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-- PHOTO: COURTESY OF MR LIM TAT CHYE
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'How does such flimsy covering prevent cargo from falling off a vehicle?'
Mr Lim Tat Chye: 'I was sad to read about the accident which occurred on the Pan Island Expressway last week that caused a six-hour traffic jam. Does the Land Transport Authority (LTA) have guidelines on how long, heavy goods vehicles should secure their cargo? Without the proper securing of goods, the lives of the driver and other road users are endangered. I have seen how cargo on these vehicles is secured. How does such flimsy covering prevent cargo from falling off a vehicle? A motorist must keep a good distance away from such vehicles as their cargo may spills onto the road when the lorry is on the move. Care to comment, LTA?'
ENGAGING NETIZENS
'Myths and errors must be debunked.'
MR DUDLEY AU: 'I read 'The Forshaw exception' in Thursday's Forum which raises the pertinent point of government department heads not engaging its critics in The Straits Times Discussion Board. The discussion board is an important source of information on how the ground in general feels. Myths and errors must be debunked and valid rationale discussed.
MICROPHONE HELP
'Consider a microphone system so that the bus captain can make the announcement from his seat.''
MR QUEK HOCK TENG: 'Often, stubborn commuters don't move despite his appeals. He must leave his seat to ask commuters to move farther back to let others onto the bus, and this action of his is not safe.'
REVIEW MALL SAFETY
'Passageways congested, only one exit escalator.'
MR STANLEY ONG, a Tampines Mall regular: 'Quickly review the safety aspects at the retail and fast food basement area which is overly crowded during weekends. The passageways are constantly congested and there is only one exit escalator at the basement. It would be an unimaginable disaster should there be a fire.'
FREE, BUT NOT FOR U
'One short pipe...two different offices.'
MR LIM KENG HIAN: 'Urgent home repairs can be confusing and frustrating. My flat, for example, has one short pipe which is maintained by two offices - the town council and the HDB. When the pipe in my kitchen leaked badly, I called the town council and was told it would be replaced for free. But the contractor told me I had to pay as the pipe's 'U' portion is maintained by the HDB. I had to pay for the replacement which cost me $220. I could not believe it.'
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