Third-world behaviour by members of the public was highlighted on social media in separate cases of littering at Woodlands and Sembawang.
Photos of drink bottles and cans scattered over public spaces and improperly discarded trash attracting birds were shared on Facebook pagePhoto: FB screengrab/Complaint Singaporewrote Ms Ong, who wondered what could have happened.The concerned individual also noted if the lack of an accessible trash bin resulted in drink bottles being thrown on the grass.
The separate incident was at Block 350 Sembawang, with Mr Tan expressing pity towards the cleaners at his block.Photo: FB screengrab/Complaint Singapore“First world country only on the surface, but deep down many people still stuck with developing country mentality. Sad state of affairs,”“I’m sure there’s a dustbin at the bus stop.
Under the Environmental Public Health Act , an individual who commits a littering offence is liable on conviction to a court fine of up to S$2,000 for a first conviction, S$4,000 for a second conviction and S$10,000 for the third and subsequent convictions. The court may also impose a Corrective Work Order , requiring offenders to clean public areas for up to 12 hours. /TISG
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