Cancel National Day Parade flypast and save fuel

Letter from Denis Distant, Today Online 24 Jun 08;

NATIONAL Development Minister MahBow Tan has said the Government cannot reduce petrol taxes despite the soaring oil prices.

He added that motorists should try to cut down the number of trips to reduce energy consumption.

So, how about the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) adopting this practice as well and cancelling the flypast portion at this year’s National Day Parade?

Several evenings each week, the RSAF conducts low-flying practice flights across the island, using up very expensive jet fuel while creating noise pollution.

The Government must take the lead if it expects its citizens to follow its advice. There are still seven weeks left to save that expensive jet fuel.