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SIA, Scoot train pilots from Indian airline Vistara

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SIA, Scoot train pilots from Indian airline Vistara

Around twenty pilots from Indian airline Vistara will undergo training and operational experience with Singapore Airlines and Scoot.

In Jan 2019, 12 qualified pilots from Vistara have already begun their training for the Boeing 787.

The pilots are expected to train for 12 months with SIA and Scoot.

Vistara aims to expand its domestic routes and soon launch international flights.

A spokesperson for Vistara described that the pilots will go through a”vigorous selection process and meet all Singapore regulatory licensing requirements” for the training.

They assured that, even though Vistara pilots will be flying with SIA, SIA’s fleet expansion would not affect the flying hours of existing officers of the airline.

Vistara is an airline 49 percent owned by SIA and by the Indian conglomerate Tata and Sons.

In 2017, SIA invested $100m into Vistara although profits for the airline are not expected until 2020.

A shortage of pilots

It was reported in 2018 that SIA lost around 180 of its homegrown pilots to Chinese and Middle Eastern airlines.

Sources say that SIA pilots left for other airlines offering a better salary and benefits.

Other pilots have retired and were not yet replaced by newcomers.

Netizens bemoaned this recent development.

Some argued that hiring foreign pilots and airline staff was how SIA tries to cut costs.

Others say that Singaporean pilots must be given primary consideration before hiring foreign nationals.

While some netizens expressed borderline xenophobic remarks regarding the Vistara pilots, others chose to focus on the growing labour issue among Singaporeans.

Anti-childbirth poster found on NTU campus described childbirth as ‘tragedy of life’

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Anti-childbirth poster found on NTU campus described childbirth as ‘tragedy of life’

An antinatalist poster was reportedly seen on the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) campus recently. Antinatalism is the belief that giving birth is wrong in a moral sense.

The poster’s message runs counter to the government’s push to encourage a higher birthrate, and the university has told a media outfit that the poster was never submitted for approval and that the sentiments on the poster do not reflect the views of NTU.

The poster, which ended up on Reddit’s r/Singapore thread last Thursday, Feb 7, says this, along with a photo of an angry-looking baby.

‘SO YOU ARE TELLING ME YOU ARE FULLY AWARE OF THE LIMITLESS TRAGEDIES OF LIFE
AND YOU HAD THE AUDACITY TO GIVE BIRTH TO ME?

ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FUTURE SUFFERING. By not having a baby, you are protecting YOUR future child from:

  • Sickness/diseases
  • National Service
  • Working 9-5
  • Natural disasters
  • Mental disorders
  • Death of a loved one
  • Rape
  • Torture
  • Disabilities
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Accidents
  • Unfulfilled Desires
  • Poverty/hunger
  • Old age
  • Death
  • ALL FORMS OF SUFFERING

BECOME AN ANTINATALIST TODAY!
ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS SIMPLE. DO NOT PROCREATE.
IF YOU REALLY LOVE THEM, DO NOT GIVE BIRTH TO THEM.’

The post by a user called u/CannedSoupSurvivor has been upvoted more than 1,500 times.

Media publisher Coconuts Singapore reports that the poster has been re-posted on the r/antinatalism thread.

Antinatalism has also been making the news lately. An Indian man named Raphael Samuel announced last week that he is suing his parents for giving birth to him without his consent. Samuel, who identifies as an antinatalist, has said, “An antinatalist’s agenda is to convince people to stop reproducing. Why? Because life involves a lot of suffering.”

There may be an individual or a group with antinatalist sentiments at NTU since this is not the first time such a poster has been put up at the university. A similar poster with identical sentiments was put up a few months before this one.

Photo: Reddit screengrab/ https://www.reddit.com/r/singapore/comments/9r6413/omg_sis_i_love_my_school/

The material put up in NTU must be approved by the university before posting and marked with an official stamp as proof. The two antinatalist posters are unmarked by these stamps.

A spokesperson from NTU told Coconuts, “The posters were not submitted for the university’s approval, and the content does not reflect the university’s views.”

Furthermore, the university said that they are investigating the issue. “We are looking into this matter. Any unauthorized posters will be removed.”

