The ONLY thing that SMRT can screw up now is the staff working in it

[Watchman]

The ONLY thing that SMRT can screw up now is the staff working in it
Jun 10, 2010

<--- http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_538112.html

Security beefed up
Fence reinforced, more cameras to be installed and patrols stepped up
By Maria Almenoar, Sujin Thomas & Bryan Toh
Security officers from private security firm
Ademco guard the Ulu Pandan, Bishan and Changi depots.
-- ST PHOTO: SAMUEL HE

THAT perimeter fence surrounding SMRT's train depot in Changi is being reinforced.

Yesterday, workers were seen laying coils of barbed wire around the base of thefence, to make it more difficult for intruders to trespass into the restricted area.

The installation of concertina wire is one of several measures SMRT has said it would take following a break-in last month that shocked the public.

Vandals cut a hole in the fence and spray-painted graffiti on two carriages of a train. The breach was not discovered till at least two days later.

Police believe that two foreigners - Swiss national Oliver Fricker and Briton Lloyd Dane Alexander - are responsible.

The Changi depot is ringed by 3km of fencing - which prior to the breach, was already topped with three lines of barbed wire.

 

[Watchman]

Subway firm sorry for graffiti lapse in Singapore
Thursday, 10 June 2010

<--- http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/subway-firm-sorry-for-graffiti-lapse-in-singapore-1996138.html

Singapore's subway operator has apologised after two Europeans allegedly broke into a depot and spray-painted graffiti on a train, a stunt that staff mistook as an advertisement for two days.

SMRT Corp has added razor wire to perimeter fences, more cameras and foot patrols by guards after the incident on 16 May, which brought into question the city-state's preparedness against possible terrorist attacks. "We deeply regret that a serious security lapse occurred in our depot," the chief executive, Saw Phaik Hwa, said.

Oliver Fricker of Switzerland has been charged with trespassing and vandalism, and an arrest warrant has been issued for Lloyd Dane Alexander of Britain. Mr Fricker is free on bail; Mr Alexander fled the country and is at large.

Vandalism carries a fine of up to SG$2,000 (£970) or up to three years in jail, in addition to three to eight strokes of a cane.

 

[Einfield]

They will screw up again.

Because we are educated this way, Top down.

The guy taking the most pay who do nothing knows everything.
That is why when the staff saw the swiss art piece, the thought it is some advertisment for YOG or some crap approved by the Top.

The supervisor, security, driver, station staff at every MRT station, the whole bunch have the same mind set.

Not one single person dare to question or bother to ask or verified.

The biggest security threat is the mindset of the whole nation.
We are told that Government (Or the person higher post then you) knows better so don't question that.

 

[streetsmart73]

The ONLY thing that SMRT can screw up now is the staff working in it
Jun 10, 2010

<--- http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_538112.html

Security beefed up
Fence reinforced, more cameras to be installed and patrols stepped up
By Maria Almenoar, Sujin Thomas & Bryan Toh
Security officers from private security firm
Ademco guard the Ulu Pandan, Bishan and Changi depots.
-- ST PHOTO: SAMUEL HE

THAT perimeter fence surrounding SMRT's train depot in Changi is being reinforced.

Yesterday, workers were seen laying coils of barbed wire around the base of thefence, to make it more difficult for intruders to trespass into the restricted area.

The installation of concertina wire is one of several measures SMRT has said it would take following a break-in last month that shocked the public.

Vandals cut a hole in the fence and spray-painted graffiti on two carriages of a train. The breach was not discovered till at least two days later.

Police believe that two foreigners - Swiss national Oliver Fricker and Briton Lloyd Dane Alexander - are responsible.

The Changi depot is ringed by 3km of fencing - which prior to the breach, was already topped with three lines of barbed wire.

hi there


1. honest, the clueless airhead, sprayed-hair woman is just another toothless tigress.
2. it is more than just a lapse.
3. just imagine if such lapse getting into changi airport.
4. she needs to be overhauled.

 

[Watchman]

Yeah man, They can install million dollar equipment .

Yet paying ikan billis to operator . The operator end up sleeping on the desk .

 

[Brightkid]

SMRT staff is not the only people they can screw.

With the increase in security, video cameras, more layers of fences, etc.......they can also screw the commuters by citing increased costs of operation.

 

[Watchman]

SMRT staff is not the only people they can screw.

With the increase in security, video cameras, more layers of fences, etc.......they can also screw the commuters by citing increased costs of operation.

Wow you spotted it . It's price increase coming your way soon commuters

 

[halsey02]

SMRT staff is not the only people they can screw.

With the increase in security, video cameras, more layers of fences, etc.......they can also screw the commuters by citing increased costs of operation.

Ah! that is the beauty of it all, the 66.6% SINkingporeans have not a clue about. The Pass The Cost (PTC) will recommend soon another, small fee that is affordable to cover the increased in security.

If on Swiss National & one HRH QEII subject can pass through the fence & spray paint the train cars, then the bona fide terrorists are laughing in glee the so-called security measures we have.

Who? once again the Minister for Home security?...they might as well remove the repiitative video shown on every train platform, on the watch for suspicious articles or persons..while they can not even lock their own backyard..

What a joke!..once again...the incompetent gets rewarded again... Uniquely YOUR SINgapore...ha ha ha ha

 

[Brightkid]

Ah! that is the beauty of it all, the 66.6% SINkingporeans have not a clue about. The Pass The Cost (PTC) will recommend soon another, small fee that is affordable to cover the increased in security.
........

Ya, excellent reason to increase fares on basis to increase safety for the benefits of the commuters. No horse run.

BTW, extrapolating, can this be a stage event to get the commuters to pay for enhancing the security for SMRT while the Swiss guy gets paid for doing it ? Now that the offence has been downgraded to spray-painting without owner's approval ? Just thinking out loud.

The Swiss guy must be daft that after 1+years here and still do not know the severity of the offence and yet put his signature logo on the painting?

 

[Watchman]

While they give themselves pay increase .

Are they going to hold back on election .

It really makes no difference .

Since you going to hire civil servants to help out in election .
Since you already gave them pay increase .

 

[halsey02]

Ya, excellent reason to increase fares on basis to increase safety for the benefits of the commuters. No horse run.

BTW, extrapolating, can this be a stage event to get the commuters to pay for enhancing the security for SMRT while the Swiss guy gets paid for doing it ? Now that the offence has been downgraded to spray-painting without owner's approval ? Just thinking out loud.

The Swiss guy must be daft that after 1+years here and still do not know the severity of the offence and yet put his signature logo on the painting?

If this was Goh Meng Seng or CSJ or Uncle Yap...spray painting the Train cars...I am sure they will parade them around town..like they do in the movies of old China..where they place wooden board across on the head..mark with a X..and a banner proclaiming their crime...

Swiss...ang moh lan....and after a while, they will forget Her Majesty Subject..if SINgkingporeans...they will trace to the furthest planet in the solar system..