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Toh Yong Chuan

Assistant Business Editor

Yong Chuan is assistant business editor at The Straits Times. He joined the newsroom as a senior correspondent in 2011 after an 18-year career in the Singapore civil service. His areas of writing include manpower, political and policy issues, law, and the occasional car review. Outside the newsroom, he is the vice-president of the Consumers Association of Singapore, and an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore. 

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Man wrongly transfers $6,650 to ex-wife; ‘highly unreasonable’ conduct costs her over $7,000

In a judgment released on Sept 7, Deputy Registrar Mark Lim said the case could have been resolved immediately after the mistaken transfer.
In a judgment released on Sept 7, Deputy Registrar Mark Lim said the case could have been resolved immediately after the mistaken transfer.

Proton e.Mas 7 electric SUV is rebadged version of China-made Geely Galaxy E5

The tuned-down Proton e.Mas 7 is as well-equipped as ever.
The tuned-down Proton e.Mas 7 is as well-equipped as ever.

CFO loses $200,000 bonus claim after choosing his own interpretation of employer’s requirements

District Judge Jonathan Ng Pang Ern dismissed Ngai Nai Ping Jango’s claims against his former employer Banshing Industrial.
District Judge Jonathan Ng Pang Ern dismissed Ngai Nai Ping Jango’s claims against his former employer Banshing Industrial.

High Court rejects US$5m claim against Babel Finance co-founder over crypto fund collapse

The High Court found that Babel Finance co-founder Wang Li did not dishonestly assist in any breach of duty owed to investor Parastate Labs.
The High Court found that Babel Finance co-founder Wang Li did not dishonestly assist in any breach of duty owed to investor Parastate Labs.

Employee on probation entitled to notice pay even if not confirmed: High Court

Whether an employee is entitled to notice depends on the wording of the employment contract and the circumstances under which it was made, said Court of Appeal Justice Sushil Nair.
Whether an employee is entitled to notice depends on the wording of the employment contract and the circumstances under which it was made, said Court of Appeal Justice Sushil Nair.

Debt collector broke law by shouting insults at debtor’s home, visiting her husband’s office: Judge

Protection from Harassment Court Judge Gregory Gan said that while debt collectors could legally pursue debts, their licence did not give them “carte blanche” to break the law.
Protection from Harassment Court Judge Gregory Gan said that while debt collectors could legally pursue debts, their licence did not give them “carte blanche” to break the law.

Elderly scam victim loses $500k claim against UOB after High Court finds she concealed evidence

According to the police report, Lao Iok Sim had been instructed by a person claiming to be a Chinese police officer to open a UOB savings account with internet banking.
According to the police report, Lao Iok Sim had been instructed by a person claiming to be a Chinese police officer to open a UOB savings account with internet banking.

Businessman ordered to pay $7m after reneging on $8m share buyback promise in sale of workers’ dorm

The case centred on a 2015 deal involving the sale of a dormitory approved to house 320 workers, but was housing about 500.
The case centred on a 2015 deal involving the sale of a dormitory approved to house 320 workers, but was housing about 500.

He ditched his EV and returned to a hybrid after just six months

Retiree Francis Cheng says EVs make financial sense for heavy users to offset the higher road tax and insurance.
Retiree Francis Cheng says EVs make financial sense for heavy users to offset the higher road tax and insurance.

Orchard Towers’ Naughty Girl nightclub loses High Court battle to sell alcohol after midnight

A policy introduced in July 2023 bars all Orchard Towers establishments from selling alcohol after 11.59pm.
A policy introduced in July 2023 bars all Orchard Towers establishments from selling alcohol after 11.59pm.

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