MHA says it is unsafe for motorists to stop their vehicle after hitting an animal on the road

Hardwarezone Forum, 16 Oct 2014
SINGAPORE: The police have rejected calls to penalise motorists who negligently run over any kind of animal, a move that has upset some groups here which have been lobbying for such changes.
Animal welfare activists who have been clamouring for more animals to be covered under the Road Traffic Act have expressed their disappointment, after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told TODAY on Wednesday (Oct 15) that it had decided against changing the Act which, among other things, requires motorists to stop and help certain animals if they knock them down.
Its spokesman told TODAY: “In the recent review of the Road Traffic Act, the MHA decided against adopting the proposal of the Animal Welfare Legislation Review Committee after careful consideration. Our main concern was that it is not always safe for a motorist to stop his vehicle (e.g. when travelling along a busy expressway) after hitting an animal.”Full story

VIDEO: Hong Kong police caught on tape carrying protestor to a dark corner for a severe beating

Liveleak.com, 15 Oct 2014

CPF activist Han Hui Hui allegedly denied food and drinks during her 8 hours detention inside Cantonment Police Complex

TR Emeritus, 11 Oct 2014
Not only was the main organiser of @ReturnOur CPF protest denied food, her personal notebook and belongings were also (unreasonably) seized by the police, said Han Hui Hui of her 8-hour long ordeal at the Police Cantonment Complex (PCC).
The investigating officer (IO) also tried to prevent Ms Han from calling her lawyer Mr M Ravi, but fortunately the call went through before the IO snatched away her mobile phone.
The police had summoned Ms Han to assist in an investigation into an alleged offence of unlawful assembly yesterday (10th Oct), related to the recent #ReturnOurCPF event which clashed with the YMCA event graced by Minister Teo Ser Luck .  Full story

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Singapore Police is now claiming that permit for #ReturnOurCPF protest was revoked - TR Emeritus

VIDEO: Police found dead body stuffed inside a trolley luggage near Little India

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71-year-old Pioneer Generation Man Arrested For Vandalising Several Bus Stops With "Return Our CPF" Messages

Hardwarezone Forum, 28 May 2014
SINGAPORE: Police have arrested a 71-year-old man for vandalising a series of bus stops along Clemenceau Ave, River Valley Road, Hill Street and Victoria Street.
In a statement issued on Wednesday (May 28), Police said the suspect was arrested at about 9.15pm on Wednesday. This arrest came after a report of graffiti on the advertisement board of a bus stop along Hill Street was received by the Police at 8am on May 23.
Channel NewsAsia understands the graffiti at Hill Street read: "We support CPF Blogger. Return our CPF money."
Officers then found another 11 other bus stops affected with similar graffiti along Clemenceau Avenue, River Valley Road, Hill Street and Victoria Street. Full story

Police allegedly pressured security firm to sack Malay employee for using abusive language on PM Lee's Facebook page

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SMRT's Bishan depot broken into again on Monday, train vandalised - report

Omy.sg, 10 May 2014
5年来第3度！SMRT车厂一个地铁列车车厢，日前又被涂鸦，SMRT报警，警方已介入调查。
《新明日报》接获可靠消息，这起事故发生在本周一（5日），地点是在碧山车厂。
这是继2010年和2011年的两起涂鸦事件后，5年来SMRT地铁列车车厢被涂鸦的第三起事件，也是碧山车厂的第二起涂鸦事件，保安的疏漏问题，料将再次引起关注。
SMRT：证实有涂鸦，已报警处理. Link

Singapore activist Gilbert Goh made police report against facebook imposter attempting to frame him calling for violence on foreigners

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OPINION: Singapore Border Security Bypassed Once, Twice... - Chun Han Wong, WSJ

WSJ Blog, 11 Mar 2014
SINGAPORE—At a busy border post on the Singaporean end of a causeway linking the island to Malaysia, immigration officials have learned that lightning can strike twice.
Less than two months after a Malaysian motorist breached security at Singapore’s Woodlands immigration checkpoint, another Malaysian driver blitzed past the same border crossing over the weekend.
The latest incident has stung immigration officials, who came under scrutiny for the second time this year for what government leaders and citizens are calling “inadequate” security measures and even complacency. Full story

