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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
SFA suspends 4 coffeeshops in Balestier, Geylang, Pioneer & Toa Payoh on the same day
It's a sad day for coffeeshop goers as SFA announces the suspension of four establishments' licences in Pioneer, Balestier, Toa Payoh and Geylang. These coffeeshops have accumulated 12 demerits in 12 months, leading to fines and a 1-day suspension on 18 Jul. Shi Kou Seafood in Balestier has been fined S$1,300 for an inability to keep toilets 'clean and in good repair'. This persisted over 3 different checks from SFA, and 4 demerits were given each time. According to the SFA, '12 or more demerit points during a 12-month period may have their licence suspended for a period of either one day, two days or three days'. Located in Toa Payoh, Po Si Tan Eating House has also received an S$1,100 fine for a failure to maintain the cleanliness and working conditions of sanitary fittings and toilets. The former was found to be below standard twice during the 12-month period. Sungei Kadut Eating House has been fined S$900 for not having its sanitary fittings and toilets in good condition, as well as allowing an unlicensed hawker to sell food in their establishment. The SFA reminds establishments to engage 'only registered food handlers' and ensure 'upkeep and maintenance of licensed premises'. The final coffeeshop to receive a suspension was 68 Choices, The Food Shop at Geylang Bahru. For the failure to maintain a good working condition for their sanitary fittings and toilets, they have been fined S$1100 on top of the suspension. The dilapidated state of coffeeshop toilets is a common joke among Singaporeans, but the presence of unhygienic restrooms shouldn't be normalised. Of course, I have nothing against visiting these coffeeshops after they've rectified the issues they've come under fire for. As someone who dines out often, I'd prefer having peace of mind when I eat, knowing that everything bought is prepared in a safe and conducive environment. Wouldn't it be great if we could be greeted by a clean, properly furnished washroom after every meal? Il Piccolo Pizzeria: Restaurant-quality Italian cuisine in humble Toa Payoh coffeeshop with gnocchi & pizza from $5.50 The post SFA suspends 4 coffeeshops in Balestier, Geylang, Pioneer & Toa Payoh on the same day appeared first on
CNA
16-07-2025
- CNA
Toa Payoh cat abuse: Man remanded after allegedly abusing sixth cat by slamming it against wall
SINGAPORE: A man accused of abusing multiple cats by stabbing them or throwing one down from the 34th floor has been remanded and handed a sixth charge of "cruelly (torturing)" a sixth cat. Tan Yi Bin Ryan, a 26-year-old Singaporean, returned to court on Wednesday (Jul 16) for a mention of his case for six charges under the Animals and Birds Act. According to charge sheets, most of his alleged abuse occurred in Toa Payoh. The latest charge he was given states that he dragged a cat, named only as E6 in court papers, by its tail between 1pm and 1.10pm on Mar 13. This was at a common corridor near a first-floor unit at Block 15, Lorong 7 Toa Payoh. He then allegedly slammed the light-brown cat against a wall three times and dropped it on the floor, causing bleeding from the feline's mouth and nose. This was described as an act of "(cruel) torture" in the charge sheet. According to court records, he was remanded the next day. Tan was previously given five other charges. These allege that he stabbed a ginger and white domestic shorthair cat referred to as E2, leaving a 5cm-long wound between 2am and 4am on Sep 21, 2024. Between 4pm and 6pm on Sep 22, 2024, Tan allegedly stabbed three other cats. These were a black microchipped tabby at Block 36, Lorong 5 Toa Payoh, as well as a ginger domestic shorthair and a white microchipped cat at Block 200, Toa Payoh North. Between 3.48am and 3.51am on Oct 7, 2024, Tan allegedly kicked an orange cat known as Field Field inside a lift at Block 78, Lorong Limau in the Kallang Whampoa area. He then stamped on the cat's head multiple times and threw it down from the 34th floor, killing it. On Wednesday, the court granted an adjournment of the case in light of the recent High Court judgment. Justice Vincent Hoong had from 14 months' jail to 27 months, after the prosecution appealed. Lin had abused five cats, killing two. Tan's case will be heard again in August.
