In a disturbing case of family violence in Singapore, Jeremy Su Zhiwei, a 33-year-old man, has been sentenced to 12 weeks in jail for choking his 84-year-old grandmother after she refused to give him money. The shocking incident, which occurred on November 22, 2024, was not just a moment of rage but also a violation of a personal protection order (PPO) that had been in place since 2022, due to Su's history of abusive behavior towards his grandmother.

According to court documents, Su confronted his grandmother at her home, demanding money without explaining what it was for. When she refused, the confrontation escalated. After a heated argument, Su followed her to her bedroom and aggressively kicked her bed frame. In a fit of rage, he choked her and pulled her hair when she struggled to break free. Thankfully, she managed to call her son (Su's uncle) after the assault, leading to Su's arrest later that day. Prosecutors noted that the elderly woman suffered visible bruising on her neck and redness on her scalp as a result of the altercation.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Cheah Wenjie expressed the long-standing nature of Su's abusive behavior, stating, "After years of repeated abusive behavior towards his 84-year-old grandmother, the accused has now strangled her and then pulled her hair all because she refused to give in to his demands for money from her." This case raises significant concerns about elder abuse and the enforcement of protection orders in the community.

In related news, another incident has caused a stir on social media. A woman was caught on video openly vaping on a Jetstar flight from Singapore to Bangkok, despite strict regulations against such behavior aboard flights. The footage, shared on TikTok, showed her exhaling clouds of vapor with the in-flight safety guidelines clearly displaying that vaping is prohibited.

Witnesses reported that cabin crew confronted the woman about her behavior, but instead seemed more interested in having the footage deleted. Jetstar has since confirmed that the vape was confiscated and that the incident is being reported to local authorities. In Singapore, where it is illegal to purchase, possess, or use vapes, violators can be slapped with a hefty fine of up to $2,000.

Both incidents highlight ongoing issues of personal responsibility and the importance of adhering to societal rules and norms, from family safety to public compliance.