Traffic Police to deploy new police speed laser cameras in 44 locations
The new cameras are able to capture images clearly during day and night, detect vehicle speeds from a farther distance than existing cameras, and can detect front and back number plates.
By Lianne Chia
Posted 19 May 2016 14:49 Updated 19 May 2016 19:23
SINGAPORE: To deter speeding, the Traffic Police (TP) will from Thursday (May 19) deploy new police speed laser cameras with advanced features at 44 accident-prone and high-risk areas.
The 44 locations include Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 towards Upper Thomson Road, East Coast Parkway towards Airport, Nicoll Highway (both directions) and Upper Bukit Timah Road towards Jalan Anak Bukit.
These new cameras use the latest technology and are able to capture images clearly during day and night, detect vehicle speeds from a farther distance than existing cameras, and can detect front and back number plates, said TP during a media briefing.
A Traffic Police officer uses the new police speed laser camera (Photo: Nisha Karyn)
“The picture quality is good, sharp and reliable, and we are able to run video footage, so when we need to play it back we can clearly detect violators,”said TP Deputy Commander Devrajan Bala.
“Technology has advanced now and we get better quality. (The cameras) have a longer lifespan as well and that gives us a lot of flexibility to move it to different locations,” he added.
TP said the new cameras can last up to 8 hours, which is about double the battery life of the previous cameras.
However, it added that the cameras are not able to capture drivers' faces at this moment.
TP has been using these manned police speed laser cameras since 2004. In February, TP said the speeding situation had improved, with the number of speed-related accidents last year decreasing by 12.2 per cent, compared to 2014.
It reiterated that more can be done to curb speeding. In 2015, there were 48 fatal accidents involving speeding, compared to 43 in 2014.
- CNA/kk
- wong chee tat :)
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Friday, May 20, 2016
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Sumatra quake: Tremors felt in Singapore; authorities urge calm
Sumatra quake: Tremors felt in Singapore; authorities urge calm
Police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force urge those in Singapore to remain calm after a 7.8-magnitude quake hit southwest Sumatra on Wednesday night. Tremors were subsequently felt in parts of Singapore.
Posted 02 Mar 2016 22:57 Updated 02 Mar 2016 23:20
SINGAPORE: Police have urged members of the public to remain calm after tremors were felt in Singapore, following a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Indonesia on Wednesday night (Mar 2).
In an advisory, police said the Meteorological Services confirmed the earthquake hit southwest Sumatra - about 1,237km from Singapore - at about 8.49pm on Wednesday. Tremors were subsequently felt in parts of Singapore from 8.53pm. Both the Police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force received several calls from the public reporting these tremors, it said.
If members of the public are inside a building and feel tremors, police advise them to:
i) Take cover under a sturdy table or furniture
ii) Keep away from items made of glass or any hanging object
iii) Do not use the lift
iv) Do not use any naked light, in case there is a gas leak
Those out in the open should minimise their movement and stay away from buildings, street lights and utility wires, police added. After the vibrations have stopped, they should:
i) Stay away from any exposed electrical cables, hanging glass objects
ii) Report any gas leakage
iii) Help the injured, call SCDF if the injuries are significant
iv) Report any incidents or issues of law and order to Police
v) Tune in to the radio for updates, according to police
The Singapore Civil Defence Force similarly asked those in Singapore to not be alarmed, and posted information on what to do in the event of tremors.
TREMORS FELT IN BISHAN, EAST COAST, SENG KANG, ANG MO KIO
Residents in Singapore reported feeling tremors in areas including Bishan, Punggol, East Coast, Seng Kang and Ang Mo Kio. However, Singapore is unlikely to be affected by the earthquake, said the National Environment Agency.
A Katong resident, who only wanted to be identified as Ms Amanda, said she felt tremors from her 12th-floor apartment shortly after the quake struck, at about 9.05pm.
“I was lying down reading a book when suddenly I felt like the ground was moving side to side. I thought I was feeling tired, but my mum saw our lamps outside shaking, so we decided to evacuate,” she told Channel NewsAsia.
Amanda said there were about 15 residents gathered downstairs of her condominium. Her family of six stayed at the ground floor for about half an hour.
“We live quite high up, and we have two dining lamps which won’t shake if it’s just (strong) wind. It’s happened before during an earthquake as well,” said Ms Amanda of her family’s decision to self-evacuate from their apartment.
They eventually returned to their home at 9.30pm. “We just wanted to be safe first. We headed downstairs and saw other people, so that confirmed it,” she said.
A resident in Kembangan who lives in an apartment also reported feeling strong tremors from the quake. "I felt like I was swaying from left to right. On a scale of 1 to 5, I'll rate (the movement) at the 2.5 to 3," said Ms Jazryl Lee.
Indonesia, especially Aceh, was badly hit by the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. The country straddles the so-called "Pacific Ring of Fire", a highly seismically active zone, where different plates on the earth's crust meet and create a large number of earthquakes and volcanoes.
- CNA
- wong chee tat :)
Police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force urge those in Singapore to remain calm after a 7.8-magnitude quake hit southwest Sumatra on Wednesday night. Tremors were subsequently felt in parts of Singapore.
