Two Singaporean men have been apprehended by Malaysian auxiliary officers on June 13 for engaging in public urination, as reported by the authorities at Johor Bahru South District Police Headquarters.
According to the police, the incident took place at the Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex in Johor Bahru. Notwithstanding the presence of ample restroom facilities and clear signage directing individuals to them, the two men chose to urinate in a public area.
The individuals involved in this offense are aged 48 and 68 years, respectively. They are not related and committed the transgressions separately but on the same day.
On June 13, the authorities arrested both individuals under Section 14 of Malaysia’s Minor Offences Act 1955 (Revised 1987), which pertains to engaging in behavior considered disrespectful. If found guilty, they may face a fine of S$29.
Following drug tests, it was determined that neither of the men had consumed illicit substances.
The first suspect was formally charged in court on June 14.
As for the second suspect, ongoing investigations will be conducted under Section 6(3) of Malaysia’s Immigration Act 1959/63 due to concerns about their residency status in Malaysia without a valid pass.
Similar cases
Just last month, a Singaporean man was arrested for urinating at the prayer ablution area at the Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex.
A video of the incident was posted online by a netizen who witnessed the act, and scolded him for being rude because the area where the man was peeing at is meant for Muslims to cleanse themselves before praying.
The incident also caught the attention of Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi, who revealed that the man had been detained by the Malaysian police following the incident.
The man tested negative for drugs but did have a prior criminal record against his name.