Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Low Voltage Cable Identification Course Code: ECL13 OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Gain the knowledge, practical skills and techniques of low voltage cable identification that are necessary for carry out LV cable works MAIN CONTENTS • Types of works that require cable identification – cable diversion, cable replacement, cable fault repair • Safety precautions to be taken while carrying out LV cable identification • Application of electro-magnetic induction theory • Methods of LV cable identification • Identification of wire ends • Continuity tests METHODOLOGY Lecture and Practical training TARGET AUDIENCE Engineers, technical officers and technicians who are working in the electricity utility industry COURSE DETAILS Course Duration / Time Assessment 1 day (7 hours) / 8:30am – 5:30pm Yes Certification SIPG Certificate of Completion 1 PDU by PE Board 2 - Course Fee before Funding $700 w/o GST $749 w GST Course Fee after Funding 3 $210 w/o GST $224.70 w GST Trainee is required to wear PPE during Practical session. PPE 4 Requirement PPE includes: Safety Shoes, Rubber Gloves, Fire Retardant Clothing (FRC) and Face Shield. CLICK TO REGISTER 1 Participants must attain at least 75% attendance rate and pass the assessment. 2 Applicable to Professional Engineers registered in Professional Engineers Board (PEB) only. 3 Funding grant is available for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents only. 4 PPE: Personal Protective Equipment Note: SIPG reserves the right to amend any details relating to the course without prior notice. Contact Us: training-institute@spgroup.com.sg or +65 6916 9730 Ver 02.20 Singapore Institute of Power and Gas COURSE FEE FUNDING Individual Pricing (% grant) w/o GST w GST Original Course Fee (0%) $700.00 $749.00 After Enhanced Training Support (70%) $210.00 $224.70 After SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhance Subsidy (90%) $70.00 $84.70 After Workfare Training Support (WTS) Scheme (95%) $35.00 $49.70 After Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) (90%) $70.00 $84.70 Note: For SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhance Subsidy, WTS Scheme and Enhanced Training Support for SMEs, the GST amount is the same as the GST calculated from the Enhanced Training Support (70%) funding. Type of Funding Enhanced Training Support Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)* SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhance Subsidy Workfare Training Support (WTS) Scheme Eligibility Criteria Funding Amount* 1. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents 2. Aged 21 years and above 2. Aged 40 years and above 1. Singapore Citizens only 3. Aged 35 years and above 4. Monthly income of less than S$1,900 70% 90% 90% 95% * Funding amount is based on full course fee. ^ Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) 1. Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore. 2. At least 30% local shareholding by Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents. 3. Employment size of not more than 200 (at group level) or with annual sales turnover (at group level) of not more than $100 million. 4. Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course. Note: SIPG reserves the right to amend any details relating to the course without prior notice. Contact Us: training-institute@spgroup.com.sg or +65 6916 9730 Ver 02.20

Consumption_Elect Average consumption of Electricity (kWh) Premises Types Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 HDB 1-Room 146 144 135 126 126 132 150 152 149 140 151 148 HDB 2-Room 190 188 176 164 167 173 199 199 195 183 198 192 HDB 3-Room 274 269 247 236 241 250 292 285 277 264 283 277 HDB 4-Room 374 370 342 321 330 342 398 396 383 360 385 381 HDB 5-Room 437 436 401 367 381 399 463 466 448 416 447 446 HDB Executive 541 530 478 456 474 489 575 568 544 515 546 548 Apartment 537 541 483 430 435 486 578 573 543 500 513 539 Terrace 890 881 804 740 794 821 957 900 872 838 847 885 Semi-Detached 1,187 1,174 1,065 1,019 1,038 1,109 1,254 1,224 1,170 1,128 1,126 1,168 Bungalow 2,308 2,358 2,075 2,106 1,951 2,146 2,432 2,360 2,266 2,220 2,121 2,347 Note: The figures exclude electricity consumption for PAYU customers and customers who are not purchasing electricity at the regulated tariff.

