No, I dun personally know Allan Ooi. In fact, I was not even aware of his existence till 6 march 2009, when I saw his name and photo splashed across the papers.
Allan was what some of us would termed "triple threat" or what others would called "triple blessed"; good looking, rich and smart. A lethal combination of the perfect guy. He was the crème de la crème of high society.
But it seemed that he was also unhappy and depressed.
He seemed to have everything going for him until his tragic death.
The papers wrote that he was found dead under a bridge in Melbourne. Suicide? Murder?
Suicide, more likely? Since he went AWOL from work since last October and did not contact his family or friends since then. Running away? From life? Work? Family? Relationship?
Was it stress? Depression? Work? Relationship? Gambling debt? Did he contact some terminal disease?
Who knows?
I have been reading online about the conspiracy cover-up theory regarding David, the dead foreign student in the NTU stabbing.
What about Allan? Maybe there was some conspiracy somewhere out there?
Maybe he was abducted by Aliens and zapped to Melbourne? Or maybe he joined some religious cult?
Allan was a SAF doctor. He was working for the government military. Maybe he discovered some dark apalling secrets and ran away. And.........make your own conspiracy theory.
Blah! Some of things are just conspiracy theories. Created by people who could not believe that Allan would do the tragic thing he did. People trying to explain what could have happened. People trying to make sense of the final days of a beloved, trying to piece together using what knowledge they had of him.
But frankly, only Allan would know what really happened from Oct last year to Mar this year.
What could drive a seemingly perfect guy over the edge?
If someone like Allan Ooi could ever be depressed and unhappy despite all that he had, in spite of what he was, then what hopes did we mere mortals have?
I am not just talking about Allan Ooi materialistic wealth, background and possessions. He was also said to be charming, charismatic, sociable, intelligent, brilliant and humorous. He was also sporty and competitive. Everything every man wanted to be and the man every woman wanted to be with.
Did you know Allan Ooi has 563 friends on Facebook? How could some one with 563 friends on Facebook, not have someone close to talk to in real life?
Not even 5 close friends in real life that he could confide in? That's only about 1% of those friends in Face Book. Were they really his friends or just blind stats figures in Facebook? Did he really personally know, met or spoke to all 563 friends before? Or were more than half, just strangers and acquaintances?
Frankly, whats the use of so many friends in Facebook then, if you not find even one to really talk to?
Personally, I have only about 5 % or even less number of friends on face book compared to Allan. If someone like him could not find someone to turn to, what hope did I have with less 10 friends on facebook?
Again, I say, if someone like Allan Ooi lost hope at times, what hopes does it hold for mere, ordinary mortals like us out there?
I was depressed once. In fact, more than once. I attempted suicide a few times. I just couldn't shake it off.
An elderly fellow once told me after my suicide, "Please do not be stupid anymore, and please dun do any more of those stupid things."
So suicide is stupid? Frankly, I felt that he could not understand. If you feel that suicidal thoughts and the very act of suicide itself are just plain stupid, then you definitely DO NOT really understand what I was going through. The pain. The emptiness. The vast sadness. All inside, eating you up.
Few people could understand THAT kind of internal pain. Pain and sadness that permeate the very being of life existence, down to the very pores and right into the minute cells. Unless one went through similar things before.
I could said to also have a cushy life, but I just could not drag myself out of the deep hole of abyss I was in then. It took me years and years to just shake that sadness and emptiness off. Till now, I am still haunted by that indescribable feeling of pain sometimes.
So yeah, I may not be in the same league as Allan the doctor, but I could sure understand SOME of the things he could have been through. The sadness, the depression, the thoughts of death, the pain etc.
Rest in peace, Allan. I hope you are at peace finally.
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The Straits Times
6 Mar 2009
SAF doc dead in Melbourne
Body under a bridge; he was absent without leave from SAF from Oct
By Jermyn Chow
A 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'.
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The Straits Times
6 Mar 2009
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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The New Paper
8 Mar 2009
S'PORE DOC FOUND DEAD IN MELBOURNE
He was stylish, well-connected
SAF captain was popular with high society
HE WAS featured in society magazine Singapore Tatler and was said to have dated celebrity blogger Dawn Yang.