Posted 02 Mar 2016 22:57 Updated 02 Mar 2016 23:20
SINGAPORE: Police have urged members of the public to remain calm after tremors were felt in Singapore, following a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Indonesia on Wednesday night (Mar 2).
In an advisory, police said the Meteorological Services confirmed the earthquake hit southwest Sumatra - about 1,237km from Singapore - at about 8.49pm on Wednesday. Tremors were subsequently felt in parts of Singapore from 8.53pm. Both the Police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force received several calls from the public reporting these tremors, it said.
If members of the public are inside a building and feel tremors, police advise them to:
i) Take cover under a sturdy table or furniture
ii) Keep away from items made of glass or any hanging object
iii) Do not use the lift
iv) Do not use any naked light, in case there is a gas leak
Those out in the open should minimise their movement and stay away from buildings, street lights and utility wires, police added. After the vibrations have stopped, they should:
i) Stay away from any exposed electrical cables, hanging glass objects
ii) Report any gas leakage
iii) Help the injured, call SCDF if the injuries are significant
iv) Report any incidents or issues of law and order to Police
v) Tune in to the radio for updates, according to police
The Singapore Civil Defence Force similarly asked those in Singapore to not be alarmed, and posted information on what to do in the event of tremors.
TREMORS FELT IN BISHAN, EAST COAST, SENG KANG, ANG MO KIO
Residents in Singapore reported feeling tremors in areas including Bishan, Punggol, East Coast, Seng Kang and Ang Mo Kio. However, Singapore is unlikely to be affected by the earthquake, said the National Environment Agency.
A Katong resident, who only wanted to be identified as Ms Amanda, said she felt tremors from her 12th-floor apartment shortly after the quake struck, at about 9.05pm.
“I was lying down reading a book when suddenly I felt like the ground was moving side to side. I thought I was feeling tired, but my mum saw our lamps outside shaking, so we decided to evacuate,” she told Channel NewsAsia.
Amanda said there were about 15 residents gathered downstairs of her condominium. Her family of six stayed at the ground floor for about half an hour.
“We live quite high up, and we have two dining lamps which won’t shake if it’s just (strong) wind. It’s happened before during an earthquake as well,” said Ms Amanda of her family’s decision to self-evacuate from their apartment.
They eventually returned to their home at 9.30pm. “We just wanted to be safe first. We headed downstairs and saw other people, so that confirmed it,” she said.
A resident in Kembangan who lives in an apartment also reported feeling strong tremors from the quake. "I felt like I was swaying from left to right. On a scale of 1 to 5, I'll rate (the movement) at the 2.5 to 3," said Ms Jazryl Lee.
Indonesia, especially Aceh, was badly hit by the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. The country straddles the so-called "Pacific Ring of Fire", a highly seismically active zone, where different plates on the earth's crust meet and create a large number of earthquakes and volcanoes.
- CNA
- wong chee tat :)
Friday, November 22, 2013
East Coast Rd hotel site up for sale by public tender
East Coast Rd hotel site up for sale by public tender
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has launched a hotel site at East Coast Road for sale by public tender.
SINGAPORE: The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has launched a hotel site at East Coast Road for sale by public tender.
The site, which is on the government's reserve list, was triggered for sale on November 6 after a developer had committed to bid at a price of not less than S$160 million for the site.
Under the Reserve List system, a site will only be put up for tender if the developer's minimum bid price is acceptable to the government.
With a gross floor area of about 24,716 square metres, the land parcel is located at the junction of East Coast Road and Joo Chiat Road.
The 99-year leasehold plot also contains the former Joo Chiat Police Station, which shall be restored as part of the future hotel development.
Nicholas Mak, executive director of SLP International Property Consultants, said the site is near Paya Lebar, which is expected to be developed into a commercial hub under the the new Draft Master Plan 2013. This could drive demand for hotel rooms in the area.
But developers will have to retain and restore the two-storey former Joo Chiat Police Station and the gross floor area of that conserved building has to be included as part of the maximum permissible gross floor area.
The government has also stipulated that up to 40 per cent of the maximum permissible gross floor area will be allowed for commercial use such as office and retail space.
Another challenge facing the developer of this hotel is that as the hotel could yield 600 rooms, it would have to provide sufficient parking space.
SLP International expects the site to draw five to 10 bids, which could range from S$250 million to S$266 million.
- CNA/xq/ms
- wong chee tat :)
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has launched a hotel site at East Coast Road for sale by public tender.
SINGAPORE: The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has launched a hotel site at East Coast Road for sale by public tender.
The site, which is on the government's reserve list, was triggered for sale on November 6 after a developer had committed to bid at a price of not less than S$160 million for the site.
Under the Reserve List system, a site will only be put up for tender if the developer's minimum bid price is acceptable to the government.
With a gross floor area of about 24,716 square metres, the land parcel is located at the junction of East Coast Road and Joo Chiat Road.
The 99-year leasehold plot also contains the former Joo Chiat Police Station, which shall be restored as part of the future hotel development.
