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GETGO DRIVER REVERSE INTO CAR AND DROVE OFF AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED

Imagine returning back to your parked car and discovering that there was a dent and you only discovered the culprit after checking the dashcam.

The girl that knocked into the parked vehicle only became responsible after the woman contacted GetGo and a Police report is made.

12 April 2022, 1322 hours Changi Village carpark

Hit and run: #SLP9707J by car sharing company (GetGo carsharing). The driver reserved into our stationary parked car. While her passenger came down to take a glare but still decided to drive off without leaving a note.

I contacted GetGo carsharing company to exchange contact details. We decided to settle it privately and driver agreed to pay but she decided against it the next day thus video here to warn others about such company as well as inexperienced road user like her.

Police report had been made.

Penalties of hit and run

It is a punishable offence to leave the scene of an accident, which is considered a hit-and-run – upon conviction, first-time offenders face a fine of up to $3,000 or a jail term of up to 12 months.

2 RAMADAN BAZAARS COMING TO WOODLANDS THIS WEEKEND

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Long time no go Pasar Malam right? For those that stay in the north, there is no need to go all the way to those Pasar Malam at Bugis or Geylang.

There will be two Ramadan Bazaars coming this weekend on April 15 (Friday) and April 16 (Saturday).

Woodlands MRT

The first bazaar will be located in the field area right beside Woodlands MRT and it will be operating for two weeks from this Friday (April 15) to May 2.

Member of Parliament of Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC Zaqu Muhammad posted the good news on Facebook yesterday:

Calling all our Hari Raya bazaar hunters BazaRia Marsiling launches this weekend next to Woodlands MRT, for the Ramadan and Hari Raya shopping season for our residents and friends in the North. You’ll see your bazaar classics that’ll excite.Come and join me on Saturday, 16 April, 5.00pm for the official launch of the bazaar. An array of exciting programmes are lined up for you and your family 🤭 Hosted by Deejay Hafeez Glamour, we will be entertained by popular artistes such as Hetty Sarlene and “Bila Rindu” singer, Fuad Rahman.See you at the bazaar!

Admiralty MRT

The second location is Admiralty MRT, it will operate from this Saturday (April 16) to May 1st.

The annnocement was made by MegaXpress International Pte Ltd on Facebook:

Attention to all 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔! Ramadhan Bazaar is coming to the heartlands next weekend from 16 April to 1 May @ Woodlands Sports Pavilion, just behind Admiralty MRT Station! Get your bazaar food cravings fixed with us! Join us and the likes of Chef @haikel_ismail together with @official_aimantino, Ramly Burger Selera Ramadhan , Kamariah Laksa Cap , @homeofseafood, @pakdinayambakar, @sa_taysg, and more!Bask in the fun and joy of this festive period with @sunsetrocketfoodtruck by @dyn_norahim! Anybody missing food truck food?

TRANSPORT SCAM: BOOKING VEHICLE TO JOHOR AND BACK TO SINGAPORE

Travelling without a personal behaviour can be a hassle and many Malaysians opt to find a private car that can get them through the customs and back home to their destination.

A Malaysian netizen posted a question if there are any reliable transport services from Singapore back to Malaysia. The post-trigger comments stated that there are many scammers offering cheap rides back into Malaysia but they end up getting scammed.

How the scam works

The scammer will typically require the victim to pay a 100 ringgit or $50 deposit for the transport and after transferring it to the scammer they will block the victim.

Zao Bao previously reported that a couple cheated 100 ringgit after they saw a promotion advertisement stating round trip rides for S$200.

Although it is not a huge amount what matters most is the disruption to the trip. Imagine planning a trip of going to Malaysia only to find out that there will be no transportation on the date of departure.

We would like to remind everyone to be vigilant so as not to be cheated

MAN HAD TONGUE ALLEGEDLY PIERCED BY METAL FOUND IN HIS DUCK RICE

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A customer, Demian Chan, who bought a packet of duck rice from Tai Dong Teochew Duck Rice from Sims Vista Market and Food Centre in Aljunied, allegedly found a piece of metal wire inside his duck rice, according to Mothership.

Chan bought the packet of duck rice on 12 April and was tucking into his meal when he felt pain on his tongue after hearing a crack.

He had initially thought that he had bitten into a piece of bone, but in fact, it was a piece of metal wire that pierced through his tongue.

Chan spoke to Mothership and told them that it took him quite a few tries to remove the slightly curved piece of metal wire from his tongue.

He said that half of the wire was stuck in his tongue, which made it hard to extract from his flesh, but he said that there was no bleeding, although his tongue is(was) in a lot of pain.

Chan had also reportedly tried to get in touch with the stall on their Facebook page and has yet to hear from them (at the time of writing).

He has also reported the incident via the OneService app, and he also revealed that he hasn’t seen a doctor yet as there was no obvious bleeding.

However, he added that he can still taste blood in his mouth from time to time.

GROOM LIFTS BRIDE WITH ONE HAND IN MIDDLE OF ORCHARD RD FOR PHOTOSHOOT

A video emerged online showing a bride and groom taking to the streets of Orchard Road (in the middle of the road) for a very interesting photo shoot.

The video begins with the camcar stopping at a red light, at a traffic junction, as the pedestrians started crossing the road.

Among the pedestrians were a bride and groom, as well as their friends and photographer(s), who stopped in the middle of the crossing while the green man was still on.

The groom then carried his bride up on his shoulders, as the woman inside the camcar exclaimed excitedly, “AIYOOO, YOU SEE! OH MY GOODNESS! AHAHAHAHA!”

