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ECDA will use AI to review CCTV footage in pre-school investigations, detect potential misconduct

Preschoolers from NTUC My First Skool engaging in a jigsaw puzzle activity on 5 May 2017.
Preschoolers from NTUC My First Skool engaging in a jigsaw puzzle activity on 5 May 2017.

Malaysia’s education ministry to prioritise CCTV installation in schools with recent bullying cases

The ministry stressed that the move is part of comprehensive efforts to ensure student well-being and safety.
The ministry stressed that the move is part of comprehensive efforts to ensure student well-being and safety.

Police working with retailers to prevent shoplifting during festive period

Most cases of shop theft occurred at major retailer outlets, said the police.
Most cases of shop theft occurred at major retailer outlets, said the police.

Child’s narrow escape from elephant in Thailand raises questions about safety and superstition

The incident, captured by the CCTV camera of mobile phone shop Aummobile on Jan 5, was shared on social media by Facebook user Bow Wangnamyen.
The incident, captured by the CCTV camera of mobile phone shop Aummobile on Jan 5, was shared on social media by Facebook user Bow Wangnamyen.

A Cartoonist’s View: Cel Gulapa, June 8, 2024

Publicly shaming elusive litterbugs – can embarrassment change behaviour?

The CWO came into effect in 1992, with the aim of acting as a deterrent and punitive tool in the fight to keep Singapore spick and span. 
The CWO came into effect in 1992, with the aim of acting as a deterrent and punitive tool in the fight to keep Singapore spick and span. 

Three men, aged 22 to 35, arrested for alleged possession of weapons

The men were arrested for alleged illegal possession of scheduled weapons including a kukri (knife) and three katana (swords).
The men were arrested for alleged illegal possession of scheduled weapons including a kukri (knife) and three katana (swords).

CCTV cameras to be made mandatory in all pre-schools by July 2024

The Early Childhood Development Agency said the move is part of its regular review of security and safety measures in the early childhood sector.
The Early Childhood Development Agency said the move is part of its regular review of security and safety measures in the early childhood sector.

Anytime Fitness gym in Bugis says sorry for wrongly charging member $60 ‘tailgating fee’

Alan appealed against the fee and reviewed the CCTV footage but could not identify the woman and ended up paying the $60.
Alan appealed against the fee and reviewed the CCTV footage but could not identify the woman and ended up paying the $60.

Seoul to boost CCTV security after rape, murder case

Policemen look at the scene of a stabbing attack by un identified man in his 30s in which one person was killed and three wounded near a subway station, in Seoul, South Korea, July 21, 2023.   Yonhap via REUTERS   THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA.
Policemen look at the scene of a stabbing attack by un identified man in his 30s in which one person was killed and three wounded near a subway station, in Seoul, South Korea, July 21, 2023.   Yonhap via REUTERS   THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA.

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