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SINGAPORE: After a battle along Geylang Road, a 67-year-old gentleman was taken to the hospital but died after about two months.

The alleged attacker, Singaporean Zubir Mohamed, was charged in court on Thursday ( Aug 22 ) with one count of voluntarily causing grievous hurt. &nbsp,

At around 2.35pm on August 3, the 40-year-old is accused of punching Mr. Sivarajoo Pitchay Pillai to the floor in the rear corner of 669 Geylang Road and punching his mouth.

As a result, Mr Sivarajoo fractured his skull, the command plate indicated.

According to a police speech, Mr Sivarajoo was taken aware to the doctor, but died from his injuries on Aug 19.

Zubir was eventually arrested. He has five different existing costs, most recently one of fraud, and has been remanded since August 8th.

In Bedok and Chai Chee, he allegedly stole things like cashcards, a cellphone, a bike, and other assets in June and July.

He is even accused of committing a criminal breach of trust by misappropriating a Casio watch and a diamond from another person.

Zubir was ordered to be remanded more for investigations, with authority to be taken to the field.

On August 29, he may go back to judge for a deeper discussion of his situation.

He could be jailed for up to 10 years, fined, or been caned if found guilty of deliberately causing severe harm.

He could be jailed for up to three years, fined, or both for each count of fraud.

For legal breach of trust by theft, he could be jailed for up to seven years, fined, or both.

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” There are things I ca n’t bear to throw away”, he said. From Miss Saigon,” things Alain and Claude-Michel found when they went to Vietnam– the most beautiful Asian overcoat, which I have at my swimming share. It’s finely made. I love having that. And one of those Asian toys they’re pretty popular for, from Hanoi”.

From the set of the Les Miserables drama, which he also produced, he’s kept” the wonderful elephant that Gavroche lives in. It’s made of styrofoam, but for me, it’s a work of art. It would be thrown aside, they said. I said,’ No, no, no, I ca n’t bear it.’ It also strides through my yard”.

According to Phantom,” I have one of the unique animals and chandeliers off in a room where I store all of my costumes.”

At the same time, he reminded us,” My another task is, I’m essentially a farmer. I have two great dairy farms. Extraordinary quality milk. I make my own cheese butter”. In short,” My thoughts might be in the theatre, but my head is in the countryside”.

His other love, strongly linked, is cooking. ” Last evening, I cooked a gorgeous piece of turbot with wonderful fresh vegetables grown in my yard. Chervil, oregano, lemon butter soup. I had my own tubers, which were brand-new from the yard. I baked them in the pan with a tiny bit of wild garlic basil that we made earlier in the year after boiling them until they were all done. I therefore mashed them and put some butter on top of them. And finally, raw vegetables from the yard, which I shelled myself”.

After all, where he is in existence, it’s his perception, not his real presence, that’s needed in the great no-business-like-show-business. ” I’ve often been good at taking breaks”, he quipped.

” I believe taking a vacation is just as important as working.” I’m extremely wealthy. About 60 years, I’ve been producing. I watched Salad Days for the first time and made the decision to work as a theatre manufacturer, and I’m still as passionate as I was when I was eight years old. ” I can develop in and also keep my passion for that little bit of extra secret dust that only I can deliver, while I’m still fit and healthy.”

Catch Miss Saigon at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. Tickets from S$ 60 to S$ 250 via Marina Bay Sands, Sistic or Klook.

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Inventors who arrived in the 19th&nbsp, era left a deep impression on the land. &nbsp, Tan Tock Seng and Sophia Blackmore, for example, contributed to Singapore’s development in various abilities and their reports continue to resonate with some.

The two characters are remembered for their generosity in public health and education, both. Even though Blackmore had her roots in Australia and Tan worked closely with the English king, their place in our social remembrance has not been weighed down by colonial bag. Both have transcended elections in our traditional accounts.

Despite their famous histories, the conversation about how history may be preserved is now more patriotic, influenced by contemporary global discourse on decolonization.

There is a danger of viewing public monuments through a linear, restrictive lens, in which historical figures are either indians or subjugators.

ACCESSING A BINARY PRISM TO VISIT THE History

Some have called for a critique or removal of statues linked to colonialism, slavery, hatred and other unpleasant misdemeanours. This viewpoint, though apparent and physically appealing, examines the difficulty of the past and our natural biases.

Since the start of Black Lives Matter rallies in 2020, more than 160 statues of Confederate military commanders have been removed from public areas in the US due to the characters ‘ associations with prejudice and enslavement.

The government in Taiwan pledged to take down 760 Chiang Kai-shek effigies in exchange for the crimes committed against political dissidents while in charge of Taiwan.

