Multilingual signs to help elderly
AUG 23, 2004Multilingual signs to help elderly
TO HELP older Singaporeans find their way around the island, all MRT stations will soon have multilingual signs.
Announcing this in his Mandarin speech, Mr Lee Hsien Loong said that, where possible, efforts should be made to help older Singaporeans feel at home.
He noted that some Chinese- speaking older Singaporeans have difficulty finding their way around given the pervasive use of English.
Currently, only Chinatown station and a few other stations have Chinese signs.
Making the signs at all stations multilingual will help this segment of the population who can read only Chinese, he said.
It is understood that the Land Transport Authority will issue more details on the multilingual signs, which will cover all the official languages.
In his English speech, Mr Lee added that the Government will look at creating an 'elder-friendly living environment'.
These include addressing concerns such as lift doors closing too quickly. 'You're walking in and before you know it, your tongkat (walking stick) gets stuck,' he said to laughter.
Traffic lights that change too quickly for older pedestrians will also be looked into.
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