32 Year Old Singaporean Woman Assaulted in Tuas | TDK Podcast #80

[@xiaochocolate]

Easy to say "oh I'll kick him in the nuts", but when fear takes over you, people often forgot what they had "planned". Shared by my taekwondo instructor, which I think is very true. I had a similar situation before when I was 18. Arnd 6pm, was waiting for the lift at my block to go home. Felt someone standing behind me, but it felt different. The stranger didn't felt like he lived there. Uneasy. When the lift came, something told me not to enter the lift. So I ran up the stairs home as fast as I could. That stranger followed and ran after me. Thankfully, adrenaline drove me fast enough and I reached home safely (thankfully I live mid floor and not high floor lol). Called the police after. Soon, every block had cctvs installed at the lift and staircase area. Traumatized thereafter.

[@starrysloth8018]

had a very similar experience when I was around 18-20 and i did the same. BUT to other girls reading this: try to run to any available neighbour's house that's the nearest/accessible instead of running home, cos what if that pervert stalks u home next time?! very scary that he knows ur address.. police not gonna catch them even if we make a report unless they are charged with evidence etc. the most we can do is leave a record with the police, sadly.

[@joeraymond3486]

@@starrysloth8018 ineffective and inefficient police

[@gregorylim8409]

@@starrysloth8018 Yes, that sounds sensible. Just running may not always be the best option as the attacker may be faster/has better stamina.

[@wildpasta]

The segues / derailing are my favorite part of TDK!!

[@toestud3791]

this is genuinely so scary i don’t think any man will ever realise how terrifying it is to be a woman

[@johannsonyu3959]

in actual situation, it is recommended to run unless you are not able to run then only fight. This tips are from pro fighter to laymen. When you engage there is very big chance someone is going to hurt real bad. So it is not recommended to engage.

[@Kytexer]

please consider to add captions so that those who need it can access the content of this video too.

[@thestaringenclave]

i second this. sometimes i cant exactly turn on the volume but can read the subtitles.

[@lemon2524]

Yes.

[@fioncjx]

Can turn on closed captions but not very accurate tho

[@chilly2171]

add timings too.

[@chickylemon]

From editing perspective, the time taken to put out subtitles is around 48-72hours for this length of time, which is impossible as they are churning it out once every 2-4 days

[@cherricam]

YAY EARLY gna use TDKP as GP study material :D

[@carmendedoze]

prevention and avoidance of any dangerous situation is of upmost importance & always a priority. shouting and making loud noises is a convenient solution to scare potential attackers. having a key in-between your fingers, clenched together in a fist and striking against an attacker is also able to deal damage as keys are easily available. to avoid an outright legal call of an offensive attack, always warn the person loudly a few times before striking. whatever self-defense it might be, it is always practice with drills because individuals will go into a state of shock, freeze or even go into a blank state and panic in an uncalled for dangerous situation, it is human nature. it occurs most of the time, this is not Hollywood

[@JuzNicky]

4:31 Yea even as a guy, I would grab anything and aim the balls tray, beer mug, call it Jackie Chan style if you want. If that katana guy were to charge at you, do a Johnn Cage split punch. No matter how much MMA you know. You just do the thing you need to survive any hostile intent if your life is in danger. 8:28 He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again. - Oliver Goldsmith

[@melissalim9445]

bruh John's story is damn entertaining istg my palms started sweating

[@yangtzeling7468]

Hey ! How can you guys not give him a hug after that terrifying story ? As a good citizen , I’m all for CCTVs.

[@muuuaaachz1012]

They caught the foreign workers within hours. What about the case where 23 year old Malaysian girl who disappeared after parting with her colleagues at bedok? There hasn’t been any update so far!

[@samuelCWM]

when I walk behind a person at night I walk unnecessary loudly to not seem like I'm trying to sneak up on them lmao

[@farrhanng]

troubles of being a guy 😂

[@jarrenleow]

yea bro it's like *cough cough COUGH* damn my throat is extra itchy today. Now let me rummage through my bag noisily looking for nothing. Hold up, am I going the wrong way? Lemme just take a detour right here away from that girl in front...can't believe I forgot where my own house was

[@zach3284]

This is my favourite podcast. Period

[@DenieceNg]

33:58 Agreed with Denise’s statement here, i am being fortunate as i do not suffer what most ladies have to go through as being a tomboy with guy’s haircut my entire secondary school till uni. During my school days i always went out for shopping with a female friend of mine, which once in a while she will get stalked by some random guys in the transit or buses, i’ll be her bodyguard blocking these chikophek line of sight and gives her some sense of security. Yea so looking like a guy helps in situations like this.

