Mosquito larvae found breeding in Sheng Siong wet market at Elias Mall

SINGAPORE: An inspection by the National Environment Agency earlier this month found mosquito larvae breeding at a Sheng Siong-owned wet market at Elias Mall in Pasir Ris.

The wet market has been closed for more than half a year as the Housing & Development Board (HDB) has not approved Sheng Siong's proposals as they do not meet HDB's requirements for wet markets.

NEA said it found mosquitoes breeding in seven spots in the 12,000 square-feet wet market when it inspected the area on 7 October.

It added that it found some 1,500 larvae, about half of which are believed to be from dengue-causing mosquitoes.

As a result, NEA said the supermarket chain will be taken to court where if convicted, the company faces a S$10,000 fine. LINK