Kudos to Munah for pushing the NEA guy a few times in the interview and not letting him get away easily. After this, it is clear that NEA is just not doing enough to roll up their sleeves and help with the rat issue. Just simply providing guidelines and direction and playing a coordinator role is not the solution as clearly the rat numbers never went down.
This video is so frustrating to watch, NEA's responsibility basically equate to zero. As a government agency they are basically paid to just point fingers.
NEA is really tone deaf on this issue, regulator best at pointing fingers. When the rodent is found in hawker's stall, why is that the responsibility of our poor hawkers?!
Moreover, to these hawkers, they might not even be aware of the legal and ethical implications of trying to trap rats in a humane way according to the Animals and Bird Act. The gahmen really needs to step up their game to summon their own agencies for coming out with tons of crap instead of civilians
Amazing. Overseas, we practice Integrated Pest Management where the premises owners and food operators are responsible to keep the place free from food waste for the pest and pest-proof our own areas. However in Singapore, you are expecting someone else to wipe your bum after pooping? What a bunch of "fortunate" Singaporeans.
This gentleman from NEA exemplify the behaviour of typical armchair civil servant. Rodents infestations are so wide spread now, I wonder how such a underperforming Ministry can step up to solve the problem. The streets are also littered with cigarette butts, beer cans, plastic bottles and food trash. No enforcement in that area as well.
So much talk by NEA and town councils as they are not working at all. All sleeping and depends on each other. NEA just talks and co ordinate but sees the outcome. Angry and sad.
NEA is the real villain here. They show a tremendous lack of sensitivity on this issue, often pointing fingers & dodging answers instead of handling the root problem. When a rodent was found in a hawker's stall, why should our struggling hawkers be held responsible and pay through their pockets? Ridiculous.
NEA should step up their game, so much red tapes and pushy behaviour. If NEA actually collaborates with companies using to implement the alcohol trap and the contraceptives concurrently, we may actually see tangible results. Gov agencies really need to work together with companies as in placing traps and monitoring together
For a city-state that has been hailed by many as one of the most efficiently-run places in the world, the NEA's bureaucracy contradicts Singapore's image of cleanliness and efficiency. I have been to Singapore twice in my life (2009 and 2022), and I'm appalled that the NEA is not doing their job. It's more like something you'd see in the US.
Decoding civil servant lingo 1) Stakeholders (verb): The act of pushing responsibility. Example: We engage our stakeholders and educate them on good practices. 2) Monitor (noun): To not do anything. Example: We will continue to monitor the situation.
I can totally relate to the rat situation, even though i am not living in the rat hot spots, my area still has rat issue... Thank you CNA for showcasing this issue and hope CNA has a follow up series on this rat issue... i think it is common in every area in Singapore.
The incompetency of NEA on several hygiene issues in public spaces is astounding. Not only do we have a problem with rat, there's also birds etc causing all sorts of problems for the longest time and its only getting worse.
CNA team doing more work than NEA does. As someone else has also pointed out, not just is there a rats issue, but the birds one as well. Just have a look at the tray return stations at hawker centers, a constant buffet for birds
I think as NEA as a regulator the issue hv escalated do think they should step up and take ownership to resolve the issues rather than give guideline Stop the issues than give strict measures to enforce proper practices
NEA mentioning "Stakeholders" is like me mentioning Starbucks is to blame for my caffeine addiction. The red tape talked about in this episode sounds alot like what LHL talked about in a speech regarding the cleaning of a walkway, because one is looked after by NParks the other looked after by LTA cause near road etc.
NEA is more concerned about catching people who don’t return their trays. It’s possible that hawkers are victims when rats from the environment (tunnels in ground etc) enter their stalls.
Thank you for the trap Hong Kong. NEA please change the A from 'Agency' to 'Action'. Such a complicated system will not achieve results. This is not thee hawkers fault or responsibility.
adding a comment just to tell NEA im not happy with how they are addressing and taiching this issue. Everyone watching this video should do the same in case they think those 'complaining' are a vocal minority. I believe the Ministries do check on negative comments on various social media platforms. On another note, please do an episode on the bird issue in hawker centers!!! Extremely unsanitary, the state of affairs these days.
