MINUTES before cleaner Nordin Montong was mauled to death by two white tigers, he told colleagues at the zoo that they would not see him again.

Carrying a broom and a pail, the 32-year-old Malaysian then leapt into the tiger enclosure.

Details of his tragic death were revealed in the coroner's inquiry on Thursday.

Two videos filmed by zoo visitors were also shown.

State Coroner Victor Yeo had heard earlier from senior investigation officer of the police Yusry Muhamad that Mr Nordin started work at the chimpanzee enclosure in June last year.

He was a good worker but was often homesick.

Read the full report in Friday's edition of The Straits Times.