GIRL TOOK PHOTO OF MRT SIGN, SIAO LANG AUNTIE SCOLD HER “CANNOT TAKE PHOTO IN PUBLIC”

Wrong to take pictures of public?

So recently I was waiting outside a MRT station for a friend, and I snap a picture of the exit of MRT and sent it to my friend to let him know the precise location I am waiting.

then this lady came up to me and confronted me saying its unlawful to take pictures in public and I stand my my ground arguing i did nothing wrong, even showed her the picture i took does not have her in it.

can I ask is there law that say i cannot take a picture of public places with random people in it?

Netizens’ comments

1. No issues. Sorry u met a karen. Certain singaporeans overly stressed until brains spoilt.
2. Definitely can take. If not how u report to SGsecure if can’t take pictures??
3. The only public space I know that you can’t take pictures at js the checkpoint (while waiting to check your passport). I witnessed a group of tourists happily taking photos but an ICA officer told them to delete them right away.
4. Not illegal to take photos of the MRT entrance. You met some boliao Karen.
5. I would have responded along the lines of “Auntie, you think you very chio meh? Who want take picture of you?”
6. Its not unlawful to take pictures of a person face or overall body. However, the person may question you if it’s suspicious. But taking upskirt is unlawful and breaks the law.
7. Can. You can take pictures of the auntie also if you want. It’s a public space. The auntie is in the way of you and your camera as much as you are in the aunties way.
8. Not wrong. As per SMRT FAQ site, it’s also stated clearly. But some people, like the Cisco security may stop you. Just show them the SMRT FAQ site and see what they will do.
   Photography and filming of video within SMRT premises
   Q) Can I take photographs or videos within SMRT bus interchanges?
   Yes, if it is for personal use and all photographs and/or videos are taken at public access areas for non-commercial purposes. If you are using the photographs and/or videos for commercial or any other purposes such as academic projects, media productions or wedding photoshoots, please obtain our written consent before proceeding with your photography and/or filming.