Kids involved in Ang Mo Kio killer litter incident under investigation
Two children allegedly involved in throwing a bicycle and a brick-shaped object over the parapet of a Housing Board block are now under police investigation.
In a video widely shared on social media, a boy can be seen flinging the objects over the parapet while a girl watches.
The incident took place at 1.36pm on Tuesday, according to a time stamp on the video, which identified the location of the incident as Block 244 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 in its caption.
3m croc spotted on beach to be put down
A crocodile spotted on a beach in Marina East Drive on Tuesday will be put to sleep due to concerns over public safety.
Mr How Choon Beng, director of wildlife management and outreach at the National Parks Board, said the 3m-long saltwater croc was trapped and removed from East Coast Park.
“In view of this, the captured crocodile will be humanely put down to safeguard public safety,” added Mr How.
Money laundering case: President’s Challenge received over $350k in donations
The Community Chest (ComChest) received $30,000 and the President’s Challenge got more than $350,000 from individuals whose names are similar to those of the people charged in the $2.8 billion money laundering case.
Ms Charmaine Leung, managing director of ComChest, the philanthropy and engagement arm of the National Council of Social Service, told The Straits Times on Wednesday that ComChest has since filed police reports and suspicious transaction reports (STRs).
Similarly, a President’s Challenge spokesman said it filed police reports and STRs, and donations already disbursed to benefiting agencies will not be affected.
Reprieve from haze possible during upcoming rainy season
Singapore residents might get a respite from the haze during the rainy season in November and December but the haze risk will remain for some time, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu.
Stressing that Singaporeans should not let their guard down, Ms Fu explained that the El Nino conditions that the nation is experiencing could extend beyond a few months.
El Nino, which brings about hot and dry weather, increases the risk of haze during dry seasons as it could exacerbate fires.
“So, yes, we are talking about something that’s going to last for months,” Ms Fu told The Straits Times.
Therapeutic gardens open in Yishun, Sembawang, Tampines
People living in the northern part of Singapore can now enjoy their own green wellness spaces.
Two therapeutic gardens opened in the north on Wednesday, at Yishun Pond Park and Sembawang Park, each with unique features designed to meet the needs of different users, including seniors, outpatients and children with special needs.
A third such garden opened in the east, at Sun Plaza Park in Tampines, bringing the total number of therapeutic gardens in Singapore to 13.
3 foreigners fined for working illegally as food delivery riders
Three foreigners – two Malaysians and an Indian – were on Tuesday fined between $3,800 and $10,000 for working illegally as food delivery riders in Singapore without valid work passes.
A Singaporean and a permanent resident, who provided the foreigners with account access on the food delivery platforms, were also fined for abetting these offences.
Only Singaporeans and PRs can legally work as riders for food delivery platforms in Singapore.
