A man was caught by a commuter for not wearing his mask properly and was seen chitchatting throughout the journey.
A netizen submitted a video to us stating that
“This man in mrt not wearing mask in the train and talking when sign say cannot talk”
The man was seen wearing his mask on his chin, this is also known as the infamous “Chin Diaper”
Penalties:
First-time offenders who breach safe distancing measures are fined $300.
For non-compliance with safe management measures under the COVID-19 offenders may be jailed for up to six months, fined up to S$10,000, or both.
If they are caught by the Police for not wearing a mask or not wearing a mask properly they can be charged under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.
Penalties include a fine of up to SGD$10,000 and jailed for up to six months.