Cyclists urged to stay on designated trails, follow safety guidelines
Singapore's cycling governing body said illegal trails might have formed over the years, as people deviated from designated routes. It said the lack of clear signs may have contributed to unauthorised entry, after a man suffered a gunshot wound when cycling in a restricted area where the Singapore Armed Forces was conducting live-firing activity. The National Parks Board said it will take enforcement action against those who disregard directional signs or markers and go off trail. Charlotte Lim reports.
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