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Straits Times
4 days ago
- Straits Times
Forum: Rely on surveillance technology for night security in school buildings
It is very puzzling to see the lights in many school buildings switched on every night. I understand that the primary reason is security. But I believe that with the latest in surveillance technology, there should not be a need to switch on so many lights. Instead, perhaps only the lights along the common corridors should be activated. Deployment of more advanced surveillance equipment can help deal with suspicious activity. Such surveillance devices can be linked to school personnel, who can in turn request assistance from the neighbourhood police if needed. I hope that the relevant authorities can come together to maintain security in schools and, at the same time, reduce usage of electricity with better surveillance equipment. Foo Sing Kheng More on this Topic Forum: What readers are saying Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
30-04-2025
- General
- Straits Times
Forum: Toilet cleaner aunty took the hard knocks of life in her stride
Forum: Toilet cleaner aunty took the hard knocks of life in her stride The toilet cleaner at my office died suddenly three weeks ago. She was in her 70s. I didn't notice her death until a colleague mentioned it to me in passing. Aunty was a very warm and friendly person. She was always the first to reach the office. She would greet me with a warm smile every morning. Aunty was childless, and looked after her husband, who has dementia. She was stoic in facing her hardship and never grumbled about her fate. She took leave only to take her husband for medical appointments. Aunty represented the pioneer generation of Singaporeans who worked hard and never sought an easy way out. Life must have been hard for her at her age. Her perseverance and determination in dealing with her life is something that is admirable. Foo Sing Kheng More on this Topic Forum: What readers are saying Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
