Phrases used by parrots: "We take such ______ very seriously and will not hesitate to take action"

LITTLEREDDOT said:

Certis: "We hold our officers to the highest standards and will not hesitate to bring errant officers to task."


Jan 10, 2025, 11:55am

Certis to take disciplinary action against parking warden who ran red light and made illegal U-turn​

Farah Daley
Submitted by Stomper
Anonymous
Security company Certis will be taking disciplinary action against one of its parking wardens who was caught on video flouting traffic rules.

In a video posted on SG Road Vigilante's Facebook page, the officer is seen running a red light on his motorcycle at the junction of Balestier Road and Thomson Road.

He then makes an illegal U-turn despite a 'No U-Turn' sign displayed at the traffic light.


Pedestrians can be seen crossing the road just as he makes the U-turn.

In response to a Stomp query, Certis said it is aware of the video circulating online.

"Following our investigations, necessary disciplinary action will be taken against the officer," a Certis spokesperson said.

"We require our officers to abide by all laws in Singapore, including traffic laws, when carrying out their duties.

"We hold our officers to the highest standards and will not hesitate to bring errant officers to task.

"We thank the member of public for bringing this matter to our attention.

"We urge all members of public to report any incidents concerning our officers to Certis through our customer feedback channels."

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Talk only, no action!
Name them and publish in the paper if you really mean it!

SFA is the early contender for Parrot of the Year Award 2025:

"SFA said it will continue to monitor the situation closely and reminded: "Food safety is a joint responsibility."

"While SFA puts in place and enforces the regulatory measures, food operators must play their part by adhering to good food hygiene and preparation practices. Food operators should also ensure their premises are clean and well-maintained."

SFA said it takes a serious view towards food safety and will investigate all feedback alleging poor food safety practices. As part of the enquiry and gathering of evidence, SFA may engage the feedback provider for more details and will not hesitate to take enforcement action if sufficient evidence has been obtained."


Jan 31, 2025



Cherlynn Ng
Submitted by Stomper
Khoo, Milton
He was having dinner at Beauty World Food Centre when he spotted a rat defecating near him.

Stomper Milton was so disgusted by the incident on Jan 14 that he reported it to the authorities.

Raising concerns about a "massive, uncontrolled rodent infestation," Milton said: "I spotted a rat defecating into one of the stalls on a pipeline of the food centre when I was having my dinner there. Another rather large one was stuck above the false ceiling of the Pink Candy Korean Restaurant stall.


"I instantly felt disgusted and sickened, and wondered if any of those droppings had entered food that was being prepared at the various stalls below.

"I also noticed that hordes of rats would crawl to and from the metal pipes, wire cables casings and into a garden located on level 5.


"This is the worst hawker centre of our country, in terms of hygiene standards. It resembles more like a hawker in neighbouring Johor Bahru than in Singapore!"

In response to a Stomp query, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said it conducted a joint inspection at the hawker centre with the National Environment Agency (NEA).

SFA told Stomp on Jan 31: "Preliminary investigation found signs of rat harbourage at the ceiling and the common area of Beauty World Food Centre.

"NEA will take enforcement action upon confirmation of rat infestation detected, and the building management and managing agent of the food centre have been advised to enhance their pest control measures based on the findings.

"Stallholders have been reminded to ensure food is kept in rat-proof containers, properly bag their refuse before disposal and to keep their stalls clean of food scraps so as to prevent easy access to food by the rats."

Stomper Khoo shared a letter that the building's management sent to stall operators about the infestation and "extensive rodent droppings throughout the premises."



The Jan 23 letter requested stall operators to remove their items from common spaces to prevent further rodent activity, as well as "eliminate potential food sources and breeding grounds".

SFA said it will continue to monitor the situation closely and reminded: "Food safety is a joint responsibility.

"While SFA puts in place and enforces the regulatory measures, food operators must play their part by adhering to good food hygiene and preparation practices. Food operators should also ensure their premises are clean and well-maintained."

Members of the public who have concerns about food safety practices by food operators should report to SFA via its online feedback form.