There seems to be a misunderstanding on the role of regulator and town council. If a public toilet is dirty, the public complains and NEA inspects. If it is dirty, it will inform the town council or the owner if it is a coffee shop. If the problem persists, they are warned and, in the last resort, fined. It is not the job of NEA officers to clean the toilet. However, a regulatory agency can fail if it colludes with the other party, i.e. becomes lax in enforcement, take side payments, or fear retribution. The current system doesn't seem to get rid of rats over the years, and the natural predators, the snakes, have long retired even before they turn 55.
i wonder what is the talking point for covering this topic when this battle is totally one-sided victory. it is just a matter of time for human to win. if there is nothing to cover then i think covering how humans exterminate bee hives are more interesting than rats since bees can retaliate with their stings while rats will just run and hide right?
Kudos to Munah for pushing the NEA guy a few times in the interview and not letting him get away easily. After this, it is clear that NEA is just not doing enough to roll up their sleeves and help with the rat issue. Just simply providing guidelines and direction and playing a coordinator role is not the solution as clearly the rat numbers never went down.
PAP town councils are not providing the level of services despite being paid maintenance fees by residents. There must be corruption involved.
meeya kiri
This video is so frustrating to watch, NEA's responsibility basically equate to zero. As a government agency they are basically paid to just point fingers.
but if the PAP says they will solve it, it means they will solve it right ? Right ?
@@DQ-if9yb true
Sounds like a lot of government sectors
NEA is really tone deaf on this issue, regulator best at pointing fingers. When the rodent is found in hawker's stall, why is that the responsibility of our poor hawkers?!
Moreover, to these hawkers, they might not even be aware of the legal and ethical implications of trying to trap rats in a humane way according to the Animals and Bird Act. The gahmen really needs to step up their game to summon their own agencies for coming out with tons of crap instead of civilians
You are right.
NEA and town councils must work together to educate the cat feeders to clear away leftover food.
NEA must fine cat feeders who do not clear away leftover food.
Amazing. Overseas, we practice Integrated Pest Management where the premises owners and food operators are responsible to keep the place free from food waste for the pest and pest-proof our own areas.
However in Singapore, you are expecting someone else to wipe your bum after pooping? What a bunch of "fortunate" Singaporeans.
This gentleman from NEA exemplify the behaviour of typical armchair civil servant. Rodents infestations are so wide spread now, I wonder how such a underperforming Ministry can step up to solve the problem. The streets are also littered with cigarette butts, beer cans, plastic bottles and food trash. No enforcement in that area as well.
So much talk by NEA and town councils as they are not working at all. All sleeping and depends on each other. NEA just talks and co ordinate but sees the outcome. Angry and sad.
Thats why there should be a month for the NEA and Town council people to try and have hands on experience hahaha.
NEA is the real villain here. They show a tremendous lack of sensitivity on this issue, often pointing fingers & dodging answers instead of handling the root problem. When a rodent was found in a hawker's stall, why should our struggling hawkers be held responsible and pay through their pockets? Ridiculous.
Rodents run around😂
So is it just bad luck if they are caught when they run into a stall?
NEA duty is to push the responsibility around. The rats move NEA.
NEA should step up their game, so much red tapes and pushy behaviour. If NEA actually collaborates with companies using to implement the alcohol trap and the contraceptives concurrently, we may actually see tangible results. Gov agencies really need to work together with companies as in placing traps and monitoring together
For a city-state that has been hailed by many as one of the most efficiently-run places in the world, the NEA's bureaucracy contradicts Singapore's image of cleanliness and efficiency.
I have been to Singapore twice in my life (2009 and 2022), and I'm appalled that the NEA is not doing their job. It's more like something you'd see in the US.
Decoding civil servant lingo
1) Stakeholders (verb): The act of pushing responsibility. Example: We engage our stakeholders and educate them on good practices.
2) Monitor (noun): To not do anything. Example: We will continue to monitor the situation.
I can totally relate to the rat situation, even though i am not living in the rat hot spots, my area still has rat issue... Thank you CNA for showcasing this issue and hope CNA has a follow up series on this rat issue... i think it is common in every area in Singapore.
CNA stepped in when you know others not doing their job
NEA has failed to respond and take quick action to this.
The incompetency of NEA on several hygiene issues in public spaces is astounding. Not only do we have a problem with rat, there's also birds etc causing all sorts of problems for the longest time and its only getting worse.
Talking point also to show the whole world abt our governing NEA problem
CNA team doing more work than NEA does.