Man sues parents for giving birth to him without his consent

Chan Chun Sing: Future government will not be burdened by the Merdeka Generation Package

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Chan Chun Sing: Future government will not be burdened by the Merdeka Generation Package

Chan Chun Sing, the country’s Trade and Industry Minister, assured young people on Saturday night, February 9, that the funds needed for the Merdeka Generation Package that the Government promised has funding that will not come from the coming rise in higher goods and services tax (GST), and therefore will not be burdensome for the government of the future.

The Trade and Industry Minister said this in a speech at a Chinese New Year dinner for Radin Mas SMC and Tanjong Pagar GRC. Chan remarked that young people were concerned that the Merdeka Generation Package was a mere “election gimmick” to gain support for the next General Election.

Chan sought to reassure the young people, telling them that “the rule in the Singapore system is that no government can make – or should make – empty promises on behalf of a future government,” since each government endeavors to stay within the national Budget and strive for economic growth especially at the beginning of their term.

Chan told the audience, ”If we decide to have the Merdeka Generation Package… then it is the responsibility of this term of government to harness its resources to put them into a fund, to make sure that this burden is not passed on to the next government or future governments.”

And since the onus for sticking to the budget is on the shoulders of the government, it will not fall on the future government by way of revenue from the 2-point GST increase, which is scheduled between 2021 to 2025.

The Merdeka Generation Package, which could cost up to S$8 billion, will be given to Singaporeans who were born in the 1950s.

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that the package will be “substantial,” and will greatly aid in defraying medical costs. Citizens who were born before 1950 who did not avail of the Pioneer Generation Package can still qualify for the Merdeka Generation Package, as long as they became citizens of Singapore by December 31, 1996.

Read related: Expansive 2019 Budget beefs up Merdeka Generation Package

https://theindependent.sg.sg/expansive-2019-budget-beefs-up-merdeka-generation-package/

 

 

 

Johor chief minister faces new controversy: fake degree accusations, a week after ‘fake Cambridge’ revelation

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Johor chief minister faces new controversy: fake degree accusations, a week after ‘fake Cambridge’ revelation

A month after his unofficial visit to Malaysian vessel Pedoman that was said to be parked on Singapore waters, Johor Chief Minister Osman Sapian is faced with another allegation: his fake degree from a local university.

When reporters approached the Johor Pakatan Harapan chairman during a Chinese New Year event in Kulai on February 9 (Saturday) asking him about the accusations that are circulating on social media regarding his academic background, he merely smiled and refused to answer. He also immediately left the open house and charity donation ceremony which was held at the Taman Putri multipurpose hall.

The Chief Minister has been accused of faking his accounting degree from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) which in fact does not exist, according to a member of the public who investigated and did online checks with UPM.

It was only last week when Malaysia’s Deputy Minister Marzuki Yahya revealed that he had gotten his business administration degree from a degree mill posing to be the University of Cambridge. He was adamant at first about proving that it was legitimate but when more proof came to light, he filed it under “political game” and a misunderstanding. Read more on that below:

https://theindependent.sg.sg/malaysian-deputy-minister-marzuki-confirms-he-does-not-have-a-degree-from-the-university-of-cambridge-but-from-diploma-mill/

During the same event, Johor’s People’s Justice Party (Parti Keadilan Rakyat, PKR) chairman Hassan Karim said that the coalition’s reputation has been stained due to the recent controversies involving its leaders’ academic degrees.  It is the goal of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition to uphold integrity in the country and create a new society while shedding some light on the mishaps of the previous government. “Therefore, we must be a good example. If not, then we would have failed,” he said.

While it would be more fair and legal for the accusers to prove their claims, chairman Hassan also said that “it is better for the accused to come forward and make an explanation. As public figures, there is nothing private for them anymore and the public has the right to scrutinise them.”

To date, the Johor Umno Youth urges the Johor Chief Minister to show proof of his degree in order to clear the accusations once and for all. Its information chief Johan Azam Mohd Yasin said that “If he fails to do so, we want him to admit that he had betrayed and lied to the people of Johor and resign as the menteri besar or chief minister.” He added that only those who have no integrity falsify records but it is not acceptable for someone who is an elected representative of the country. It will only make the people question his credibility and transparency in office.

Meanwhile, Tariq Ismail, a member of the PPBM party’s supreme council had a different view on the matter and said that in relation to the stigma of having a dubious degree or not having graduated, “as long as people don’t rape or steal, it is fine.”

