Notes about 'harmful' Wi-Fi removed in Hougang: 'Whoever wrote that can consider living in N. Korea'
Someone has been pasting weird notes about "Wi-Fi radiation" around the Hougang Meadow neighbourhood recently.
Stomper Alex shared photos of the handwritten notes that proclaimed: "Wi-Fi is a form of radiation."
Alex told Stomp on Sept 8: "Over the past few days, several residents have noticed handwritten notes being pasted on lift areas and even on the doors of different flats.
"These notes contain alarming and misleading messages about Wi-Fi being harmful, causing cancer and 'killing people in silence'.
"They have been spotted at various blocks including Blocks 365B, 365C and 365D Upper Serangoon Road. Some were found inside lift lobbies while others were stuck directly onto residents' doors."
He said the notes raised concerns among the residents because the messages spread misinformation and unnecessary fear.
"Sticking notes on residents' doors without consent is intrusive and feels like harassment," added the Stomper.
"It may be considered vandalism and a disturbance to the community."
In the residents' group chat, some also made fun of the notes for urging people not to turn on their Wi-Fi for 24 hours.
One resident commented: "Might as well ask telco to switch off cell service from 10am to 7am."
Another replied: "No need la. Who ever wrote that can consider living in North Korea where tech/phones are restricted to live healthier."
But Alex told Stomp that the notes were causing unease among the neighbours, who were unsure if the person responsible for the notes may need assistance him or herself.
In response to a Stomp query, an Aljunied-Hougang Town Council spokesperson said on Sept 10: "The town council has inspected the affected blocks and noted that the unauthorised handwritten paper notes regarding Wi-Fi radiation concerns have since been removed.
"We would like to remind residents and members of the public that notices, posters, or any form of public messaging should not be displayed in common areas without prior approval from the town council.
"Unauthorised postings can cause unnecessary alarm or confusion and may contravene the town council's by-laws."
