Maintaining proper hygiene in public spaces is essential to ensure a healthy environment. Hawker centres, being communal areas where people gather, require extra care in terms of cleanliness.
Recently, an incident at the Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre sparked controversy when a man was seen washing his leg in a basin, receiving significant backlash from netizens, who expressed concerns about hygiene.
Facebook user Agnes Cheong took to social media to share her disapproval of a man washing his leg at a basin in the Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre. The incident, captured in two photos, raised concerns among netizens about maintaining proper hygiene standards in public spaces.
The first image shows a middle-aged man, dressed in a black shirt, lifting his leg while standing at the sink. In the second picture, the man is seen placing his foot, still wearing a slipper, inside the basin. His hand is positioned under the tap, indicating his intention to turn it on and wash his foot.
The woman who posted the pictures expressed her disbelief in the caption, highlighting that the sink is intended for handwashing, not for cleaning feet or legs.
The incident quickly gained attention on social media platforms, leading to widespread criticism of the man’s behavior. Netizens expressed their disgust and responded in the comments section with negative remarks about his poor hygiene practices.
Many netizens were particularly disturbed by the man’s actions, considering the potential transfer of dirt and germs from his leg to the basin.
Numerous individuals labeled his actions as disgusting, which is justified as he had submerged his slipper-clad foot into the sink.
In light of witnessing such appalling behavior, some netizens declared that they would refrain from utilizing public hawker center basins in the future.
Furthermore, a concerned user strongly advised the man to employ the appropriate facilities, such as a toilet, rather than washing his leg in a basin designated for communal use.