𝗙𝘂𝗿-𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺!

On 30 May, vigilant ICA officers at Tuas Checkpoint foiled an attempt to smuggle in 12 live dogs and 1 live cat via a Malaysia-registered lorry transporting precast concrete product.

The case was detected after our officers directed the lorry for further checks where they uncovered 12 live dogs hidden underneath the make-shift bed in the vehicle cabin. One live cat was also found hidden inside the tools compartment of the cabin.

The Malaysian lorry driver was referred to the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of NParks, for further investigation.

The dogs and cat will be quarantined at AVS’ Animal Quarantine Centre to be cared for and monitored for any illnesses including exotic diseases. As investigations are ongoing, they  are currently not available for rehoming.

Safeguarding Singapore’s borders is a top priority for ICA. We will continue to stay vigilant and thwart smuggling attempts through Singapore’s borders.

Members of public who are keen to purchase pets are reminded to do so through licensed pet shops or farms, to ensure that the health and welfare of the animal and the proper licensing requirements and records are taken care of. The public should not bring in animals illegally, purchase them or keep them as pets. Those with information on suspected smuggling activities can report them to NParks, and information shared with NParks will be kept strictly confidential. Members of the public may call the 24-hour Animal Response Centre at 1800-476-1600 for suspected smuggling issues.

#SecureBordersSafeSG

#GuardiansOfOurBorders

A man shared his experience with Grab stating that the points he accumulated was deducted from him but he was not given any offers.

Here is what he said:

Dearest Grab,

I ordered food via your app recently. Costs $137 and some change. I noticed the option to use some of my GRAB points to offset this cost. 39,000 points for $78, to be exact. Noticed, and contemplated, but at the end of the day decided to just keep my points.

Grab,

You charged my card the full sum of $137 and some change for the food. And you also deducted my 39,000 points.

Grab,

I raised this issue via your Chat With A Grab specialist. My Q number was #39. So I left my phone on my dashboard and went on my merry way while waiting for the 38 people to settle their issues.

Grab,

I waited almost 45 minutes before it was my turn, and your Grab Support Specialist ended the chat because I hadn’t responded to the chat within 1 minute.

Grab,

I had to start queuing again, and this time I was #28 in line. I again waited, but this time I waited 25 minutes. Or should I say, wasted 25 minutes, staring at my phone and keeping the screen on by swiping every minute, because apparently your support specialists had no problems making us wait 45 minutes, but couldn’t wait a minute for us to respond.

Grab,

I finally got Rizza online, but upon showing all my screenshot and evidences, told me they couldn’t do anything but had to escalate this issue.

Grab,

It has been 2 days, but not a single e-mail from you.

Grab,

All I want is my 39,000 points back. Please, return me my hard earned points.

Grab,

I’m beggin’…

A netizen shared a photo on a Facebook group about a landlord who charges fees for the most ridiculous of things.

The landlord had purportedly rented out a room for $750 per month, and in the tenancy agreement that was handed to the tenant of a flat in Jurong West, were a list of dos and don’ts, as well as some charges.

Some of the rules include:

• Tenant has to return home by 10pm as door will be locked at 10.30pm every day
• Tenant cannot be home from 8am to 5pm, except for weekends and public holidays.
• No work is allowed to be done in the room so as not to disturb the peace of others.
• No food is allowed to be consumed in the room, and no sweet foods can be kept in the room.
• Toilet and room must be cleaned weekly, and “before and after” photos of the cleaned toilets must be sent via WhatsApp.
• Floor has to be wiped dry after showering so others don’t fall down.
• No hair or dirty things in living room area or toilet.
• Washing machine can only be used weekly, clothes must hang outside, bra and panties must be dried in room to avoid bad luck.
• No visitors allowed.
• No smoking allowed.
• Cooking of noodles is allowed but sink must be wiped dry after cooking.
• Air conditioner cannot be turned on to save water and electricity.
• A one month notice must be given before moving out and the deposit will be used as final month’s rental.
• A fee of $10 will be charged for charging laptop, handphones can be charged for free.