Read about Johor Chief Minister Osman Sapian’s unofficial visit to Malaysian vessel below:

https://theindependent.sg.sg/johor-chief-minister-i-had-an-unofficial-blessing-to-visit-msian-vessel-in-singapore-waters/

Raise earnings of low-wage workers to fight high cost of living – SG economists

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Raise earnings of low-wage workers to fight high cost of living – SG economists

While the general prices of goods and services rise at a docile tempo, many Singaporeans are still feeling the squeeze due to prickly increases in three major areas – healthcare, food, and education.

With the possibility of the goods and services tax (GST) to be increased to 9% (from the current rate of 7%) anytime between 2021 and 2025, the pinch will be felt with so much more intensity.

However, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said that the GST hike will be enforced in a “progressive manner.” By this he meant that the Government will continue to take up GST on publicly subsidized education and healthcare, and improve the permanent GST Voucher scheme when the hike kicks in. The improved GST Voucher system will provide more assistance to lower-income households and seniors.

With the improved GST Voucher system, the government will likewise carry out an offset package for a period of time in order to aid Singaporeans adjust to the GST increase, with lower- and middle-income households receiving more support.

What economists are saying
Economists have said that while schemes such as GST vouchers and rebates off utilities bills are useful, the long-term solution to cost-of-living concerns lies in ensuring pay increases in low-wage jobs and pushing on with economic restructuring efforts to create better jobs for all.

Dr. Walter Theseira, Associate Professor of Economics at Singapore University of Social Sciences said that the focus here must be at the low-wage worker. “Rather than artificially hold costs down which also affects workers in those industries, it would make more sense to spend effort raising wages,” he said.

DBS Bank senior economist also said that “Cost of living is a problem but as long as a person has a job and an income, things can be resolved,” and added by saying “So we have to continue investing in our social safety net and by that, I’m not just talking about public assistance schemes.”

He then concluded, “The best solution is to keep creating jobs and invest in the training of our workers so that everyone remains employable and can have a job.” On this note, it can be recalled that
Singapore National Employers Federation chairman Robert Yap called on bosses sometime last year to take a long-term approach in helping low-wage workers “by embarking on initiatives to enhance their earning capacity through better skills and better jobs”.

With all these insights from the country’s hard-working minds, it is then imperative for the 2019 Budget to give more attention to how low wage earners’ income can be raised in order for these wage earners to better acclimatise themselves to a possible impending inflation.

“Are members of the Residents Committee above the law?” Woman questions her incorrigible neighbours

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“Are members of the Residents Committee above the law?” Woman questions her incorrigible neighbours

Singapore – A home is meant to be a peaceful getaway from the stress of the outside world. But having unbearable neighbours can make that illusion turn into a nightmare. One woman exposed such instances with her “incorrigible neighbours” who leaves swept up dirt into her doorstep or burning incense in the common corridor with flames that look like a bonfire and clearly a fire hazard. To make matters worse, those neighbours are leaders in the community organization so they should know better and lead by example.

On February 9, 2019 (Saturday), a member of the public, Sinchita Sathish, revealed the truths about her unbearable experiences with her incorrigible neighbours through a Facebook post. From sweeping dust to the common drain near her doorstep, burning incense with the flames reaching half the corridor height to starting a fight and resorting to physical violence, Ms. Sinchita illustrated how her supposed pleasant experience at home has become into something short of a terrible dream.

Even though she has raised the issues multiple times and reached mediation at the Community Mediation Centre about two months ago, nothing has improved. Could it be because the husband, Mr. Jason Yeo is the chairperson of Sembawang Zone E RN, or that his wife, Ms. Sheila Yeo is also a Residents Committee member? Ms. Sinchita asked the question, “Are we now saying that members who of the Residents Committee are above the law?”

She has even raised her issues with the Singapore Police Force (SPF), the National Environment Agency (NEA), the Housing & Development Board (HDB) and The People’s Association to no avail. No action has been taken against the woman, who is the main perpetrator. Only a “talk” between the RC heads took place with the couple being advised to “tone down” occurred.

