Former Actor‑Director Ng Aik Leong Is Up on the Witness Stand
Ng Aik Leong, the guy who used to light up screens as Huang Yiliang, found himself in a courtroom drama of a very different sort. The 58‑year‑old’s “performances” this time? A metal scraper in one hand, a mobile phone in the other, and a chaos that’s better suited to a slap‑stick sketch — but not the kind of slap the judge wants.
The Tuesdays, The Scrapers, and The Headlines
- Affray — two or more people stirring the pot in a public place. In this case, it was Mr. Morgana Raj Saravanan who got the second “round” of the fight in a Buffalo Road canteen.
- Causing Hurt With a Weapon — used a metal scraper to hit Mr. Jahidul at the Singapore Islamic Hub. Twice in the belly and once on the head. The victim ended with a head injury and an abdominal scrape.
The Cost of “Cinematic” Violence
Back in the legal world, a guilty verdict could see Ng lock‑up with up to a year in jail for the affray and up to seven years if the metal‑scraper incident lands. The fine? $5,000 for the affray, and a heavier penalty for the weapon charge, though caning is out of the question because he’s over 50.
For now, he’s got $15,000 bail, sits unrepresented for the moment, and vows to bring a lawyer to the next session. The next court date? December 20.
Behind the Scenes: Ng’s Big Screen Tracks
Shortly after stardom, he left MediaCorp in 2008 to launch his own production house. His telly glory fell in the hands of three Best Supporting Actor awards at the Star Awards. Some iconic appearances include:
- Holland V – a foul‑tempered hubby who could have taken a year of drama to lose his temper.
- “12 Lotus” – a gambler’s gamble that had a director named Royston Tan pulling the strings.
- Autumn In March – directed in 2009, a quirky arthouse tale of a girl who tries to find happiness by playing the “people‑manipulator” game.
He’s a comedian at heart, but this scene seems far from the laughs he once threw at audiences. Time will tell if he recovers his place on the stage or becomes a cautionary tale for Hollywood’s take‑it‑easy attitude toward the arts.
