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South China Morning Post
4 days ago
- Automotive
- South China Morning Post
Hair-raising times as Singaporeans fume over poor service, pushy sales tactics at salons
A trade association has called for the regulation of the hair industry after hair salons entered the Consumers Association of Singapore's (CASE) top-10 list of most complained-about sectors for the first half of this year. Advertisement The Hair and Cosmetology Association of Singapore (HACOS), which represents more than 300 members in the beauty, hair, make-up and nails industries, said stronger oversight and minimum competency standards are needed to raise professionalism and protect consumers. Complaints against hair salons rose to ninth-highest among industries between January and June this year, surpassing even airlines, which placed 10th, according to CASE figures released on August 5. The motor car industry received the most complaints. This marks a return for hair salons, which were absent from the top 10 in the same period last year. However, the number of complaints in the first half of this year was 167, lower than the 170 in the first half of 2024, CASE president Melvin Yong said. Advertisement Prepayment losses were also lower – S$5,619 (US$4,386) this year compared with S$21,810 last year. Yong said the complaints were largely about high-pressure sales tactics, misleading or false claims, hidden charges for add-ons and poor service.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office recognized for high standards
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office has achieved accredited status through the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. The recognition was announced during the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners meeting on Aug. 7, according to a community announcement. The accreditation process is voluntary and involves a thorough evaluation of an agency's policies, procedures, operations and services. This independent review is conducted by law enforcement professionals to ensure that agencies meet or exceed Michigan's professional standards. Stay informed: Sign up for Enquirer newsletters, notifications and more The Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission was established by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police and the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Its goal is to promote high standards in policing through structured evaluations and peer reviews. Out of 588 law enforcement agencies in Michigan, only 88 have achieved this accreditation. The process included extensive internal assessments and external evaluations, demonstrating the department's commitment to continuous improvement. The accreditation reflects the sheriff's office's dedication to excellence, accountability and building trust within the community, according to the announcement. This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Calhoun County Sheriff earns state accreditation Solve the daily Crossword
