The Tale of a Family, Fortunes, and a Sudden Twist
So, picture this: a granddad from Malaysia, barely spoke English, and still managed to bring his clan to 1950s Singapore. Fast‑forward a few decades, and the plot thickens—literally!
The Origin Story
- 1950s: Mr. Huang Su and wife Madam Wu Yizha arrive in Singapore, hand‑pockets full of savings.
- 1955: They buy a plot in Aljunied and live with 10 kids (7 sons, 3 daughters). Life is simple, but secrets are brewing.
- 1967: The duo (plus an older brother and eldest son) kick‑start a construction business.
- 1970s: They strip down kampung houses on Jalan Raya, erect two semi‑detached houses—one bigger, one smaller.
- 1985: Madame Wu passes away. The will hands over two houses to Mr. Huang Su and their children.
Family Dynamics Gets a Twist
Mr. Huang Su moves into the smaller house, next door to his daughter Ms. Huang Yulan. Coincidence? Maybe, but it sets the stage for drama.
The Legal Meltdown
- 2015 – March: Father and son row over the company; they finally agree to box it up.
- 2015 – March (continuing): Mr. Su checks the deed of a new house on Eastwood Drive and discovers it’s solely under Yulan’s name.
- 2015 – April: A lawyer’s letter arrives; Mr. Su claims Yulan used his cash to buy the property.
- 2015 – May: He files a police report—because apparently, “cheating & forgery” are in the family saga.
- 2015 – July: A formal lawsuit is dropped against Yulan.
- 2016 – February: Mr. Su tragically dead. Rumor has it he leapt off a field in front of his son’s flat—very senior, 89 years old.
How the Court Finally Spoke
The High Court weighs in, verdict reads like a courtroom drama:
- Ms. Huang Yulan is found to have orchestrated the sale of the Jalan Raya houses, putting herself in a position to fund a $1.75 million purchase on Eastwood Drive.
- No consent for the $120,000 renovation withdrawal that Mr. Su claimed.
Sorry, sis, looks like you downplayed the family’s version of ‘the wise old granddad handing over the fortune’.
What’s Next?
Ms. Yulan fights back—she’s filing an appeal. Meanwhile, Mr. Huang Yu, under lawyer Shriniwas Rai, aims to reclaim the $1.66 million his father gave, plus the extra $120 000—totaling $1.78 million.
Takeaway
When you’re dealing with family money, always keep your documents in the same name as your credit card…and have a smart lawyer, not just a stern grandmother. Good luck, Yulan, and remember: Honesty is the best policy (unless you’re a legal drama villain).