COME ONBOARD THE UTILITY JOURNEY! G U I DE B OOK OPENING YOUR RESIDENTIAL UTILITIES ACCOUNT GETTING STARTED UNDERSTANDING YOUR UTILITIES CLOSING YOUR ACCOUNT OPENING YOUR RESIDENTIAL UTILITIES ACCOUNT Who can apply? Only Singaporeans, PRs and foreigners with valid passes aged 18 years and above can apply Application You can open your utilities account through the following channels: Apply through SP Group website or SP App Download via the Apple Store or Google Play Store Apply at Customer Service Centre Please furnish the documents below: ✓ NRIC / FIN Card / Valid Pass / Passports ✓ Completed Application Form for Utilities Account Upon request, customers may be required to share with us the Proof of Ownership / Tenancy Please submit the required documents to our Customer Service Centre at 490 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #09-11, HDB Hub Biz Three Lift Lobby 1, S(310490) Security Deposit Security deposit will be billed in your first bill Type of Premises Singaporean or Permanent Resident GIRO Customers Non-GIRO Customers GIRO Customers Foreigners Non-GIRO Customers HDB 1 or 2 Rooms $40 $60 $80 $120 HDB 3, 4 or 5 Rooms $70 $100 $140 $200 HDB Executive/HUDC Flat/Condominium/ Private Apartment $100 $150 $200 $300 Terrace House /Semi-Detached House $150 $250 $300 $500 Bungalow/ Penthouse / Townhouse $250 $400 $500 $800 Turn-on Appointment Turn-on appointment is made during the application. Please allow a 1 week lead time from your application date for your turn-on appointment. A confirmation SMS and email will be sent to you by the next working day. An appointment letter will be sent to you at least 2 working days before your appointment date. For gas supply, please call City Energy at 1800 555 1661 to schedule a gas turn-on appointment after obtaining your account number from SP Services. Arranging for turn-on appointments BTO For HDB BTOs: No appointments are required for electricity and water supplies. For resale HDB and other residential properties: Safety inspection will be done on site before your supplies are turned on. Account holders or a representative must be present for turn-on appointments. GETTING STARTED There are two channels to manage your utility account SP App helps you to • View and pay bills • Manage and update your personal details • Track consumption • Receive notifications and alerts • Submit meter readings • Live chat • Find charging points for your electric vehicle SP Utilities Portal helps you to • View and pay bills • View current and historical utility consumption • Manage and update your personal details • Submit meter readings • Request for payment arrangements • Request for waiver of pink notices and late payment charges https://spgrp.sg/3VF5AsB What you will see in your bill Scan here to understand your utilities bill or visit this link: https://spgrp.sg/Utilities-Bill Paying your bill Pay your bills with eGIRO for that extra convenience and savings such as: Automated electronic payment service Convenient and paperless Hassle-free monthly payments No set-up fee Avoid pink notices or late payment penalties How to apply for eGIRO Apply for eGIRO through one of the following: • SP Utilities Portal • SP app Approval is instant. You may check the status of your eGIRO application either through the SP Utilities Portal or SP app. Other Payment Modes Payment by credit cards via the SP App DBS/UOB/OCBC Internet banking DBS/POSB/OCBC ATMs AXS stations 7-Eleven stores SP Group Customer Service Centre What to note • Pink notices are issued as a reminder when payments are not made by the due date. A fee of $0.55 (inclusive of GST) applies and will be reflected in the next bill. • If no payment is received after the reminder, a late payment charge of 1% will be imposed on any outstanding balance in the subsequent bill. Meter Reading Meter readings are taken once every 2 months. Readings are estimated on months when the meter is not read. Estimated readings are based on the usage of the past 2 actual readings. Any higher or lower estimation to your usage will