Singapore Businessman Cracked Up After Infidelity, Leads to Vicious Attack
What’s the Story?
Lim Hong Liang, a 55‑year‑old married entrepreneur with three kids, found himself in the middle of a dramatic infidelity saga that turned deadly. He smoked a match between his two‑year affair and a new boyfriend, and then decided that the best thing to do was to send a message by ordering a hit on the rival.
The Attack and Its Aftermath
- Victim: Joshua Koh Kian Yong, 35‑year‑old banquet waiter.
- Result: Joshua left with a permanent scar, a gruesome reminder of the animosity.
- Legal Outcome: Lim handed over a 6‑year sentence on May 21.
The Legal Drama
It all came to a head during a 10‑day trial. Judge Chay Yuen Fatt, not one to let love go unchecked, found Lim guilty of conspiring with a seven‑person crew to inflict serious harm. The same judge also backed a middleman, 48‑year‑old mover Ong Hock Chye, who got a 5½‑year sentence and six cane strikes.
The Family <– the Faux‑Family
Lim’s wife—plus their three children—stood a quiet backseat crew while the drama ran its course. Meanwhile, the “mistress-in‑charge” of the business was a 27‑year‑old beauty pageant champ, Ms. Audrey Chen Ying Fang, who had taken a job in Lim’s logistics company at a salary of 2,000 SGD per month. Magic? The court found that she never actually showed up for work.
The Luxurious Gifts
- A white Mercedes‑Benz with a plate read “1991” (her birth year). No surprise, right?
- Credit cards freely used for her shopping spree.
- He gifted her a rent‑free condo unit at The Parc, West Coast Walk—partially re‑decorated into a Hello Kitty theme.
Bottom Line
In the end, the Singapore court told Lim that blowing up a grudge with violence won’t earn you a happy ending. It also showed that running a “business” for a mistress is a disaster waiting to happen—there’s no Spoon‑Fed deal to spark an emotional roller‑coaster, and the law will tread where the heart’s drunk.
When a Banquet Waiter Met a Night of Menacing Swipes
Picture a sunny Singapore night at a popular Thai spot; the waiter, Joshua Koh Kian Yong, is flipping plates and chuckling over a sizzling hot pot. Little does he know, a dark plot has been brewing in the shadows of a luxury condominium. The culprit? A disgruntled son, a conniving nephew, and a small league of hit‑men ready to turn a dinner date into a horror show.
The Cast of Characters
- Joshua Koh Kian Yong – the beloved food‑service man who found himself in the cross‑fire.
- Ms. Chen – Joshua’s girlfriend who dared to flaunt their romance on social media.
- Lim Hong Liang – the father whose temper was brewing for months.
- Ron Lim De Mai – the nephew who’s more into knives than kitchen knives.
- Ong – the mastermind who assembled the hit‑team.
- Nur Muhammad Irwan Mohd Ngat – the knife‑wielding attacker.
- Mohammad Amin Aman & Juhari Ab Karim – former tech guru and his accomplice.
- Nur Atika Fauziana Sherhan – Irwan’s fiancée, caught up in the vengeful loop.
The Bumpy Timeline
- March 2016 – Ms. Chen posts eye‑catching photos of Joshua and her. Lim discovers this betrayal and vows revenge.
- April 8, 2016 – Ron brings a list of “lesson‑takers,” a trio of men, to the condominium. They slam into Joshua, leaving a broken nose that takes him to the hospital.
- April 30, 2016 – While dining at Huay Kwang Thai Kitchen in Townshend Road, Joshua is ambushed. A punch, a slash with a penknife, and a shockingly visible wound on his mouth follow.
From Kitchen Chaos to Courtroom War
When the evidence hit the court, the gash left by the knife looked more like a permanent scar than a temporary bruise. The prosecution’s argument—“He had to be faithful or it’d cost him something… bigger”—echoed through the courtroom. Lim, older than 50, was barred from facing the cane, but his ties to the attackers still led to strict penalties.
The court handed out a spectrum of sentences:
- 30‑year‑old Irwan – 15 months to 14½ years in jail.
- 47‑year‑old Aman – 15 months to 14½ years.
- 34‑year‑old Juhari – 15 months, but he missed the caning.
- 26‑year‑old Ron – 15 months to 14½ years.
- 22‑year‑old Nur Atika – a period of reformative training.
The bail stakes were intimidating: a $10,000 offer for Lim and a hefty $30,000 for Ong. Both plans to appeal the ruling.
Justice—Stamped With a Bang (and a Blackie)
In Singapore, a crime that causes grievous hurt with a weapon can land someone up to a 15‑year jail stint, a hefty fine, or even a sting of the cane—unless they’re over 50, in which case the cane gets a no‑go. Lim’s age spares him from the cane, but his accomplices still carry hefty jail terms.
Conclusion—How Not to Let a Dinner Date Turn Into a Horrible Tale
Joshua’s story reminds us that high‑stakes relationships and unchecked anger can end up turning dinner into a battlefield. Whether you’re saucing a dish or soothing tensions, remember that the kitchen can become a battlefield if emotions aren’t tampered built‑in. Stay cool, keep your meals, and keep relationships—both flavorful and safe.
Original source: The Straits Times – permission required for reproduction. This article has been rewritten for clarity, readability, and a touch of lightheartedness.