According to those who support the removal of these items, they have no place in contemporary culture because of what they represent.

Although this motivation is accurate in highlighting our contemporary ideals of cultural tolerance and inclusion, it is important to point out that historical figures are not isolated from the events of their time.

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Inquiries ON SELECTION CRITERIA, AFTER-SCHOOL Units

Kids were also concerned about the eligibility requirements. Now, Primary 3 students can choose to stay for a set of two standardized GEP testing. Under the new program, students only need to take the initial exam, which examines their English and mathematics abilities. &nbsp,

Institutions can also identify suitable individuals – at many times between Major 4 and 6 – based on day-to-day observations, professor recommendations and their work. These testing strategies have” no fixed weighting”, MOE said.

Mrs. Tan, whose child has recently graduated from the GEP, said that the teachers ‘ knowledge of their kids plays a significant role in the changes.

What happens if a school has multiple teachers due to reasons like maternity leave?” With the assessments, it’s pretty clear cut. How does a new teacher treat the child unfairly? Does it provide space for some parents to claim against a teacher’s selection”?

Some “identifiable elements” may be important for faculty to create their observations and tips, Mrs Tan added.

Issues were also asked about the after-school units.

Kids and former GEP pupils said a swarm strategy makes sense in rationalizing training solutions, but these modules may conflict with co-curricular actions or other after-school programs that students have.

Having to travel to another class might also be a problem for some less well-to-do people, they said.

GEP WAS MORE THAN JUST Reports: EX-STUDENT

Dr Johannis Auri Abdul Aziz, a former GEP pupil, said the brilliant program was” not only about researchers”. &nbsp,

Citing a MOE book that said the GEP even catered to” the social and emotional wants” of its individuals, he said:” In a sense, it’s not just a brilliant program. It’s even a special requires programme”.

Some previous GEP students, according to a 2005 study, struggle with coping and are viewed negatively by their non-GEP colleagues.

Recalling his time in GEP as being “both good and bad, politically speaking”, Dr Johannis said:” Children can be violent. There was a good share of admiration, as well as hatred and some amount of refusal.

The 44-year-old said,” This is why having associates with a common practice can be useful and people who are more accepting of you,” adding that he made some longstanding friends from his time in GEP.

Dr. Johannis expressed his interest in learning more about MOE’s plans to make sure the program meets the psychological and social needs of high-abilities students.

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Community HALL ATTENDED BY 200 Learners

After a two-hour town hall organized by the NUS Students ‘ Union ( NUSSU), Assistant Professor Goh spoke to reporters about the new measures. Students had questions about overcrowding and tourists entering private spaces, which university representatives handled.

NUSSU said around 200 kids attended the town house, with most in the&nbsp, NUS University Hall Auditorium, while around 50 watched a video from a presentation theatre.

The pupil union demanded a town hall to tackle the scholar population’s dissatisfaction with the influx of tourists, which caused restaurants, shuttle buses, and libraries to become “flooded,” according to NUSSU in a statement last week.

Some Reddit users suggested NUS limit exposure to the school because of destructive tourists, with some complaints about poorly behaved tourists appearing earlier this month online.

Assoc. Prof. Goh thanked the coalition for giving the college a platform to discuss its actions and described the city hall as “very creative”

Another change that was made was that students who conduct school tours will need to be trained and certified as “registered scholar docents.” &nbsp,

These scholar docents must reserve spaces for any tours they wish to do, and they will be accompanied by a” special Card” to make them appear simple.

Unregulated tour guides who conduct NUS tour will be reported to the authorities.

” In our relationship with NUSSU and after hearing student opinions, we acknowledge that more needs to be done and will be introducing a number of new, longer-term steps to&nbsp, address the challenges around the high tourist traffic on school during top travel&nbsp, months”, the circular said.

Huang Ziwei, the president of NUSSU, stated that the students who attended the city hall worked together but there were some anxious moments. He graduated this year and will begin his duties in a month.

” I think ( the ) students have very strong opinions”, he said, noting that some of the issues with tourist crowds have been persistent.

” Of training, they want to learn a very practical solution on the spot- give me a day, when can it be done”.

But at the same day, if the administration were to offer any promises, they may end up being “empty promises”. &nbsp,

Trespass Issues

Some kids even inquired about visitors entering student residence halls. This is a problem, according to Mr. Huang, particularly if a home is never gated and is close to UTown, a tourist-friendly destination.

One scholar who declined to be identified claimed that her friends had seen tourists entering their homes and photographed them. &nbsp,

Some travelers tailgated students to enter restricted areas, she said, even for homes that require entry passes.

The incoming president of Raffles Hall, Mr. Afiq Ihsan, claimed a native discovered a group of 10 visitors staying on one of the stones ‘ second floors, where women students individuals stay.

