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SINGAPORE: A delivery rider is accused of vandalism when caught writing on a wall outside an HDB unit located at Bukit Batok. 

On Facebook, a netizen shared the incident in which a surveillance footage recorded the rider standing near the wall, although the homeowner was unsure what the rider was doing back then. 

Later on, the rider was seen taking a photo of the unit before placing the food on a rack and walking off. The homeowners claimed that the rider wrote a unit number on their gate as proof that she had successfully delivered the food. 

As reported by AsiaOne, foodpanda was aware of the incident and had investigated further. 

A spokesperson from foodpanda declared: “Based on our review, the delivery partner was attempting to ensure the delivery could be properly verified as part of the proof-of-delivery process. However, the approach taken was inappropriate and did not meet the standards we expect of our delivery partners.” 

Furthermore, foodpanda stated that they have reached out directly to the customer to address the matter and offered compensation in return. 

In recent reports, the rider expressed remorse for what she had done and also apologised for her mistakes. To address the concern, the rider agreed to paint the wall to cover the writings, together with the homeowner’s husband. 

Other related news 

In related news, a food delivery rider recently drew attention online after an accident caused food to spill, revealing the condition of the delivery bag used to transport the order.

A netizen voiced out on social media that they saw a food delivery rider’s bicycle overturned, and it spoiled the noodles and soup he was about to deliver on the ground. What even caught their attention was the delivery bag being extremely dirty, and it also contained miscellaneous items, such as the rider’s own beer.

With this, the netizen shared: “I will think twice before ordering takeout in the future.” 

Read more about the story here.

This article (‘Proof of delivery’ or vandalism? foodpanda rider accused of vandalism to prove delivery, resident demands action) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

SINGAPORE: A collision occurred on Brickland Road on June 2 when a truck failed to stop and rear-ended a motorcycle. On Facebook, a video was posted online that showed how the motorcycle driver had lost their balance and suddenly fallen due to the impact. Fortunately, the other motorcycle driver was safe from the incident. 

With this, many netizens expressed their thoughts and opinions on what had happened. One comment declared that in the video, the truck driver was clearly looking at his phone before the collision, which allegedly had caused the accident. 

“Must be crazy to rear-end the biker. Dreaming or what!!,” a netizen claimed. 

Another netizen also claimed that the rider should have called the ambulance for medical assistance, and that the police should have been dispatched as well. 

“The truck driver and his vehicle will be held for investigation,” the comment further added. 

However, some netizens blamed the motorcycle driver for the mistake, stating that he should have split lanes. 

“That’s why motorcycles need to split lanes,” a comment concluded. 

Other related news

In similar news related to road complaints, there was a report where an elderly woman was spotted travelling against traffic in her electric wheelchair on Qiaonan Road. 

It was very common in the area for elderly people to ride their electric wheelchairs; however, the Land Transport Authority has a rule that mobility aids are prohibited from driving on roads and may only be used on public walkways such as sidewalks.

Read more about the news story here. 

This article (Looking at his phone: Truck driver rear-ends one of the motors on Brickland Road, endangering others) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

SINGAPORE: A man who dumped dismantled office furniture and partitions on Joo Yee Road last year has been fined S$8,000.
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Last May 28, the National Environment Agency (NEA) confirmed that they received public feedback on July 24 last year about the illegal dumping of office items in the said area. Further investigations revealed that the waste came from renovation work at an office located on Genting Lane, as reported by 8world News. 

Moreover, the driver involved in this incident admitted to dumping the waste on the roadside last year, with convenience as his reasoning. This case was concluded last May 26, where the driver was found guilty and fined $8,000. 

Authorities are also encouraging the public to report any suspicious and illegal dumping incidents. They are making sure to have strict enforcement against people who are illegally dumping garbage around the city. 

“When reporting, please provide the date, time, and location of the incident, the registration number of the vehicle used to carry out the illegal disposal, as well as any supporting photos and video clips,” NEA declared.

Dumping trash is a crime 

The National Environment Agency claimed that illegal dumping is a serious crime because it not only pollutes the environment but also endangers the health and safety of the public. When caught, first-time offenders can face a maximum fine of $50,000, and/or 12 months in jail. Furthermore, repeat offenders can face a maximum fine of $100,000 and can have jail time for at least one month up to 12 months. 

Other related news 

In similar news related to health concerns of the public, there was a recent report where a food delivery driver spilt food, resulting in revealing how the delivery bag used to store the food was filthy. 

A netizen voiced out that they saw a food delivery rider’s bicycle overturned, and the delivery bag was extremely dirty. 

Read more about the news story here.