The groom then lifted his bride up even higher with one hand, as she held two bouquets of flowers aloft, as the people inside the camcar erupted into cheers and applause.

Passer-bys were also seen stopping to witness the magnificent act of athleticism displayed for the couple’s wedding photoshoot.

Bravo!

ICA: EXPECT LONGER IMMIGRATION CLEARANCE THIS GOOD FRIDAY

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Whenever there is a long weekend there are always a lot of people going overseas or going to Malaysia for a short staycation.

The ICA published on Facebook stating that all modes of transport are open and they are expecting a heavier flow of traffic at both checkpoints.

Here is what ICA said:

As the land borders are now open to all modes of transport, the traffic flowing through Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints is getting heavier. Travellers who plan to use the Woodlands or Tuas Checkpoints for travel to Singapore and/or Malaysia during this Good Friday Weekend from 14 to 17 April 2022, are advised to factor in additional time for immigration clearance, and to check the traffic situation before embarking on their journey.

Travellers who intend to use the land checkpoints this Good Friday weekend (14 to 17 April) are advised to plan their journey and avoid peak hours.

For a smoother experience, do also ensure the following:
– Prepare all necessary documents
– Update new passport particulars (if applicable)
– Comply with other checkpoint requirements

Image Source: ICA

POLICE STOPPED CAR AT SIDE OF ROAD, BUT FOUND NO DRIVER INSIDE

A peculiar incident happened in San Francisco, when the police stopped a car for driving at night without headlights on.

Officers then approached the vehicle and discovered that there was no driver inside the vehicle, as the puzzled officers circled the car and peered through the window.

A video of the incident was posted online, presumably taken by a passerby, who exclaimed in the video: “there’s no one in it, it’s crazy!”

Nothing paranormal about it

The company that owns the car, Cruise, responded that the vehicle was a self-driving car and it had “yielded to the police vehicle, then pulled over to the nearest safe location for the traffic stop, as intended.”

They added that “an officer contacted Cruise personnel and no citation was issued”.

Cruise said that the headlights of the self-driving car were turned off because of human error, and a spokesperson for the police said that a maintenance team had taken control of the car after the police had stopped it.

Cruise was founded in 2013 and has developed a program that allows cars to drive themselves.

MERCEDES HITS CAR AT CARPARK, THEN DRIVES AWAY IN HIT-&-RUN ACCIDENT

A hit-and-run accident took place at a multi-storey carpark involving a Mercedes, which was driving out of the carpark.

The incident happened at Vision Exchange, on 12 April at about 9.50pm.

The camcar was seen driving up the ramp, and up the multi-storey carpark when the Mercedes drove down on the opposite lane.

The Mercedes then hits the camcar on the way down but continued driving away from the scene of the accident.

Here is what the camcar driver said

Hit and run driver. While heading upward through roundabout, black merc from the opposite direction crossed lane hit and run.

Could not capture carplate clearly. Other party left immediately. Seeking the public for help for any footages.

Potential penalties

It is a punishable offence to leave the scene of an accident, which is considered a hit-and-run – upon conviction, first-time offenders face a fine of up to $3,000 or a jail term of up to 12 months.

HENG SWEE KEAT JOINS VOLUNTEERS TO DISTRIBUTE CARE PACKS TO RESIDENTS

East Coast GRC MP Heng Swee Keat shared an update on his Facebook page detailing the volunteer work that he was involved in over the weekend.

Heng joined the Bedok grassroots leaders and volunteers to distribute porridge, dates and care packs to the residents.

Here is what he said on Facebook

Porridge can warm not just our stomachs, but our hearts as well.

I felt the warmth of the community spirit when I joined our Bedok People’s Association Malay Activity Executive Committees Council (MESRA) grassroots leaders and volunteers to distribute porridge, dates and care packs to our residents over the weekend.

I’m glad that this year, our Muslim friends are able to welcome Ramadan on a higher note, with the resumption of more activities, and larger group gatherings.

Special thanks to the Bedok MAEC team and RLA Foundation Singapore for contributing the care packs, Ba’alwie Mosque Singapore for the dates, and to everyone involved in the distribution!

#EastCoastCares

JOINT OPERATION BY POLICE, LTA & NEA AGAINST ERRANT FOREIGN VEHICLES

A joint operation was conducted by the National Environment Agency (NEA), the Singapore Police Force, and the Land Transport Authority (LTA).

They were conducting a joint enforcement operation against errant foreign-registered vehicles who do not comply with Singapore’s regulations.

Here is what LTA said on Facebook

#PowersCombined

We joined forces with National Environment Agency (NEA) and Singapore Police Force in a joint operation earlier today to enforce against foreign – registered vehicles which do not comply with our regulations.

On LTA’s part, we checked whether licence plates are properly displayed and Vehicle Entry Permits remain valid. Among those checked, 8 motorists were caught for the improper display of licence plates.

Vehicle licence plates must be prominently displayed at the front and back of all vehicles in the stipulated format.

Here is what NEA said on Facebook

Twelve motorists driving foreign-registered vehicles were caught for vehicular offences during the joint enforcement blitz near the Woodlands checkpoint on 12 Apr 2022, carried out by NEA, Singapore Police Force, and Land Transport Authority

The enforcement blitz was carried out to remind motorists to adhere to environmental and road safety regulations, which also apply to foreign-registered vehicles entering Singapore.

From 6 Apr 2023, all foreign-registered motorcycles will be required to meet the limits of 4.5 per cent Carbon Monoxide (CO) by Volume; and 7,800ppm Hydrocarbon (for 2-stroke engines) or 2,000 Hydrocarbon (for 4-stroke engine).

Watch on to find out how the smoke and noise emission tests are carried out.