GE2025: Fullerton rally attendees urged to take public transport, check crowd levels
The Fullerton rally will take place at the Promenade Area beside UOB Plaza from noon to 3pm. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG
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SINGAPORE - The police have reminded those who plan to attend the Fullerton rally on April 28 to take public transport to the venue.
The event will take place at the Promenade Area beside UOB Plaza in Raffles Place from noon to 3pm as part of the 2025 General Election.
The public is also strongly encouraged to check real-time crowd levels, area closures and available transport nodes on the Crowd@UOBPlaza website at https://go.gov.sg/crowd-at-uob-plaza
The Fullerton rally is one of six election rallies that are set to take place on April 28, as political parties head into the final week of campaigning ahead of the general election on May 3.
Details of the rallies on April 28 are as follows:
PHOTO: SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
Motorists travelling near the rally sites should expect traffic diversions and possible lane closures. Drivers are advised to tune in to radio stations for live traffic updates.
Carparks in the vicinity may also be restricted to Season Parking holders only. Vehicles found to be illegally parked or causing serious obstruction may be towed away.
Security checks will be conducted in and around the meeting site. Members of the public are advised not to bring large bags or any dangerous items.
A list of banned items:
Firearms/parts of firearms, including empty magazines and spent cartridges
Live and blank bullets
Air pistols and rifles or parts
Spear guns
Explosives, blasting caps, dynamites and corrosive substances
Fireworks and firecrackers
Parangs and machetes
Bearing scrapers
Walking sticks with daggers
Antique pistols and guns
Stun guns
Batons and t-batons
Night sticks
Signal flares and other flammable materials
Handcuffs
Tear gas and pepper spray
Nanchakus
Knuckledusters
Crossbows
Industrial acid
Bulletproof vests
Keychains in the shape of a bullet or gun
Wooden or metal spears
Lighters in the shape of a gun, pistol, bullet or grenade
Toy guns that resemble actual guns
Kirpans
Sharp or long objects, such as knives, that can be used as a weapon
Glass bottles
Laser pointers
Canned drinks
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