When a Metro Dynasty Meets a Minty Mistake
Who’s the Bad Guy?
Meet Ong Jenn, the 43‑year‑old grandson of Ong Tjoe Kim, founder of the Metro group. He’s also the son of former MD Jopie Ong—a family so intertwined with the company that even the archives look like a clearance sale.
The Curveball: Double‑Dutch Deal
- On April 24, Ong stepped into court again and admitted to congestion of cuddlings—no, we mean cannabis possession and consumption.
- He received a fresh sentence of 2 years and 2 months in prison.
But that wasn’t the first time the judge tightened the cuffs.
Flashback to 2017
- Back on May 12, 2017, Ong pleaded guilty to trying to keep 92.68 g of cannabis and holding 385.1 g of a cannabis blend.
- July 2017 brought him a 2‑year sentence.
The Heightened Hike
- Late last year, the High Court bumped his term up from 2 to 3 years after the prosecution played the “harsher‑dose” card.
- He was originally on the brink of home‑detention with release slated for Nov 10—but history likes a sequel.
The Night that Changed the Game
- On Oct 31, 2014, law‑enforcers popped him off a Ngee Ann City taxi stand.
- Checkpoint at his Bishopsgate flat near Grange Road turned into a “weed‑ware” treasure hunt—a safe with a block of fudge‑like substance plus a plastic container of “loose vegetable matter.”
- Health Sciences Authority later yanked out at least 75.32 g from the block and a sneaky 1.44 g from the container.
- His urine test smelled like a courtroom drama, finding traces of the green fairy.
Why the Smokes Keep Sputtering
Deputy Public Prosecutor Wu Yujie called the dude’s last puff on Oct 30, 2014, and the court learned:
- Ong started smoking “weed” at 21 while abroad.
- Back in Singapore, he was a weekly “weed‑user”.
- In the six months leading up to his arrest, he went into the “joint‑zone” for 2–3 sticks nightly.
- He confessed to being “addicted” to that green stuff. The gods didn’t let him rest.
Maximum Possible Consequences
With cannabis consumption and possession, the scale could have climbed to 10 years in jail and a hefty $20,000 fine per charge.
Fine Print
This recap came straight from The Straits Times. Remember to keep the publishing rights in mind if you plan on printing or sharing further. Enjoy the story of a family legacy turned into a cautionary tale!
