Fatal Yishun stabbing: Residents can turn to several dispute resolution methods to settle conflicts, say MPs
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Several MPs have raised different options for resolving conflicts between neighbours, following a fatal stabbing incident that occurred on Wednesday (Sept 24) at Yishun Central.A 30-year-old Vietnamese woman had died after a 66-year-old Chinese man allegedlyFatal Yishun stabbing: Residents can turn to several dispute resolution methods to settle conflicts, say MPs
Several MPs have raised different options for resolving conflicts between neighbours, following a fatal stabbing incident that occurred on Wednesday (Sept 24) at Yishun Central.A 30-year-old Vietnamese woman had died after a 66-year-old Chinese man allegedly used a knife to injure the woman. Another man aged 33, was also reportedly injured during the incident.Investigations revealed that the fight had started from a noise dispute. MP for Bukit Panjang SMC, Liang Eng Hwa, said that disputes between neighbours and residents occur fairly consistently in his ward, reported The Straits Times. Liang noted that while such neighbour disputes are identified during his house visits, there are steps in place to resolve them.He added that it often begins with MPs or volunteers helping to open a line of communication between the bickering neighbours, giving both sides a platform to voice their concerns. Read more