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Vehicle fires can start from overheating or electrical faults. Stay safe with these tips: โ Service your vehicle regularly โ Avoid unauthorised modifications โ Carry a fire extinguisher โ Watch for leaks, smoke or burning smell If a fire breaks out: ๐จ Pull over, turn off engine & evacuate ๐ Use extinguisher only if it is safe to do so ๐ Call 995 Remember, be prepared, stay safe, and act fast. ๐Find out more: go.gov.sg/vehicle-fire-checklist

๐จ ๐๐ง๐ก๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ ๐จ Speeding remains a major cause of accidents on our roads. In 2024 alone, there were nearly 192,000 speeding violations โ the highest in the past 10 years. Speeding-related fatal accidents also rose sharply by 43.8%. To address this and enhance road safety, demerit points and composition sums for speeding offences will be increased. Letโs all do our part. Drive safe and stay within the speed limit. ๐ โก๏ธ https://www.mha.gov.sg/mediaroom/press-releases/enhanced-penalties-for-speeding-offences


๐จGotta Catch โEm All? Not like this โ Over $111,000 was lost to e-commerce scams involving the sale of Pokemon Trading Cards since the start of May. Remember to exercise caution โ keep communications within the authorised e-commerce platforms and transact in person so that you can inspect the products before making payment. If you are in doubt, call the 24/7 ScamShield helpline at 1799 to check.


๐จ Here are some useful tips to note so you don't fall prey to a potential scam while purchasing concert tickets Unsure if a source may be a scam? Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 to verify before making your purchase. Infographic: Singapore Police Force


It is easy to get tempted by quick cash offers, but it could lead to serious consequences. Say no ๐ โโ๏ธ if someone asks you for your bank or Singpass details or for your help to transfer money ๐ธ. โก๏ธ: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSMhyqPNm

Received a phone call claiming to be from the "authorities"? ๐ค Remember! Government officials, including Police officers, will *NEVER* do these things over a phone call: โ๏ธ Ask you to transfer money; โ๏ธ Ask you to disclose personal or banking details; โ๏ธ Ask you to install mobile apps from unofficial app stores โ๏ธ Transfer your call directly to Police, except when you call 995 for life-threatening emergencies. All SMSes from the government will carry the gov.sg sender ID. Unsure if something is a scam? Call and check with the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799. โ๏ธ

The new ICA Services Centre at 2 Crawford Street will commence operations on 7 April 2025. To ensure a smooth transition of services, all over-the-counter appointments will be suspended from 1 to 4 April 2025. Online services are still available via the ICA website and MyICA app. โก๏ธ: https://go.gov.sg/icaservicescentre

๐ฎโโ๏ธ๐๐จ Witness how a Volunteer Special Constabulary Police Officer, SGT2(V) Ken Chua and his teammates handled various incidents around Orchard NPC. ๐ฌ Watch the latest โOn Dutyโ episode: https://youtu.be/abhmPbWFDcg