Concrete slab falls inside Yishun flat, slices elderly man's leg

A concrete slab detached from the interior of a Yishun HDB flat and struck an elderly resident, cutting his leg in an incident that raised immediate concerns about the structural condition of older public housing units in the estate. The slab gave way without warning, injuring the man inside his own home — a space ordinarily considered the safest in the building. HDB responded by inspecting the unit and confirmed that the incident did not affect the overall structural integrity of the block, though residents in the area were understandably unsettled by the news. The case drew attention to the maintenance responsibilities of both HDB and individual flat owners, particularly in ageing Yishun blocks where wear and deterioration may go undetected until something literally falls.