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The Bazaar Raya Geylang Serai 2026 will take place from 14 February 2026 (Saturday) till 21 March 2026 (Saturday). 

In view of the large crowds expected, members of the public visiting the bazaar are advised to safeguard their belongings, exercise vigilance, and adopt the following crime prevention measures:

1. Always look after your belongings, especially in crowded areas;
2. Ensure your bag is always closed and sling it in front of you;
3. Avoid placing your wallet in your back pocket; and
4. Be vigilant and call ‘999’ if you spot any suspicious persons or activities. 

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Heavy vehicular traffic is expected along Changi Road and Sims Avenue during this period. Motorists are advised to avoid the affected roads, make alternative travel arrangements, and to drive safely. Auxiliary police officers will be deployed at the affected roads and junctions to regulate traffic and assist members of the public. Strict enforcement action will be taken against illegal parking. Motorists are also advised to lock and secure their vehicles when parked.  

SCAM AWARENESS

The Police would like to remind members of the public to be wary of the following scams when buying items online or renting vehicles during the festive period:

1. E-Commerce Scam
   
   • Scammers target online shoppers by enticing them with attractive deals that do not exist. Victims only realised they had been scammed when they failed to receive the products or when the sellers became uncontactable.
   
   
2. Parcel Delivery Phishing Scam
   
   • Victims would receive messages about failed parcel deliveries and are instructed to click a URL to confirm their address. The URL directs them to a phishing site prompting for credit card details. Scammers use the stolen details to make unauthorised purchases, with victims only realising they have been scammed when they notice unauthorised transactions.
   
   
3. Car Rental Scam
   
   • Scammers entice victims with attractive car rental deals through online advertisements or e-commerce platforms such as Carousell, promising swift and seamless transactions. However, after receiving payments from victims, scammers become uncontactable.
   
   
4. Impersonation Scams
   
   • Scammers impersonate local and foreign government agencies such as Land Transport Authority and Royal Malaysian Police and send victims phishing text messages/SMSes. Victims are required to make payment for outstanding toll charges via the weblink provided in the SMS. Victims would be phished of their banking details and only realise they have been scammed when they noticed unauthorised transactions made on their cards/bank accounts.
   
   

Fighting scams is a community effort. ACT against scams to safeguard our community by adopting the following preventive measures:

1. ADD - ScamShield app and security features (e.g. enable two-factor or multifactor authentication for e-wallets, online, messaging and Singpass accounts). Install anti-virus apps to safeguard against malware (go.gov.sg/anti-virus-apps).
   
   
2. CHECK - with someone you trust or with official sources (e.g. ScamShield app, visit www.scamshield.gov.sg, or call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799) whenever you are unsure if something is a scam.
   
   
3. TELL - authorities, family, and friends about your scam encounters and anti-scam protective measures.  Your sharing can protect others from being scammed. If you are scammed and suspect that your bank account or credit card has been compromised, call your bank immediately to prevent further monetary loss and make a police report.

ADVISORY AGAINST MISUSE OF SPARKLERS 

The Police will not hesitate to take stern action against anyone who misuses sparklers, such as combining multiple sparklers and setting them off together at once. Such acts are potential fire hazards which can cause undue danger and alarm to the public. Anyone caught misusing sparklers will be liable for an offence of rash or negligent conduct with respect to dangerous or harmful substance under Section 284 of the Penal Code 1871. Should the act be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person or endanger human life and if convicted, the offender will be liable to an imprisonment term which may extend to one year, or a fine up to $5,000, or both. Should the act cause hurt to any other person and if convicted, the offender will be liable to an imprisonment term which may extend to three years, or a fine, or both.