Straits Times Reflection 2 term 3
Home Section Page 1Hawkers fall prey to brazen break-ins.

1a) Why is it easy for burglers to break into stalls at the two markets in the Kallang area?

Answers:It is easy for burglars to break into stall because the stalls in the Kallang Area , the ceilings are open . It is easy for burglars to climb and getting a leg up on the pipes or metal bar running along the walls.The stalls ceiling top are exposed and thieves can easily get in.

b) What is the Geylang East Central Merchants' Association going to do about the break-ins?

Answers: The Geylang East Central Merchants' associations are going to meet the NEA and the town councils to look into improving security and modifying the stall layout.

2. What do you think should be done to tighten the security of the markets? What do you think of the burglars who brazenly break into the stalls?

Answer: I think that the security of the markets should be stricts and tighten in a way of someone should be guarding the markets . Like, security guard . It is because by doing this the market will be secured safely . Another way is that put an alarm bell , if something happen the bell will ring .By doing this the security of the market will be safe . I think that the burglars who brazenly break into the stall are insufficient money and they plan to get money in a fast way by breaking into the stall and stole all the money . By doing this , they will end up in jail because of their foolish act . It is because they have left evidence for the police . They should think before they act . They should not be burglars . They should work to get money not being burglars .