Singapore’s reputation for cleanliness is no secret — and it appears even some tourists are keen to help keep it that way.
But that doesn’t mean everyone shares the same view.
In an Instagram video on Sunday (Oct 11), a traveller expressed her disappointment after coming across several tables filled with dirty plates and trays at the tourist attraction Lau Pa Sat.
She had visited the hawker centre late at night to satisfy her cravings, however, the mess at the tables left her less than impressed.
“It’s honestly sad to see how some tourists fail to respect the rules and culture of the countries they visit,” she wrote.
“Travelling is a privilege, and respecting the country you’re visiting should always be part of the experience.”
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In Singapore, it is mandatory for all diners at hawker centres, coffee shops and food courts to clear their litter and return used trays and crockery to designated spots.
Failure to do so would result in a written warning for first-time offenders, while subsequent offenders may face composition or court fines.
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Littering at F1 concert
Over at the Singapore Grand Prix, rubbish was spotted across concert grounds following K-pop boy band Cortis’ performance on Oct 9.
The group had performed at the Padang that evening, attracting over 60,000 fans, some of whom had reportedly arrived hours before the show.
After the concert ended, photos and videos circulating on social media showed plastic bottles, plastic bags and even a shoe left behind as litter at the venue.
The mess sparked debate online, and many people got upset by the inconsiderate behaviour.
“Disgusting,” one said in a Reddit post which shared several photos of the rubbish.
Commented another: “I really pity the organisers and everyone involved. It’s not their fault and they can’t control. They are given directions and can’t really deviate from them. You’re going to other people’s country, at least behave.”
The incident also drew the attention of Cortis’ Singapore fan club, which issued an apology on Instagram.
“On behalf of the Singapore fanbase, we sincerely apologise to other F1 attendees, the venue staff and event organisers who had to deal with the chaos and the mess,” it wrote, adding that it had previously reminded fans to follow venue regulations, dispose of their rubbish properly and prioritise safety.
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The fan club also explained that as it was the K-pop group’s first time performing at the Grand Prix, so it “attracted a massive crowd of both local and international fans”.
“Whenever crowds are this big, there is bound to be a mix of people, and several inconsiderate actions that happened during the event have reflected poorly on all of us as a fandom,” it wrote.
“Let’s all do better so we can keep enjoying these events together safely in the future.”
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