Dr Ng Shwu Yong

the Flyer

When I was reading the article entitled "Obstetrician suspended for tax offences" in ST today, I was thinking of drawing some learning points on tax for my tax blog.

I changed my mind as there was not much tax issue except for the well summarised conclusion on Dr Ng issued by Singapore Medical Association (SMA).

SMA has decided to suspend Dr Ng, of Esther Ng Clinic and Surgery, from practice given her multiple IRAS violations and convictions. They implied a "defect in character which made her unfit for the medical profession".

In 2001 and 2004, she was convicted for repeatedly failing to produce accounts for her clinic, failing to show up in court and ignoring warrant of arrest.

In another incident reflecting her obstinate streak - She left her PORSCHE at the workshop for 5 years after a dispute!!!

Well she has obviously made her money. She may probably be a good doctor too. But she is stubborn.

In positive light, one could refer to her as a principled person. Negatively, she could just be foolish. Perhaps one should know when to fold.