Ms. Sinchita continued her post by touching on more pertinent issues such as leadership competency and asked, “Have our governmental organizations steered so far away from impartiality that now it endorses incompetent, uncouth people like this to retain positions of leadership?”

In a statement exclusive to The Independent Singapore, Ms. Sinchita said:

I think what I would like for it to be brought to attention is how despite multiple complaints being made and going through the appropriate venues to air such grievances, the authorities fail to regard our complaints seriously. Instead, there is this absolute callous attitude for the issues raised. Our concerns are falling on deaf ears. I have been emailing and constantly chasing after a Sembawang CC representative about the issues mentioned to which she mentioned in a phone call that she had received my email but she was unsure how to reply. If the executives who are tasked to handle such issues cannot do it rightfully or fairly, then I think it needs to be brought to the attention of the media. Grassroots leaders are expected to be exemplary citizens, not individuals who have run amok with power. And the fact that despite so many organisations being aware of their trangressions and choosing to be passive shows that they endorse such behaviour.

Read her full post below:

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2002839339793463&id=100002022480128&__xts__[0]=68.ARDtkLV1T2H6IOLXkveivESSNIqIaWttN7kOXOPYI4iOump9SdBMaLIMvXpNB4XMfJDkuig1nD0Yvql5OtliNaZOjAEKkPKIfU_97qjHktTgTe7I35vxQvFLLqOvV1NLDUA31PLMnqcmfgXw11gdrYmnBdxRVPZi4_PIRnQbKo2hMrr87kn7NWnP2yUR1BAwYaqE1YNxdyqKBZeO-Qt83MWlIsMp9qF3PB1Unu3V9gKkeUqgXyqr5e1fAodUKywNfy65DYwWwEIQpmyGRuvQCgkkDanTA84mjjCn3GDP3F2ArA8Qi7dtqcJ_WDMDuClNkRF8V6LinQFrw26G3SRdPFvKHR23&__tn__=H-R

Malaysian vessel Polaris collides with Greek ship in Singapore port limits off Tuas

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Malaysian vessel Polaris collides with Greek ship in Singapore port limits off Tuas

Singapore – A Greece-registered ship and Malaysian vessel Polaris have collided in Singapore waters on Saturday, February 9. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said in a statement that the collision happened as the Greek vessel was headed to Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia coming from Singapore at 2:28 pm near the Singapore port limits off Tuas.

The MPA is currently investigating the collision and is “deeply concerned” about the risks being posed by unauthorised vessels “parking and passing” in Singapore territorial waters. According to the MPA, “The presence of unauthorised vessels in Singapore port limits can cause confusion for the international shipping community and threaten navigational safety in our waters.”

Fortunately, there have been no reports of an oil leak or injuries incurred from the crew of both vessels due to the collision. Malaysia’s Marine Department (MARDEP) Director-General Mr. Baharin Abdul Hamid said that the Greek vessel and crew have been detained “for purposes of a preliminary inquiry.”

An MFA Spokesperson has given the following official statement regarding the incident:

“The collision between MV Pireas and Malaysian Government vessel Polaris took place in Singapore Territorial Waters off Tuas, and in an area that goes beyond Malaysia’s territorial claim of 1979, which Singapore has never recognised. Singapore reiterates its call for Malaysia to withdraw its vessels from the area, as the persistent presence of its vessels clearly poses a threat to safety of navigation in the area. As we have said previously, Malaysia will be responsible for any untoward situations on the ground that arise from continued deployment of its vessels into this area. The Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore is currently investigating the incident.”

Maritime issues

With the ongoing maritime disputes between Malaysia and Singapore regarding territorial waters and unofficial visits, this latest incident has only placed more tension on the issue. It was only last October when Malaysia decided to extend its Johor Bahru port limits, which posed a problem for Singapore because it intrudes into its territorial waters. A month later, vessels belonging to the Malaysian government started to trespass into Singapore waters as confirmed by Singapore’s Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan. He said that the intrusions continued to take place daily regardless of Malaysia’s statement that it will address the issue and “take all effective measures to de-escalate the situation on the ground.”