SFA said it takes a serious view towards food safety and will investigate all feedback alleging poor food safety practices. As part of the enquiry and gathering of evidence, SFA may engage the feedback provider for more details and will not hesitate to take enforcement action if sufficient evidence has been obtained.

This is not the first time Beauty World Food Centre has sparked hygiene concerns. Milton noted that there have been at least two incidents reported in the news.

One case involved cockroaches being seen running rampant at a fruit juice stall at the hawker centre in April 2023, with its owner crying sabotage.

The second case was in May 2023, when SFA took enforcement action against Indian food stall DHABA 1376 for food safety lapses following another Stomper's feedback.

In 2023, Stomp also received five separate complaints against a Korean food stall at the hawker centre regarding safety hazards and cleanliness.

The authorities said they take a serious view of such offences that endanger public safety and contravene the law.

1 arrested, 8 bicycles and PMDs seized in enforcement operation against errant riders in CBD​

Non-compliant bicycles, including those without working handbrakes, were seized and impounded during the joint enforcement operation.

Jun 11, 2025

SINGAPORE – One person was arrested and a total of eight bicycles and personal mobility devices (PMDs) were seized in a joint enforcement operation in the Central Business District on June 6.

The operation, conducted by the Singapore Police Force (SPF), Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Health Sciences Authority (HSA), was targeted at errant cyclists and PMD users to better safeguard public safety in the area.

In a joint statement on June 11, the authorities said that 16 offences were detected.

These included the use of non-compliant PMDs, speeding on public paths, illegal use of PMDs on roads, dangerous and reckless riding on both public paths and roads, and the possession of illegal e-vaporisers.

In a case of rash act causing hurt, one person was arrested and one PMD was seized.

Five bicycles were seized following cases where their owners were caught riding them without a working handbrake. A non-compliant PMD that was ridden on a public road was also seized, along with an unregistered vehicle.

Eight illegal e-vaporisers were seized under the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act.




An illegally modified e-bicycle that was seized during the operation.

PHOTO: SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE

The authorities said they take a serious view of such offences that endanger public safety and contravene the law.

“SPF, LTA and HSA will continue to conduct regular and ad-hoc enforcement operations to ensure greater compliance,” the statement said.

“Cyclists and PMD users are strongly advised to comply with all regulations and practise safe riding habits. Members of the public are also reminded that it is an offence to possess, use or purchase e-vaporisers.”

“STB takes a serious view against errant travel agents and will not hesitate to take necessary actions to protect the reputation of Singapore’s travel industry,” STB added.

STB revokes licences of 5 travel agents​

The companies - Gemini Travel n Tours, Intersys, SGWanka, VS Travel and Wizfair Travel - are no longer permitted to carry out any travel agent activities.

Jun 23, 2025

SINGAPORE - Five travel agents here have had their licences revoked over the failure to submit their outstanding audited statement of accounts, annual business profile returns, or both.

They are: Gemini Travel n Tours, Intersys, SGWanka, VS Travel and Wizfair Travel.

The revocation is in accordance with the Travel Agents Act 1975, said the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in a statement on June 23.


These travel agencies have continually failed to submit their audited statement of accounts, annual business profile returns, or both. Under the Travel Agents Regulations 2017, licensees must submit these documents within six months after the close of their financial year.

One of the companies, VS Travel, also had its licence revoked for failing to maintain the minimum financial requirement. Under the Travel Agents Regulations 2017, licensees must maintain a net value of at least $100,000 at all times.

The companies are no longer permitted to carry out any travel agent activities, STB said.

These travel agents must refund their existing customers, or transfer their existing obligations to licensed travel agents to fulfil.

“STB takes a serious view against errant travel agents and will not hesitate to take necessary actions to protect the reputation of Singapore’s travel industry,” STB added.

For the most up-to-date list of licensed travel agents in Singapore, visit this website.

Need some advice why usual suspects and shills still never taking their waning vaccine immunity seriously and still hesitate to take action on their latest mRNA jabs lololololol