be adjusted when your meters are next read. Type XXXX-XX 1P2W 10(100)A 230V, 50Hz CL-1 1000 imp/kWh CAL Phase kWh If you wish to be billed based on your actual usage every month, you may submit your reading on estimated months. Meter readings can be submitted 3 days before and up to 5 pm on the Scheduled Meter Reading date. The window period for submission of meter readings on a non-reading month is reflected on the previous month’s bill. Example: MAY JUNE JULY If your meters are read in May, the next reading month will be in July. Your June bill will be estimated based on the average consumption of your past 2 actual meter readings in the month of March and May. When the meters are next read in July, you will be billed the remaining consumption between the estimated reading month and the month the meter was read. Submission of Meter Reading SP App Learn and manage your utilities consumption, compare offerings from different retailers and choose the right plan for your home. Receive alerts, reminders to submit your meter readings and much more! Important Note: This service is applicable for residential and commercial account under Personal Name. A SP Utilities Portal account is required to use this service. Please note that if there is more than 1 electricity meter, this service is not applicable. SP Utilities Portal Submit your reading online via the Utilities Portal and learn tips on how you can better manage your utility consumption Important Note: A SP Utilities Portal account is required to use this service. This service is applicable for residential and commercial account under Personal Name. Please note that if there is more than 1 electricity meter, this service is not applicable. Email Email a photo of your meter clearly showing the meter reading and meter number to customerreading@spgroup.com.sg This service is applicable for both residential and commercial accounts. Important Note: For meter reading submissions due on weekends and public holiday, kindly use the SP Utilities Portal or SP app modes. UNDERSTANDING YOUR UTILITIES Understanding Electricity Tariff Electricity tariffs are regulated by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and revised quarterly to reflect the actual cost of electricity. SP Services buys electricity on behalf of customers and pays the generation companies, transmission licensee and other market players based on the rates of the cost components as approved by EMA. There are four main cost components in the electricity tariff. Market Administration and Power System Operation Fee (reviewed annually) Payable to Energy Market Company and Power System Operator. Market Support Services Fee (reviewed annually) Payable to SP Services. Network Cost (reviewed annually) Payable to SP Power Assets. Energy Cost (adjusted quarterly) Payable to generation companies. About Open Electricity Market • It is not mandatory to switch to a retailer. • You do not have to close your account if you decide to switch. • You will still continue to enjoy U-save rebates. • If you decide to switch, your appointed retailer will work with SP Group in handling the account matters. • If your retailer is a partner of SP Group, you will receive 1 consolidated bill for electricity, gas and refuse. Otherwise, you will receive 1 bill from the retailer for electricity consumption and 1 bill from SP Group for water, gas and refuse. Scan to find out more CLOSING YOUR ACCOUNT ON OFF Ways to close your account SP Utilities Portal SP App Customer Service Centre www.spgroup.com.sg An online termination form can be submitted via the SP Utilities Portal or via the SP Group website. Customers can also choose to submit the online termination form on the SP App Submit the termination request during your visit to our Customer Service Centre. The Termination of Utilities Supply Forms are available at our service counters. What to note after closing your account The security deposit will be used to offset the final charges. Any credit balance will be refunded to your GIRO account or mailed to you by cheque between 4 – 6 weeks. GIRO arrangement will automatically be terminated after the final charges have been deducted from your GIRO account. Your gas supply will be terminated. City Energy charges a termination fee. For more information, please check with City Energy. Separate gas appliance disconnection fee will be charged if applicable.

SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation Shaping the evolution of electricity meters in the past 25 years RELIABILITY Vice President of SP Services’ Metering Branch Razali Bin Mohd. “If my coral dies, you pay”, is a customer’s comment that 51-year-old Razali Bin Mohd recalls in an unforgettable experience during his earlier days as an engineer. His team was carrying out electricity meter replacement works then. In this unique situation, when the customer was informed that the power supply will be temporarily disrupted during the replacement, she requested for a mobile electrical generator to keep her coral tanks maintained at four degrees Celsius during the servicing period. Handling a multitude of customer requests, is part and parcel of stakeholder management in Razali’s job at SP Group (SP). Over his 25 years with SP, the Vice President of SP Services’ Metering Branch has seen the evolution of analogue electricity meters manually read by meter readers to smart meters that can now be monitored remotely. As of May 2022, Razali and his team have deployed over 650,000 smart electricity meters islandwide. In the next few years, all 1.4 million residential households in Singapore will be equipped with smart meters. “I cherish this experience the most as we took great lengths to incept this idea and eventually see it come to fruition. As this project had a nation-wide impact, I remembered we went to the Parliament to present our plans to the Mayors, and convinced the relevant agencies to support our deployment plan.” Razali now has another ambitious task ahead of him. Besides rolling out smart electricity meters nationwide, his team also won the contract for Singapore’s first large-scale smart water meter programme for PUB in Apr 2021. Over the next 15 years, they will be developing the metering system, enhancing the wireless communications network, deploying, operating and maintaining over 300,000 smart water meters. “We faced intense competition against strong contenders and various challenges during the tender process. Our strong teamwork and expertise in smart electricity meter deployment has enabled us to secure this strategic partnership. The late-night calls with counterparts from different parts of the world were all worth it!” Interestingly, his career options after graduating as an electrical engineering graduate from Nanyang Technological University were between a cadet pilot at a leading airline and an engineer at SP. He received SP’s letter of offer on the day of his final round of interview for the cadet pilot position. “I just went with my gut feel and I am convinced now looking back, it was meant to be.” he recalled fondly.   Razali with his colleagues from the metering team at the old St James District Office in 2011. Back in the late 90s, Razali’s key responsibilities included working with contractors to install and maintain meters for residential and commercial customers, procure new meters, handle project tenders and manage customer feedback.  The implementation of smart electricity meters in Singapore has been the highlight of his career. Razali with colleagues from SP Services and SP Digital on an overseas trip to Itron’s office in San Francisco, to adopt best practices from the implementation of the US’ smart meter programme. Before the opening of Singapore’s electricity retail market in 2014, Razali and his team travelled to San Francisco and Melbourne to learn how these cities deployed smart meters successfully. “The study trip shortened our learning curve and prevented potential pitfalls.” SP is one of the first few utility companies in the world that has separated its communication network card from the meter. In other parts