By Crystal Chan
HE WAS featured in society magazine Singapore Tatler and was said to have dated celebrity blogger Dawn Yang.
Then, Singapore Armed Forces doctor Allan Ooi Seng Teik, 28, went Awol (absent without official leave) and left for Australia.
Captain (Dr) Ooi, who was found dead under the Westgate Bridge in Melbourne on Tuesday, came from a family of doctors and had friends in high society.
One of his friends, who declined to be named, told The New Paper that she was shocked to hear about his death.'I knew him and his brother, Adrian,' she said.
'I can't believe he died so suddenly. He was always cheerful when I saw him.'
She got to know Capt Ooi through mutual friends and often saw him at parties.
In 2007, a Singapore Tatler writer approached CaptOoi.
Said the friend: 'The magazine was looking to feature good-looking and stylish personalities and he fit the bill. He was quite 'on' about it as he had an outgoing personality.
'During the interview, he was asked about his relationships and he said that an ex-girlfriend had let him down, but didn't elaborate.'
She described Capt Ooi as a metrosexual who dressed in Paul Smith and designer clothes.
She said: 'He certainly looked like a rich boy, a stylish guy. He drove a Mazda MX5 then and liked Calvin Klein clothes.'
Around that time, there were several postings on Internet forums which claimed that Capt Ooi had courted Ms Yang, 23.
The friend said: 'I sent Allan an SMS, asking if the rumours were true but all he would say was that he knew Dawn.'
Capt Ooi's account on social networking site Facebook lists Ms Yang as one of his friends.
Ms Yang, who is studying in New York University, could not be reached for comment.
Allegedly unhappy at work
The last time the friend was in touch with Capt Ooi was late last year, when she sent him an SMS asking after him.
She said: 'Before that, he had asked me to go clubbing, but I didn't as I'm not into it. He was an avid clubber and often went to Zouk.'
Capt Ooi had told her that he was unhappy at his job in SAF.
SAF had given him a study award that required him to be bonded after graduation.
She said: 'He talked about leaving SAF but he didn't say why.
'Even then, I didn't think there would be any problems. Even if he wanted to break the bond, he could have easily paid it off as his family is rich.'
The friend does not know when and why CaptOoi went to Melbourne, but said he had friends who work there.
Capt Ooi's Facebook account lists four friends who studied at the RMIT University in Melbourne.
Former MTV veejay Nadya Hutagalung and rapper Sheikh Haikel were also listed as Capt Ooi's friends on Facebook.
It is not known how many years of his bond CaptOoi had served.
Capt Ooi's father, Dr Alex Ooi, 58, is a well-known gynaecologist and former president of the Tanglin Club.
His mother, Dr Lucy Ooi, 56, was a vice-president of the Society of Aesthetic Medicine and founding president of the Association of Women Doctors (Singapore).
Capt Ooi's elder brother, Adrian, is a doctor at the Singapore General Hospital.
His friend said he enjoyed card games and played bridge and poker with his friends.
One of his friends, Dr Elaine Neo, daughter of Dr Lily Neo, a Member of Parliament for Jalan Besar GRC, was too distraught to talk about her friend's death when The New Paper called her.
All she would say was: 'It's not the time to talk about this.'
But there was apparently another side to Capt Ooi.
Some of his friends said he also played poker for money.
A clip on video-sharing website YouTube showing Capt Ooi losing money to one of his friends after a poker game has been removed.
Capt Ooi's untimely death has prompted some bloggers to pen entries in his memory.
Mr Garry Huang, who was in the same basic military training (BMT) batch as Capt Ooi, wrote: 'It was quite a shock when I read in the papers today about the Awol and demise of Allan, especially in such unusual circumstances.
'He was a good pal in BMT, and very hardworking and promising. Frankly, he was quite an inspiration - I wanted to be like him in many areas.'
He added: 'I don't know why you went Awol, or why your body was found under the bridge in Melbourne, but I hope the answers will be found soon.'
A spokesman for the Melbourne police said evidence is still being gathered and will be presented to a coroner.
Dr Adrian Ooi declined to speak when The New Paper called him yesterday.
He said: 'I'm sorry, but it's a very bad time for my family. We're trying to arrange a lot of things.