[@jennyyong1170]

Looove John Paul's long hair look omg ❤

[@kinsleydu]

I kana at before. It was a malay style sword abt 2ft long. He(chinese) was a boss of one of the vice outlet at lor 18. Had heard news his was already OTR due to some debt & had rob & chop his worker pimp at 18 the night before for no reason. Unexpectedly he took a taxi and drop off infront of my vice outlet at 22. Had known him for 2yrs, never have any issue with him. Even know his wife. He rush to me and asked me for $. I was stun af. Kinda in a fk up situation, even i wanna give him all the $. The sales was pretty bad that night only have $50. He probably think I try to be funny. I know his also on drug, his not gonna think straight. He had history of black eat black too. I try to play cool with him, aiya its not my money want just take, bro how are you? Etc. Asked the girls to go we close early. When he ez up, I go for his sword. He Kan chong, grab the blade with his bare hand. Managed to push him off balance n i ran like Usain Bolt to 18 for backup. I heard from workers staying there, he took a taxi & ran away. Anyway I got caught sometime after and when, ever since then i never involves with any underword stuff. Have a family. Happy man now.

[@farrhanng]

Glad you found strength and priorities in your family.

[@NikkuJaga]

Let’s go! Always looking forward

[@zenweaver]

Actually best way for self defense is to bite and scratch etc and attack the eyes with your fingers if in immediate danger and then run towards lights or roads.Police can identify easily with bite and scratch and eyes will surely stun person.But in this particular case sadly i think the lady was ambushed.

[@chelmin88]

i love how the discussion just branches out, it's very interesting! the steering wheel thing was smth I totally forgot because I haven't gone Malaysia for the past few years lolll. also ngl, the cctvs in china tracking extra person, i went in dan's direction, ghost hunting??? also also, do rmb that when citizens make passports these days, we have to register our fingerprints and do a retina scan

[@starslove]

i was taught the keys in hand method. stick the individual key in between your fingers, then fist clasp tightly. Swing, scratch, aim for the eyes (poke) etc in order to run away to scream for help if the perpetrator has no weapon. was followed as well. i didnt walk to my lift, instead i turned to walk along the main road where there are vehicles just in case i was attacked.

[@Ganesha6661]

Honest truth, when i comes to self defense, boxing is the best art. Any art that uses legs are not ideal for streets and to pin someone down, lay your weight on their CG which is normally the bottom of the ripe cage.

[@nijiak]

you all forgot to mention the damn alert auntie on the mobility assistance vehicle, she saw the guy with the sword immediately turn around and siam far far lol. cars no space to maneuver like she did though so no choice...

[@ravianantharamaiah7567]

So many assumptions made during this discussion. I’d suggest one gets the actual circumstances once the investigation is completed and then discussed based on facts than speculate about the incident being pre-planned, why and how the woman was taken there, etc. condemnable act but not good to assume and discuss.

[@aidz-pn5oe]

Had seen this a few times but only now dared to listen. My husband had to chase a person who had followed my daughter. The person ran away. Thinking back we should have reported it. took my daughter sometime to feel safe coming back from home. There was another occasion which was more years ago, a person followed my cousin right in front of me. I shouted and asked what does he want. He looked and appeared startled and walked fast away. My male cousin and my cousin father chased the guy too. We did not catch him. I wonder what I can teach my children?

[@gregorylim8409]

