Newborns herald birth of a new year
Several couples welcomednew additions to their families yesterday, as the rest of the country ushered in thenewyear. TheStraits Times looks atsome of the babies bornon Jan 1, 2016.
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PARKWAY EAST HOSPITAL
WHO: Tyrus Yeo, boy
WEIGHT: 3.159kg
WHEN: Nine seconds past midnight
PARENTS: Assistant sales and marketing manager Jeremy Yeo, 25, and housewife Bernadette Yeo, 24
SIBLINGS: Sisters Naomi, five and Rykiel, one.
"We hope that he will always be strong and healthy, and bring us more surprises in life," said Mrs Yeo.
MOUNT ALVERNIA HOSPITAL
WHO: Boston Soon Yuan Hao, boy
WEIGHT: 2.9kg
WHEN: Seconds after midnight
PARENTS: Property consultant Terence Soon, 40, and housewife Ong Soo Juan, 33.
SIBLINGS: Brother Bosco, four, and sister Shanice, seven.
"My expected delivery date was Jan 6, but I guess the little one decided to arrive early for the year," said Ms Ong.
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
WHO: Boy, yet to be named
WEIGHT: 3.4kg
WHEN: 1.30am
PARENTS: Engineer Wong Joe Jiun, 38, and card dealer Yang Guang, 31.
"I am very happy that my son is born this year and am also thankful that both mother and child are healthy," said Mr Wong.