Tragic Love Triangle Unfolds on Tampines Sixth Floor
What Went Down
On May 29, 2017, a brutal drama played out at Block 520A, Tampines Central 8. Safety supervisor Chng Hong Nam, 49, a married father of three, turned a fatal blade at
- Serinn Tan Bee Leng, 46, a sales telemarketer who had swapped jobs a few times.
The knife left a trail of wounds: three fatal cuts on the chest, a 6‑centimeter gash on the arm that let the bone bleed, and a slash on the abdomen. Even the small intestine and bone were exposed—a picture so gut‑wrenchingly vivid that the authorities noted her body was bound with cable ties.
Romance, Betrayal, and a Fatal Finish
When the two first tangled in 2013, it was the same year Ms Tan’s mother‑in‑law discovered the affair—and told her husband to cut ties. The couple’s wife confronted Ms Tan, who denied the love affair.
After the affair fizzled, Ms Tan, divorced for a decade, found herself 15 or so years into a new relationship: her supervisor—who, by the way, was married.
Despite repeated phone nudges from Mr Chng, Ms Tan always shipped out excuses—until the unavoidable meeting at her flat that led to the tragic finale.
Aftermath Moves Through Family Lines
- Ms Tan’s dad, Mr Chen Wei Sheng, 72, says his daughter had been living with parents for years. He lamented: “I couldn’t shout out that my daughter had fallen into a pool of blood.”
- Her 16‑year‑old son now stays with grandparents while the family mourns.
After the blast, Chng sent a text to his wife thanking her for 20 years of partnership, confessed his infidelity, and promised pain would stop. Then, he leapt from the 10th floor—a sudden, shocking end that left everyone stunned.
Grandfather’s Perspective
Mr Tan—who fires yong tau foo and is proud of his eldest’s work ethic—claims the “acquaintances” were all wishful fantasies. He emphasised:
- Ms Tan changed jobs three times to avoid Chng.
- She “lied about engagement” to scare the intruder away.
- She disappeared to the isolated Tuas area, far from potential stalking.
He insists she never spoke of, let alone met, Chng. He quoted: “I tell you, if you accuse my daughter of being a mistress, that is slander.”
In a Scent of the Past
Ms Tan’s final note: she kept a firm grip on her life, even clashing her arms with the killer’s blade. The flat, bought entirely with her own money, proved evidence of independence.
Emotions spill freely—there’s no easy way to wrap this story in light humour, but the tale serves as a reminder that love, if misplaced, can loop into tragedy. The genuine lesson lingers: cherish trust, guard boundaries, and—if you’re a writer—let your words carry empathy as much as truth.