This was a most interesting episode I don't usually post comments but some of the ideas thrown around in the vid may be dangerous to use Shermaine on aiming for the nuts: Yes the groin is very vulnerable. However, it is a small target and the angle may be blocked depending on the situation. Also, unless a person is trained, kicking can leave the kicker unbalanced. Last thing you want to happen is to slip and fall from kicking Daniel on feinting high punch , kick nuts: Makes it even harder to kick properly unless trained Using keys to punch: As John mentioned in the video, there is a high chance of injuring yourself If you wish to use any make shift item for self defense, i highly recommend testing it out before hand and practice using it. Can try the keys on a stack of newspaper for feedback. But please do it lightly before ramping it up, else there is a high chance of injuring yourself badly Clenching lighter tightly in fist: It probably acts more as a confidence boost than anything. Will probably end up hitting with fingers (thus injuring your fingers) due to angle instead. Using hammer fist makes more sense but it will also depend on the shape, durability and length of lighter. A solid metal lighter may help a little. Not recommended for those cheap plastic lighters. Shermaine on taking ulu but faster route: As she has herself pointed out, that was a mistake but, one's mind will most likely not be thinking that clearly under unfamiliar stressful situations Singapore Self defense laws: John is correct to say if it is worst case scenario, do what you can to survive and deal with the legalities later Running away: Yes definitely. But also at the same time, need to look at the situation. What happens if the assailant is an ex-olympic level sprinter and marathon runner XD. That said, in general, having good cardio will be beneficial John on de-escalation: Makes perfect sense. Self defense should be more about not getting into a bad situation than fighting your way out of it Confidence: Definitely important to not look like an easy target At the same time, usually the attacker would pick a target they are confident against, be it in body size, numbers, weapon advantage. Always keep a distance if possible. Many forget about concealed weapons Daniel on Steering wheel lock: I have not tested it but i think it is a really bad idea. First off the lock is unwieldy with an odd shape, making attacks slow and even worse, has slow recovery. Worse still if used against bladed weapon like sword/knife. People forget that fingers and thumbs are very vulnerable especially if you use the Lock like you are holding a steering wheel. The blade can potentially slip and cut your digits off if you block it incorrectly. To Daniel, you seem like a very nice chap hence i would urge you on testing them out if you are serious about using it yourself. Over-confidence can be fatal when it comes to weapons (especially bladed ones: Go search for images of blade injuries on Google to see what i mean) Daniel on using powder in car: Really bad idea First off, you will need to slow down , wind down the window, throw the powder and hope it hits. Then accelerate Also, throwing powder is not as easy as one might expect from movies. Please do try it out yourself. Wind wind/direction will also play a factor to it working or failing In Fight or flight, response fine motor control will be severely impaired. Possibility of dropping weapon, locking/restraining will be difficult Restraining (especially for females): Unless trained in some form of restraining art, it will be very difficult. Most of the time, it will end up in wrestling match as the restrain is not done effectively. Enabling the assailant to fight back, becoming a test of strength As such, very bad idea for a smaller sized person to try. Girls in general are physically weaker and should not attempt it unless properly trained Also, sweat will affect gripping, so really not recommended to try restraining Sitting/Pinning person: John mentioned Pat sitting on his butt to restrain him Wrong place to try pinning as the rest of the body is still able to move and get out. Sitting on the lower back will work but, if one is not able to sink weight down, will not be effective either There is also a chance of failing a pin and falling over when opponent struggles to get up Sitting/knee on back of head: John mentioned pinning on back of head. Head is rounded and there is a chance it may slip Also, there is a risk of killing the guy so really not recommended unless last resort Zip ties: Impossible to use unless the assailant is already properly restrained. Else fumbling with the ties while trying to tie him up will very likely allow escape Umbrella: Unless you are Jackie Chan or use an unbreakable umbrella (those with titanium shafts), it will be to weak structurally most of the time to be of use Daniel on de-escalation with big eastern European guy: That's some fast thinking and really well done John on traumatic incident: Damn, that's really scary especially it was in a foreign country Shermaine on some Martial arts experience : Good that it got you more confidence but it seems that you may be getting over confident. Most people who train Martial arts will hit this point of overconfidence (around 1-2 year mark) it is when they are starting to get some skill in the art but generally that is an overestimation of their skill. Same for Denise on winning fight/injuring them and run away: Actually getting into the situation is very different from what one perceives in the mind. Even in sparring/simulations, the intent of the opponent is not out to hurt. Facing an actual aggressor is a very different thing. Please do test it out (with simulation/sparring) to get a slightly better sense. The worst mistake one can make in a life/death situation is over confidence Shermaine on clenching fist and taking up space to impose strong presence: Hmmm...not sure about this I guess as it helps her with confidence but may also end up over confident Also, it may seem like a challenge to the assailant. But probably more so for guys facing people looking for fights

[@tammmmmy404]

Did everyone just ignored the fact that Shermin says the only thing she rmb about Bruce Lee is "WATER"??? ROFL BRUH and ps her mug is soooooooo adorbs

[@Aaleeexy]

can you interview imperial zeng a singaporean who has shaken the TV show University Challenge in UK? Thanks!!

