Visitor twists ankle while reading zodiac predictions at Chinatown Complex

A 58-year-old man almost missed his step while taking photos of the zodiac predictions on the first floor of Chinatown Complex on Jan. 6.

Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, the man, surnamed Huang (transliteration), shared that he did not notice there was a step behind him while taking photos with his phone.

While he was unhurt, Huang claimed that he witnessed someone twist their ankle after failing to notice the step.

By publicising his encounter, Huang hoped that those in charge of the vicinity could prevent similar incidents from happening again.

Zodiac predictions below eye level

When Shin Min reporters arrived at Chinatown Complex at around 3pm on Jan. 6, they saw more than 10 members of the public gathering around the zodiac predictions within 10 minutes.

The zodiac predictions were posted around the pedestal of a God of Fortune statue.

The statue was situated slightly above ground level, with a step built behind it.

There was also a wheelchair ramp located in front of and to the right of the statue.

As the zodiac predictions were located below eye level, many passersby had to squat near the step or wheelchair ramps to read the content carefully.

Hawkers Association apologised

Speaking to Shin Min, the vice president of Chinatown Complex Hawkers Association Koo Fook Tho said he was aware that someone had been injured near the statue.

According to Koo, the statue was only erected on Jan. 5, and its decorative lights had not yet been installed.

However, the next day, Koo learnt that someone had missed their step and sprained their ankle.

Koo apologised for the incident, adding that the association had taken preventive measures in 2025.

"It was our fault not to do so sooner this year," said Koo.

Top image via Shin Min Daily News