Bedok Reservoir Road Block 717 murder: Elderly couple found dead in flat

Quote: SINGAPORE -A79-year-old man and a 78-year-old woman were found motionless in a second-floor flat at Bedok Reservoir Road and were pronounced dead around 3.57pm by paramedics. Police were called to Block 717 on Wednesday (June 21) at around 3.39pm. The Straits Times understands that the Singaporean Chinese couple, Mr Chia Ngim Fong and his wife Madam Chin Sek Fah, were found in two different places in the five-room executive flat. Police investigators were seen taking pictures in the unit's bedroom and bathroom. Other family members also live in the unit but were not at home at the time. They were seen at the unit around 7.30pm. The police have not arrested any suspects. A 28-year-old undergraduate, who wanted to be known only as Kenneth, said that he heard a shout lasting a few seconds at about 3pm. "I didn't think too much of it. But I believe it came from the lower floors." He lives on the 6th floor. Neighbours told ST that the elderly couple were friendly. A 68-year-old retiree, who also lives on the 6th floor and did not want to be named, said that the couple, who often go out together, are loving. She described the woman as fair skinned with a slim build, while the man is skinny with white hair. "They have been living here for more than 30 years. The woman is very happy-go-lucky and chatty while the man is a bit more quiet," she said. Mr Said Nasir, a 63-year-old retiree who lives on the fourth floor, said that he is shocked to hear the news. "Sometimes, I would meet them downstairs as they are going to deliver meals to their children. We would just wave and say hi," he said. Police have classified the case as murder and investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information is requested to call the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/witness. All information will be kept strictly confidential.