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  • Singapore To Launch First Trial Of Driverless Buses In Jurong West

    Singapore To Launch First Trial Of Driverless Buses In Jurong West

    Driverless buses may soon ply the roads of Singapore, under a new trial to test out such buses for commutes between Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and CleanTech Park, and possibly even to Pioneer MRT station.

    The trial – the first in Singapore with driverless buses – will be conducted by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and NTU’s Energy Research Institute, under an agreement signed at the opening of the Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition on Wednesday (Oct 19).

    The agreement follows a Request for Information exercise called by LTA in June last year on autonomous mobility concepts.

    NTU is one of the first research institutions to have trialled a self-driving electric shuttle within the campus and CleanTech Park since 2013. It will now translate that know-how to develop two electric hybrid buses, equipping the vehicles with sensors and other capabilities to allow them to operate without a driver.

    The 12m-long buses could potentially ferry people between NTU and CleanTech Park in the Jurong Innovation District, to even Pioneer MRT station in the future. The single-deck buses can accommodate about 80 passengers.

    The vehicles will also be equipped to charge at a bus stop or depot.

    “Current efforts worldwide have been focused on cars,” said Professor Lam Khin Yong, NTU Chief of Staff and Vice-President of Research. “So, this autonomous bus trial is the first of its kind in Singapore that will aim to improve road safety, reduce vehicle congestion, alleviate pollution and address manpower challenges.”

    LTA also inked an agreement with NTU on a research study to improve preventive maintenance and rail reliability in Singapore.

    A real-time condition monitoring tool that detects early signs of defects in traction power systems will be developed as part of the project. The technology will allow round the clock monitoring, without disrupting normal train operations.

     

    Source: ChannelNewsAsia

  • 3,000 Infected Mosquitoes Released In Braddell Heights Under NEA’s Study To Curb Mozzie Population

    3,000 Infected Mosquitoes Released In Braddell Heights Under NEA’s Study To Curb Mozzie Population

    Four years after laboratory studies on using male Wolbachia-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to control the mosquito population were conducted, about 3,000 of the insects were set free in Braddell Heights on Tuesday (Oct 18), one of the three sites selected for a small-scale field study.

    Regular releases of these mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia, a naturally-occurring bacteria, will be conducted over the next six months, to better understand how they fare in Singapore’s urban environment.

    The first release of these mosquitoes at the other two selected sites — Tampines West and Nee Soon East — will be on Oct 28 and Nov 15, respectively, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Tuesday.

    One to three mosquitoes per person will be released regularly at public spaces – such as stairwells and void decks – around each of the three housing estates as part of the trial.

    The study will allow the NEA to move towards using these infected male mosquitoes to suppress the population of the dengue-transmitting mosquitoes in the community. As male mosquitoes do not bite, those released in the study will not transmit any diseases.

    “The results (of the study) will help to calibrate the strategy for maximal mosquito suppression and reduction of dengue in Singapore,” said Dengue Expert Advisory Panel member, Associate Professor Vernon Lee of the National University of Singapore’s Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.

    A comprehensive risk assessment of Wolbachia technology has determined it to be safe, with no risk to human health and insignificant risk to ecology, the NEA said.

    Mr Seah Kian Peng, a Member of Parliament for Marine Parade GRC, and some residents of Bradell Heights on Tuesday joined NEA officers in releasing the Wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes.

    “…We are happy to support NEA’s efforts in exploring new tools and technologies to improve dengue control in Singapore,” Mr Seah said in a Facebook post.

    Braddell Heights resident Tan Jiah Yong, 83, is among those who agreed to have fan-based mosquito traps and Gravitraps, black cylinder-shaped containers, in her home. “It’s for the good of residents and it’s just placing a fan outside the house,” said Mdm Tan.

    Participating residents are asked to change the mesh daily and to place them in Ziploc bags without flattening them. The Ziploc bags then go into a plastic container that is hung outside their unit.

    Student Rachel Koh, 20, said she hoped the field study would work in reducing the mosquito population. There are “a lot of mosquitoes in this area” and she is bitten “easily twice a day”, she added.

    For now, the sight of significantly more mosquitoes buzzing around will take some getting used to for a few residents.

    Mr Patrick Foo, 55, noticed many more of them in the house on Tuesday and guessed it could be due to the release of the Wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes.

    “Even if they don’t bite, it’s so irritating,” he said, pointing to a cluster buzzing around a vase of artificial flowers.

    His family is hosting a fan-based trap because his brother, who was once hospitalised with dengue, decided to take part, said Mr Foo.

     

    Source: TODAY Online

  • Hassan In Limbo

    Hassan In Limbo

    The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) confirmed yesterday (Oct 17) that the country’s top football competition, the Thai Premier League (TPL), has ended.