of the world, communication modules are integrated within the meters. Hence, if the communication part fails, the entire meter must be replaced. In Singapore, the decision was to adopt a “modular” structure for parts to be replaced separately if they are faulty. This will not only save cost, but also eliminate supply interruption and reduce inconvenience to the customers. CEO of SP Services Law Chin Ho (sixth from left) and Razali with the SP Services team that won the contract for Singapore’s first large-scale smart water meter programme for PUB in Apr 2021. Razali is thankful for all the growth opportunities at SP and is committed to continue rising to the challenges in the evolving energy industry. “I wake up every day looking forward to the next challenge at work. I am thankful for the wonderful team support. We are constantly innovating and finding solutions to problems. It gives me a huge sense of job satisfaction!” Volunteering trip with SP colleagues in Cambodia in 2015. In his free time, Razali enjoys travelling for nature walks, trekking, snorkelling, and exploring other types of land and sea activities. He also finds meaning in organising charity trips to children’s orphanages in Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia and has even rallied his colleagues to join him in distributing essential items for these vulnerable communities. With borders reopening, Razali hopes to revive this initiative very soon! 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Energy Saving Tips for Consumers BEDROOM Air Conditioner • Use fans instead of air-conditioners to keep cool. • If using fans alone is not enough to keep cool, run the air-conditioner for about an hour before switching to the fan. • Service your air-conditioners regularly. Besides the filters, the condition of other components such as the refrigerant, pipe and motor also affects energy efficiency. • Clean the filters regularly. Dirty filters impede airflow and cause energy wastage • Set the air-conditioner temperature to 25℃ or higher. The lower the temperature, the more electricity used. • Choose an inverter air-conditioner. • Shut the doors and windows when using air-conditioners. Computer • Switch off your computer completely when not in use for long periods. • Enable the power management features of your computer, such as switching to lower power sleep mode or hibernation mode after idling for a certain amount of time (e.g., more than 5 minutes). • Choose a laptop over a desktop as laptops consume less electricity. Iron • Start with clothes that require lower temperatures (e.g., silk and wool) before ironing those that require higher temperatures (e.g., cotton). This will prevent unnecessary heating, cooling, reheating. • Select the temperatures for the various fabrics. Overheating the iron will not only waste electricity, but also damage your clothes. BATHROOM Water Heater • If you have an instantaneous water heater, switch it on before you shower and switch it off immediately after use. • Cut down on long showers. Taking shorter showers save both electricity and water. Did you know? Unlike instantaneous water heaters, storage water heaters continue to use energy to heat water when they are left switched on. KITCHEN Refrigerator • Cover liquids and food stored in the refrigerator. Uncovered items release moisture, forcing the compressor to work harder to keep the temperature low. • Allow food to cool before putting them into the refrigerator. Hot food causes the compressor to work harder to keep the temperature low. • Do not overload the refrigerator to ensure that cold air can circulate freely. • Do not place the refrigerator near heat sources such as stoves, ovens or direct sunlight. The higher the ambient temperature, the more energy the refrigerator consumes. Instead, place the refrigerator in a cool place with good circulation. • Allow some space around the refrigerator to enable heat to escape from the compressor and condensing coil. • Do not open the refrigerator door unnecessarily. • Do not leave the refrigerator