This article (Driver says he dumped office furniture by the roadside because it was ‘more convenient’, gets S$8,000 fine) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

SINGAPORE: Bird nuisance has always been a problem at food and market centres in the country, and vendors and cleaners have now come up with another way to scare these birds away—using laser pointers. 

When Shin Min Daily News visited a food centre located at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, it was observed that many birds gathered near the dish return area and garbage cans to eat the leftovers. Moreover, some birds even fly into the stalls for food. 

In an interview, a 64-year-old food stall owner admitted that the birds often gather on the beams and pillars of the food centre, and bird droppings would fall directly onto the ground or the diners’ tables. 

Another 62-year-old vendor declared that in order to keep the floor clean, she has to sweep the bird droppings several times a day, and it added to her daily workload. 

To somehow scare these birds away, one claimed: “Many of us vendors have laser pointers, which we use to scare away birds that fly above customers.” More so, one of the solutions that they had been implementing in the centre is that cleaners speed up clearing of leftover food from the tables to prevent birds from flying in.

Better situation after the renovation process

The Ang Mo Kio Town Council recently shared that the market and hawker centre will be closed for two months from June 8 for comprehensive maintenance and renovation. It is expected to reopen on August 8. 

The renovation includes a range of upgrades, such as replacing tables and chairs, installing more fans, adding more bird control equipment, and improving the toilets. People expect that the bird situation would get a lot better after the renovation process. 

Other related news

In similar news related to bird disturbances, these were also reported disturbing a coffee shop located in Toa Payoh when they directly fly onto the tables and snatch diners’ food. 

With this, the diners admitted that it was difficult to send them away, and the vendors even made their own partitions to prevent the birds from entering.

Read more about the news story here. 

This article (New way to scare away wild birds: Food vendors now use laser pointers for birds who openly steal food from diners) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

SINGAPORE: Stray cats also deserve to be loved. With this, a 21-year-old set up a page on social media to help save more than 100 stray cats in the western factory area and is eager to raise $200,000 to help these animals. 

As reported by Shin Min Daily News, the 21-year-old volunteer started a social media page last December to raise awareness of saving stray cats and finding adopters for them. Last month, the page shared that more than 100 cats are currently living in vacant factories in the western part of Singapore, where these animals are struggling to survive. Furthermore, some of the cats have reopened wounds, are malnourished, or are infested with fleas.

Additionally, some of the factories are going to be demolished, so the page appealed to cat lovers to help rescue these stray cats through an online crowdfunding campaign. 

“These cats did not choose this life. But today, we can choose differently for them. Please help us get them out in time…Thank you for being their chance,” the campaign declared. 

More details about the situation 

In an interview, the one who initiated the cause explained that she learned about the situation because of her father, who worked in the industrial area. Upon learning about the situation, she went to visit the site to investigate and found that the cats were distributed at the junction of the industrial area and the woods—a remote environment that makes rescuing quite difficult. 

She also pointed out that there are some cat lovers who take care of the stray cats, but some of them are already old and will lose their financial capabilities once they retire. 

With this, she launched a crowdfunding campaign in hopes of raising $200,000 for the cats’ relocation, medical treatments, boarding, and daily feeding expenses. 

Currently, her team has successfully rescued 30 cats, of which 23 are temporarily cared for by the cat feeders’ relatives and a few foster families, and the other seven are staying in stray cat organisations.

More so, she emphasised that the donations could also alleviate the financial burden for cat lovers who were helping the cats in the past years. She hopes that through public fundraising, she can at least cover six months of rescue and resettlement costs and give stray cats a chance to survive.

Know more about the campaign here. 

Authorities know about  the situation 

As stated by the Parks Board, they are aware of the presence of a community of cats in the factory areas. In response to an inquiry,  the National Parks Board is working closely with the Ministry of Manpower and Jurong Group to assist tenants and workers in the area, while also promoting the Stray Animal Sterilisation and Rehabilitation Program (TNRM) to strengthen sterilisation efforts and manage the cat population. 

The authorities also indicated that they will work closely with TNRM’s partners to further strengthen management efforts in the area. 

This article (Woman aims to raise $200,000 to help save 100 stray cats in a factory area) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

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SINGAPORE: A Grab delivery rider got a pleasant surprise while making a delivery to a residential block recently. Waiting beside the lift was a trolley packed with free snacks, seemingly left out by residents for delivery workers passing through.

The rider shared a photo of the thoughtful setup in the Facebook group “(Singapore) All grab driver/grab food rider united” on Wednesday (Jun 10), saying it was the second time they had spotted the snack station at the same block.

“Nice gesture. Second time deliver this block, I think neighbours from the same floor put together cause it’s beside lift,” the rider wrote in the caption.

Alongside the treats was a handwritten thank-you note inviting delivery drivers to help themselves and reminding them that their efforts are appreciated.