    It means that Army United, where Singapore goalkeeper Hassan Sunny plies his trade, will be relegated to Division 1.

    Hassan, the Singapore No. 1, is hoping he can secure a loan move and stay in the top flight.

    Speaking to The New Paper yesterday, the 32-year-old, who kept five clean sheets for his club this season, said: “I still have one more year on my contract with Army United, so I will have to play in Division 1 if they want me to.

    “No disrespect to Division 1, but I would like to still play in the top division if possible, as I feel I can still play at this level.

    “I have had some verbal interest from some TPL clubs, although given my contract circumstances, they would have to pay a transfer fee to sign me on a permanent deal, which is more common for locals than imports here.

    “There is a new chairman at my club, so I’m not sure now what direction they want to take for next season.

    “I will meet with him soon and hope to get a clearer picture.

    “If I don’t fit in their plans, I will request to go on loan at another TPL club.”

    The FAT announced the conclusion of the 18-team TPL season with three matches to go following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej last Thursday.

    The league standings at the time were deemed final, with Muang Thong United crowned champions and the bottom three – Army United, Chainat Hornbill and BBCU – relegated, while upcoming cup finals would be decided by a draw.

    According to Thailand daily Siam Sport, Army United had complained of “unfair relegation with three matches and nine points to play for”, as there were teams ahead of them they still could have caught.

    After a meeting with the affected clubs, the FAT upheld the original decision.

    Hassan can look back at two fruitful seasons in the TPL in which he has become a fan favourite with his committed and commanding displays.

    Earlier this year, he was named by British newspaper The Telegraph as the 18th-best goalkeeper in the world.

    “I love the challenge here in Thailand,” said Hassan.

    “Week in, week out, every game feels like an international match here in terms of the standard of play, the intensity and the environment.

    “We can all feel the excitement of a game day and it’s a league which every Singaporean footballer should aspire to play in.

    “I have always given 100 per cent 
in every game I play and it’s nice that the fans acknowledge that and tell us they appreciate us regardless of the results.

    “The team I play for are not one of the strongest or richest, and there’s definitely pressure to perform as an import, but I have really enjoyed my time here and I’m looking forward to playing in the TPL for at least another season.”

     

    Source: The New Paper

  • Kereta Tanpa Pemandu Langgar Lori Di one-north

    Kereta Tanpa Pemandu Langgar Lori Di one-north

    Sebuah kenderaan pandu sendiri terlibat dalam kemalangan dengan sebuah lori pagi tadi (18 Okt), menurut Penguasa Pengangkutan Darat (LTA).

    Kereta tanpa pemandu itu adalah milik syarikat nuTonomy yang sedang menguji kenderaan-kenderaan pandu sendirinya di one-north.

    Nahas itu berlaku di Biopolis Drive di one-north pada 9.28 pagi. Kenderaan ujian itu sedang menukar lorong apabila berlanggar sebuah lori, menurut LTA dalam kenyataan di Facebook, sambil menambah ia tidak menyebabkan sebarang korban nyawa.

    Menurut komen-komen yang ditulis oleh pengguna Facebook Michael Chong di halaman Singapore Taxi Driver, bahagian tepi lori tersebut kemik dan bampar kereta tanpa pemandu itu rosak.

    LTA dan polis sedang menyiasat punca nahas itu.

    Source: Berita MediaCorp

  • Jailed Six Weeks Over Not Returning For NS Duties

    Jailed Six Weeks Over Not Returning For NS Duties

    Born in India, he became liable for national service when he was given Singapore citizenship at the age of four.

    But he was out of Singapore for more than four years without a valid exit permit, and when the time came to do his duty, Jay Kamal Shah stayed on in India to complete his studies.

    He surrendered only last year, and yesterday, the 22-year-old was jailed six weeks for remaining outside Singapore from Nov 3, 2010 to Dec 8, 2014 without permission.

    He was given a one-week concurrent jail term for failing to enlist for national service in March last year. He did so only about two months later.

    Shah graduated from college in India in 2012, and a Bachelor of Management Studies course last year.

    His Singaporean mother had tried to apply for his national service deferment but this was rejected. She also e-mailed the authorities that she wished to renounce her son’s Singapore citizenship.

    Shah returned to Singapore on April 28 last year, and enlisted for national service about a month later.

    His lawyer Rajan Supramaniam said in mitigation that Shah chose to wait until he had completed his examinations before returning to Singapore to surrender himself so that he would not be considered a “drop-out”.

    Urging the court to impose a fine, counsel said Shah had done well in national service, and may be considering a career in the army.

    He also said Shah did not have the benefits and privileges of possessing a Singapore citizenship, having spent his entire life in India.

    Shah could have been fined up to $10,000 and/or jailed for up to three years on each charge.

     

    Source: The Straits Times

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