On January 19 when a Singaporean Oxford student questioned Malaysia’s Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir in a viral video regarding the maritime disputes and got an answer that Johor waters are “international waters”. The discussion ended abruptly with the student choosing to pass the mic instead, although he did do some research after the debate and posted his findings online. Recap on that encounter below:

https://theindependent.sg.sg/heated-argument-between-singaporean-oxford-student-and-dr-mahathir-regarding-ongoing-maritime-disputes/

Dr. Balakrishnan and his Malaysian counterpart Saifuddin Abdullah has agreed to set up a working group to address the legalities and operational matters involving the maritime dispute with a report to be submitted sometime in April as they were given a two-month time period from the time of the meeting which happened on January 8.

Remake of ‘Resident Evil’

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Remake of ‘Resident Evil’

A game that first gained popularity in 1996, the Resident Evil game has now been remade into “Resident Evil 2” in order to make it more realistic and fitting of modern expectations.

Owned by the Japanese video game company Capcom, the Resident Evil was a horror media franchise first created in 1996 by Shinji Mikami and Tokuro Fukiwara. It depicted a mansion overrun by zombies and incorporated elements of action, exploration and puzzle-solving amidst horrifying story lines inspired by horror and action films. It is still very popular with 88 million copies sold worldwide in January 2019.

This year, the game was rebuilt with the intention of creating a deeper narrative experience through realistic visuals and immersive audio. Changes include a new story trailer, the addition of large shoulder pads for the character Leon, a new camera system as well as the removal of fixed camera angles which was initially designed to scarify the zombies. While the design of many locations looked similar to the original game, the locations are now full of surprises for seasoned veterans and newcomers.

So far, reviews for the remake game have been mixed. With a fair share of negative comments, one player named “critical nobody” expressed clear disappointment at the remake game on Youtube. He said,”Great game,but after playing through three times,there are clear things the original did better.”

Despite so, the reviews have been mostly positive. Mr Wong, a 26 year old player commented,” I like the remake game a lot. The graphics are very surreal and they remind me of old times.”

On youtube, another player commented,” Once a masterpiece, always a masterpiece.”

Elderly embezzler gets 18yrs, an additional tenant to Singapore’s “grey cells”?

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Elderly embezzler gets 18yrs, an additional tenant to Singapore’s “grey cells”?

Richard Tiang Teng Hoong, 69 years old, a former accounts clerk and an excessive gambler, was convicted on 15 charges and sentenced to 18 years’ jail after being proven to embezzle S$46 million over seven years.

Law enforcers confiscated his possessions including cash of different currencies amounting to approximately S$135,000, more than S$75,000 deposited in three bank accounts and a gold bar worth S$2,550. Proceeds from the sale of a Lexus car amounting to S$80,000 was also surrendered, S$2.2 million from liquidation of shares Tiang held, and S$425,000 from the sale of his share in a condominium unit at The Estuary.

The entire sum seized from the elderly felon came up to roughly S$2.9 million, or almost 6.3% of the money Tiang had pocketed over seven years. The court revealed that there is still more than S$43 million still unaccounted.

Paul Loy, Tiang’s lawyer, bargained for 14 years’ jail using his client’s old age as grounds for the plea. He asked the court not to enforce a sentence that would in effect be a life sentence, as it would be devastating for an ageing person like Tiang, after all, Tiang “readily confessed from the moment he was called up for police investigations,” Loy justified. However, District Judge Mathew Joseph said Tiang was a “deviously methodical” criminal motivated by “personal, rapacious greed.”

According to the presiding judge, the sentence has to be long enough to show that ‘crime does not pay.’ “This could be unconscionable in the eyes of any society that values thrift and hard work as a proper and right way to reach success,” the judge concluded.

Tiang’s incarceration will definitely serve as an addition to Singapore’s currently growing “grey cells” occupancy rate.

Ageing inmate population
Between 2012 and 2016, the number of inmates over the age of 60 has doubled from 359 to 651. Profile of elderly offenders:
• 75% of elderly offenders were charged with drug-related offences such as possession, consumption or trafficking of drugs;
• Those above the age of 60 had lower education and incomes in comparison to offenders aged between 50 to 59 years old;
• Approximately 32% of elderly offenders declared that they are suffering from at least one existing health problem.

Healthcare issue 
Singapore stands as one of the more successful countries when it comes to the care of inmates. Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been investing a significant portion of its budget on programs that help to deliver a humane custody and rehabilitation of inmates. MHA also recognizes that an ageing population requires a revamp in facilities which led to the announcement of improvements of prison cells to cater to older inmates.