door open longer than necessary. Decide what you need from the refrigerator beforehand. • Set the refrigerator to the recommended temperature. • Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator instead of using the microwave oven. • Ensure that your refrigerator door seals are airtight. Electric Airport • Boil water only when needed. • Use a thermal flask to store hot water. KITCHEN Cooking Habits • Cover the pot while cooking. Food cooks faster in covered pots. • Match the size of the pot with the size of the burner. Energy is lost when small pots are used on larger burners. • Use a microwave oven to cook or warm leftovers instead of a conventional oven. • Use an over timer instead of opening the oven door to check your food. • Clean your cooking appliances regularly so that heat can be transferred more efficiently. • Check the seal on your oven door for cracks or tears to retain heat more effectively. • Plan your cooking procedures and prepare your ingredients ahead to reduce unnecessary energy usage. Washing Machine and Dryer • Wash with an optimal laundry load to maximise energy savings. • Use the right amount of detergent to avoid washing or rinsing the load unnecessarily. • Pre-soak or use a soak cycle for heavily soiled garments to avoid two washing cycles. • Use the economy mode to save energy. • Select a clothes dryer with energy-saving features, such as the ability to strop drying once it senses that the clothes are sufficiently dry. • Dry with an optimal laundry load whenever possible. Save even more energy by air-drying lightweight items and using the clothes dryer only for heavier items. • Choose a clothes dryer of suitable capacity that meets your family needs. LIVING ROOM Lighting • Choose energy-saving lighting such as compact fluorescent lamps and LED bulbs. Avoid incandescent lamps. • Use dimmers, timers or sensors to control the level and duration of lighting needed. • Clean lamps and light fixtures regularly. Dust on lamps and reflectors reduces light transmission. • Whenever possible, use natural light for your lighting needs. Television • Dim the light while watching television. This saves electricity while cutting glare from the screen. • Always switch off your TV set-top box at the power socket as it consumes the highest standby power. • Lower the brightness and contrast settings of your TV. Standby Mode • Switch off your home appliances at the power socket when they are not in use. Standby power can account for up to 10% of your home energy use.

Media Release Electricity Tariff Revision for the Period 1 January to 31 March 2026 Singapore, 30 December 2025 – For the period from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026, the electricity tariffs (before GST) for households will decrease by 3.0% or 0.84 cent per kWh compared with the previous quarter due to lower energy costs. The average monthly electricity bill for families living in HDB four-room flats will decrease by $3.17 (before GST). * before GST The overall electricity tariff (before GST), including tariffs for non-households, will decrease by an average of 3.1% or 0.84 cent per kWh compared with the previous quarter. SP Group reviews the electricity tariffs every quarter based on guidelines set by the Energy Market Authority (EMA). The energy cost component of the electricity tariffs for each quarter is set using the average natural gas prices in the first two and a half months in the preceding quarter. The electricity tariffs may fluctuate quarter to quarter due to volatile global fuel prices. Please refer to Appendix 1 for the components of the electricity tariff, Appendix 2 for the electricity tariffs approved by EMA, and Appendix 3 for the average monthly electricity bill for households. Appendix 1 BREAKDOWN OF ELECTRICITY TARIFF The electricity tariff consists of the following four components: Energy costs (paid to the generation companies): This component is adjusted quarterly to reflect changes in the cost of fuel and power generation. The fuel cost is the cost of imported natural