'We're hoping Allan's body will be back within the next week.'
Allan was what some of us would termed "triple threat" or what others would called "triple blessed"; good looking, rich and smart. A lethal combination of the perfect guy. He was the crème de la crème of high society.
But it seemed that he was also unhappy and depressed.
He seemed to have everything going for him until his tragic death.
The papers wrote that he was found dead under a bridge in Melbourne. Suicide? Murder?
Suicide, more likely? Since he went AWOL from work since last October and did not contact his family or friends since then. Running away? From life? Work? Family? Relationship?
Was it stress? Depression? Work? Relationship? Gambling debt? Did he contact some terminal disease?
Who knows?
I have been reading online about the conspiracy cover-up theory regarding David, the dead foreign student in the NTU stabbing.
What about Allan? Maybe there was some conspiracy somewhere out there?
Maybe he was abducted by Aliens and zapped to Melbourne? Or maybe he joined some religious cult?
Allan was a SAF doctor. He was working for the government military. Maybe he discovered some dark apalling secrets and ran away. And.........make your own conspiracy theory.
Blah! Some of things are just conspiracy theories. Created by people who could not believe that Allan would do the tragic thing he did. People trying to explain what could have happened. People trying to make sense of the final days of a beloved, trying to piece together using what knowledge they had of him.
But frankly, only Allan would know what really happened from Oct last year to Mar this year.
What could drive a seemingly perfect guy over the edge?
If someone like Allan Ooi could ever be depressed and unhappy despite all that he had, in spite of what he was, then what hopes did we mere mortals have?
I am not just talking about Allan Ooi materialistic wealth, background and possessions. He was also said to be charming, charismatic, sociable, intelligent, brilliant and humorous. He was also sporty and competitive. Everything every man wanted to be and the man every woman wanted to be with.
Did you know Allan Ooi has 563 friends on Facebook? How could some one with 563 friends on Facebook, not have someone close to talk to in real life?
Not even 5 close friends in real life that he could confide in? That's only about 1% of those friends in Face Book. Were they really his friends or just blind stats figures in Facebook? Did he really personally know, met or spoke to all 563 friends before? Or were more than half, just strangers and acquaintances?
Frankly, whats the use of so many friends in Facebook then, if you not find even one to really talk to?
Personally, I have only about 5 % or even less number of friends on face book compared to Allan. If someone like him could not find someone to turn to, what hope did I have with less 10 friends on facebook?
Again, I say, if someone like Allan Ooi lost hope at times, what hopes does it hold for mere, ordinary mortals like us out there?
I was depressed once. In fact, more than once. I attempted suicide a few times. I just couldn't shake it off.
An elderly fellow once told me after my suicide, "Please do not be stupid anymore, and please dun do any more of those stupid things."
So suicide is stupid? Frankly, I felt that he could not understand. If you feel that suicidal thoughts and the very act of suicide itself are just plain stupid, then you definitely DO NOT really understand what I was going through. The pain. The emptiness. The vast sadness. All inside, eating you up.
Few people could understand THAT kind of internal pain. Pain and sadness that permeate the very being of life existence, down to the very pores and right into the minute cells. Unless one went through similar things before.
I could said to also have a cushy life, but I just could not drag myself out of the deep hole of abyss I was in then. It took me years and years to just shake that sadness and emptiness off. Till now, I am still haunted by that indescribable feeling of pain sometimes.
So yeah, I may not be in the same league as Allan the doctor, but I could sure understand SOME of the things he could have been through. The sadness, the depression, the thoughts of death, the pain etc.
Rest in peace, Allan. I hope you are at peace finally.
-------------------------
The Straits Times
6 Mar 2009
SAF doc dead in Melbourne
Body under a bridge; he was absent without leave from SAF from Oct
By Jermyn Chow
A 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'.
-------------------------
The Straits Times
6 Mar 2009
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.
-------------------------
The New Paper
8 Mar 2009
S'PORE DOC FOUND DEAD IN MELBOURNE
He was stylish, well-connected
SAF captain was popular with high society
HE WAS featured in society magazine Singapore Tatler and was said to have dated celebrity blogger Dawn Yang.
