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PAP activist Joseph Tan dies suddenly during badminton event in JB
Punggol grassroots leader Joseph Tan, 44, passed away unexpectedly in Johor Bahru on August 18 while attending a badminton event. He collapsed in the bathroom and died. Minister of State Sun Xueling paid tribute, remembering Tan as a loving husband and dedicated volunteer at meet-the-people sessions (MPS).
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Punggol grassroots leader Joseph Tan passed away unexpectedly in Johor Bahru on Sunday (18 August), at the age of 44.
According to Shin Min Daily News, Tan was participating in a badminton event in Malaysia over the weekend when he suddenly collapsed and died in the bathroom.
The exact circumstances of his death are still under investigation.
Tan, the founder of Play Sports! School, a swimming institution established in 2007, was also widely recognised for his active involvement in local grassroots organizations.
His widow, Ms Chua, shared in an interview that her husband had been engaged with Toastmasters International since 2022, joining various branches worldwide to enhance his public speaking skills.
Recently, Joseph Tan had joined the Johor Bahru branch, and last Saturday, during “Family Day,” all members were invited to play badminton.
Ms Chua said, “He was very excited and said it had been a long time since he last played badminton. We left early at 6 a.m., and after playing two games, he went to take a shower.”
After a considerable wait without seeing Tan, Ms Chua went to check on him and found him unconscious on the bathroom floor.
Friends assisted in carrying him out and immediately performed CPR. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the hospital, having suffered a heart attack.
Minister of State for Social and Family Development Sun Xueling was among those who paid tribute to Tan, recalling him as a loving husband and a good man.
“It was a shock to all who knew him. He was young, loved his wife deeply and was a good man,” MOS Sun wrote.
Ms Sun noted that Mr Tan volunteered at meet-the-people sessions (MPS) regularly and worked closely with community members.
Joseph Tan was previously noted for his association with the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) as part of their “Internet Brigade” (IB).
The PAP IB, often discussed in Singapore’s political landscape, is a group of online activists who support the ruling party’s agenda by engaging in online discussions in a way that blends with general netizens, subtly influencing public discourse without overtly identifying as PAP members.
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Was Joseph once a PR from Malaysia being naturalised thereafter. It’s not uncommon to see lots of foreign talents working in SG were entice to contribute to SG society via RCs managed by Pappy’s PA.Having shown their worth to Pappy they were encouraged to go for PR after a short few years and later became New Citizens of our once beloved Singapore.
He has a chinese name Tan Soon Meng.
Gave himself a jewish name ” joseph “.
But conduct ritual in budhist funeral.
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Do Not Go JB for Badminton:: Moral of The Story.
RIP.
On Gutzy, mostly the vulgar ones. Could be because they cannot influence us .
Cause?
Vaxx or Balls carrying.
Both are bad for health.😆😆😆😆🤣🤣😆😆
Another one JABBED COVIDED!!!!!!
“Funeral starts 19 August 2024”
It should be wake start 19 August, funeral is on the day leaving for the cremation
Go to Hell
Yes
One less voice, one less pair of hands, and legs to carry out work for the Millionaires which shd be helpful to lessen however slight the sufferings of 4/10.