Otters in Singapore

[Adrianli]

Why did the otter cross the road?

[Porker]

Why did the otter cross the road?

 

Good question. You'd have to ask the chicken.

[Kangadrool]

we invaded their space; they invaded our space in return. Karmatisation.

 

Why did the otter cross the road?

 

[Vratenza]

to get to the otter side.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Why did the otter cross the road?

 

[Picnic06-Biante15]

 

Otter nearly hit by car at East Coast Park, motorists and cyclists urged to stay vigilant

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/otter-nearly-hit-by-car-at-east-coast-park-motorists-and-cyclists-urged-to-stay-vigilant

 

Otters never look out for traffic and run across, kena hit, driver's fault ...  

 

TP should gather them together and teach them on road traffic rules since "Road Safety Park" just a kilometre away ...

[Jman888]

Otter population is getting bigger now, wonder what damage will they cause if over-populated  

[Beregond]

TP, LTA is reviewing  and changing the rules for the type of animals that when u buang u have to stop and give assistance.

currently more or less is dog cat horse, goat cow, these type etc ( dun know exactly also )

 

dun know if otters will be included

[BanCoe]

TP, LTA is reviewing  and changing the rules for the type of animals that when u buang u have to stop and give assistance.

currently more or less is dog cat horse, goat cow, these type etc ( dun know exactly also )

 

dun know if otters will be included

But they did not mention what to do with the injured animal

Bring to SGH A&E is it??

Govt don't have any proper hospital/ centres for them?? 

If its just a stray dog how??  or cat for that fact;

Otter population is getting bigger now, wonder what damage will they cause if over-populated  

Nothing much will happen,   just really nothin' much ..... just like our MRT   

[Picnic06-Biante15]

Otter population is getting bigger now, wonder what damage will they cause if over-populated  

 

SG does not have a hunting season like in some countries......

 

 

If over-populated,, open up a hunting season of 6 weeksfor wild boars, otters and rats ....   

[Adrianli]

SG does not have a hunting season like in some countries......

 

 

If over-populated,, open up a hunting season of 6 weeksfor wild boars, otters and rats ....   

 

U remind me of my South African Manager who told us how in hunt rabbits there. His daughter shine torch light at the rabbits, the rabbits will be stunned and stare at the light. Booooom. There goes the rabbit with his 12gauge shotgun.

[Jman888]

U remind me of my South African Manager who told us how in hunt rabbits there. His daughter shine torch light at the rabbits, the rabbits will be stunned and stare at the light. Booooom. There goes the rabbit with his 12gauge shotgun.

 

 

then they bbq and eat the rabbit?  a lot of pellets to pick out  

[Vratenza]

Just in......  

 

But they did not mention what to do with the injured animal

Bring to SGH A&E is it??

Govt don't have any proper hospital/ centres for them?? 

If its just a stray dog how??  or cat for that fact;

Nothing much will happen,   just really nothin' much ..... just like our MRT   

 

MHA to review definition of ‘animals’ in traffic law

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BY ASYRAF KAMIL

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PUBLISHED: 4:15 AM, MAY 10, 2016

 

 

SINGAPORE — After previously rejecting calls to widen the definition of “animals” under the Road Traffic Act — to make it a crime for motorists who do not stop and help animals such as cats and monkeys after hitting them — Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Desmond Lee said yesterday that the authorities would be reviewing the law.

He revealed this in response to a parliamentary question from Member of Parliament Louis Ng (Nee Soon GRC), who had asked whether the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) would consider bringing the definition of animals under the Road Traffic Act in line with that of the Animals and Birds Act, to ensure the alignment of legislation.

 

In response, Mr Lee said the definitions are scoped differently, and the primary intent of the Road Traffic Act is to “ensure the safety of road users, including motorists, cyclists and pedestrians”.

He added: “The specific provision in the Road Traffic Act relating to animals has been confined to farm animals of commercial value. The original intent of the legislation was to ensure restitution to their owners should an accident occur.”

Nonetheless, Mr Lee said the MHA “intends to review the definition of “animals” in the Road Traffic Act, and also consider any amendment in the context of road safety, especially the safety of the motorist and other road users.

Right now, it is an offence if a motorist knocks down a dog, horse, ass, mule, sheep, pig, goat or cattle, and he or she does not stop to help.

This is punishable with a S$3,000 fine or a jail term of up to a year. But the Road Traffic Act does not spell out what happens in cases involving other animals such as cats, monkeys, birds and rabbits.

Two years ago, the police rejected calls to penalise motorists who negligently run over any kind of animals, citing the concern that it was not always safe for a motorist to stop his or her vehicle after hitting an animal, such as on expressways.

In response to queries yesterday, the MHA said details would be announced when the review was complete. “It is premature at this juncture to comment on the animals that may be included,” a spokesperson said.

Animal welfare groups welcomed news of the review.

Action for Singapore Dogs president Ricky Yeo said it was time for such grey areas in statutes to be cleared up, and “finally have inroads into getting more defined boundaries for animal welfare”.

The group regularly receives calls about such cases, and “people get away scot-free”.

“People will be more aware and conscious of their actions and their liabilities and responsibility (if changes are implemented). It’s a good step moving forward,” he said.

Noting that safety remains a top priority, Mr Tan En, director of advocacy at Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres), said that “motorists should render assistance … when it is reasonable and safe”.

