Enhanced town centre, greater connectivity and more green spaces part of Bukit Merah's facelift

SINGAPORE: In five to ten years, Nearly & nbsp, 130, and 500 residents of Bukit Merah can anticipate the transformation of their town center and community spaces as well as improved connectivity to green nodes like the Rail Corridor and Southern Ridges. & nbsp,

Second Minister for National Development Indranee Rajah announced these upgrades on Sunday( Sep 17 ), which are a part of the Housing and Development Board’s ( HDB ) Remaking Our Heartland ( ROH ) program, nbsp, and other revitalization plans for Bukit Meralh.

The third group of cities to be included in the ROH program in 2020 was Bukit Merah, along with Ang Mo Kio, Queenstown, and Choa Chu Kang. & nbsp,

The program, which Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong initially unveiled in 2007, aims to update older lands to accommodate the community’s evolving needs while preserving the distinctiveness of the HDB strongholds.

In order to get residents’ and stakeholders’ opinions when creating the replacement plans for the third batch of ROH towns, HDB said in a press release on Sunday that it had conducted several surveys and focus groups with them between 2020 and 2022.

In these dialogues, about 1,700 locals and group members from the four cities took part, and HDB used the suggestions to improve its programs. & nbsp,

The Redhill, Tiong Bahru, Telok Blangah, and Mount Faber holdings, as well as a portion of Tanjong Pagar, will” more reinvigorate” the community, according to HDB’s most recent replacement programs.

The town center of Bukit Merah may undergo a makeover to improve its allure and residents’ buying experiences. & nbsp,

The latest sheltered level next to the Rubikon building will be replaced by a new, larger, and seating-equipped event space, making it more suitable for larger community events, such as performances and colorful bazaars.

To make the city center’s pedestrian malls more livable for residents, new perform areas will be built alongside them. Additionally, locals will be encouraged to contribute to the creation of some of these community locations. & nbsp,

Users will be able to travel between Bukit Merah Town Centre and Redhill MRT place safer and more conveniently thanks to the addition of new pedestrian and riding lines, protected linkways, and other features along redhill Close. & nbsp,

By 2026, Keppel and Cantonment Stations, two fresh MRT stations, did open, completing the Marina Bay stop loop and improving Bukit Merah residents’ and commuters’ rail network connectivity.

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Myanmar woman arrested with empty M16 cartridges

Myanmar woman arrested with empty M16 cartridges
On Saturday, a Myanmar person in the Sangkhla Buri district of Kanchanaburi had her M16 newspapers, loaded with ammunition, and boxes containing 920 unfired cartridges taken from her. ( Image: Piyarat Chongcharoen)

KANCHANABURI: On Saturday, a Myanmar girl was detained in the northern province’s Sangkhla Buri district on suspicion of possessing 24 magazines containing M16 ammunition as well as 920 empty cartridges.

After being informed by company employees that a brownish package containing items thought to be bullets had been discovered at the office, police hurried to Moo 2 community in tambon Nong Lu, Sangkhla Buri area. The team claimed to have seen the materials when they peered through a hole into the package.

Peerapol Pannaree at home No. 241 at Moo 2, tambon Nong Lu, was the recipient of the package. A receiver by the name of Porntip( no last name ) sent it from tambon Nong Sak in the Ban Bung area of Chon Buri province.

Officers discovered 18 boxes inside the package, each containing 50 rounds of ammunition and one container holding 20 sessions. What they initially believed to be bullets, however, were actually 920 clear M16 weapons cartridges. Along with four journals containing 30 shells of M16 weapons each, 20 magazines with 20 rounds each were also discovered in the package.

The authorities ordered company employees to deliver the package to the house while they watched from a distance in order to catch the device. A female emerged to pick up the package around 7 o’clock. She was taken into custody and interrogated at the police place.

The girl identified herself as Porntip, a 13-year-old illegal immigrant from Myanmar of Mon ethnic origins.

She claimed that the package was not hers and that she had just seen it left in front of the house when she went outside to appear.

The person may become detained for additional questioning, according to the police. She was immediately accused of possessing weapons without authorization and entering and remaining in the country illegally.

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PM Srettha vows to eliminate speed pills

PM Srettha vows to eliminate speed pills

Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister, declared that his administration would end the misuse of chalk supplements during its term and that measures would concentrate on swiftly seizing the assets of drug dealers.

While overseeing the burning of 25 kilograms of drugs on Sunday in Samut Prakan state, the excellent secretary made the announcement. Chalk pills weighing 12 tonnes, crystal meth weighed 11 tons, and 418 kilograms of cocaine were among the illegal drugs that were destroyed from finalized cases.

According to Mr. Srettha,” Narcotics issues have been on the government’s federal mission since its formation.”

According to him, the government would do everything in its power to lessen the issue of illegal drugs during its first year in office, and chalk capsules would vanish during that time.

In his capacity as prime minister, Mr. Srettha stated that” I lead the coalition of work from all organizations and people to solve the problem, and I did keep monitoring improvement.”

” This government will stop using meth tablets, and the issue must be resolved within a month.” At the cocaine burning occurrence, the prime minister declared,” I will kill all of them, like what you see now.”

