Hougang MP helps residents with loanshark problem
Lianhe Wanbao - 2 hrs 40 mins ago
Hougang Member of Parliament (MP) Yaw Shin Leong is helping residents install security cameras for free to help deal with the problem of loansharks.
The problem of loanshark harassment has long been a problem in Hougang.
Recently a loanshark had even challenged a victim to install security cameras while declaring that nothing can stop the loansharks.
MP Yaw told The Straits Times that he will no longer tolerate such lawlessness from the loansharks.
He recently implemented a plan to install security cameras at affected households to catch these loansharks.
Four households in Hougang have been selected and has already had security cameras installed for free.
Yaw said the households were selected based on the level of harassment they received.
Yaw explained that any movements outside the house will activate sensors that will trigger the cameras to take photos.
The images are sent directly to the security firm, which can contact the police at a moment's notice.
Source: Lianhe Wanbao, 29 August 2011.
