Singapore, the FINE city

Not paying your employees their salary ?

2011-09-27T07:34:00.001-07:00

Singapore is very strict on companies not paying their employees' salaries on time. Under Singapore's Employment Act, company would need to pay their employees seven days after the salary period or within three days of employees' termination. Failure of both may result a fine of SGD 5,000 and six months jail term for first-term offenders.

Throwing stuff from high-rise apartment might kill someone below

2011-05-29T10:55:00.000-07:00

High-rise buildings can be seen almost every corner in Singapore and there were also cases of death due to falling objects hitting passerby. We often named this as the killer littering. The offence carries a punishment of imprisonment for a term which may extend to 6 months, or with a fine extend to $2,500, or with both. If someone is injured due to the littering act, there might be more

I used bows to hunt in my country, can I bring it into Singapore ?

2011-05-29T10:28:00.000-07:00

Singapore is a very tiny city and most of the forests are under nature reserve with scarce animals to be hunted down. Instead, we do have Archery Clubs in Singapore allowing those enthusiasm in Bow-ing to show off their skills. Source: art.com An approval is required to own Bow and Arrows in Singapore and approval can be obtained only if you are a member of the Archery Club. Furthermore, these

You can't just bring Stun Gun or Pepper spray on Singapore streets

2011-05-29T06:29:00.000-07:00

Stun Gun or Pepper spray are arms which are used for self-defence in some countries, e.g. USA which can be commonly found in weapon stores. In Singapore, you see a different picture. Basically, you would not find a weapon store anywhere in Singapore (except for authorized shop for sports shooting) that sell arms or weapon that causes bodily harm. Source: SmartStun Blog Perhaps because

Fireworks/Fire Crackers not legal if permission not seek from authorities

2011-05-29T05:58:00.000-07:00

Fireworks has been commonly used in different countries during celebration of events, e.g wedding dinner, shows, ceremony, etc. However, under the legislative under Singapore Police Force, a licence has to be obtained before letting off the fireworks (blasting work or pyrotechnic effects) into the sky. Offenders having possession or discharging fireworks in Singapore may face minimum jail terms

Chewing gum in Singapore a No-no ??

2011-05-29T02:25:00.000-07:00

One of the popular questions among tourist to Singapore, "No chewing gum in Singapore ?" It might not be surprising to Singapore as the banned has been implemented more than 2 decades back. As there are more inconsiderate chewing gum-ers on the streets, it has created a hassle to clean up chewing gums stain left on the streets floors, public transport seats and other areas. The cleaning costs

Parking Fines in HDB

2011-05-28T14:08:00.000-07:00

In Singapore, parking fine is sub-divided into different government sectors and it might be at times confusing to foreigners. Though traffic police department should be the one taken care of all fines issues, Singapore has also another government body under HDB (Housing Development Board) which can issue summons to illegal car parking within HDB precincts. Furthermore, different categories of

Boss of transport supply company fined S$70,000 for death of employee

2011-02-01T02:06:00.000-08:00

The sole proprietor of Yen Logistics Services, Mr Steven Yen Tuck Hei was fined S$ 70,000 for failing to conduct risk assessment for work of loading and unloading of cargoes from trailers. Neither did he provide any documents on briefing drivers and safe work practices. The accident happened on 1st August 2007 about noon time where Singaporean Koh Hong Son was transporting steel pipes to Pasir

Lifting Supervisor jailed 4 weeks for fatal accident

2011-02-01T01:57:00.000-08:00

A site supervisor was in charge of 20 workers involved in demolition and structural works. At the time of accident, he instructed 2 workers, one of which was the deceased to help out of lifting a timber formwork using a mobile crane. During the lifting process, the wire rope used gave way. The formwork fell about 9 metres and hit one of the workers. Investigations found that the trained lifting

Company and its director fined S$70,000 after worker die from flash fire.

2011-02-01T01:20:00.000-08:00

The deceased worker started working with the company about two weeks before the accident. He was performing gas cutting works using an Oxy-Acetylene gas cutting torch in the factory and within the same area, drums were being pressed for disposal. During the cutting works, a flash fire broke out and the worker suffered extensive burns, and died 10 days later in the hospital. Ministry of

1st employer to fine S$20,000 for Death of Worker from Heat Stroke

2011-02-01T01:11:00.000-08:00

A sole properietor of a company was fined S$20,000 for failing to implement adequate measure to protect one of his workers over heat stress, leading to death of a China worker. The deceased China worker was from north-east China where average annual temperature was between 6-11 degrees Celsius. On 25th April 2009, he was doing fabrication work under the sun for 5 hours in the yard whereby the

Highest fine meted for a charge under WSH

2011-02-01T00:56:00.000-08:00

Singapore's Workplace Safety and Health Act has fined a company and its Director S$ 200,000 and S$100,000 respectively for failing to implement safety and health meausure that contributed to a workplace fatality. To-date, both fines are the highest ever recorded for single charge under WSHA. The company was supplying and installing aluminium doors, windows and glazings at a worksite. On the day

More stringent penalties for non-compliance with safety regulations for lorries carrying workers

2011-01-25T01:31:00.000-08:00

From 1st February 2011, Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Traffic Police will impose higher fines for the carriage of workers on lorries. In addition, for driver-liable offences, demerit points will be imposed on drivers who fail to comply with the regulations and repeating offenders will face court charges. If the lorries are intended to carry workers, all light lorries are supposed to be