He asserts that the swift arrest of drug dealers’ assets and the prompt damage of seized drugs may be effective solutions.

Drug dealers will be financially sound enough to continue their narcotics business if regulators take too long to seize their assets, according to Mr. Srettha.

Drug traffickers need to be dealt with aggressively. These individuals are thieves, and they shouldn’t just be locked up. The loss of their possessions is what they fear the most. The prime minister said,” I ask organizations to seize their property as soon as possible and not to let them become transferred easily.”

Drug addiction treatment, substance abuse prevention, and the eradication of drug smuggling will all be additional solutions.

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Govt urged to ban stubble burning

Govt urged to ban stubble burning
In the state of Nonthaburi, a fireman tries to put out the flames in the rice field in April. ( Image: Pattarapong Chatpattarsill )

According to Thai Food Mill Association ( TFMA) Pornsil Patcharintanakul, the Europeon Union( EU ) has begun to enforce the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism ( CBAM ), which allows for a price to be put on the carbon emitted during the production of carbon-intensive goods entering the EU. To reduce CO2 emissions, Thailand should outlaw the burning of stubble from corn and other crops.

The PM2.5 sand, which has affected Thailand’s northeastern region, according to Mr. Pornsil, is a regional issue. He claimed that a large portion of the polluting debris is imported from nearby nations. Whether the areas in the neighboring nations are caused by crop using or fire is unclear. So, he added, government-to-government cooperation is required to address this issue.

Thailand had put an end to this exercise in the nation before it can request that other nations stop the burning.

Thailand does not already have a ban on straw burning. He claimed that it has only requested that farmers refrain from burning the straw for a specific amount of time.

According to Mr. Pornsil, it is now time for Thailand to outlaw all burning activities in accordance with the Good Agricultural Practice ( GAP ), a certification system for agriculture that specifies the steps that must be taken in order to produce food for consumers or further processing that is safe and wholesome using sustainable methods.

The government’s food production process will reduce CO2 emissions as a result of the ban.

The CBAM, which enables a price to be placed on the carbon emitted during the production of carbon-intensive products that are entering the EU, has been implemented by Thailand’s major trading partner, the European Union. He explained that Thailand must adhere to the GAP common as a result.

Thailand exports meal on a regular basis. Thai food exports does become subject to a rate adjustment under the CBAM if carbon emissions interfere with the food production process.

Thailand’s food industry and the market as a whole may be impacted, and Thailand had run the risk of losing competitiveness in the global market.

He claimed that in order to offer solutions to the danger, the TFMA has requested a conference with the minister of crops.

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Taiwan detects 28 Chinese warplanes around island

TAIPEI: According to Taipei authorities, China flew 28 warplanes around Taiwan on Sunday( Sep 17 ), the majority of which crossed the Taiwan Strait’s median line for unspecified” long-range” missions. 20 of the plane that have been spotted since Sunday night, according to Taiwan’s defense department, have entered the southeastContinue Reading

14 policemen to face charges over dinner party murder

14 policemen to face charges over dinner party murder
Praween Chankhlai, a former regional administrator in Nakhon Pathom who has been charged with the murder of an officer of the highway police, was depicted in the background image during the board conversation on police reform that took place on Sunday. He was at his home early this month. Apichart Jinakul( picture )

According to police, 14 police officers will be charged with dereliction of duty in connection with the murder of a bridge police officer at the home of an ex-local executive in Nakhon Pathom state early this month.

The 14 police officers were unable to assist two soldiers who were shot at a party on September 6 at Praween Chankhlai’s home in Muang area, according to assistant federal police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn on Sunday.

Pol Maj Siwakorn Saibua, a 32-year-old bridge police inspector who eventually passed away from multiple gunshot wounds, and Lt. Col. Wasin Panpee were the victims. Both fell under the second section of the Highway Police.

Seven non-commissioned officials, deputy police investigators, and officers colonels who are station chiefs were among the 14 police officers who were charged.

On September 6, Mr. Praween, 35, held a celebration at his home in tambon Takong when the deadly shooting occurred. According to reports, approximately 30 officers attended the event.

Early reports claimed that Pol Maj Siwakorn turned down Mr. Praween’s demand at the party to promote his nephew, a bridge police officer. Finally, Pol Maj Siwakorn was the target of several close-range photos from a gunman who was near to Mr. Praween. Pol Lt Col Wasin was hit and hurt by a number of errant shots.

Police at the group did not apprehend the guman and Mr. Praween but rather allowed them to leave the scene, which caused widespread outrage.

Later, the shooter passed away in an extra-judicial dying. Officials from various organizations have since been looking into Mr. Praween’s business affairs after he turned himself in as a suspect in the case.

Earlier, Pol Gen Surachate claimed that information retrieved from CCTV machines at Mr. Praween’s home revealed misleading claims made by a number of party attendees.

For removing the machines from the home and tossing them into the water, a adjustments official was fired and nbsp.

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Citibank's new anti-scam measure restricts users' access to app if risky permission settings detected

SINGAPORE: If Citibank’s mobile app detects dangerous permission settings on other apps, a new anti-scam feature will restrict users’ access.