Nicholas Mak, executive director of SLP International Property Consultants, said the site is near Paya Lebar, which is expected to be developed into a commercial hub under the the new Draft Master Plan 2013. This could drive demand for hotel rooms in the area.
But developers will have to retain and restore the two-storey former Joo Chiat Police Station and the gross floor area of that conserved building has to be included as part of the maximum permissible gross floor area.
The government has also stipulated that up to 40 per cent of the maximum permissible gross floor area will be allowed for commercial use such as office and retail space.
Another challenge facing the developer of this hotel is that as the hotel could yield 600 rooms, it would have to provide sufficient parking space.
SLP International expects the site to draw five to 10 bids, which could range from S$250 million to S$266 million.
- CNA/xq/ms
- wong chee tat :)
Thursday, August 8, 2013
SLA takes steps to recover losses from S$12.5m fraud case
SLA takes steps to recover losses from S$12.5m fraud case
By Leong Wai Kit
POSTED: 06 Aug 2013 11:11 PM
The Singapore Land Authority has taken steps to recover some of the losses and damage it suffered after two of its ex-staff members cheated it of S$12.5 million.
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) has taken steps to recover some of the losses and damage it suffered after two of its ex-staff members cheated it of S$12.5 million.
The High Court heard on Tuesday that SLA had entered into a consent judgement with the wife of one of the ex-staff members, Koh Seah Wee.
This means SLA can recover half the proceeds from the sale of a property jointly owned by Ms Yeing Nyok Sea and Koh.
The other half of the proceeds would go to Ms Yeing.
SLA's lawyers said the couple's East Coast Avenue property will be sold in the open market at the "best possible price".
In addition, as part of the consent judgement, certain items seized by the Commercial Affairs Department during its investigations will be turned over to SLA.
The items include luxury-brand watches and a bag.
Koh Seah Wee, SLA's former technology and infrastructure department deputy director, was given 22 years' jail in November 2011.
His accomplice Lim Chai Meng, an ex-manager at SLA was given 15 years' jail.
The two rendered bogus invoices through various IT firms for fake maintenance services and goods that were never needed or delivered between November 2007 and March 2010.
- CNA/fa
- wong chee tat :)
By Leong Wai Kit
POSTED: 06 Aug 2013 11:11 PM
The Singapore Land Authority has taken steps to recover some of the losses and damage it suffered after two of its ex-staff members cheated it of S$12.5 million.
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) has taken steps to recover some of the losses and damage it suffered after two of its ex-staff members cheated it of S$12.5 million.
The High Court heard on Tuesday that SLA had entered into a consent judgement with the wife of one of the ex-staff members, Koh Seah Wee.
This means SLA can recover half the proceeds from the sale of a property jointly owned by Ms Yeing Nyok Sea and Koh.
The other half of the proceeds would go to Ms Yeing.
SLA's lawyers said the couple's East Coast Avenue property will be sold in the open market at the "best possible price".
In addition, as part of the consent judgement, certain items seized by the Commercial Affairs Department during its investigations will be turned over to SLA.
The items include luxury-brand watches and a bag.
Koh Seah Wee, SLA's former technology and infrastructure department deputy director, was given 22 years' jail in November 2011.
His accomplice Lim Chai Meng, an ex-manager at SLA was given 15 years' jail.
The two rendered bogus invoices through various IT firms for fake maintenance services and goods that were never needed or delivered between November 2007 and March 2010.
- CNA/fa
- wong chee tat :)
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
eCO condominium in Bedok sees strong sales
eCO condominium in Bedok sees strong sales
Posted: 23 October 2012 1400 hrs
SINGAPORE: 515 units out of the 603 units released at eCO condominium project have been sold within a month.
They were launched for sale on September 22.
The 748-unit development, located at Bedok South is a joint venture between Far East Organization, Frasers Centrepoint and Sekisui House.
The developers said all 240 two- and three-bedroom condominium units have been sold out.
Meanwhile, about half of the SOHO and suite units were snapped up, mostly by buyers aged 30 to 49 years.
In a joint statement released on Tuesday, the developers added that over 90 per cent of the buyers were Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents.
And majority of the buyers are living in the Bedok, Chai Chee, Marine Parade, and East Coast districts.
Prices for units at eCo start from S$810,000 for a one-bedroom suite.
The project is estimated to be completed in 2017.
- CNA/fa
- wong chee tat :)
Posted: 23 October 2012 1400 hrs
SINGAPORE: 515 units out of the 603 units released at eCO condominium project have been sold within a month.
They were launched for sale on September 22.
The 748-unit development, located at Bedok South is a joint venture between Far East Organization, Frasers Centrepoint and Sekisui House.
The developers said all 240 two- and three-bedroom condominium units have been sold out.
Meanwhile, about half of the SOHO and suite units were snapped up, mostly by buyers aged 30 to 49 years.
In a joint statement released on Tuesday, the developers added that over 90 per cent of the buyers were Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents.
And majority of the buyers are living in the Bedok, Chai Chee, Marine Parade, and East Coast districts.
Prices for units at eCo start from S$810,000 for a one-bedroom suite.
The project is estimated to be completed in 2017.
- CNA/fa
- wong chee tat :)
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