A reader Siti Saad residing in Block 136 Bishan Street 12 got a rude shock when she received a mailer from Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council that informed residents there will be disruption of water supply on 16 July 2015 between 9 am to 5.30 PM for works to replace water pipes.
Ms Siti Saad believe this is insensitive of Bishan Toa Payoh Town Council as the date of disruption falls on the eve of Hari Raya when Muslims Singaporeans will be making preparations for the festive season.
She urged the town council to reconsider the choice or date and remarked if this will happen during "Chinese New Year" or Christmas and ended her comment with hashtags #marginalizedmalays #sg50.
Fortunately, the MP in her area Mr Wong Kang Seng was informed of the incident and promptly took remedy actions. He subsequently notified her that the replacement works will be carried out at a later date.
Prior to the reply from Mr Wong, unhappy Singaporeans gave their opinions and assumptions of the incident.
Do you think Bishan Toa Payoh town council could have done better?
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