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VIDEO: Mercedes Benz crashes through barrier and escape from team of helpless police officers at Woodlands checkpoint on 8 Mar 2014

Hardwarezone Forum, 8 Mar 2014
Police on Saturday evening arrested a 65-year-old man who drove through Woodlands Checkpoint while undergoing customs checks earlier, at about 4pm.
Police said the Singapore-registered Mercedes Benz arriving from Malaysia cleared immigration checks.
But while undergoing customs checks, the man drove off and crashed through the security barrier -- which was activated -- and entered Singapore. Police said an officer was hurt while trying to stop the driver. Full story

Slammed for running away from Little India rioters, Singapore police sends 4 riot buses as a show of force to deal with 8 local youngsters in costume protesting at *Scape

Mrbrown.com, 7 Mar 2014
A group of 8 young people who wanted to protest against local anime distributor Odex's legal actions decided to stage a protest... with their toys... at *Scape, a youth park. The idea was to stage a demonstration with their toys and do a photo shoot at *Scape (Slogan for the youth park: Feel the Space. Fill the Space).
Their project, called the People’s Action Figures Party, was met by 4 "Ang Chia", or riot buses, from the Special Operations Command. Yes, a whole bunch of cops dropped by their party.
A police officer from Tanglin division asked them questions and took down the names and identity card info of the participants (but did not take down the particulars of the toys) and also videotaped the youngsters as they conducted their toy protest photo shoot. Full story

Singapore riots: Police commander DAC Lu Yeow Lim under fire for hiding behind 8 police officers and ‘doing nothing’

The Malay Mail Online, 5 Mar 2014
SINGAPORE, March 5 — For roughly half an hour after arriving at the scene of the Little India riot, the police commander overseeing operations to quell the melee chose to keep a distance from the mob, calling for backup, while his men shielded him from projectiles hurled by rioters.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner (DAC) Lu Yeow Lim’s decision not to move in on the crowd despite being attacked came under fire yesterday, with the Committee of Inquiry (COI) Chairman lambasting him for “(staying) put at a protected place and (doing) nothing”.
The lengthy questioning DAC Lu was put through yesterday on how he conducted operations that night continued a scrutiny of police actions since the COI began. Other officers who had taken the stand earlier were grilled on whether rioters were emboldened by the sight of police officers running away from the epicentre of the fracas, among other things. Full story

COI Chairman chastise Singapore police for poor judgement in handling of Little India riot, letting 25 rioters dominate the ground while 100 police officers stand and watch

Hardwarezone Forum, 24 Feb 2014

The police were accused of "poor judgment" yesterday, with the Committee of Inquiry (COI) saying the Little India rioters "had full freedom to do what they wanted". Committee chairman G. Pannir Selvam told Deputy Commissioner of Police T. Raja Kumar - the Acting Commissioner on Dec8 - that police strategy, coordination and action that night had been found wanting.

A decision was made by Deputy Assistant Commissioner (DAC) Lu Yeow Lim, commander of Tanglin Police Division, for officers stationed at roads around the scene to "hold the ground" and contain the rioters until Special Operations Command (SOC) troops arrived.
But Mr Selvam said this gave the mob "a good protected area" where they could destroy government property with impunity. The former Supreme Court judge also pointed out that there were over 100 police officers along Race Course Road that night and only about 25 active rioters.
Deputy Commissioner of Police T. Raja Kumar admitted the force had learnt lessons from the riot in Little India.

Mr Raja Kumar explained that it was "a matter of judgment" by ground DAC Lu, who had decided there were not enough officers at that point to "dominate the ground".

