We thank the writers for their feedback in “Impose more severe penalties for those found to be breeding mosquitoes” (Sept 2), “Focus on mosquito breeding problem, not raising fines” (Sept 5) and “Mindset change needed to stop Zika outbreak” (Sept 7). NEA takes a serious view of those found breeding mosquitoes and will not hesitate to take enforcement action against the parties responsible. From Jan 1 to July 31, NEA issued more than 410 Notices to Attend Court and more than 50 Stop Work Orders to construction sites for mosquito breeding. About 2,200 households were also fined for mosquito breeding in their homes. However, NEA is heartened that the majority have heeded calls to check their premises for mosquito breeding, as most of our 748,000 inspections carried out thus far this year have found those premises to be mosquito-free. NEA recently reviewed our penalty regime and from Mar 14 this year, all residential premises found breeding mosquitoes, whether located within active dengue transmission areas or not, will have to pay a fine of S$200 in lieu of being charged.... Continue Reading