort the next morning (Sept 6).

They had initially intended to stay for six nights.

Said Teo:

"Dear Parents, do you think a 9-year-old would be unable to differentiate hot water and cold water, purposely turn the hot water knob, disconnect the shower head, and burn herself?"

When Shin Min Daily News reached resort staff for a statement on the incident, they told reporters that the management offered to do a change of room for the family but the family checked out the next day.

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 09:56
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Pet shop employee 'resigns voluntarily' after being caught on video throwing dog into cage

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A female employee who was filmed manhandling a dog at a pet shop in Serangoon was "reprimanded" and "counseled" following the incident, and has also "resigned voluntarily".

The incident occurred at Pick-A-Pet -- which is run by Pet Lovers Centre -- in Nex shopping mall on Thursday afternoon (Sep 7).

Stomp contributor J said she witnessed an employee at the store throwing a Japanese Spitz into its cage and also shared a 10-second video showing what happened.

She told Stomp: "The dog was running around happily outside its cage. I'm not sure how it got out.

"The staff went back inside, trying to get the dog in. She was kicking the dog to make it go into the cage. I did not manage to capture that.

"I wanted to send a Snapchat video to my friends but caught her throwing the dog back into the cage."

J also alerted Pet Lovers Centre to the incident via its Facebook page and the post has since garnered almost 1,400 shares.

She wrote: "Is this how your staff handle the dogs? This is absolutely disgusting behaviour."

In a phone interview with Stomp, J added that while she did not confront the employee as she did not think it was her place to do so, she uploaded the video because she wants people to know that the employee's actions were unacceptable.

Pick-A-Pet has since released a statement on its Facebook page in response to the incident.


Photo: Facebook/Pick-A-Pet

Apologising "to the public for this alleged incident", it said: "The staff has been reprimanded, counseled and has resigned voluntarily.

"We agree that in no circumstances that our puppies should be treated in such manner.

"We have brought the puppy for a full health check to ensure the well being of the puppy and the puppy has no skeletal damage nor trauma to any parts of its body.

"We are thankful for the care and concern that the public has showered the puppy with and one's action does not represent the whole company in entire."

The statement was accompanied by a photo of the dog's medical report from The Veterinary Clinic at Holland Village, stating that the animal was "in good health without any physical or behavioural signs of abuse."

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 12:27
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5 things you must see at National Museum of Singapore's new exhibition Witness to War: Remembering 1942

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We've heard quite a bit about the Japanese Occupation of Singapore during World War II. Now, the National Museum of Singapore has curated a slightly different exhibition, this time focusing on the fall of Singapore in 1942 and its aftermath.

What's special about this new exhibition, titled "Witness to War: Remembering 1942", is that it showcases never-before-seen artefacts relating to the historical event that remains ingrained in everyone's minds 75 years later.

From General Yamashita's samurai sword to Lim Bo Seng's diary, here are the top five items to look out for when you visit the exhibition.

1. General Yamashita's samurai sword

This is the first time this steel samurai sword, or katana, belonging to Lieutenant General Tomoyuki Yamashita, is being displayed outside of the United States since Japan's surrender. The sword was surrendered to the US forces in the Philippines on Sept 2, 1945, and was subsequently given to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.

Photo: The Straits Times

The sword blade was made by a famed swordsmith, Fujiwara Kanenaga, sometime between 1640 and 1680. The blade is so sharp, it cut through the tissue it was wrapped in while being transported over here, revealed the curator.

However, visitors will not be able to see the blade at all as it is sheathed to represent that the sword is "at rest and not active", said the curator.

The red and gold tassels on the sword handle indicates that the owner is a Lieutenant General and that the sword is ceremonial, and not used in battle.

General Yamashita was known in Japan as the "Tiger of Malaya" for his swift victories against British forces in World War II.

2. 25-pounder field gun used in battle during WWII

Photo: AsiaOne

This 25-pounder field gun was the standard field artillery weapon of the British and Commonwealth armies in WWII. It was designed to replace the 18-pounder and 4.5-inch howitzer that were used during WWI. It remained in use through the 1960s and 70s.

The field gun was recently acquired by the National Museum of Singapore collection. Visitors to the exhibition will be able to see a 2.5-minute sound and light immersive experience that surrounds this artefact.

The museum has even gotten international perfumery Givaudan to re-create the smell of gunpowder near the display.

3. Lim Bo Seng's diary showcases his lesser known side

Photo: AsiaOne

War hero Lim Bo Seng's anti-Japanese activism has been well-documented, but this diary, which has never been displayed, tells of his emotions and longing for his wife and children during his evacuation from Singapore to Calcutta, India. The entries stretch from Feb 11 to April 4 in 1942 and reveal how his family was constantly on his mind.

The diary is on loan from Lim Bo Seng's family.

4. Poster of Bruce Lee's grandfather

Photo: AsiaOne

Besides artefacts that tell the story of Singapore's fall in 1942, some items on display at the exhibition show how the Japanese invasion affected the region.

This poster of Hong Kong etrepreneur Ho Kom-Tong, who is Bruce Lee's grandfather, shows him taking part in various opera performances in Hong Kong to raise funds for anti-Japanese resistance activities.

The poster is currently on loan from Hong Kong Museum of History, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, one of the 10 overseas museums and institutions that the National Museum of Singapore worked with for the exhibition.

5. Union Jack flag bearing date of British surrender

Photo: AsiaOne

Currently on loan from the council of the National Army Museum in London, this Union Jack flag was captured from a government building by a Japanese solider in Singapore in 1942. It bears the date of the British surrender and the soldier's name, Sergeant-Major Uchiyama.

The flag was recaptured by a British Army officer in Burma in 1944.


There are a total of 130 objects on display at the Witness to War: Remembering 1942, including stories from war survivors and veterans. For those who want a taste of wartime, Food for Thought cafe on level 1 of the museum is featuring a special wartime-inspired menu.

Witness to War: Remembering 1942 starts from Sept 23, 2017 to March 25, 2018. Admission is free.

klim@sph.com.sg

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 18:01
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Man caught on camera spray painting car at Blk 272 Jurong West

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A man was caught on camera spraying paint onto another person's car at Block 272 Jurong West Street 24.

Facebook user Muhammad Ikmal posted the video to his page asking his friends to share and identify the man.

In the video, the man can be seen spraying the car liberally from left to right with red paint before walking away.

According to the video's time stamp, the incident happened today (Sep 12) at around 1.58am.

Muhammad wrote in the comments that the car belongs to his brother and that he does not know why the man did it.

He added in Malay, "He's showing off his 'talent' in the wrong place".

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 18:58

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