But the retired judge hit back: "It was poor judgment."Full story

DPM Teo Chee Hean defends Woodlands' checkpoint security system, blames ICA officers for breach by Malaysian woman driver

Malaysian Digest, 18 Feb 2014
On Jan 17, Nurul Ruhana Ishak, a 27-year-old school teacher from Kuala Lumpur, drove through the Woodlands Checkpoint without proper immigration clearance. She was arrested three days later when she trespassed the compound of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). She is currently in remand at the Institute of Mental Health and her case will be heard on Feb 26.
Describing her ability to enter Singapore without the proper clearance as a serious security breach, Teo, who is also the Home Affairs Minister, said the incident and subsequent actions taken until her arrest were not acceptable.
Teo outlined in detail the lapses made by an ICA officer and an Auxillary Police Officer (APO) at the Woodlands Checkpoint on Jan 17, as well as police officers who did not pursue the Malaysian driver when she appeared outside the Police Cantonment Complex three days later. Full story

Singapore most wanted drug lord busted by Malaysian police

Malaysian Digest, 30 Jan 2014
Police have busted a drug syndicate believed to be led by a suspected Singaporean drug lord living in Seputeh.
Along with the kingpin, police also arrested another Singaporean, three Indonesians and a local woman, believed to be the wife of the drug lord.
Kuala Lumpur narcotics chief ACP Wan Abdullah Ishak said the alleged drug lord owned two passports under different names and had been in and out of the country at least eight times over a period of two months.
He and the other Singaporean were also found to be on the Singapore police’s “most wanted” list. Full story

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Ng Boon Gay sacked from police force despite acquittal in corruption case

WSJ Blog, 30 Jan 2014
A senior Singapore police official was dismissed from public service on Wednesday, nearly a year after he was acquitted of receiving sexual favors in return for influencing government tenders.
“Following the conclusion of civil service disciplinary proceedings, the Public Service Commission has decided to retire Mr. Ng Boon Gay in the public interest,” effective Wednesday, a Home Affairs Ministry spokesman said. Singapore’s Public Service Commission is the statutory agency responsible for civil-service appointments and discipline. The ministry spokesman didn’t elaborate on why Mr. Ng was dismissed. Full story

Snapshot: Police officers joined other motorists in parking at double yellow line to buy food

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OPINION: Singapore Traffic Police Ignores Complaint?

Allsingaporestuff.com, 28 Jan 2014
My name is Mr Chua and it is with a heavy heart that I am writing this to lodge a formal report against the traffic police. My reasons for lodging a report against Mr Ting can be credited to the following points.
1. The Traffic Police has failed to investigate the report comprehensively, leaving no stones unturned. The report concerned is the one which I have filed against Mr Goh pertaining to the offense of beating a Traffic Light Camera at the Junction of Lavender & Serangoon/Jalan Besar Road transpiring on 16/6/2011. For your reference, the Traffic Report number for the case is 113029596512. Full story

In Singapore, the Mysterious Case of a Border-Security Breach by Malaysian Female Motorist - WSJ

WSJ Blog, 23 Jan 2014
A Malaysian motorist breached Singapore border security and eluded police for three days before being arrested this week while trespassing the city-state’s foreign ministry headquarters, in what officials described as a serious security lapse.
The incident drew opprobrium from government officials and citizens alike, and many Singaporeans have taken to social media to criticize what they perceive as shoddy policing in a country long reputed for orderliness and low crime.
The apparent ease with which the Malaysian woman was able to breach two security checkpoints in four days also prompted anger and ridicule among citizens, who say the incident points to what they perceive as police complacency.
“If this ‘lapse’ is not symptomatic of some kind of systems breakdown, then I don’t know what is,” Bertha Henson, a former senior newspaper editor turned social commentator, wrote on her blog. “It would be ironic if our law enforcement agencies and their officers are taking peace and security for granted.”  Full story

52 Indian rioters deported to make Singapore 'safe", says Dy Commissioner of Police T Raja Kumar

International Business Times, 20 Dec 2013
In the aftermath of the Little India incident, Singapore has announced the deportation of 52 Indians and one Bangadeshi worker for their role in the December 8 riot.
In a report published in Singaporean daily, Strait Times, Deputy Commissioner of Police T Raja Kumar stated that 53 workers were deemed as threat under the Immigration Act and were being deported as they posed a threat to the safety and security of Singapore. Full story