Escalators

Forum: Review ‘keep left when not walking’ etiquette on escalators

Who stopped the UN escalator? Likely Trump's videographer, says UN

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump ride an escalator as they arrive to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

HarbourFront Centre escalator steps dislodged after stroller wheels get caught between steps

No injuries were reported from the incident, which had occurred on May 4, at Harbourfront Centre.

Marina Square removes bollard from escalator after video showing floor plate being lifted

Marina Square said the bollards installed were in compliance with the necessary guidelines.

Forum: Excerpts from readers’ letters

Letter of the Week: Encourage standing on both sides of an escalator

In Singapore, the “stand on one side, walk on the other” rule has been a longstanding practice.

Forum: Encourage standing on both sides of an escalator

Boy suffers foot injury after rubber shoe gets stuck in escalator at Jurong Point mall

SCDF used rescue equipment to free the boy, who was wearing rubber shoes.

KL’s Mid Valley Megamall management apologises over ‘dislodged escalator steps’

As the post’s author stepped onto the escalator, there was a sudden, loud noise, and some parts “popped out” of the top of the escalator.

Shopper ‘escapes death’ when escalator malfunctions at KL’s Mid Valley Megamall

As the post’s author stepped onto the escalator, there was a sudden, loud noise, and some parts “popped out” of the top of the escalator.

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