THE bare hill where nature has been destroyed to prevent another rat infestation is an eyesore ("Bukit Batok's rat horror days are over"; last Friday).
Efforts are needed to educate nearby shops on proper refuse disposal procedures. Improper disposal should result in penalties, such as fines.
Routine checks should be done to ensure shops practise proper hygiene protocols, and that there is no infestation on their premises.
The authorities, such as the National Environment Agency and the Housing Board, also need to beef up efforts to come down hard on those who irresponsibly feed the stray dogs.
I welcome the move to set up surveillance cameras near the fencing of the hill to monitor irresponsible feeders.
Residents need to be educated and made aware that the feeding of strays should be done in a responsible manner, so it does not lead to hygiene and rodent issues.
I urge animal welfare organisations, such as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, to continue to monitor the area for stray dogs and to rehome all of them, if possible.
Sterilisation can be done in phases to control the stray dog population as well.
I urge the authorities to continue to maintain the vegetation on the hill. Perhaps the land can be turned into a park with recreational facilities for residents to enjoy.
If the area is used for purposeful means, it will be a permanent solution to the rat infestation problem.
Darren Chan Keng Leong
Efforts are needed to educate nearby shops on proper refuse disposal procedures. Improper disposal should result in penalties, such as fines.
Routine checks should be done to ensure shops practise proper hygiene protocols, and that there is no infestation on their premises.
The authorities, such as the National Environment Agency and the Housing Board, also need to beef up efforts to come down hard on those who irresponsibly feed the stray dogs.
I welcome the move to set up surveillance cameras near the fencing of the hill to monitor irresponsible feeders.
Residents need to be educated and made aware that the feeding of strays should be done in a responsible manner, so it does not lead to hygiene and rodent issues.
I urge animal welfare organisations, such as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, to continue to monitor the area for stray dogs and to rehome all of them, if possible.
Sterilisation can be done in phases to control the stray dog population as well.
I urge the authorities to continue to maintain the vegetation on the hill. Perhaps the land can be turned into a park with recreational facilities for residents to enjoy.
If the area is used for purposeful means, it will be a permanent solution to the rat infestation problem.
Darren Chan Keng Leong
