The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) announced that it will conduct military exercises next week, from April 20 to April 27, 2020, in a press release (Apr. 16).
The military exercise will be conducted at the following mainland locations: Seletar, Marsiling, Jalan Bahar, Neo Tiew, Lim Chu Kang, Jalan Kwok Min, Tuas, Upper Jurong, Hong Kah, Ama Keng, Bedok Jetty, Kranji, Lentor, Simpang, Sembawang, and Mandai.
Blanks and thunderflashes will be used.
Separately, SAF will conduct live-firing exercises in Pasir Laba (SAFTI) Live-Firing Area during the same period.
Live ammunition and flares will be used.
Sea vessels sailing through Western Johor Straits not to stray into live firing boundary
Sea vessels and crafts sailing through the Western Johor Straits are advised to keep within the 75m Navigable Sea Lane and not to stray into the Live-Firing Boundary.
Members of the public are also advised to stay away from the islands of Pulau Sudong, Pulau Senang, and Pulau Pawai which are proclaimed manoeuvring and firing grounds as well as the prohibited waters off Changi Naval Base and Tuas Naval Base.
Members of the public are advised to keep clear of the above-mentioned areas.
Trespassing into SAF restricted areas constitutes an offence.
It is punishable by law with a fine of $1,000 or imprisonment for a term of 2 years or both, the release added.
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