gas, which is tied to oil prices by commercial contracts. The cost of power generation covers mainly the costs of operating the power stations, such as the manpower and maintenance costs, as well as the capital cost of the stations. Network costs (paid to SP Group): This is to recover the cost of transporting electricity through the power grid. Market Support Services Fee (paid to SP Group): This is to recover the costs of billing and meter reading, data management and retail market systems. Market Administration and Power System Operation Fee (paid to Energy Market Company and Power System Operator): This fee is reviewed annually to recover the costs of operating the electricity wholesale market and power system. Q1 2026 TARIFF FOR HOUSEHOLDS (before 9% GST) Appendix 2 ELECTRICITY TARIFFS FROM 1 JANUARY 2026 Appendix 3 AVERAGE MONTHLY ELECTRICITY BILL FOR HOUSEHOLDS TARIFF WEF 1 JANUARY 2026 (before GST)

Consumption_Elect Average consumption of Electricity (kWh) Premises Types May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 HDB 1-Room 136 150 143 150 136 136 144 127 124 119 118 135 HDB 2-Room 181 195 190 195 177 177 188 164 165 158 158 181 HDB 3-Room 265 284 273 280 257 259 271 242 239 231 234 264 HDB 4-Room 363 390 381 388 358 355 377 334 330 322 325 365 HDB 5-Room 425 457 450 459 423 417 444 392 386 378 383 430 HDB Executive 522 562 554 562 520 513 546 478 472 462 474 525 Apartment 516 548 536 541 513 501 538 500 451 429 450 509 Terrace 823 881 848 866 817 818 836 785 734 735 722 788 Semi-Detached 1,080 1,173 1,123 1,121 1,072 1,056 1,107 1,016 951 940 939 1,007 Bungalow 2,154 2,244 2,175 2,168 2,190 2,074 2,202 2,040 1,950 1,863 1,918 2,054 Note: The figures exclude electricity consumption for PAYU customers and customers who are not purchasing electricity at the regulated tariff.

提 醒 国 人 未 雨 绸 缪 全 国 120 万 户 将 获 基 本 应 急 包 1 2 0 0 名 新 邮 政 信 差 和 5 0 名 新 能 源 员 工 志 愿 者 , 将 在 接 下 来 一 个 星 期 把 这 些 应 急 包 派 送 到 所 有 新 邮 政 登 记 在 册 的 住 家 地 址 。 陈 婧 报 道 jingchen@sph.com.sg 从 今 天 起 , 全 国 120 万 户 家 庭 将 陆 续 收 到 一 个 基 本 应 急 包 , 里 头 有 三 片 N95 口 罩 、 图 文 并 茂 的 口 罩 佩 戴 指 南 和 紧 急 联 络 号 码 。 在 淡 马 锡 关 怀 基 金 会 、 新 加 坡 能 源 公 司 和 新 加 坡 邮 政 共 同 推 出 的 “ 未 雨 绸 缪 基 本 应 急 包 计 划 ”(‘Stay Prepared’Starter Kits Programme) 下 ,1200 名 新 邮 政 信 差 和 50 名 新 能 源 员 工 志 愿 者 , 将 在 接 下 来 一 个 星 期 ( 即 日 起 至 12 日 ) 把 这 些 应 急 包 派 送 到 所 有 新 邮 政 登 记 在 册 的 住 家 地 址 。 “ 基 本 应 急 包 计 划 ” 是 “ 未 雨 绸 缪 行 动 ” 旗 下 的 项 目 之 一 , 和 上 个 月 推 出 的 儿 童 心 理 援 助 计 划 一 样 , 这 个 项 目 也 将 动 用 由 淡 马 锡 控 股 的 紧 急 预 备 基 金 (Emergency Preparedness Fund)。 淡 马 锡 控 股 3 月 份 宣 布 拨 款 4000 万 元 成 立 这 个 特 别 基 金 , 通 过 资 助 不 同 项 目 , 协 助 社 会 各 阶 层 加 强 应 对 紧 急 状 况 的 能 力 。 淡 马 锡 关 怀 基 金 会 主 席 马 格 纳 斯 (Richard Magnus) 表 示 , 紧 急 预 备 基 金 将 拨 出 400 万 元 资 助 基 本 应 急 包 计 划 , 希 望 借 此 让 公 众 了 解 为 紧 急 状 况 做 好 准 备 的 必 要 性 。 马 格 纳 斯 说 :“ 新 加 坡 是 一 个 很 安 全 的 城 市 , 但 是 不 可 预 见 的 事 件 仍 会 不 时 影 响 社 群 。 因 此 , 从 个 人 、 家 庭 , 再 到 公 司 , 所 有 人 都 要 为 此 做 好 准 备 。” 他 认 为 去 年 6 月 的 烟 霾 就 是 这 类 突 发 事 件 的 代 表 , 许 多 人 至 今 仍 对 当 时 烟 尘 漫 天 、 口 罩 难 求 的 景 象 印 象 深 刻 。 选 择 以 口 罩 作 为 应 急 包 的 基 本 配 件 , 更 能 唤 醒 新 加 坡 人 的 危 机 意 识 , 提 醒 他 们 为 可 能 再 次 来 袭 的 烟 霾 做 好 准 备 。 问 及 为 何 每 户 家 庭 只 分 得 三 片 口 罩 时 , 马 格 纳 斯 说 , 正 是 希 望 以 “ 去 哪 里 添 置 更 多 口 罩 ” 为 第 一 步 , 促 使 公 众 思 考 如 何 逐 步 充 实 应 急 包 , 养 成 未 雨 绸 缪 的 思 维 习 惯 。 他 举 例 说 , 自 己 家 中 的 应 急 包 里 除 ▲ 新 能 源 主 席 莫 理 恳 ( 后 排 左 起 )、 淡 马 锡 关 怀 基 金 会 主 席 马 格 纳 斯 、 新 邮 政 邮 政 总 管 胡 敬 亮 和 3M 新 加 坡 安 全 与 标 识 事 业 部 总 经 理 符 敦 露 为 应 急 包 派 送 大 军 加 油 打 气 。( 程 友 明 摄 ) � 基 本 应 急 包 内 装 有 三 片 N95 口 罩 , 并 附 有 图 文 并 茂 的 口 罩 佩 戴 指 南 和 紧 急 联 络 号 码 。 了 口 罩 , 还 将 备 有 饮 用 水 、 雨 衣 和 装 有 特 定 药 品 的 药 盒 。 除 了 普 通 住 户 外 ,144 家 福 利 机 构 也 将 收 到 共 计 1 万 7000 个 基 本 应 急 包 , 淡 马 锡 关 怀 基 金 会 还 储 备 了 30 万 个 基 本 应 急 包 , 以 便 在 严 重 烟 霾 、 流 感 爆 发 等 紧 急 情 况 下 分 发 给 有 需 要 的 家 庭 。 新 邮 政 的 邮 政 总 管 胡 敬 亮 表 示 , 邮 差 会 在 派 信 时 把 应 急 包 投 进 住 家 信 箱 , 每 天 能 派 送 给 约 20 万 至 30 万 户 家 庭 。 他 说 :“ 这 是 我 们 第 一 次 和 淡 马 锡 关 怀 基 金 合 作 , 当 得 知 可 以 利 用 新 邮 政 的 派 送 优 势 为 社 区 做 出 贡 献 , 我 们 立 即 答 应 参 与 这 个 项 目 。” 新 能 源 主 席 莫 理 恳 ( M o h d Hassan Marican) 指 出 , 公 司 除 了 动 员 50 名 技 术 人 员 和 抄 表 员 为 有 地 住 宅 和 福 利 机 构 派 送 应 急 包 外 , 还 有 250 名 员 工 志 愿 参 与 分 装 应 急 包 和 接 听 答 疑 热 线 的 工 作 。“ 我 们 希 望 能 令 这 项 活 动 能 触 及 社 会 的 方 方 面 面 ”。 新 能 源 技 术 员 何 锦 源 (52 岁 ) 透 露 , 派 送 员 为 此 还 接 受 了 相 关 培 训 , 以 能 为 公 众 讲 解 派 送 应 急 包 的 意 义 。 他 说 :“ 去 年 空 气 污 染 指 数 飙 升 时 , 我 听 到 许 多 朋 友 抱 怨 ‘ 有 钱 都 买 不 到 口 罩 ’, 现 在 家 家 户 户 都 能 免 费 拿 到 口 罩 , 是 一 个 好 的 开 始 。 这 也 提 醒 我 们 , 提 前 做 好 预 防 措 施 , 对 每 个 人 都 有 帮 助 。” 公 众 从 即 日 起 可 拨 打 热 线 电 话 1800 7382000( 每 天 上 午 8 时 至 晚 上 8 时 ) 查 询 应 急 包 的 派 送 情 况 , 这 条 热 线 将 开 放 到 24 日 ( 星 期 六 )。