[@Aaleeexy]

A suggestion to also do some maps and geographic questions for him to see his godly speed in answers. :D :D :D

[@jarrenleow]

0:28 I like how the guys were impressed when Denise spelled it wrong...SUBSRIBE

[@ywping10]

My dad used to be an electrician, he carries a test pen always as an occupational habit. Use grinder can make it slightly sharp and still functional as a test pen. XD

[@3mKay]

for DNA, if its a suspect, they find criminal database first, then if still cannot, try to match with current suspects. for unknown victims, they will try to find from reports who is missing recently or long time ago, depends on body size, skin colour, apparel,etc,. get their parents DNA sample, then try to get a match

[@Ehdidnxkd]

I NEED THAT RECYCLING BIN MUGGGG

[@sleepyman6598]

Privacy in public ? The oxymoron is real.

[@beannscene3448]

The poor victim had no chance there were 2 guys how she fight the 2 of them off. 1 maybe but not 2.

[@convoyoftime]

HE'S RIGHT ABOUT THE STEERING LOCK!

[@tajuddinmarhim5467]

Jon Paul looks good with long hair... why no one else follow instructions one?

[@danielisbleach]

How tall is Denise???

[@Will.i.am55555]

New viewer here ,,,, paisei can ask >>> is Denise ( male or female ?? )

[@kailiarishaqi7269]

The lighter tip you gave actually has a down side. If you punch a person hard enough, your lighter may burst and you'll end up injuring yourself.

[@plosslaw]

metal lighter maybe

[@jlee438]

i think fist packs are illegal in america not to sure about singapore tho... we used to use bike pegs for that then a cheapo lighter... i did a cheapo lighter as a fist pack once n blew up in my hand it actually numbed it to actually not feel pain... kinda like a holding a lil firecracker in ur hand when it blows up... which i also did 🤣

[@jlee438]

@@plosslaw bics dont blew up that easy... ive thrown a bic on a ground hard n didnt blow up...

[@kailiarishaqi7269]

@@jlee438 😆😆😆

[@kailiarishaqi7269]

@@jlee438 maybe that will work but not the cheap 50cents lighter with that transparent plastic

[@宇婕-t1h]

someone i know keeps a baseball bat and a baseball in his car for self defence and during car checks he just says its for sports

[@lau.lemuel]

I remember that grey's episode.

[@ashlynzyx]

when u realised she spell subscribe wrongly HAHAH

[@ミいベラ]

best podcast

[@KeithLeeMH]

I need Shermaine's cup.

[@jeremynonis4887]

Good show!

[@EIJIHS]

Jon please have a session on your beef with your wife's ex LOL super duper interesting content sia!!! Are you a homewrecker? This is your daily ketchup!!!. On the Andy Murray b/s on Britain and Scottish, the same is with French ~ the spiderman who was given French citizenship for saving a toddler hanging off the balcony, Trevor Noah had some fun about Africans winning the world cup hahahah!

[@CosmicErrata]

Punishment: Castration

[@B4LLI5LIFE]

algo-ing for the comment!

[@benwong2061]

Algo!

[@jeremyerh1]

Just keep wd40 in the car it works better then pepper spray

[@jennyyong1170]

Comment for algo

[@farrhanng]

just watch Detroit Urban Survival and youll be fine. 🤣

[@John_Smith_86]

Boring feel

[@towersandcactuses]

please turn on subs :)

[@choonweetan448]

Use a pen. It works better

[@MJLStudios]

Second !

[@Bu5es]

Singapore was never a very safe country, not in the 1960s as a third world nation or the 2000s now as a first world nation. The rise and the views of having a government authority overseeing a location every hundred or half a hundred feet just gave the false pretext that singapore is safe. The efficiency of a handled crime by the relevant govrnment authorities just decreases the chance of a crime being blown up, but now and then some do slip through the cracks or are publicised readily because of favourable circumstances. Underlying tho, majority of the crimes that happen in singapore dont end up in the news, even if they were murders,rapes or even fraud to the government. Whether its because of how quick suspects were taken in or how minimalistic their crime may be.

[@speechless93]

First !

[@dawn7491]

George F didn’t die because of the knee. He was heavily drugged and high as a kite… please don’t use such examples. A lot of police still use this method to restrain criminals.

[@john6_9]

Okay what was he gonna do then? Why needed to be restraint so badly? 1v3 and against armed officers? There are a lot of details that are missing. If you want to take a side make sure your evidence are properly backed as well or else just stfu and get off the internet with your brainless opinion.

[@yesorno-bn6cz]

don't you know that it was due to a lack of oxygen from the officer pinning Mr George Floyd to the ground that he sadly passed away? please check the facts before commenting something so dismissive of the racism and brutality he went through