As festive occasions approach, NEA cautions of anticipated crowds at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery and the Choa Chu Kang, Mandai, and Yishun Columbaria. Read on.
SINGAPORE: Large crowds are expected at Choa Chu Kang Cemetery, Choa Chu Kang Columbarium, Mandai Columbarium and Yishun Columbarium during peak periods in March and April, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Tuesday (Feb 27). Crowds are expected on 13 peak days, comprising Good Friday (Mar 29),
SINGAPORE Visitors heading to Choa Chu Kang Cemetery, and the Choa Chu Kang, Mandai and Yishun columbaria, should be prepared for large crowds on 13 peak days, including Good Friday, Qing Ming and Hari Raya Puasa. The National Environment Agency (NEA), in a statement on Feb 27, encouraged members of the public to consider visiting these government-managed facilities outside.
With Singapore's rapidly ageing population, annual deaths are expected to increase from around 25,000 currently to about 60,000 by the 2060s, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and the Environment Baey Yam Keng said.