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Episode: The Big Story: Man shot near SAF live-firing zone - What are gazetted areas and what happens if you enter?
Description: A man in Singapore made headlines after being shot in the lower back while cycling with friends on June 15 in a restricted area between Upper Seletar and Upper Peirce reservoirs. The incident took place roughly 2.3km from the Nee Soon military training area, where a live-firing exercise was being conducted at the time. In a statement issued on June 16, MINDEF reminded the public that the Military Manoeuvres Act prohibits unauthorized access to gazetted SAF live-firing zones, citing safety concerns. This raises several important questions:Â What exactly are gazetted areas in Singapore?What h...