Fine for Mosquitoes Breeding

2011-01-03T22:07:00.000-08:00

Mosquitoe Breeding Notice at Construction Site As Singapore is a tropical country, mosquitoes breeding is very rapid and causes a lot of health issues such as dengue fever, yellow fever, etc. Since then, Singapore government came up with a law on 1st April 2008 that a fine of S$200 will be imposed if mosquitoes breeding is found within your premises. The fine amount will be doubled for the

Prohibited Signs at HDB Blocks

2011-01-03T09:34:00.001-08:00

"No Smoking" Sign If you were to take a closer look below the signs, you will find some small wordings as such.. - No smoking and littering within this building and its premises (including all stairways, gardens, car-parks, toilets, covered walkways and terraces) - Fine up to S$1,000 - Smokers' particulars will be recorded and submitted to National Environment Agency (NEA) for action - Be

possess illegal modified motorised bicycles

2010-12-12T22:01:00.000-08:00

Singapore's Land Transport Authority has announced that they will be tightening the regulations of motorised bicycles which does not meet LTA's technical requirements. The heavier penalties will be imposed on cyclists and retailers which fine impose will be doubled. Current fines stand from a range of S$ 50 to S$ 200, while under the new regulations, fine will be raised S$ 100 to S$ 500.

ICA foils attempt to smuggle 1,180 cartons of cigarettes

2010-10-23T05:48:00.000-07:00

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has foiled another attempt to smuggle contraband cigarettes into Singapore. A total of 1,180 cartons of cigarettes were seized from a lorry which was transporting a consignment of men's shirts at the Changi Airfreight Centre on Monday morning. With a estimated value of the illegal cigarettes valued at S$ 115,000 and additionally potential custom duty

Man sentenced to 12 months' jail for having sex with underage girl

2010-10-23T05:44:00.000-07:00

23-year-old Christopher Neo was sentenced on Wednesday to 12 months' imprisonment for having sex with underage girl, then only 14-year-old. He is already serving jail time, for outrage of modesty and voluntarily causing hurt and now would have to spend additional time in prison. Neo met the 14 year old girl through a mutual friend in March 2009 and has been chatting through the MSN messenger

3 youths arrested for serie thefts at hawker stalls.

2010-09-14T17:13:00.001-07:00

Three youths, aged 13 to 19, have been arrested in connection with a series of thefts at hawker stalls. The affected stalls were at Tanglin Halt, Holland Drive and Ghim Moh Road and the theft is said to have occurred between August 12 and September 6. Items stolen included cash and cigarettes worth about $1,500. Two suspects were arrested in Holland Avenue this morning while the other

Four arrested for Facebook scams

2010-09-14T17:12:00.000-07:00

Four people connected to a series of Facebook scams have been arrested, including a 31-year-old man who is believed to be the mastermind. Between June and July this year, police received several complaints that a Facebook user, by the name of "Nicole Tay", allegedly cheated at least 16 men of more than S$10,000. The suspect was believed to have used a fictitious Facebook account, claiming

Illlegal immigrant and accomplice charged for trying to smuggle into Singapore

2010-09-14T17:08:00.000-07:00

An illegal immigrant and an accomplice who tried to smuggle him out of Singapore were charged in court on Thursday. The immigrant, a 39-year-old China national, had overstayed in Singapore after his work permit was cancelled. He met his accomplice, a 27-year-old Malaysian, at a Kranji coffeeshop in May. The Malaysian claimed to be in financial hardship and agreed to take the illegal

Man charged for bribing policeman

2010-09-14T17:04:00.001-07:00

A renovation company owner has been charged with offering a bribe to a traffic police officer. Fifty-seven-year-old Gwee Teck Hee, the sole proprietor of Kao Hong Contractor, allegedly offered an unspecified sum of money to Sergeant Mohammad Sufyan Mohd Safie on June 12. The officer stopped Gwee who was driving along Geylang Road and allegedly using his mobile phone at the same time. Gwee

NEA officer charged with corruption

2010-09-14T17:03:00.000-07:00

A senior technical officer who was from the National Environment Agency has been charged with 15 counts of corruption involving $128,980. Forty-six-year-old Oh Hian Kee allegedly received the money from Tan Boon Gee, who was a director at Mincon Engineering, a company that deals with cranes. Oh, who was attached to the Tuas South Incineration Plant, is accused of accepting the cash between

2 men held for alleged snatch theft

2010-09-14T17:00:00.000-07:00

Two men, aged 45 and 53, believed to be responsible for a case of snatch theft involving an elderly woman, have been arrested. The incident happened at a housing block in Yishun. Police said on August 30, the 76-year-old victim was in a lift with a man when he snatched her gold chain and fled. The suspect was spotted at the void deck of a block at Yishun Street 21 a week later. The man

Former SCORE employee charged for selling items to inmate.

2010-09-14T16:59:00.000-07:00

A former employee of the Singapore Corporation of Rehabilitative Enterprises (SCORE), a statutory board formed to help offenders reintegrate into the workforce, has been charged with selling items to prison inmates. Fifty-three-year-old Ng Chee Boon, who used to be a maintenance supervisor at SCORE allegedly sold bottles of medicated oil to five different inmates at Changi Prison Complex-