“Acres has never been an organisation that puts animals first before human (safety),” he said.

“What the Government is going to include in this particular legislation is something we will work (on) closely with Louis (founder of Acres), who will work closely with MHA to see what we can do to increase the welfare of animals in Singapore.”

Dr Jaipal Singh Gill, acting executive director at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), acknowledged that there would be challenges in enforcement even if the definition of animals was expanded, but it was “doable”.

“There are a lot of organisations like the SPCA that provide a lot of assistance to the authorities in cases like these ... by helping to gather evidence, speaking to witnesses and putting forward a case to the authorities.

“If we work together on cases like these, we will reduce the demand on the services of the (authorities),” he said.

 

http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/mha-review-definition-animals-traffic-law

 

[Beregond]

U remind me of my South African Manager who told us how in hunt rabbits there. His daughter shine torch light at the rabbits, the rabbits will be stunned and stare at the light. Booooom. There goes the rabbit with his 12gauge shotgun.

hare are agricultural pest in a lot of country .

 

I think if we kill rabbits in open in sg, police ask u go drink kopi

[Vratenza]

cats and otters not included still/yet......

[Adrianli]

then they bbq and eat the rabbit?  a lot of pellets to pick out  

 

Ya. They bbq and eat. Have to remove the pellets. I asked him abt gunpowder, he said they used shotgun so no gunpowder residue on the rabbit cos in shotgun casing, the gunpowder is packed behind the pellets in separate casing.

 

 

He did say, using torchlight to stun the rabbits is an unfair advantage in the hunting circles. They prefer fair game. Where u have to stalk your prey and kill it.

Edited May 10, 2016 by Adrianli

[Picnic06-Biante15]

then they bbq and eat the rabbit?  a lot of pellets to pick out  

 

You take the whole body and give me the 'rabbit' foot can ....

 

I will make into keychain and bring along to RWS and MBS ....

[BanCoe]

but this does not address the issue of where to bring an injured animal if at night or midnight

will police do the job??

....... need more informed inputs

 

 

 

Just in......  

 

 

MHA to review definition of ‘animals’ in traffic law

TODAY file photo

• mail
• print

BY ASYRAF KAMIL

[email protected]

PUBLISHED: 4:15 AM, MAY 10, 2016

 

 

SINGAPORE — After previously rejecting calls to widen the definition of “animals” under the Road Traffic Act — to make it a crime for motorists who do not stop and help animals such as cats and monkeys after hitting them — Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Desmond Lee said yesterday that the authorities would be reviewing the law.

He revealed this in response to a parliamentary question from Member of Parliament Louis Ng (Nee Soon GRC), who had asked whether the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) would consider bringing the definition of animals under the Road Traffic Act in line with that of the Animals and Birds Act, to ensure the alignment of legislation.

 

In response, Mr Lee said the definitions are scoped differently, and the primary intent of the Road Traffic Act is to “ensure the safety of road users, including motorists, cyclists and pedestrians”.

He added: “The specific provision in the Road Traffic Act relating to animals has been confined to farm animals of commercial value. The original intent of the legislation was to ensure restitution to their owners should an accident occur.”

Nonetheless, Mr Lee said the MHA “intends to review the definition of “animals” in the Road Traffic Act, and also consider any amendment in the context of road safety, especially the safety of the motorist and other road users.

Right now, it is an offence if a motorist knocks down a dog, horse, ass, mule, sheep, pig, goat or cattle, and he or she does not stop to help.

This is punishable with a S$3,000 fine or a jail term of up to a year. But the Road Traffic Act does not spell out what happens in cases involving other animals such as cats, monkeys, birds and rabbits.

Two years ago, the police rejected calls to penalise motorists who negligently run over any kind of animals, citing the concern that it was not always safe for a motorist to stop his or her vehicle after hitting an animal, such as on expressways.

In response to queries yesterday, the MHA said details would be announced when the review was complete. “It is premature at this juncture to comment on the animals that may be included,” a spokesperson said.

Animal welfare groups welcomed news of the review.

Action for Singapore Dogs president Ricky Yeo said it was time for such grey areas in statutes to be cleared up, and “finally have inroads into getting more defined boundaries for animal welfare”.

The group regularly receives calls about such cases, and “people get away scot-free”.

“People will be more aware and conscious of their actions and their liabilities and responsibility (if changes are implemented). It’s a good step moving forward,” he said.

Noting that safety remains a top priority, Mr Tan En, director of advocacy at Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres), said that “motorists should render assistance … when it is reasonable and safe”.

“Acres has never been an organisation that puts animals first before human (safety),” he said.

“What the Government is going to include in this particular legislation is something we will work (on) closely with Louis (founder of Acres), who will work closely with MHA to see what we can do to increase the welfare of animals in Singapore.”

Dr Jaipal Singh Gill, acting executive director at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), acknowledged that there would be challenges in enforcement even if the definition of animals was expanded, but it was “doable”.

“There are a lot of organisations like the SPCA that provide a lot of assistance to the authorities in cases like these ... by helping to gather evidence, speaking to witnesses and putting forward a case to the authorities.

“If we work together on cases like these, we will reduce the demand on the services of the (authorities),” he said.

 

http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/mha-review-definition-animals-traffic-law

 

 

[Enye]

what if i render assistance to a monkey who is knocked down but the rest of the monkey family attacks me?

 

who is going to render assistance to me if i injured by the attack?