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State Courts

Appeals panel orders resentencing of ex‑Colorado clerk over voting machines

Over 10 months’ jail for man who misappropriated more than $78,000 in temple donations

Chua Soon Huat used the money to fund his personal expenses, including his Grab car rental and multiple visits to a masseuse.
Chua Soon Huat used the money to fund his personal expenses, including his Grab car rental and multiple visits to a masseuse.

Landlord charged over allowing premises to be used by unlicensed massage parlour

This illegal arrangement was uncovered when police did enforcement checks in the area on Oct 30, 2025.
This illegal arrangement was uncovered when police did enforcement checks in the area on Oct 30, 2025.

First motorist convicted of driving under influence of Kpods given over 6 years’ jail and caning

Tung Jun Yu was sentenced to five years and 18 months’ jail and given 10 strokes of the cane on March 31.
Tung Jun Yu was sentenced to five years and 18 months’ jail and given 10 strokes of the cane on March 31.

Jail for former Gojek driver who molested drunken 16-year-old female passenger

Daniel Ong Soo Eng was found to have taken photos of an intoxicated 16-year-old female passenger in a partially undressed state.
Daniel Ong Soo Eng was found to have taken photos of an intoxicated 16-year-old female passenger in a partially undressed state.

Jail for financial adviser who forged subordinates’ signatures to sell policies for more commission

Goo Tze Ling was sentenced to eight months’ jail on March 30 after pleading guilty to four charges, including two counts of forgery.
Goo Tze Ling was sentenced to eight months’ jail on March 30 after pleading guilty to four charges, including two counts of forgery.

E-bike shop director and manager charged over alleged illegal modification of PMD

YY E-bike store manager Chu Foo Siang (left) and director Zhang Meng were handed one charge each of providing illegal modification services on a PMD.
YY E-bike store manager Chu Foo Siang (left) and director Zhang Meng were handed one charge each of providing illegal modification services on a PMD.

Man jailed for crashing into traffic light; lying to cops that valet driver caused accident

Tan Boon Kiat was sentenced to four weeks’ jail on March 19. He will also be disqualified from driving for 36 months after his release.
Tan Boon Kiat was sentenced to four weeks’ jail on March 19. He will also be disqualified from driving for 36 months after his release.

Private-hire driver who consumed and sold meth gets jail, caning

Lim Heong Sheng's lawyer said he consumed drug to stay awake on the job.
Lim Heong Sheng's lawyer said he consumed drug to stay awake on the job.

Doctor who mistakenly cut woman’s arteries during kidney surgery charged with causing her death

Dr Fong Yan Kit was charged with doing a negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide.
Dr Fong Yan Kit was charged with doing a negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.