SINGAPORE - A second man allegedly involved in a robbery at a hostel in Chinatown was charged on Tuesday (Sept 28). Angelo Ng Chek Kiang, 41, is accused of abetting the robbery at S Inn Chinatown in Temple Street at about 3am on Sept 24. He is alleged to have robbed four people of $1,000 with Goh Soon Kim, 37, while armed with a flick knife. Goh was charged on Sept 25. In an earlier press release, the police said they were alerted to the incident on Sept 24 at 3.15am. The victims were not harmed. Officers from Central Police Division and Tanglin Police Division arrested Goh at Lorong 1 Toa Payoh five hours later. Ng was arrested at Hougang Avenue 5 at around 3pm on Sept 25. Appearing in court via video link on Tuesday, Ng was read the charge in Mandarin. He told the court he had a medical certificate. He is to be remanded for a week to assist with investigations. The prosecutor said he is being investigated for other similar offences, and that bail will be offered to him after investigations are completed. His case will be heard again on Oct 5. Goh's case will be heard again on Oct 1. Those convicted of robbery may be jailed for up to 14 years and caned. More on this topic Related Story Man arrested for armed robbery involving about $35,000 in cash and jewellery Related Story Man arrested for armed robbery at Bukit Batok licensed moneylender involving $22,000
SINGAPORE - The Chinatown Heritage Centre, initially set to open in April this year after eight months of renovations, will remain closed indefinitely for a review of its operating model. A Singapore Tourism Board (STB) statement on Monday (April 26) said the authority is taking over management of the centre from current operator Chinatown Heritage Centre Private Limited, a consortium of Singapore River Cruise, Journeys and Splash Entertainment. It said the decision was mutual, prompted by Covid-19 and the prolonged restrictions on international travel. Tickets to the centre, which comprises restored shophouses in Pagoda Street, had gone for $18 in March last year. Chinatown Heritage Centre was part of a network of privately run - and ticketed - museums here that form a veritable network apart from public galleries that are free-of-charge for residents. This private network includes attractions such as the Intan, where visitors can experience Peranakan culture and the Mint Museum of Toys in Seah Street. Ms Lim Shoo Ling, STB director of arts and cultural precincts, said: "Over the past six years, Chinatown Heritage Centre Private Limited has worked closely with STB to tell the rich story of Chinatown's evolution and inspire visitors to explore the precinct. Under their care, Chinatown Heritage Centre has grown to become one of Singapore's top-ranked museums. "We will use this time to review the centre's operating model and will announce future plans in due course." First opened in 2002, the centre had been revamped in 2014 to rectify maintenance issues and upgrade its showcases, reopening in 2016 with a distinctly stronger online presence and multimedia approach. Highlights had included an animated light show where a model junk boat carrying Chinese immigrants lurches through perilous waves to get to Singapore, and olfactory displays of opium, traditional Chinese medicine and spices. More on this topic Related Story Changi Chapel and Museum to reopen on May 19 with new artefacts Related Story S'pore to get 4 new attractions including Museum of Ice Cream and Sentosa rotating gondola