The security update, according to an email sent to Citi Mobile App users on Friday( Sep 15 ), is a part of ongoing efforts by Citibank to provide an environment that is safe and secure for banking. & nbsp,

According to Citi, the measure to safeguard users’ online banking information will limit access to the banking app if it finds” any apps or tools with risky permission settings attempting to access the & nbsp, Citi & npsb, Mobile ® and blp. App.”

When consumers attempt to access the application, an inaccuracy screen will appear.

You must turn off any risky permission settings on the other app / tool in order to continue accessing the & nbsp, Citi & tnpsb, Mobile ® & nfspen, App, it was added.

According to Citi, this includes preventing display sharing or radio on another apps or tools.

” Once such risky permission settings have been turned off, you are free to continue using the & nbsp, Citi & crt, Mobile ®, andnpsc, App” and your access to them will be unrestricted.

It noted that con artists are using more and more sophisticated strategies to trick consumers into downloading malware or destructive apps onto their devices.

Scammers can remotely access your gadget after installing a malignant app and steal sensitive data, such as personal data and bank credentials, in order to carry out fraudulent financial transactions.

For more details, CNA has gotten in touch with Citi.

Similar functionality was introduced by OCBC in August, & nbsp, which forbids users from logging onto their telephone if it detects possibly hazardous programs downloaded from illegal sites. Online banking users are also included in OCBC’s safety update.

Their OCBC online banking services were not accessible to those who had high-risk software installed on their mobile devices.

However, after the security release went into effect, OCBC consumers posted their worries on the company’s social media. & nbsp,

Some users claimed that OCBC’s security feature had flagged apps like the well-known Chinese video sharing platform Douyin, the online payment system Alipay, and the LG bright appliance control app.

To get their banking services, the lender advised users to install them from the standard app stores.

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Most believe some state officials serving influential figures: Nida Poll

According to a nationwide opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll, the vast majority of people think that some state leaders, including officers, serve and protect mafia-style influential figures in the nation.

In order to gather their opinions about the relationships between people with black control and state officials in Thai society, 1, 310 people aged 18 and older from across the nation were interviewed over the phone on September 12 and 14. These people came from a variety of educational backgrounds, occupations, and income levels.

When asked about mafia-style influential people in their provinces, 49.54 % responded that there aren’t any in the area where they live, 26.34 % pointed to local politicians, 15.9 % kamnan( tambon chiefs ), 5.4 % chairmen and members of community committees( 2.44 %), 0.76 % mass media and those involved in entertainment, and 0.8 % said they have no answer or were uninterested.

When asked if they would dare to disagree with powerful people, 60.30 % said no, 16.34 % said they wouldn’t, 12.75 percent said yes, 9.08 % would possibly do that, and 1.53 percent no response / not interested.

Finally, when questioned about their convictions that some police and state authorities served as mafia-style significant figures’ servants and protectors. 59.77 % of respondents said” yes” very frequently, 26.49 % said it moderately, 8.32 %” no” but not entirely certain, 4.35 %” definitely ,” and 1.07 percent said they had no answer and were uninterested.

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Most believe mafia control some police, politicians: poll

Most believe mafia control some police, politicians: poll
Two weeks ago, two bridge police officers were shot in a party at Praween Chankhlai’s home in Nakhom Pathom state. He is now being questioned by officers from the Crime Suppression Division in Bangkok. Around 30 police officers, including many senior officials from counties, attended the party, which he was the local administrator. ( Photo provided )

According to an opinion poll by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll, a sizable majority of people think there are some state officials, including officers, who serve and protect mafia-style prominent characters in the nation.

In order to gather their thoughts about relationships between people with” black effect” and state authorities in Thai community, the poll was conducted on September 12 and 14 over the phone with 1, 310 people aged 18 and older from various levels of education, occupations, and wages across the nation.

When asked about mafia-style influential people in their provinces, 49.54 % responded that there aren’t any in the area where they live. 26.34 % pointed to local politicians, 15.9 % kamnan( tambon chiefs ), 6.03 % operators of” shady” businesses, 5.94 % gunmen for hire and gangsters( 4.94 % national-level politicians ), 4.844 % chairs and community committee members, and 0.76 percent members of the media and those in entertainment circles. A more 0.38 percent either didn’t recognize or showed no interest.

When asked if they would dare to disagree with powerful people, 60.30 % responded,” absolutely not ,” 16.34 % said they preferred not to, 12.75 % replied, 9.08 % might possibly, and 1.53 percent either did not know or were not interested.

38.39 % of respondents said” no” when asked if they were certain that state officials or the police would protect and defend them in the event that they encountered a problem or conflict involving powerful individuals. 37.10 % said they are not sure. 13.50 % responded with” high confidence ,” 9.92 % with confidence, and 0.54 percent with no knowledge or lack of interest.

Finally, when asked if they thought some officers and state officials had served as mafia-style important figures’ workers and guardians. 59.77 % of respondents said” yes, for sure ,” 26.49 % moderately, 8.32 % said they didn’t think so but were unsure, 4.35 % said,” no, definitely not ,” and 1.07 percent either did not know or were uninterested.

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