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http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/sing...l-deaths-bukit-batok-20110415-035306-334.html
The husband of the woman and daughter who fell to their deaths in Bukit Batok is a researcher working at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star).
Dr Bao Xioaming, originally from Shanghai but now a Singaporean, has worked for over seven years at the Agency's Institute for Incomm Research, reported The Sunday Times. He received his doctorate from the prestigious Jiaotong University in Shanghai.
Last Friday morning, his wife, 46-year-old Ho Xue Ping, and daughter Bao Pei Qin, 9, fell from their home on the 12<SUP>th</SUP> floor at Bukit Batok Street 24, Block 290B.
The bodies were discovered by a maid who was on her way out. Both were pronounced dead by paramedics at around 7:55am. The mother was wearing a white blouse and shorts, while her daughter was in pink pajamas.
The family was originally from China and moved to Singapore just a few months ago after obtaining Singapore citizenship. They moved into their newly renovated flat at Bukit Batok last December. Neighbours said that the family did not interact much and mostly kept to themselves.
Dr Bao's daughter, Pei Qin was a student at Keming Primary school and was a hardworking girl, said the school's principal, Kelvin Tay. He added that the school will monitor Pei Qin's classmates and provide counselling.
Late on Friday night, Member of Parliament Hallimah Yacob paid Dr Bao a visit to offer her condolences.
She said, "The husband was, of course, very sad but very composed and calm," said the MP for Jurong GRC.
"This a tragic case and healing will take some time, but I hope for the best for the family," she said, before adding that grassroots leaders are helping Dr Bao with the funeral arrangements.
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http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/sing...l-deaths-bukit-batok-20110415-035306-334.html
The husband of the woman and daughter who fell to their deaths in Bukit Batok is a researcher working at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star).
Dr Bao Xioaming, originally from Shanghai but now a Singaporean, has worked for over seven years at the Agency's Institute for Incomm Research, reported The Sunday Times. He received his doctorate from the prestigious Jiaotong University in Shanghai.
Last Friday morning, his wife, 46-year-old Ho Xue Ping, and daughter Bao Pei Qin, 9, fell from their home on the 12<SUP>th</SUP> floor at Bukit Batok Street 24, Block 290B.
The bodies were discovered by a maid who was on her way out. Both were pronounced dead by paramedics at around 7:55am. The mother was wearing a white blouse and shorts, while her daughter was in pink pajamas.
The family was originally from China and moved to Singapore just a few months ago after obtaining Singapore citizenship. They moved into their newly renovated flat at Bukit Batok last December. Neighbours said that the family did not interact much and mostly kept to themselves.
Dr Bao's daughter, Pei Qin was a student at Keming Primary school and was a hardworking girl, said the school's principal, Kelvin Tay. He added that the school will monitor Pei Qin's classmates and provide counselling.
Late on Friday night, Member of Parliament Hallimah Yacob paid Dr Bao a visit to offer her condolences.
She said, "The husband was, of course, very sad but very composed and calm," said the MP for Jurong GRC.
"This a tragic case and healing will take some time, but I hope for the best for the family," she said, before adding that grassroots leaders are helping Dr Bao with the funeral arrangements.
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