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Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Knife Attack at Kallang Wave Mall

The case is moving through Singapore’s courts with a psychiatric evaluation ordered before trial.

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Overview

  • Chua Jing Yuan, 26, was formally charged with attempted murder in district court on July 15.
  • Police will seek a court order to remand him for a psychiatric assessment ahead of his trial.
  • Victim Choong Wen Ting, 29, remains in stable condition after being slashed and stabbed during the incident.
  • Members of the public disarmed and detained Chua at the scene before police arrived.
  • If convicted, he faces life imprisonment or up to 20 years’ jail with caning.