Singapore – A drunk man passed out on the floor of an MRT train with one foot on the priority seat.After a few seconds, he slowly lay back on the floor, put one foot on the seat in front of him, and fell sound asleep.One member of the chat group complimented the man for placing his shoes neatly next to him and his bag at the corner of the cabin despite being in a stupor.
If a person appears in a public place or trespasses into another property to cause trouble with any other person, that is also an offence. The punishment: Up to six months in prison, a fine of up to S$1,000, or both.Last year, a 51-year-old man was arrested for being drunk at a public place and insulting the Yishun MRT staff when they reminded him to put on a mask.
Under section 14 of the Liquor Control Act, the penalty for using abusive language against a public servant, is an up-to- S$1,000 fineIf an individual repeats such misconduct, he or she can be fined up to S$2,000, imprisoned for less than six months, or both.Send in your scoops to news@theindependent.sg
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