The person in the photo who was seen without a face mask, is a Safe Distancing Ambassador (SDA) who had been deployed on the ground by ESG to conduct surveillance checks at shopping malls.
The photos were posted by Daniel Wong in Complaint Singapore Facebook Page, he stated that
” I saw two “Safe Distancing Ambassador” yesterday 15/04/2020 Wednesday at White Sands Shopping Mall. One of them put on his mask and another one without a mask. Do we suppose to put on our mask when we go out, travel with public transport and when we shop for essential? “
Enterprise Singapore investigated in the incident and found out that SDA had gone to the restroom during his break and forgot to put on his mask after leaving the restroom.
ESG takes a serious view of such infringements and has issued a stern warning as well as imposed a S$300 penalty on him. This is consistent with the penalty imposed on individuals who are found not wearing a mask in the public