One huge problem facing elderly inmates is healthcare. In 2015 alone, Singapore has spent $28 million/year for general medical and health-care services at Changi Prison Complex, with another $12 million/year as back-up for any additional needs.

“Grey cells”

With the increasing population of elderly inmates, the Singapore Prison Service has explored a model, the first age-friendly prison cell, that are retrofitted with anti-slip floors, grab bars and hand rails, among other features.

New water closets with huge push buttons and stainless steel grab-bars will be installed, while existing shower roses will be fitted with self-closing taps with large buttons. Grab bars and hand rails will also be mounted with tamper-resistant accessories.

Assistant Director of the Prisons’ Building Management department Adrian Lee said while the existing housing units cater to inmates’ basic needs, the proposed enhancements will better support elderly inmates and those with mobility issues.

“The Singapore Prison Service is committed to the safe and secure custody of all inmates, while the number is relatively small, the Singapore Prison Service recognizes that some elderly inmates may require additional facilities,” said Supt. Lee .

Criminal lawyer Josephus Tan, from Fortis Law Corporation, said the enhancements will give a sense of assurance not only to seniors behind bars, but also to their family members. “They can be assured that their loved ones are not going to a place that will lead to a detriment of their health… this is a big step to ensuring that (the inmates’) personal comfort and well-being are taken care of,” he said.

The associate director of Quahe Woo & Palmer urged the authorities to allow for more “age-appropriate sentences” and early release for senior inmates who have low risk of re-offending. “Hardware enhancements are useful for sure, but there should be a spectrum of measures in place. I hope this is just a first step,” he said, while also suggesting building dedicated facilities for offenders with mental health conditions.

Mr. Steven Lam from Templars Law also said hardware enhancements must be accompanied by more rehabilitative sentencing policies. “I think society is moving towards a more humane way of treating the incarcerated. Just as we house more elderly-friendly community facilities, prisons should not be any different,” he said.

Burning smell in Singapore’s east due to fire at Johor landfill: NEA

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Burning smell in Singapore’s east due to fire at Johor landfill: NEA

The burning smell that has lingered in the air and has been bothering residents in the eastern side of Singapore was due to a fire at a landfill in Johor, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said.

Upon checking, the Department of Environment in Johor confirmed that there had been a fire at a landfill in Bandar Tenggara, southeastern Johor.

A landfill in Malaysia. (Photo: Screengrab from YouTube)

According to NEA, “The fire has been burning since Feb 5, 2019, and the Malaysian authorities have been working around the clock to stop the burning.”

Photo: Screengrab from Facebook/NEA

Reports on a burning smell in the air were received since early Friday morning, affecting several parts of eastern Singapore, including Tampines, Bedok and Pasir Ris.

There were speculations whether it was coming from other countries.

It did not detect “any local sources of burning or factory upsets” that could have caused the smell, NEA said. The environment authority also noted that no transboundary haze was detected in the region either.

On Friday, a Band II (Elevated), with 70 to 73µg/m3, for air quality was recorded during the hourly PM2.5 readings from 4 am to 5 am in the east. The rest of Singapore had a Band 1 (Normal) reading.

Photo: Screengrab from Facebook/Singapore Haze & PSI Update

It was only at 11 am that a Band I (Normal) air quality in the east was observed.

“We are closely monitoring the air quality and will provide updates of any further findings or significant change to the air quality situation,” NEA said on Friday afternoon.

However, authorities received reports that the smell had apparently returned on Friday night, affecting people between 10 pm and 3 am.

“The winds over Singapore have been blowing from the northeast over the past few days and are forecasted to persist for the next few days,” NEA announced.

On Saturday, since 7 am the level was in Band I (Normal) air quality. NEA said levels of volatile organic compounds in the air continued to remain within safe limits.

Social media overflowed with posts regarding the burning smell they have experienced. Some people said that this affected them physically as the smell was really bad.

With the pungent air pollution that confronted eastern Singapore, some netizens took this against NEA and the agency’s way to address this kind of situation.

Meanwhile, some members of the online public criticized Malaysia for what had happened. Neighboring countries were badly affected by the pollution, and many remarked that this was not the first time, though.

 

 

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