During the town hall, he asked the university management about the plans for more “open-concept” residences such as Raffles Hall, &nbsp, Ridge View Residential College and&nbsp, King Edward VII Hall.

He claimed that the management had discussed the possibility of limiting access for some hours, but it was not clear whether this would be done by stationing staff at the hall or by building barriers.

The issue of visiting students on campus first surfaced in late January, and it has since resurfaced. Common issues raised in the town hall included competing with tourists for space in canteens and buses.

Not only is NUS the only university in Singapore dealing with tourist crowds.

Nanyang Technological University took several steps earlier this year, including requiring online registration for tour groups and imposing a fee on visitors.

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SINGAPORE: A new scholarship for undergraduate student-athletes as well as CPF top-ups for those under the&nbsp, Sports Excellence Scholarship ( SpexScholarship ) programme were announced by Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong on Wednesday ( Aug 21 ).

Mr. Tong stated that the spexEducation Undergraduate Scholarship may offer cash for expenses like tuition fees and training materials at the High Performance Sport Ecosystems stakeholder wedding program at the Sports Hub.

The award, which will be available to applicants from next fortnight, may have two tracks, the first being the “dual job” track for athletes continuously pursuing their studies while training and competing. &nbsp,

For those who decide to pursue their studies after retiring from competitive sports, there will also be the “new job” record.

The scholarship is open to active sportsmen prior to pursuing their full-time undergraduate education, as well as active sportsmen pursuing their academic research, said the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY ) in a brochure.

Applicants must be carded spexPotential and above and supported by their National Sports Association ( NSA ) at the time of application, among other requirements.

Applicants may choose to analyze any academic sure although sport-related courses are “preferred”, especially for those applying for the “new job” track, said MCCY.

The fellowship will give our sports yet more assurance that their primary training can be managed, said Mr. Tong. &nbsp,

To give “even more reassurance”, for those who&nbsp, taking up the fellowship and study sport-related programs, Sport Singapore ( SportSG) does aid job opportunities in the sports industry when they are ready to join the workforce, as formerly done, said Mr Tong.

Under the&nbsp, “dual career” track, &nbsp, full tuition fees will be covered for scholars who&nbsp, pursue degrees in local autonomous universities or overseas universities assessed to provide a good “daily training environment”. Regardless of their academic path, this is.

For the “new career” track, &nbsp, full tuition fees will be covered for scholars who&nbsp, pursue degrees in local autonomous universities as well as&nbsp, sports science or sports management degrees in overseas universities.

These scholars are responsible for paying the additional costs associated with pursuing an equivalent degree at a local autonomous university, according to MCCY, for non-sport courses at foreign universities.

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SINGAPORE: A real estate agent with several juniors under his guidance helped an unregistered agent he was mentoring&nbsp, handle a S$ 900, 000 ( US$ 688, 000 ) purchase of a condominium unit.

Under the Estate Agents Act, an unlicensed salesperson may promote property transactions.

When the agent for the unit’s sellers at Symphony Suites realized the mentee was unregistered, she complained to the Council for Estate Agencies ( CEA ), which oversees the real estate agency sector.

Spencer Ng Boxiong, a 32-year-old Singaporean, was ordered to pay S$ 8, 000 by a court on Monday ( Aug 19 ) for assisting a property purchase by an unregistered real estate agent under the Estate Agents Act.

The person he was mentoring, 33-year-old Singaporean Benjamin Chang Yongxie, was fined S$ 21, 600 for his role on Tuesday. He was charged with more crimes than Ng.

THE Event

According to court records, Ng knew Chang from about 2020. Chang informed Ng that he had begun taking a real estate seller course and was getting ready for the CEA exam by the end of April 2021.

Once he was registered, Chang intended to visit Ng’s group of officials at ERA Realty Network. In September 2021, he informed Ng that he had passed the exam.

In October of that year, Chang began messaging Ng to get tips on conversations he had with friends or acquaintances looking to purchase or sell real estate.

Ng listened to Chang’s questions and guided him through the steps necessary to accomplish a home purchase despite knowing that he had yet to be registered as a salesperson.

Even though he had not yet obtained his license, Chang asked Ng if he could post on Instagram that he was” for viewing” a friend’s home.

Ng responded with:” Yes do n’t worry” and” Just Insta”.

Chang reported to Ng that his companions had requested financial assistance in the form of a condo unit around October 16.

Ng praised Chang for expressing his support for his two companions, saying that it would be a “win-win” condition.

The two friends would n’t have to pay Chang because Chang would be co-broking and splitting the profits with the seller’s agent.

