Tag: Singapore

3 Arrested For Riding ‘Modified’ E-Scooters Over 100kmh, Records States Fastest Clocked Was 130kmh

Three men have been arrested for dangerous driving after they were caught riding their electric scooters at speeds of more than 100kmh.

Police said that the three, aged between 32 and 37, were arrested for dangerous driving along Nicoll Drive last Saturday (Oct 14) at 2.05am. Investigations are ongoing.

Channel NewsAsia understands that the e-scooters were travelling at speeds of more than 100kmh.

Facebook group Use Your RoadSense reported that the highest speed clocked by the e-scooters was 130kmh, although Facebook users who commented on the post expressed incredulity that the personal mobility devices could reach such speeds.

“All road users are urged to drive and ride safely and to abide strictly to traffic rules and regulations,” police said. “Such dangerous and inconsiderate riding behaviour has to be taken seriously as it endangers the rider and other road users. The Police will not hesitate to take firm action against such offenders.”

There were 90 accidents involving power-assisted bicycles and personal mobility devices for the first six months of this year, resulting in four deaths and about 90 injuries.

Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com

October 27, 2017
3 Arrested For Setting Off ‘Dangerous Fireworks’ On Top Yishun Carpark On Deepavali According To Police Statement

Three men in their 30s have been arrested for setting off dangerous fireworks at a multi-storey carpark in Yishun, the police said in a statement on Tuesday (Oct 24).

The men, aged between 30 and 32, had set off the fireworks at the top deck of the carpark at Block 419A, Yishun Avenue 11, at 12.07am on Deepavali (Oct 18).

After extensive investigations, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division identified the three men involved in the accident.

Two of them were arrested on Monday (Oct 23), while a third was arrested on Tuesday.

Investigations are ongoing.

If convicted of the offence of discharge of dangerous fireworks, they can jailed for up to two years and/or fined between $2,000 and $10,000.

Last Friday, another man was arrested for setting off fireworks on the same day at a Housing Board block in Ang Mo Kio.

The 37-year-old was arrested two days after the police were alerted to the case.

The use of fireworks in Singapore was first regulated in 1968, when rocket-type fireworks were banned after they were found responsible for a third of the 150 fires that broke out during Chinese New Year that year.

In 1972, this became a total ban with The Dangerous Fireworks act, which had stricter penalties.

Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/

October 24, 2017
Over Representation Of One Particular Community In SPF And SCDF

The truth of the matter is, our boys in the SCDF (especially the firemen) and the SPF are the ones who are doing national service for real.

Day in and day out they face real-life situations, risking their lives.

And guess what?

One particular community is over represented in both the services – way above its national percentage.

But they hold only junior ranks even though many amongst them are not lacking in academic and physical qualifications.

Strangely though, the paper generals and admirals who never face real emergencies are the ones rewarded with juicy appointments, earning millions, when they leave the services – with some even becoming ministers.

Source: Mohamed Jufrie Bin Mahmood

October 24, 2017
Biker Assisting Police Investigations After Performing ‘Donut’ Stunt Around Groom At Wedding

A 26-year-old biker is assisting police with investigations after a video of a motorcycle stunt being performed around a groom at a carpark went viral.

In the video of what happened that was posted on Facebook pages All Singapore Stuff and ROADS.sg, the biker can be seen revving the engine of his motorcycle while going in a stationary circle around the groom.

The stunt created a thick column of smoke and left a huge black ring on the ground of the carpark.

At the end of the video, the biker, who was clad in a blue jacket, rode away from the scene.

Around two weeks after the video made its rounds on social media, the biker was identified and tracked down by police.

Said a police spokesman with regard to what happened:

“The 26-year-old rider has been identified and is currently assisting Traffic Police in investigations.

“If convicted for the offence of Rash Act under Section 336(a) of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, the offender shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 6 months, or with fine which may extend to $2,500, or with both.”

Source: http://stomp.straitstimes.com

October 20, 2017
Madam President To Hold Open House At The Istana For Deepavali Celebration With Singaporeans

The Deepavali public holiday may have passed by already, but the celebrations continue at the Istana this weekend in the first open house hosted by President Halimah Yacob since she took office.

This Sunday, the grounds of the Istana will be open to the public from 8:30am to 6pm, with a line-up of programmes that includes music and dance performances, and henna painting among other activities. Visitors are also welcome to go on guided walks and tours around the Istana greenery and the main building itself.

Halimah was officially sworn into office on Sep 14 as the first female president of the country and the first Malay head-of-state in 47 years following a highly contentious governmental decision to reserve the elections to Malays only. Though the president longed to live in the heartlands in her Yishun jumbo flat, she was forced to move out due to security challenges.

Of course, you can ask the lady all about it if you happen to see her at the Istana open house on Oct 22. More details on the Istana’s website.

Source: https://coconuts.co/

October 19, 2017