By Crystal Chan
HE WAS featured in society magazine Singapore Tatler and was said to have dated celebrity blogger Dawn Yang.
Then, Singapore Armed Forces doctor Allan Ooi Seng Teik, 28, went Awol (absent without official leave) and left for Australia.
Captain (Dr) Ooi, who was found dead under the Westgate Bridge in Melbourne on Tuesday, came from a family of doctors and had friends in high society.
One of his friends, who declined to be named, told The New Paper that she was shocked to hear about his death.'I knew him and his brother, Adrian,' she said.
'I can't believe he died so suddenly. He was always cheerful when I saw him.'
She got to know Capt Ooi through mutual friends and often saw him at parties.
In 2007, a Singapore Tatler writer approached CaptOoi.
Said the friend: 'The magazine was looking to feature good-looking and stylish personalities and he fit the bill. He was quite 'on' about it as he had an outgoing personality.
'During the interview, he was asked about his relationships and he said that an ex-girlfriend had let him down, but didn't elaborate.'
She described Capt Ooi as a metrosexual who dressed in Paul Smith and designer clothes.
She said: 'He certainly looked like a rich boy, a stylish guy. He drove a Mazda MX5 then and liked Calvin Klein clothes.'
Around that time, there were several postings on Internet forums which claimed that Capt Ooi had courted Ms Yang, 23.
The friend said: 'I sent Allan an SMS, asking if the rumours were true but all he would say was that he knew Dawn.'
Capt Ooi's account on social networking site Facebook lists Ms Yang as one of his friends.
Ms Yang, who is studying in New York University, could not be reached for comment.
Allegedly unhappy at work
The last time the friend was in touch with Capt Ooi was late last year, when she sent him an SMS asking after him.
She said: 'Before that, he had asked me to go clubbing, but I didn't as I'm not into it. He was an avid clubber and often went to Zouk.'
Capt Ooi had told her that he was unhappy at his job in SAF.
SAF had given him a study award that required him to be bonded after graduation.
She said: 'He talked about leaving SAF but he didn't say why.
'Even then, I didn't think there would be any problems. Even if he wanted to break the bond, he could have easily paid it off as his family is rich.'
The friend does not know when and why CaptOoi went to Melbourne, but said he had friends who work there.
Capt Ooi's Facebook account lists four friends who studied at the RMIT University in Melbourne.
Former MTV veejay Nadya Hutagalung and rapper Sheikh Haikel were also listed as Capt Ooi's friends on Facebook.
It is not known how many years of his bond CaptOoi had served.
Capt Ooi's father, Dr Alex Ooi, 58, is a well-known gynaecologist and former president of the Tanglin Club.
His mother, Dr Lucy Ooi, 56, was a vice-president of the Society of Aesthetic Medicine and founding president of the Association of Women Doctors (Singapore).
Capt Ooi's elder brother, Adrian, is a doctor at the Singapore General Hospital.
His friend said he enjoyed card games and played bridge and poker with his friends.
One of his friends, Dr Elaine Neo, daughter of Dr Lily Neo, a Member of Parliament for Jalan Besar GRC, was too distraught to talk about her friend's death when The New Paper called her.
All she would say was: 'It's not the time to talk about this.'
But there was apparently another side to Capt Ooi.
Some of his friends said he also played poker for money.
A clip on video-sharing website YouTube showing Capt Ooi losing money to one of his friends after a poker game has been removed.
Capt Ooi's untimely death has prompted some bloggers to pen entries in his memory.
Mr Garry Huang, who was in the same basic military training (BMT) batch as Capt Ooi, wrote: 'It was quite a shock when I read in the papers today about the Awol and demise of Allan, especially in such unusual circumstances.
'He was a good pal in BMT, and very hardworking and promising. Frankly, he was quite an inspiration - I wanted to be like him in many areas.'
He added: 'I don't know why you went Awol, or why your body was found under the bridge in Melbourne, but I hope the answers will be found soon.'
A spokesman for the Melbourne police said evidence is still being gathered and will be presented to a coroner.
Dr Adrian Ooi declined to speak when The New Paper called him yesterday.
He said: 'I'm sorry, but it's a very bad time for my family. We're trying to arrange a lot of things.
'We're hoping Allan's body will be back within the next week.'
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