The two-man who came to the office said that they will be liable for a fine if they don’t have a fire extinguisher on their premises. The fire extinguisher was sold for $118, but doing a quick search on Lazada it does not even cost half the price.

Here is the story:

Did I get scammed?

2 men dressed in shirts and pants with official-looking badges in their lanyards around their necks knocked on my office door and told me they were from SG Fire Safety and were here to inspect my fire extinguishers and First Aid Kit.I was very busy and it was close to the end of the day, so I just wanted them out of my office, hence I wasn’t paying attention to what they were saying. But I recalled that they said if I didn’t have unexpired fire extinguishers and a First Aid Kit, I’m liable to be fined $5,000 by SCDF.

I showed them the fire hose reel in my office and they said it wasn’t enough. They claimed that SCDF requires fire extinguishers at the doors and a FAK. They also presented to me some information on the requirements that the FAK has to meet.

They then told me that they’d charge me $118 for a 2kg fire extinguisher, which includes servicing and refilling for the next 5 years. I paid a $50 deposit and got a receipt. Then I promptly kicked them out so I could get on with work.1 minute later it occurred to me to check the receipt and I realised that I was charged $118 for 1 fire extinguisher (I have 2 doors in my office).

I went online to check for retail prices and discovered that most listings for a 2kg extinguisher were around $30+. I then called the building management (JTC) and asked if there was a fire safety requirement by SCDF to have extinguishers in addition to the fire hose reel.

They said no.I looked at the receipt and it said that SG Fire Safety is a private entity and has nothing to do with the gov or SCDF. Also, they don’t do refunds. So I went through every corridor and floor until I located the 2 men, 3 floors down.I said I’ve decided not to purchase the fire extinguisher and asked for my money back.

Ask for refund, they say will report to SCDF

The person with whom I spoke to said he will be submitting my company name as not having fire extinguishers to SCDF, before handing me back my deposit. I’m thus liable to get fined.

However, for the last 6 years in operation, I haven’t had a visit by SCDF regarding fire extinguishers and FAK. Some of my friends have told me that they think this is a scam, some said these salesmen used fear-mongering tactics to persuade clueless business owners to purchase overpriced goods and services under a legitimate business. I’ve also looked up Clause 6.1 off SCDF’s Fire Code and it confirms that I don’t need these additional extinguishers.

Source: Lawrence Koo

A photo emerged online showing a YP with 5 cigarettes in his mouth.

He was also seen flashing the “airport” gang sign, while simultaneously trying to smile with 5 cancer sticks in his mouth.

He was also seen scratching his head.

Images source: @yoursgkaren on IG

A 17-year-old Singaporean pleaded guilty to 2 counts of sexual exploitation, 1 count of sexually penetrating a minor and 1 count of theft.

He had reportedly tried to get 2 underaged girls (one 13-year-old and one 15-year-old) to perform sexual acts on him.

What happened?

The youth got to know the 15-year-old victim through Instagram and they started chatting.

She later agreed to be his girlfriend and on 19 April 2020, he Whatsapped the girl and asked her for nudes, to which she refused.

He then got to know the 13-year-old victim through Instagram and asked for her nude pictures as well.

But the girl’s mother found out about his request and confiscated her phone and reported him to the police.

The girl then created a second instagram account to talk to the accused because she was “in love with him and wanted to continue the relationship”.

They then met for the first time on 1 September and he asked her to touched his genitals, she then hit his hand and left.

However, they then met again about 2 weeks later and her asked her to perform oral sex on him.

She initially said no but relented when he told her that he would leave.

The girl then told her mother about what happened and they notified the police.

Separately, the youth also stole a bicycle worth about $300 on 2 April 2018.

He is due to be sentenced on 16 August next month.

Images source: Google Maps

Two teenagers (15 and 16-years-old) went to Sheng Siong Supermarket twice a night and stole a total of 160 eggs.

Within two hours, they threw the stolen eggs everywhere, stood on the side of the road and threw them at the passing cars, threw them at the side entrance of Woodlands Police Station and even threw eggs into HDB flats.

Among them, a 16-year-old teenager faced 15 charges in total, including crimes such as theft, trespassing, public nuisance, and hoax. He admitted four of them yesterday (July 9), and the rest will be considered by the judge when the sentence is concluded, and the sentence will be sent after the probation monitoring report is released.

The incident happened from around 12 am to 5 am on April 9 2021.

The two first drank alcohol at the HDB Block 309, Woodlands Street 31, and then dial the 999 police hotline for help from the same location for no reason.

At 3:11 AM, the duo went to Shengsong Supermarket at Block 301 in Woodlands and stole four boxes of 40 eggs. The two of them were standing on the side of the street and started smashing eggs towards the vehicles driving towards them and on their last stop they went to Woodlands Police Station and threw the eggs on the side door of the Police Station.

After the eggs ran out, they went back to Sheng Siong Supermarket and stole another 120 eggs in four trays and continue to throw eggs at cars.

The duo who were finally tired stop and were arrested by the Police at 7 AM.