“Dear Delivery Drivers, Thank You! Please enjoy some snacks and drinks for the road. You are very much appreciated!” the note read.

Photo: Facebook/(Singapore) All grab driver/grab food rider united

Acts of kindness like these may not cost much, but they can leave a lasting impression on delivery workers who spend much of their day rushing from one order to the next.

“Salute to the max!”

Since being shared, the post has received 266 likes.

In the comments, netizens praised the residents for going the extra mile to thank delivery workers.

One user wrote, “This kind of customer, I really hardcore respect. One time, I found an ice-cold lemon tea, fresh and chilled in a cooler box outside a customer’s house. Not only was there a beverage, but they also kindly gave the rider ice cream. Salute to the max!”

Another remarked, “Very beautiful and thoughtful.”

A third shared, “In Siglap, there’s a landed house that put a vending machine outside their home for delivery personnel to take free drinks.”

A fourth added, “I want more news like this in my news feed.”/TISG

Read also: ‘Why am I doing all the work?’: Singapore woman says too many men put minimal effort into dating

This article (SG residents set up snack trolley for delivery riders with handwritten thank-you note) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

SINGAPORE: A very talented 11-year-old boy has been named one of the youngest street performers in Singapore and is gaining recognition for his impressive musical skills. 

The young performer is a fifth-grade student, and participated in the National Arts Council audition last year, all thanks to the encouragement and support of his guitar teacher, who happened to be a street performer. With this, they officially began performing on the streets last November. 

In an interview with Shin Min Daily News, the young boy admitted that seeing the audience smile through his music and performance is the happiest thing. 

Musical background 

It was no surprise when the young boy gained his talents from the corners of his home. It was reported that when he was only 5 years old, he was inspired by the singing of his family’s maid and began to study vocal music. 

When he was in third grade, he shared that he sang publicly for the first time during an event and was amazed when the whole school sang along—this gave him confidence to do what his heart wanted to do. 

Currently, he has performed four to five shows on the streets and was also invited to sing at his friends’ birthday parties. He is also learning how to play the ukulele and guitar, and improve his stage presence. 

Monetary results 

With each of his performances, the young performer will sing songs in different languages such as English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hokkien. He admitted that in the past six months, he had earned a total of $900 in tips. 

“I haven’t decided how to use the money yet,” the young performer claimed. 

His mother also described that every performance of her son is rewarding, and that it gives lessons that he can’t learn inside the classroom. 

This article (11-year-old boy earns $900 in six months by just singing on the streets in different languages) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

SINGAPORE: A supposed fun shopping experience turned into a traumatic experience when a young woman who was shopping with friends shared online that she was shaken after a man in his 30s was side-eyeing her and kept following her through the quiet part of a retail store.

On Reddit, the netizen shared that the guy directly approached her to ask where she was from, but she simply replied ‘no thank you’ and stepped away from him. However, the man somehow took her response as an invitation to talk to her even more and walked closer to her. 

She then kept refusing the man, but he still followed her until she went to a more crowded part of the store. With this experience, the young woman declared: “It was such an unsettling experience, and I’m still shaken by it because it’s the first time to have someone who approached me and didn’t take ‘no’ for an answer. How does anyone deal with something like that?” 

Many netizens shared their opinions and safety tips in the comments section. One suggested that she could go straight to the store staff and inform them of the incident. 

“Had a similar incident in a supermarket.. I went straight to the cashier and informed them. Then they helped me out,” the netizen shared. 

Another netizen shared a curated response that anyone can use: “For the XX time, the answer is ‘No’. If you continue to follow me, I am going to [scream/tell the staff/call the police].” 

A comment also suggested that she could’ve taken out her phone and started recording because these types of people only know shame. 

“Next time you are being harassed, WhatsApp Video, call your family member or friend you trust, point the camera at the guy and tell them that this guy is harassing you and where exactly you are. Speak loudly and clearly. This will probably scare off the person. In case the person try to do something to you, the person you called can at least know how the person looks and where you are,” another netizen declared. 

With all of these responses, the young woman edited her post and thanked all who shared their advice. 

“It’s sad that so many girls have to go through this even in a safe country like Singapore. I hope this post gets more attention so this issue gets discussed more!!,” she remarked. 

This incident highlights the ongoing concerns of people being harassed in public spaces. This calls for greater awareness, for members of the public to help, and for more transparent safety measures for citizens to feel safe everywhere they go. 

This article (Woman shaken after a man followed her and refused to accept ‘no’ inside a store, netizens share safety tips) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

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HESR 2107 brings an IMRR transfer under the signal gantry at Wesley and into the TZPR East Peoria Yard.