As someone else has also pointed out, not just is there a rats issue, but the birds one as well. Just have a look at the tray return stations at hawker centers, a constant buffet for birds
I think as NEA as a regulator the issue hv escalated do think they should step up and take ownership to resolve the issues rather than give guideline
Stop the issues than give strict measures to enforce proper practices
NEA mentioning "Stakeholders" is like me mentioning Starbucks is to blame for my caffeine addiction. The red tape talked about in this episode sounds alot like what LHL talked about in a speech regarding the cleaning of a walkway, because one is looked after by NParks the other looked after by LTA cause near road etc.
the art of tai chi.
NEA: we come in and engage the ✨stakeholders✨💅🏻
clearly we can see the root cause lies with NEA being just the regulator lmao
The regulator is the real rat, pushing and avoiding the issue
NEA is more concerned about catching people who don’t return their trays. It’s possible that hawkers are victims when rats from the environment (tunnels in ground etc) enter their stalls.
Good job to cna, Steven, etc. This is nea job but you step up to be the main spokesperson and getting your hands dirty.👏👏👏
Sewer rat. Roof rat. PAP rat. Which is worst?
Commenter rat
Kudos to the hosts!!! Also to the rentokil staff who is so knowledgeable.
enjoyed watching more of this please,like a further follow up.thanks !
good la.. CNA managed to improve the situation through awareness
Ask the cyclist, they will be able to tell you how many rats they see around the park and roads
Our stray cats are useless. And soo our NEA. All they do is send out agents to throw fines.
They jist know how to pull money into their NEA sector by issuing summons thats what they are for
Thank you for the trap Hong Kong. NEA please change the A from 'Agency' to 'Action'. Such a complicated system will not achieve results. This is not thee hawkers fault or responsibility.
Good coverage CNA.
Steven Chia - "Nobody wants rats"
Rat - "I'm the winner of the Chinese zodiac race"
NEA scared to fine cat feeders who do not clear away leftover food attracting rats.
Most cat/dog feeder do clear the leftover food but is the people who had their food and drinks leftover the area causing the problem!
@@Shishio888 You are wrong. Cat feeders do not clear away leftover food attracting rats. Seen everyday at blk 537 Bedok North St.3
all these tech cannot match the rats? dont waste time painting a rosy picture, just get the real work done
Can members of the public set up rat trap cages in public places?
People at Rentokil - 'clap'clap'clap'
Toa Payoh also has a lot of smokers and pigeons problem. Too dirty.
Move out then
Ya ...is not abt smokers .. dirty is abt cleanners management ( gov side?)
Please consider producing a series on pigeon feeding. Interview NEA too to give us a perspective on what are they really doing to tackle these issues.
Price you pay for living on a Ship !
Pirates and Rats get along well
How frequent do rats visit hawker centre?
Cats! They catch rats!
maybe cause stray cats have greatly reduce?
stray cats don’t catch rats. They eat well from cat feeders
Time to a show on Bird feeding.
Government sector staff are opportunistic in nature too.... Okay, ok... Humans are opportunistic in nature too.
What does that make us?
the rat that appeared around 20:44 scared me HAHAAHA
adding a comment just to tell NEA im not happy with how they are addressing and taiching this issue. Everyone watching this video should do the same in case they think those 'complaining' are a vocal minority. I believe the Ministries do check on negative comments on various social media platforms. On another note, please do an episode on the bird issue in hawker centers!!! Extremely unsanitary, the state of affairs these days.
I know who stepped on the rat....
Check out 20:54.....😅
When you try, and control nature, its biggest advantage is time.
Can NEA give us one of this rat trap.
Really really appreciate these workers.
Fourth
Third!
Cats
Cat feeders do not clear away leftover food attracting rats.
There seems to be a misunderstanding on the role of regulator and town council. If a public toilet is dirty, the public complains and NEA inspects. If it is dirty, it will inform the town council or the owner if it is a coffee shop. If the problem persists, they are warned and, in the last resort, fined. It is not the job of NEA officers to clean the toilet. However, a regulatory agency can fail if it colludes with the other party, i.e. becomes lax in enforcement, take side payments, or fear retribution. The current system doesn't seem to get rid of rats over the years, and the natural predators, the snakes, have long retired even before they turn 55.
Rats has a rights to live
i wonder what is the talking point for covering this topic when this battle is totally one-sided victory. it is just a matter of time for human to win. if there is nothing to cover then i think covering how humans exterminate bee hives are more interesting than rats since bees can retaliate with their stings while rats will just run and hide right?