SMRT Trains fined $240k after employee killed by rod that shot out of machine; Pritam Singh to remain Leader of the Opposition, says PM Wong: Singapore live news
SMRT Trains was ordered to pay a fine of $240,000 on Monday (5 May) for workplace safety failures after an employee died while working at Bishan Depot. A rod that shot out of a hydraulic press machine struck Muhammad Afiq Senawi, a 30-year-old technical officer. He died of face and chest injuries on 23 March, 2020.
Pritam Singh will continue as Leader of the Opposition, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. "The Workers' Party fielded a strong slate of candidates and put up a tough fight in this election," wrote PM Wong in a Facebook post on Monday (5 May). He added, "They have consolidated and increased their presence in Parliament – with 10 elected seats and 2 more NCMP seats."
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Pritam Singh will continue as Leader of the Opposition, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
"The Workers' Party fielded a strong slate of candidates and put up a tough fight in this election," wrote PM Wong in a Facebook post on Monday (5 May). He added, "They have consolidated and increased their presence in Parliament – with 10 elected seats and 2 more NCMP seats."
PM Wong also said that Singh will have the "staff and resources to perform his duties".
The Workers' Party (WP) managed to retain its seats in Aljunied GRC, Sengkang GRC, and Hougang SMC during the General Election on 3 May. They will also be able to take up the two Non-Constituency MP (NCMP) seats in Singapore's 15th Parliament as the "best losers" at the polls.
WP's candidates lost narrowly in Jalan Kayu SMC and Tampines GRC.
For more on GE2025 news, read here.
SMRT Trains was ordered to pay a fine of $240,000 on Monday (5 May) for workplace safety failures after an employee died while working at Bishan Depot.
A rod that shot out of a hydraulic press machine struck Muhammad Afiq Senawi, a 30-year-old technical officer. He died of face and chest injuries on 23 March, 2020.
SMRT pleaded guilty to one charge of failing to take necessary measures to ensure the safety and health of its employees.
According to CNA, SMRT admitted their failure to put in place a pressure gauge after the machine was dismantled for repair, despite it being a safety measure identified in the machine's operating manual.
For more on SMRT's safety failures and sentencing arguments, read here.
Pritam Singh will continue as Leader of the Opposition, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
"The Workers' Party fielded a strong slate of candidates and put up a tough fight in this election," wrote PM Wong in a Facebook post on Monday (5 May). He added, "They have consolidated and increased their presence in Parliament – with 10 elected seats and 2 more NCMP seats."
PM Wong also said that Singh will have the "staff and resources to perform his duties".
The Workers' Party (WP) managed to retain its seats in Aljunied GRC, Sengkang GRC, and Hougang SMC during the General Election on 3 May. They will also be able to take up the two Non-Constituency MP (NCMP) seats in Singapore's 15th Parliament as the "best losers" at the polls.
WP's candidates lost narrowly in Jalan Kayu SMC and Tampines GRC.
For more on GE2025 news, read here.
SMRT Trains was ordered to pay a fine of $240,000 on Monday (5 May) for workplace safety failures after an employee died while working at Bishan Depot.
A rod that shot out of a hydraulic press machine struck Muhammad Afiq Senawi, a 30-year-old technical officer. He died of face and chest injuries on 23 March, 2020.
SMRT pleaded guilty to one charge of failing to take necessary measures to ensure the safety and health of its employees.
According to CNA, SMRT admitted their failure to put in place a pressure gauge after the machine was dismantled for repair, despite it being a safety measure identified in the machine's operating manual.
For more on SMRT's safety failures and sentencing arguments, read here.
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