Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg Three people have died in a fire that broke out in a Bedok North flat on the morning of last Friday (May 13). The victims include a 56-year-old woman, who is the owner of a house, as well as a 35-year-old man and a three-year-old girl. The man and the toddler are reportedly tenants. Four conveyed to hospital A total of four people were found unconscious in the unit when the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) personnel arrived. Three of them, including the toddler and her mother, were conveyed unconscious to Changi General Hospital. It was last reported that the fourth person, the mother, remains in critical condition in hospital. Condition stabilised In an update by MP for East Coast GRC Tan Kiat How on May 16, he said that the fourth person is still in the intensive care unit, but her condition has stabilised. Tan, who is also the Minister of State for Communications and … [Read more...] about Mother of toddler in Bedok North flat fire still in ICU, condition stabilised
Joseph Schooling wins 1st gold at 31st SEA Games, his 5th consecutive win for 100m butterfly since 2013
Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg Singapore's Olympic champion Joseph Schooling won his first gold at the 31st Southeast Asia (SEA) Games, pipping Quah Zheng Wen to first place on Monday (May 16). Schooling clocked a time of 52.22 seconds, ahead of Quah who swam a time of 52.86 seconds. This is Schooling's 28th gold medal at the SEA Games. Speaker of Parliament and Singapore National Olympic Council president Tan Chuan-Jin shared a live video of the race, which you can watch here: Undefeated in 100m butterfly since 2013 SEA Games Schooling has dominated this SEA Games event since 2013, making this win his fifth title in the 100m butterfly race. In 2019, Schooling successfully defended his title as the king of 100m butterfly at the SEA Games, clocking a time of 51.84 seconds, slightly ahead of Quah who swam a time of 51.87 seconds. Performance at the heats Schooling and Quah were second and fourth in the 100m … [Read more...] about Joseph Schooling wins 1st gold at 31st SEA Games, his 5th consecutive win for 100m butterfly since 2013
Long queues at Jalan Besar temple on eve of Vesak Day as nearly 1,000 animals received blessings
Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg This Vesak Day weekend, human Buddhist devotees weren't the only ones commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and attainment of nirvana. Thekchen Choling, a Tibetan Buddhist temple in Jalan Besar, held an animal blessing event on Saturday (May 14), the eve of Vesak Day. The event saw an overwhelming turnout of hundreds of people queuing up to bring their pets to be blessed. Nearly 1,000 animals blessed Nearly 1,000 animals were brought to the temple to be blessed by the monks and nuns at the temple, European television news network Euronews reported . Several videos posted on TikTok showed long queues of people braving the rain with their pets so that their beloved animals could receive the blessings. People brought all types of animals — from dogs, cats, and bunnies to even a terrapin and fish. At least one person even brought a hamster in a shoebox, … [Read more...] about Long queues at Jalan Besar temple on eve of Vesak Day as nearly 1,000 animals received blessings
S’porean silat exponent withdraws from finals on doctors’ advice after receiving illegal blow in the face, gets silver
Singaporean silat exponent Sheik Ferdous Sheik Alau'ddin had to withdraw from the men's Class G (75-80kg) Tanding Final on doctor's orders, according to a report by The Straits Times . In the May 15 match, he was inflicted with an illegal punch to the face from Thai opponent Suthat Bunchit in the second round of the match. Illegal blow to the face Sheik Ferdous was immediately knocked out from the punch and was immediately attended to by medical professionals. The illegal blow cost Suthat five points, down to 10 - 9 in favour of Singapore, and was initially given the first warning. Eventually, Sheik Ferdous was stretchered out of the ring. The illegal punch resulted in the Thai athlete's disqualification, which was accompanied by jeers in the hall. You can see the full video here: Ok and under observation In an update by Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin who is in Vietnam supporting the Singaporean athletes, he assured that Sheik Ferdous is ok and under … [Read more...] about S’porean silat exponent withdraws from finals on doctors’ advice after receiving illegal blow in the face, gets silver
Woman, 24, arrested for suspected drink driving after crashing yellow Mercedes-Benz into Fairmont Hotel
Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg A 24-year-old woman has been arrested for suspected drink driving after allegedly crashing a yellow Mercedes-Benz into Fairmont Hotel at Bras Basah Road. Car knocked over chauffeur counter, potted plants, and luggage cart According to Shin Min Daily News , at around 11pm on Saturday (May 14), a witness at the scene saw the Mercedes careening out of control onto the pavement and crashing into a pillar at the hotel entrance. The sports car also knocked over a chauffeur counter, some potted plants, and a luggage cart. The witness added that even the pavement was damaged by the car. The Mercedes' front bumper was also damaged due to the collision, The Straits Times reported. 24-year-old woman arrested When a Shin Min Daily News reporter arrived on the scene, a long-haired woman, who is believed to have been the driver of the Mercedes-Benz, was assisting police with … [Read more...] about Woman, 24, arrested for suspected drink driving after crashing yellow Mercedes-Benz into Fairmont Hotel