Singapore
SCDF and DART conduct delicate rescue operation following SLE crash
A major accident involving a lorry and a truck on the SLE led to a complex rescue operation by the SCDF and DART. The driver was successfully extracted from the wreckage and transported to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital for further treatment.
SINGAPORE: A serious road accident occurred on 2 August along the Seletar Expressway (SLE) towards Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE), just before the Lentor Avenue exit.
The incident, which involved a collision between a lorry and a truck, occurred at approximately 3:20 pm. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was alerted and swiftly responded to the scene.
Upon arrival, SCDF officers discovered a male driver trapped in the crushed cab of the lorry. His lower limbs were pinned under the severely damaged dashboard, making extraction a delicate and complex operation.
An ambulance crew from SCDF immediately began to administer critical medical aid to the victim, working to stabilize his condition while the rescue operation was underway.
The complex extraction operation required the combined expertise of SCDF officers and members of the elite Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART).
Using hydraulic extendable ramps, the rescuers exerted force on the damaged dashboard to push it away from the victim. This created the much-needed space to free the man’s lower limbs.
In addition, cutting equipment was utilized to carefully remove the clutch pedal that had ensnared the victim’s left foot.
The operation was a success, and the man was carefully extricated from the mangled wreckage of his lorry. He was immediately transported to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital for further medical attention.
Updates on the condition of the victim have yet to be released.
Civil Society
Three women to contest charges over pro-Palestinian procession outside Istana
Three Singaporean women, charged under the Public Order Act for organizing a pro-Palestinian procession on 2 February, will contest their charges at trial, a court heard on 18 September. About 70 people participated in the February event, carrying watermelon-adorned umbrellas as a symbol of Palestinian resistance while delivering letters to then-Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
SINGAPORE: Three Singaporean women charged in connection with a pro-Palestinian procession to the Istana will contest their charges at trial, a court heard on Wednesday (18 September).
The defendants are Annamalai Kokila Parvathi, 35, an activist with the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC); Siti Amirah Mohamed Asrori, 29, a social media influencer; and Mossamad Sobikun Nahar, 25, a community worker.
They were charged in June under the Public Order Act for organizing an unpermitted procession on 2 February.
During the court hearing on Wednesday, the trio, through their lawyer, indicated their intention to contest the charges and claim trial.
Siti Amirah and Mossamad are accused of organizing the procession that occurred between 2pm and 3pm along the perimeter of the Istana, a restricted area.
Kokila is charged with abetting the conspiracy by collaborating with Siti, Mossamad, Alysha Mohamed Rahmat Shah, Anystasha Mohamed Rahmat Shah, and other unnamed individuals to organize the event.
According to a previous police statement, around 70 people gathered outside a mall on Orchard Road at about 2pm on 2 February before marching towards the Istana.
They carried umbrellas painted with watermelon images, symbolizing support for Palestinians amidst the ongoing Israel- Palestinian conflict.
The watermelon, reflecting the colors of the Palestinian flag, has become a symbol of solidarity.
Social media posts indicate that participants of the Letters for Palestine event walked from Plaza Singapura to the Istana to deliver letters addressed to then-Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
The cases have been adjourned to October for pre-trial conferences.
If convicted under the Public Order Act, the women face a potential penalty of up to six months’ imprisonment, a fine of up to S$10,000, or both.
The police have reiterated their call for the public to avoid actions that could disrupt peace, public order, and social harmony in Singapore.
They advised that while strong feelings about the Israel-Hamas conflict are understandable, lawful means of expression, such as participating in organized forums, dialogues, and donation drives, are preferable to illegal protests.
Singapore
COE prices surge across most categories, Open Category hits S$113,104
COE premiums rose on 18 September, with the Open Category hitting S$113,104, the highest since December 2023. Category A and B premiums also saw increases, while commercial vehicle COEs remained stable.
Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums surged across most categories on 18 September, with the Open Category recording the steepest increase, reaching S$113,104.
This marks the highest price since December 2023, when the premium for an Open Category COE peaked at S$118,388.
The Category A COE, designated for smaller and less powerful cars as well as electric vehicles (EVs), rose by 2.1% to S$98,524 from S$96,490 at the previous tender on 4 September. This is the highest price recorded for Category A COEs in 2024.
Category B COEs, which apply to larger and more powerful cars and EVs, saw a 3.5% increase, with premiums rising to S$110,001 from the previous S$106,300.
Meanwhile, the Open Category, or Category E, which can be used to register any vehicle except motorcycles but is often applied to larger vehicles, rose by 5.8% to S$113,104, compared to S$106,901 from the earlier tender.
In contrast, the COE premium for commercial vehicles (Category C) remained largely unchanged at S$74,000, only S$1 below the figure from the previous exercise.
The premium for motorcycle COEs (Category D) saw a modest 1% increase, reaching S$9,900, up from S$9,801 in the last round.
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