N95 MASKS FOR CHARITIES PHOTOS: SINGAPORE POWER Emergency starter kits containing three N95 masks were distributed to the AWWA Community Home for Senior Citizens on Thursday by staff volunteers from Singapore Power. The distribution of the kits, which also contain instructions on how to wear the masks and a list of emergency contact numbers, is an initiative of Temasek Cares in partnership with Singapore Power and Singapore Post. The AWWA Community Home is the first of 144 charities that will be receiving some 17,000 starter kits set aside for charities. This is on top of the 1.2 million kits that all households in Singapore will receive by Monday. AUDREY TAN

SP Group bina substesen bawah tanah berskala besar pertama di Asia Tenggara KEMUDAHAN BAWAH TANAH: Apabila siap nanti, substesen bawah tanah yang terletak di Labrador itu akan memenuhi keperluan elektrik kawasan berdekatan seperti Alexandra, Clementi, Keppel, Pasir Panjang dan kawasan Science Park. – Foto SP GROUP SYARIKAT elektrik dan gas SP Group sedang membina substesen bawah tanah berskala besar pertama di Asia Tenggara yang terletak di Labrador. Dengan membina kemudahan itu di bawah tanah, langkah ini akan menjimatkan ruang di atas tanah yang seluas tiga hektar, kata kumpulan itu dalam satu kenyataan semalam. Tiga hektar ialah seluas empat padang bola sepak. Di atas substesen bawah tanah itu, satu pembangunan setinggi 34 tingkat akan dibina. Apabila siap nanti, substesen 230 kilovolt yang terletak di Labrador itu akan memenuhi keperluan elektrik kawasan berdekatan seperti Alexandra, Clementi, Keppel, Pasir Panjang dan kawasan Science Park. Kumpulan itu juga mengumumkan semalam ia telah memberikan kontrak pembinaan substesen itu kepada kontraktor utama Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif SP Group, Encik Stanley Huang, berkata: “Dalam perniagaan kami yang membolehkan masa depan rendah karbon serta bijak dari segi tenaga, kami sedang membina infrastruktur yang lestari dan berdaya tahan. “Ini sejajar dengan rancangan pembaharuan bandar Singapura dan SDG (Matlamat Pembangunan Mampan Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu) kami sendiri bagi memastikan akses kepada tenaga yang boleh dipercayai, mampan serta moden bagi semua dan memanfaatkan inovasi untuk membina prasarana yang lestari.” Syarikat itu juga menarik perhatian kerja membina substesen bawah tanah itu akan memerlukan lebih banyak sumber serta keupayaan kejuruteraan yang lebih pakar, berbanding membinanya di atas tanah. Ini disebabkan keperluan menggunakan bahan dan peralatan yang sesuai bagi sekitaran di bawah tanah. Sebagai contoh, kajian kejuruteraan yang terperinci dan kaedah pembinaan yang sesuai perlu dilaksana untuk mengawal kesannya kepada bangunan di sekeliling. Namun, faedah jangka panjang membina substesen bawah tanah mengatasi kosnya, kata SP Group. Selain memanfaatkan sumber tanah bagi tujuan lain, substesen bawah tanah mempunyai risiko lebih rendah didedahkan kepada bahaya dan kerosakan. “Ini akan meningkatkan keselamatan aset dan rangkaian,” kata SP Group. Kumpulan itu berkata ia akan memanfaatkan pengalamannya dalam membina terowong kabel elektrik bawah tanah di serata Singapura sebelum ini dalam membina substesen bawah tanah itu. “Dengan pelajaran dan pengalaman yang diraih daripada projek ini, kami boleh meneroka kemungkinan membina lebih banyak substesen di bawah tanah,” kata Encik Huang. Substesen bawah tanah itu merupakan sebahagian daripada Pelan Induk 2019 bawah tanah Penguasa Pembangunan Semula Bandar (URA). Substesen dan bangunan komersial yang akan dibina itu dijadual siap pada 2024.