Singapore is making sure all possible measures will be in place to ensure public safety when the Formula 1 Grand Prix comes to the country in September next year. Deputy Prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng says the international governing body for all international motor racing events, the FIA, is the authority on this.
And Singapore will be working with them and the race promoter.
But Mr Wong cautions that apart from safety issues concerning the race itself, attention must also be paid to the threat of terrorism.
The Deputy Prime Minister was responding in Parliament to a question by Sembawang GRC MP Ellen Lee on the safety and security measures to be put in place.
Apart from erecting safety barricades along the perimeter of the circuit, the organisers are exploring the deployment of CCTV cameras and restrictions on vehicle movements.
Mr Wong said checks on bags and belongings of spectators will be conducted at designated points.
And in the event of a major incident, unarmed guards and auxiliary police officers will assist the police in evacuation of spectators.
Adequate medical services and facilities will also be set up. - CNA/ch
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