I read with horror the article “9 months’ jail for maid who beat dog which later died
” (Nov 26). The maid deserves the punishment. But it was reported, more shockingly, that she was acting on the instructions of her employer. But her employer has not been charged. This does not seem to make sense. Logic, justice and societal decency should be brought to bear on this crime against a helpless animal. If no action is taken against the employer, there is sadly a failure somewhere in our legal system. And I grieve.
Tee Sook Leng
The news article “Hotel developer seeks $6m from Killiney Road condo owners for encroachment into its property
” (Nov 27), should be a concern for property buyers. While it is always caveat emptor, there is no way a buyer’s due diligence can reveal if the walls of his desired property encroaches on neighbours’ land. Perhaps the authorities can shed light on who should be accountable – the developer, the construction company, the surveyor/engineer/architect, the marketing agent, the unsuspecting buyer, or all of them?
Li Ze Zong
Besides the reasons stated by Mr Martin Lee Ming Han (Encourage standing on both sides of an escalator
, Nov 13), I have another reason as a person with an invisible illness. I have a weaker left side, so it is more convenient to stand on the right and hold on to the railing with my right hand for stability. Once, a young couple rushing for the train were annoyed they couldn’t get by me easily. I tried to move but could do so only slowly. So I would agree with letting people stand on both sides, at least during off-peak periods.
Joanna Tan
