Netizens defend aunties after Ang Mo Kio resident complains about them ‘dancing’ to loud music
An Ang Mo Kio resident has taken to social media to vent their frustration over a group of aunties “dancing” to loud music in the neighbourhood.
Upset by aunties ‘dancing’ to loud music
In a post shared on the Complaint Singapore Facebook group on Wednesday (15 April), the resident described the situation as a disturbance that occurred “every week without fail”.
According to the post, the group of aunties would begin at around 7.30pm, and the loud music would continue until 10pm.
“I do not know what’s wrong with this group of old aunties,” the Original Poster (OP) wrote.
Source: Complaint Singapore on Facebook
“Every week without fail, they play extremely loud music for their own entertainment,” they added.
The constant noise would make it difficult for nearby residents to rest, study or work, the OP lamented.
They also claimed to have raised the matter with Ang Mo Kio Town Council, but to no avail.
Netizens defend ‘dancing’ aunties
The post quickly drew attention online, with netizens weighing in on the situation.
A netizen felt that the town council “should take action,” and that the aunties should move their activity to the park.
Source: Facebook
A Facebook user defended the aunties, pointing out that it is only once a week and they stop at 10pm.
Source: Facebook
A commenter shared that the aunties were actually exercising, and that the activity is usually organised by the Residents’ Committee (RC).
Source: Facebook
Another netizen advised the OP to approach the aunties and ask them to lower the volume of the music.
Source: Facebook
Tried asking group to lower volume
The OP told MS News that the group of aunties “dance” near Block 230 at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3.
She also pointed out that the group does this every Tuesday, claiming that the noise generated measures up to 90 decibels.
“I called the Ang Mo Kio Town Council about two weeks ago. The receptionist said someone will look into it,” she said.
She also shared that she had told the group to lower the volume previously but they refused.
Town council to engage group involved
In response to MS News’ queries, the Ang Mo Kio Town Council (AMKTC) said they did not receive any feedback on this matter prior to the media query.
“Our Property Team will engage the group involved, together with the Residents’ Network (RN), to advise them to keep their volume low during quiet hours between 10.30pm and 7am,” said the AMKTC spokesperson.
AMKTC also reminded residents and members of the public to be mindful and conduct activities in a considerate manner when using the common spaces.
“We will continue to monitor the situation and take appropriate steps to ensure that our common areas remain pleasant for use by our residents.”
MS News has reached out to the OP for more information.
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Featured image adapted from Complaint Singapore on Facebook.
