A woman was allegedly harassed by a man, who offered her $2 to put on a bikini, somewhere in Toa Payoh Lorong 4.
According to Must Share News, the woman, Amelia, was walking in the street with her boyfriend as well as a male friend in Toa Payoh Lorong 4 at about 2pm.
The man then approached her and allegedly waved a $2 note at her, telling her to “wear bikini, I have money”.
The man who appeared to be either in his 30s or 40s, was also seen with his face mask below his chin.
Amelia then ignored the man and walked away from him, to which he then followed and walked beside her for a while and refused to give up, saying “got money, I give you lah!”
The man then shouted “Majulah Singapura” before uttering a Hokkien vulgarity.
Amelia added that she “wasn’t even wearing anything particularly skimpy” and was wearing a simple shirt and pants.
She also said that she will be reporting the incident to the police.
Potential penalties
Under the Protection from Harassment Act (POHA), a person who insults another person with the intention to cause harassment, alarm or distress is guilty of an offence.
Persons found guilty face a fine of up to $5,000 and/or a jail term of up to 6 months; for repeat offenders, the maximum penalties will be doubled.