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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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Ex-condo chairman loses defamation suit over undisclosed links to contractors hired by estate

Mohamed Rafi Mohamed Kassim, who chaired the management council of Yew Tee Residences in Choa Chu Kang North from 2017 until July 30, 2024, sued Cherlyn Ang Kwee Hiang over remarks she made at a residents’ meeting in September 2024.
Mohamed Rafi Mohamed Kassim, who chaired the management council of Yew Tee Residences in Choa Chu Kang North from 2017 until July 30, 2024, sued Cherlyn Ang Kwee Hiang over remarks she made at a residents’ meeting in September 2024.

Delivery rider blind in one eye loses bid for $500 monthly maintenance from ex-wife

The Family Justice Courts found that the delivery rider had not proved he was unable to support himself, despite his serious health problems.
The Family Justice Courts found that the delivery rider had not proved he was unable to support himself, despite his serious health problems.

High Court orders car dealer to pay rival $300k after failed suit over Ferrari deal

The dispute involved a Ferrari 296 GTB plug-in hybrid (pictured), as well as other luxury cars including Lamborghinis and a Bentley.
The dispute involved a Ferrari 296 GTB plug-in hybrid (pictured), as well as other luxury cars including Lamborghinis and a Bentley.

Content creator who labelled beauty salon a ‘scam’ on Instagram ordered to pay $15k for defamation

While Mok Wai Kwan had misgivings about the salon’s practices, she had not proved it was unethical.
While Mok Wai Kwan had misgivings about the salon’s practices, she had not proved it was unethical.

BYD takes the high road with new Ti7 SUV in China

The BYD Ti7 SUV is expected to arrive in Singapore in 2027.
The BYD Ti7 SUV is expected to arrive in Singapore in 2027.

Stamford Land wins $1.9m claim against UOB over rights issue after bank found grossly negligent

Justice Dedar Singh Gill said UOB, which was appointed manager of Stamford Land’s rights issue, should have ensured the allocation complied with Singapore Exchange rules.
Justice Dedar Singh Gill said UOB, which was appointed manager of Stamford Land’s rights issue, should have ensured the allocation complied with Singapore Exchange rules.

Condo chairman called managing agent a ‘joker’ in Facebook posts, ordered to pay $100k damages

District Judge Chiah Kok Khun on Sept 25 found that the condo chairman had defamed CWL Facilities Management and its executive director.
District Judge Chiah Kok Khun on Sept 25 found that the condo chairman had defamed CWL Facilities Management and its executive director.

Man sues HSBC Life over wrong 2002 ‘involuntary resignation’ record, but loses defamation claim

Chua Kim Chuan lost the case because the High Court found he had not proved the inaccurate reference cost him the Prudential job opportunity.
Chua Kim Chuan lost the case because the High Court found he had not proved the inaccurate reference cost him the Prudential job opportunity.

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.

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