SAF doc dead in Melbourne
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SAF doc dead in Melbourne
Body under s bridge; he was absent without leave from SAF from OctA 27-YEAR-OLD Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) doctor, absent without official leave since last October, has been found dead in Melbourne.
The body of Captain (Dr) Allan Ooi was found under the Westgate Bridge in the south Australian city on Tuesday, police from the state of Victoria told The Straits Times.
The 2,600m long bridge across the Yarra River is a vital link between the city centre and Melbourne's western suburbs.
A police spokesman there said the young man was seen getting out of his car on the bridge before 4am that day, and that the police did not believe anyone else was involved in the incident.
She added that witnesses were still being interviewed and that a report was being prepared for the Coroner's Court.
Capt (Dr) Ooi had not been to work since last October and the SAF had been trying - unsuccessfully - to get in touch with him, said Mindef spokesman Colonel Darius Lim.
Capt (Dr) Ooi was believed to have been in Melbourne all this while, though it is not known where in the city he was, nor with whom he was staying.
In a statement issued to The Straits Times from Melbourne, his brother Adrian said: 'He was a gifted doctor and a kind and respected friend. But to us, he was and always will be our beloved son and brother.'
It is unclear when the family will be returning home with the body, but Adrian said the family hoped to 'celebrate Allan's 27 years of achievements and life with us with very fond memories of a remarkable person'.
An all-rounder, go-getter
AN ALL-ROUNDER who excelled at everything, the death of Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) doctor Allan Ooi shocked all who knew him.
The 28-year-old was found dead below a busy bridge in Melbourne on Tuesday. He had disappeared for months, including having gone AWOL (absent without official leave) from the army since October last year. The SAF had tried unsuccessfully to contact him, according to a spokesman.
A friend who went to medical school with Capt Ooi, speaking to The New Paper on condition of anonymity, said that Capt Ooi was the 'most brilliant' person he knew and 'excelled at everything he put his mind to'.
He recalled that Capt Ooi picked up the popular game 'Warcraft' really quickly, and in a short time, became one of the top 10 Warcraft players in Singapore and was among the top 100 in the world. The friend added that, unlike most medical school students he knew, Capt Ooi had a 'rich life' outside of school. 'He was a sportsman - he swam competitively, and was an excellent pool player. He was also really funny, with a great sense of humour,' the friend added.
An alumnus of Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) and Anglo-Chinese Junior College, Capt Ooi was a school water polo player and swimmer. TNP reported that he was a go-getter who also took part in pageants such as the International Man Singapore pageant where he was crowned Mr Continents in 2001, and the Mr Singapore pageant, which he won the same year.
Capt Ooi also emerged near the top of his cohort in Officer Cadet School and then Medical Officers Cadet Corps.
It is believed that Capt Ooi had suddenly left home and flown to Melbourne, but it is not known who he had been living with there.
A family friend, who declined to be named, said it was known that Capt Ooi had been unhappy at work 'for a long time'. He had been serving his bond with the SAF and left friends and family bewildered when he left without a word. It is not known how many years of his bond he had served.
Melbourne police are still speaking to witnesses and are preparing a report that will be sent to the Melbourne Coroner's Court, TNP reported. A spokesman for the Melbourne police said Capt Ooi was seen getting out of his car on the bridge before 4am on Tuesday.
'Allan had a magnetic personality and loved his family deeply,' said a friend. A poignant statement, as his family is in Melbourne, making arrangements for his body to be flown back to Singapore.
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Both his parents are doctors, elder brother also doctor, sister is a lawyer.
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so good looking!
what a pity!
why so 想�开?
RIP ...
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His father happen to be the doctor who brought me into this world..sad that he lost his son like this :(
Must have gotten into some trouble ba, if not won't disappear so long
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tsk tsk tsk...
one less leng zai in this world.
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So what are the charges for AWOL i wonder?
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what was he running away from? hmm...
skali he knew some stuff that he shouldn't?...ooo
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Originally posted by LordoftheLamers:
So what are the charges for AWOL i wonder?
zek ark ar.. if mindef still charge the deceased family
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maybe he knew something he wasn't supposed to know. he had his choice to keep mum but made a deadly mistake, that was why he went AWOL.
maybe he was caught between a rock and a hard place, escaped to melbourne with no choice if he wanted to live... then they caught up with him...
use your imagination people!
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Originally posted by soleachip:
maybe he knew something he wasn't supposed to know. he had his choice to keep mum but made a deadly mistake, that was why he went AWOL.
maybe he was caught between a rock and a hard place, escaped to melbourne with no choice if he wanted to live... then they caught up with him...
use your imagination people!
that was wot i said...
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it was mentioned that he was unhappy at work 'for a long time'.could he had regretted signing up for the scholarship..?
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Originally posted by soleachip:
maybe he knew something he wasn't supposed to know. he had his choice to keep mum but made a deadly mistake, that was why he went AWOL.
maybe he was caught between a rock and a hard place, escaped to melbourne with no choice if he wanted to live... then they caught up with him...
use your imagination people!
u watch too much prisonbreak ar? -
oh ya...
this guy very handsome..
when i saw the newspaper, i was like "so wasted leh"
goooodnesss...
i wonder is his family members all very good looking..
haiz..
may god bless his soul ba..
only god knows wad happened..
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if he did not die cool-gal will sure go for him one..
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What's the cause of death? Drowning?
Are they treating it as suicide?
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if he did not die cool-gal will sure go for him one..
but bo bao he wants me lor.. -
as long u want u can give it a shot...
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:(
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Originally posted by kengkia:
it was mentioned that he was unhappy at work 'for a long time'.could he had regretted signing up for the scholarship..?
thats y sign on with the armed forces of any service (land, air ,sea) isnt worth it at all...
if he wants to break bond, it is mentioned in the news that his family is rich enough to pay the break bond penalty.... -
he was a good friend of mine...really humble and generous guy..gonna miss him..
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sunday times. stated he play warcraft lea !
my ou xiang . maybe play too much .. become techies and suicide !
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My sympathy........
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Originally posted by Deino:
that was wot i said...
my version sounds more exciting
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Originally posted by I-like-flings(m):
u watch too much prisonbreak ar?u neber read john grisham ar?
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What a pity! This guy is good looking but a bit of cock eye.