Joint Press Release by North East CDC, Kampong Kembangan CCMC, Aljunied-Kembangan Lengkong RC, Aljunied-Kembangan Jalan Senang NC, Aljunied-Kembangan Lorong Melayu NC, Land Transport Authority, SMRT Corporation Ltd and Bedok South Neighbourhood Police Centre

Imagine spending over $100 on a spanking brand new bicycle with shiny rims and comfortable seat and using it as your only means of transport from home to the MRT station. And five days later, it's stolen in broad daylight!

35-year-old Riaz Moiz Jadliwala could hardly believe it when it happened to him. His bicycle was parked in a public place - the Kembangan MRT station.

Not anymore! In a joint effort by various grassroots organisations and the relevant authorities, namely North East Community Development Council, Kampong Kembangan CCMC, Aljunied-Kembangan Lengkong RC, Aljunied-Kembangan Jalan Senang NC, Aljunied-Kembangan Lorong Melayu NC, Land Transport Authority, SMRT Corporation Ltd and Bedok South Neighbourhood Police Centre, occurrence of such incidents will be reduced with the installation of CCTVs at the Kembangan MRT station.

To reach out to the public and educate them on the safety measures that can be taken, there will also be a display on safety and security gadgets for bicycles and a special skit will also be put up by the Bedok South NPC. In addition, Dr Ong Seh Hong, MP for Aljunied GRC and 30 other cycling enthusiasts will be cycling around the neighbourhood. Bicycle engraving services and sale of bicycle safety devices will also be available.

Your reporter and photographer/camera crew are cordially invited to join Dr Ong Seh Hong for the launch of the CCTV and the edu-outreach programme. Interviews and photo opportunities can be arranged. Please contact the media person to confirm your attendance.