It was easy for the burglars to break into the stalls as their units are open at the top. The burglars would only need to get a leg up on the pipes or the metal bars.
Question 1(b). What is the Geylang East Central Merchants' Association going to do about the break-ins?
They would look into improving and developing the security standard by changing the stalls' layout and design.
Question 2. What do you think should be done to tighten the security of the markets? What do you think of the burglars who brazenly break into the stalls?
I think it would be efficient to install CCTV cameras around the hawker centre, especially places where may be unprotected. The design of the stalls should be fully covered with only one door for the stall owner to access. The burglars who broke into the stalls are quite smart to think of the idea that not everyone would think of. The walls to me seem quite high, and they were brave enough to break into the stalls. On the other hand, it is foolish to leave their footprints and handprints on the walls, floors and countertops, which I think they are one of the most important clues.
