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  • ICA Media Statement: Not A Fuel Tank Scanner, It Is An Automatic Passenger In-Car Clearance System

    ICA Media Statement: Not A Fuel Tank Scanner, It Is An Automatic Passenger In-Car Clearance System

    MEDIA STATEMENT ON PHOTOGRAPHS OF “FUEL TANK SCANNERS”

    The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) refers to recent online discussions of photographs of “a fuel tank scanner” at Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints.

    In response to media queries, ICA would like to clarify that the photograph below shows a prototype of an Automatic Passenger In-Car Clearance System, and is not a “fuel tank scanner”. The prototype is being developed to conduct trials for car travellers to perform automated immigration self-clearance using fingerprint verification. More details will be shared when available.

    ICA would like to remind travellers that photography and videography are not allowed within checkpoint premises. Members of public are also advised not to spread unverified sources of information and should refer to our official website for information.

     

    Source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority

  • Presidential Hopeful Farid Khan Says He Will ‘Work Harder’ And Is ‘Almost Ready’

    Presidential Hopeful Farid Khan Says He Will ‘Work Harder’ And Is ‘Almost Ready’

    Singapore presidential hopeful Farid Khan Kaim Khan said on Tuesday (Aug 8) that he would “work harder” to “reach more people” in order to compete with favoured rival Halimah Yacob and her greater political pedigree.

    Mr Farid, 62, first stated his intention to run for presidency in early July. The chairman of marine sector company Bourbon Offshore Asia was the second to do so, after an announcement by 67-year-old businessman Salleh Marican in late May.

    Mdm Halimah on Monday confirmed her bid for the post, the third name in the ring, for an election scheduled for September and reserved for Malay candidates only. The 62-year-old resigned from her official roles as Speaker and Member of Parliament (Marsiling-Yew Tee) the next day.

    Speaking on the sidelines of an annual Bourbon beach cleaning event at Pasir Ris, Mr Farid said he both “expected” and “welcomed” the entry of another candidate.

    “We want the people to have more choice,” he said. “Now there are three of us, and if more come, we welcome them too.”

    Asked what his edge was over Mdm Halimah, he said: “I’m not linked to any political party and I have no personal agenda.

    “I’m here to serve the people and the people will have to decide. If they want someone independent, that’s me.”

    He added that his campaign strategy would centre on using “a lot of social media”.

    “People just need to know me and what I stand for. This is important and it’s the message I will drive to the public.”

    It remains unclear if Mr Farid meets the eligibility criteria to join the presidential race – specifically in the requirement for private sector candidates to helm a company with at least S$500 million in shareholders’ equity.

    When first asked this at his unveiling last month, he said his team was “still compiling documents” for a successful application and he reiterated this point on Tuesday.

    “We are almost ready,” he concluded. “We will submit our application by next Wednesday.”

     

    Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com

  • Zaqy Mohamad Replaces Halimah Yacob As Adviser To Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC

    Zaqy Mohamad Replaces Halimah Yacob As Adviser To Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC

    Mr Zaqy Mohamad has been appointed as adviser to Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC Grassroots Organisation, after Madam Halimah Yacob stepped down with effect from Aug 7, the People’s Association said on Tuesday (Aug 8).

    Mr Zaqy, 42, is currently adviser to Chua Chu Kang GRC GROs, but he will work concurrently with MPs from Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC – including Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong and MPs Ong Teng Koon and Alex Yam – to serve the residents there, the media release said.

     

    Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com

  • Puteri Ellysha Is Missing, Please Help To Look Out For Her.

    Puteri Ellysha Is Missing, Please Help To Look Out For Her.

    If you have any info about Puteri Ellysha, please contact Dayak Cool: 8670 1521 or Farahain Hamid: 98555842. Thank you for your kind help and please help to spread the word.

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    Hi Everyone. Kindly spread the words!

    More details on the missing subject:

    • Name: Puteri Ellysha
    • Age: 14yrs old
    • Last seen: 5th August (Saturday)
    • Last mentioned that she wanted to go to Clementi Mall. Police report has been made.
    • Studies at Kent Ridge Sec Sch
    • She’s tall and big in size, dark coloured skin
    • Black shoulder-hair length
    • Usually ties her hair ponytail
    • Likes playing/watching soccer ⚽️
    • Loud esp when being around with her friends
    • Quite active

    Do give a call to Dayak Cool: 8670 1521 or Farahain Hamid: 98555842 if you happened to find her.

     

    Source: Farahain Hamid

  • Kebakaran Yang Berlaku Di Kedai Nasi Lemak Changi Village Semalam; Bermula Dari Kedai Mizzy Corner Nasi Lemak

    Kebakaran Yang Berlaku Di Kedai Nasi Lemak Changi Village Semalam; Bermula Dari Kedai Mizzy Corner Nasi Lemak

    Satu kebakaran berlaku di pusat penjaja Changi Village pada pagi Isnin (7 Ogos) menjejas gerai Mizzy Corner Nasi Lemak. Namun orang awam berjaya memadamkannya.

    Pasukan Pertahanan Awam Singapura (SCDF) melaporkan ia mendapat tahu tentang kejadian itu pada jam 5.35 pagi dan segera mengerahkan kereta bomba ke tempat kejadian.

    Kebakaran tersebut melibatkan “isi dapur” dan “saluran ekzos” menurut SCDF, sambil menambah bahawa ia dipadamkan oleh orang awam menggunakan alat pemadam api sebelum SCDF tiba di tempat kejadian.

    Tidak ada kecederaan dilaporkan, dan punca kebakaran sedang disiasat.

    Seorang pekerja daripada gerai restoran Dil B’ mengatakan beliau terdengar jeritan orang yang memekik ‘api!’. Sejurus selepas itu, beliau bersama tujuh pekerja yang lain segera bergegas untuk menolong memadamkan api.

    Video yang tersebar di media sosial menunjukkan sebahagian daripada gerai Mizzy Corner Nasi Lemak terbakar, dengan api dan asap yang yang kelihatan seperti mencecah bahagian saluran ventilasi berhampiran siling, di bahagian atas barisan gerai-gerai tersebut.

    Seorang lelaki dilihat memadamkan api di gerai itu dengan alat pemadam api, manakala seorang lagi memanjat meja, dengan mencuba untuk memadamkan api berhampiran dengan saluran.

    Seorang pengurus ICT, Muhammad Syaheer, 28 tahun, berkata beliau berada di tempat kejadian pada jam 5.30 petang, 12 jam selepas kejadian berlaku.

    Beliau berkongsi bahawa seorang pembersih memberitahunya bahawa kebakaran bermula pada jam 5.00 pagi di gerai Mizzy Corner Nasi Lemak.

    Syaheer menambah keadaan perniagaan kelihatan berjalan seperti biasa apabila beliau berada di tempat kejadian pada petang itu, walaupun empat daripada gerai dikatakan tutup- “gerai nasi lemak yang popular, gerai minuman, gerai sate, gerai nasi beriani dam”.

    Menurut pemilik gerai nasi lemak, Cik Mizrea, kerosakan yang berlaku akibat daripada kebakaran itu boleh memakan kos di antara S$20,000 hingga S$30,000. Beliau menambah beliau berasa “lega” bahawa kebakaran tidak merebak ke gerai-gerai lain dan tiada siapa yang tercedera.

    “Mulai sekarang, kita perlu berhati-hati…Awak tidak akan tahu bila kebakaran boleh berlaku, dan awak tidak dapat membayangkan sejauh mana kebakaran boleh terjadi dan sejauh mana ia boleh menyebabkan kerosakan,” tambahnya.

     

    Source: http://berita.mediacorp.sg/