Party Turned Punch‑Out: How a Rough Night at Club Nexus Ended in Choke‑Halt
Late last year, a night of beers and laughs spun spectacularly out of control when a young NSF from the Singapore Police Force, Mohammad Jeffry Lui Azman, found himself on the wrong side of the law after a bout of drunken antics at Club Nexus.
Setting the Scene
- What happened: Three friends hit the club on Jan 1, drinking heavily until the early hours.
- Where: Club Nexus, Oriental Plaza shopping centre, New Bridge Road.
- When: Around 1 a.m. they were getting in the groove, and by 3:30 a.m. they were leaving, still buzzed.
The “Mysterious” Outburst
After everyone was out, Jeffry got a bit nervous and started mumbling to another group of men. One of his buddies sprang in front of him, but just as they were about to scare each other away, Jeffry flung a curse‑word at Staff Sergeant Kenneth Ong Thiam Jun.
Less than a moment later, he challenged Ong to a fight—yes, literally a fist‑fight, which made everyone around him look at their phones for a second before deciding we’d better bring in the police.
Escalation to Choke‑Drama
Staff Sgt Ong found himself caught between the two police officers and Jeffry. They tried to talk him out of the mess, but the siren of hostility blew. In the chaos, Jeffry pressed his shoulders into Ong’s, grabbed his elbows, and—worst of all—clamped both hands around Ong’s throat for a brief but shocking five seconds.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Colin Ng described the scene: “As the two grappled, they both fell, with Ong landing on his back and Jeffry landing on top, resulting in a classic pick‑up‑and‑drop upside‑down situation. During this, the choking moment occurred.”
Aftermath
- Injuries: Ong left with marks on his neck and an abrasion on his left shoulder. He was handed a two‑day medical leave.
- Arrest & Bail: Jeffry was bagged on scene and is now out on a $5,000 bail.
- Upcoming: Sentencing scheduled for Nov 26.
Legal Consequences
As per Singapore law, this sort of assault against a public servant can lead to a prison term of up to seven years, alongside fines or, for the most severe cases, caning.
Judicial proceedings are underway to gauge Jeffry’s eligibility for probation—whether he can actually owe a restraining order or not will soon be decided.
Just a reminder: partying should stay on the dance floor—and off National Service officers’ necks.
