235 Pedestrian Crossings Added To Green Man Plus Scheme (Pei Shi) (1)

The article had interest me as I find this scheme useful and beneficial to the elderly and disabled.

A road safety scheme that gives elderly or disabled pedestrians a longer time to cross the traffic. Knowing that the elderly and disabled pedestrian would need a longer time to cross the road this scheme aim at helping them to have adequate time to cross the road. The crossing time will be extended by 3-12 seconds depending on the traffic conditions. 


The system can only be activated by tapping the Cepas-compliant concession cards or the green man plus card on the reader which are used by the elderly and disabled respectively. Disabled will be offered a green man plus card through involved voluntary welfare organisations like the Handicaps Welfare Association, the Society of Moral Charities and etc. However, interested organisations will still be able to get the card from Centre for Enabled Living. When the system is activated there will be red LED light, sound alert and vibrations alert to let the elderly and disabled to know that the crossing time have been extended. 


Due to the positive feedbacks, the Land Transport Authority is now expanding it’s Green Man Plus Scheme. By early next year, 235 more pairs of traffic light poles in 13 estates will have been fitted with the technology and estimated that 500 such pairs will be in place by 2014.

In conclusion, I encouraged more of such scheme to be implemented as the elderly and disabled pedestrian can now cross the road safely at their own pace and would also aid in reducing traffic accidents. After all, all Singaporeans should make use of the system and not take it for granted by thinking that they have a longer crossing time. 

Tourist flock to South Korea surgeons seeking celebrity looks - Chua Wan Zhen (1st)

A Hallyu (Korean wave) of pop culture over the past decade has won a devoted fan base in China, Southeast Asia and Japan. Now skilled plastic surgeons are enjoying an unexpected boom in the cosmetic surgery industry. 


This article appeals to me as plastic surgery has been widely used as a route to beautification. The influence of celebrities who have openly admitted to the public about their plastic surgery, enhancement etc. These public figures are seen as models or examples by ordinary people. The undeniably good result of plastic surgery is envied not only by the old but also by the young. Age is not an issue anymore for plastic surgery or beauty enhancement procedures. The costs seem to be a no issue for those who are obsessed with the idea of making their lives different through plastic surgery.


However, in my opinion, I feel that happiness can be achieved, but it does not have to be through surgery. People need to embrace their differences instead of trying to erase them. Only when we are at peace with ourselves will we be truly radiant. 


Reference link: http://www.yourhealth.com.sg/content/tourists-flock-s-korea-surgeons-seeking-celebrity-looks