The recent disturbing incident involving a 53-year-old man, Jimmy Wong Kok Chyn, who poured superglue on a sleeping National University of Singapore (NUS) student during a bus ride has sparked outrage and concern over the safety of commuters. The victim, a 29-year-old student, was forced to cut off his hair after the superglue incident took place aboard SBS Bus Service 33. The perpetrator’s actions highlight a pattern of disturbing behavior, as Wong had previously targeted a sleeping female commuter in a separate offense.
According to a report by Lianhe Zaobao, the victim recalled the harrowing moment when he woke up to the feeling of liquid flowing down the back of his head. Upon discovering that superglue had been poured on his head and shirt by Wong, the victim immediately sought assistance from the bus driver. Despite his efforts to wash away the superglue, the victim was left with no choice but to remove his hair and discard his stained shirt.
In a court appearance on 16 May, Wong pleaded guilty to charges of using criminal force and theft. District Judge Paul Quan expressed shock at the “bizarre” act of pouring superglue on the sleeping victim, emphasizing the potential dangers, such as the glue entering the victim’s eyes or causing his eyelids to stick together. The judge also addressed another crime committed by Wong, where he stole a wallet from a sleeping 18-year-old female student on a separate bus ride.
Judge Quan highlighted the impact of Wong’s actions on his victims, noting the inconvenience caused by losing essential items like NRIC and student passes. Despite Wong’s acknowledgment of his wrongdoing and plea for forgiveness, he was sentenced to 31 days in prison, with an additional day for violating a conditional remission order. The judge cautioned Wong against reoffending, warning of more severe consequences in the future.
