A resident living in the HDB neighbourhood in Hougang Ave 8 has reported that a group of more than 10 elderly gathers at the void deck of Block 673 Hougang Ave 8 to gamble daily.
According to Shin Min Daily News, from a year ago, they will allegedly gather everyday and start playing from 11am till around 5pm, occupying two void deck tables due to the size of the crowd.
The resident says that although they do not drink and smoke or make a lot of noise, they were always seen not wearing their masks properly.
Besides, there are children that walk pass the area and their gambling activities might bring a bad influence to the children.
When the group of elderly was questioned, one of them mentioned that they are doing this to “exercise” their brains to prevent dementia.
They also claimed that they were not making a lot of noise and are fully vaccinated, so there is no reason to be afraid of the possible transmission of Covid-19.
The number of people allowed in social gatherings still stands at 5 pax, at the timing of this post.
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