Chang gave his acceptance of this counsel and said he would “firm it up” with his client companions.

He also stated to Ng that he was attempting to persuade his friends to approach another friend who wanted to purchase a unit at the same property in Yishun. He was encouraged to try by Ng. &nbsp,

Chang after stated to Ng that he would be presenting his two companions and their friend in their respective purchases. Ng responded with an encouragement. &nbsp,

Ng continued to advise Chang on how to accompany a potential client, instructing him to close both purchases as soon as possible and to claim that the commission was “easy five ( figure )”.

He also taught Chang to” only remain it” and following his second customer while the seller’s agent conducted the viewing. &nbsp,

Ng asked Chang on Oct 16, 2021, if he had already obtained his membership. Chang told him not.

Chang had spoken with an adviser from PropNex Realty, who was referred to in court records just as Irene, who represented the apartments unit’s dealers in Symphony Suites.

Chang claimed to have “buyers who are interested in this product” and that he was” Benjamin from ERA.”

His second customer claimed that Irene was represented by a Chang-based agent named” Ben” when they had spoken differently. Irene was unaware that Chang and the three customers were connected.

After Chang and his two companions had taken pictures of various properties, he sent Ng a picture of himself and his buddies posing with a blank copy of an exclusive land company agreement on October 17.

He suggested that Chang ask Ng if the image might be shared on social media, and he agreed.

Finally, Chang contacted Irene to express his two companions ‘ give of S$ 890, 000 for the condo device, after getting Ng to examine through the present.

Chang after spoke to Irene, who agreed to share her fee of 2 per cent of the property’s selling value with Chang likewise.

Ng encouraged Chang, saying:” Got 1 per share is great! “!,” great income” and “push for the 5 determine”!

He also explained to Chang that he would only have another S$ 1,100 payment to meet his five-figure goal.

Finally, Chang represented his two companions to get the condominium unit for S$ 900, 000.

Ng congratulated him and wished him good fortune, reminding him that” the key was making money and learning things” by facilitating the transaction.

FINALISING THE Purchase

On Oct 27, 2021, Chang and Ng met Irene to finalise the purchase. After Chang introduced Ng to Irene as his companion, they began to fill out the paperwork.

Because Chang was yet to be registered, Chang and Ng agreed that any purchases Chang handled may be “tagged” under Ng’s brand.

After Irene signed on the co-broke deal, Ng signed off as the “purchaser’s seller for and on behalf of ERA”, yet though he had not met the customers.

On November 3, 2021, Chang received his subscription and the home purchase was complete.

Around that day, ERA issued an receipt to PropNex for S$ 9, 630- 1 per share of the purchase price plus GST- for Ng’s supposed cooperation of the order.

Ng was to get only 90 percent in commission, with the remainder going to Chang.

Around Nov 16, while submitting exchange records to PropNex, Irene realised that the deal did not contain Chang’s description. &nbsp,

She texted Chang and claimed that the terms of the agreement were unclear.

Chang replied that the facts were Ng’s, which prompted Irene to glance up Chang’s title in CEA’s open file. Before becoming a real estate agent, she realized that Chang had facilitated a deal.

In March 2022, Irene complained to CEA, and CEA immediately began looking into the matter.

In August 2023, ERA issued a credit statement to PropNex as a reimbursement for the payment PropNex had paid ERA. On the grounds of a committee debate, Chang and Ng had started the refund.

UNIQUE CASE WITH OVERLY EAGER MENTOR: Doctors

Prosecutors sought a great of S$ 9, 000 to S$ 10, 000 for Ng.

Ng’s doctors, Mr Anthony Wong and Mr Dominic Kwok from Lee &amp, Lee, sought a fine of S$ 5, 000 otherwise.

They claimed that this was a “unique event” where Ng had offended someone who he was mentoring had been too keen to get a good start in their new career rather than out of self-interest or private gain.

Despite the fact that Chang appeared to be obtaining his RES registration imminently ( and did receive his registration one week after the period of the offence ), the accused’s chief fault lay in disobeying the sanctity of the RES registration system, according to the attorneys.

They claimed that Ng, who has worked for ERA Realty Network since 2018, was promoted to a group leader when Chang first informed him about passing his exam. More than 10 agents later joined his team.

The attorneys claimed that Ng is now in charge of a group of 60 real estate agents, and that this was his second legal encounter, calling the court proceedings “highly distressing.”

Both Ng and Chang are also listed as real estate agents for ERA Realty Network, according to a search on the CEA’s public record.

Both gentlemen received full payment for their charges.

A conspiracy to aid in a home purchase by an unlicensed real estate salesperson could result in a prison sentence of up to 12 weeks, a fine of up to S$ 25 000, or both.

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