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Business owner who died after workplace injury claim was discharged from IMH against advice: Police

She had gone to Changi Beach on July 17, 2025 tried to take her own life, but was taken to the Institute of Mental Health.

A business owner, who died after making Facebook posts alleging a false workplace injury claim against her, attempted suicide a day before her death. On October 8, the coroner's inquiry into her death began with testimony from police officer Ong Hui Xian. The 44-year-old mother of two was found dead at the foot of a building early on July 19, 2025, with injuries consistent with a fall from height.

Police found her car keys on the 10th floor, tracing it back to her vehicle. The coroner will release his findings at a later date.

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