Woman fine $30 for eating sweet on MRT to relieve motion sickness

[@IJackzxczx]

This is why some foreigners feel that the law in Singapore is messed up

[@derricks4227]

This is just way too unreasonable. Their management is so horrible

[@Scramblelove]

Precisely! In that case, anyone caught swallowing their own saliva should be fined!

[@Lee0Lee0Lee]

well , i think the number of people dislike this tells how this rule is ridiculous

[@Jamderella94]

I don't know how one small little sweet can cause any harm.

[@ThyBlackRoses]

What happens if you're having a horrible sore throat and has no choice but ear strepsils? Or you have diabetes and you have to eat sweets at certain intervals?

[@Flytha]

smrt should spend more time preventing breakdowns than catching ppl eating sweets. -__-

[@CaptainRex619]

i would fuckin hate to have a camera crew and a reporter friggin come up to me in an mrt

[@WingZEROX10A]

Bloody hell, what they can do instead is to fix their damn service and stop increasing the transport fees rather than patrol trains just to fine people for eating a sweet...

[@adxjack]

Remind me of my elementary primary school days. Teacher said you not suppose to eat sweets in class. Thats the sad reflection of the top down authority in Singapore. Citizens practically treated like kids. SMRT and Govt,clear up your own mess before telling us where and what not to eat and do.

[@nchunyiu]

Seriously. The point of banning food consumption is because in the past, people who consume food in the MRT have dirtied the train. If commuters are more responsible, there would not be a need to have a ban on food cunsumption. I think it is fine as long as the commuter does not dirty the train.

[@Horus21jock]

This woman is taking it so well, omg... please SMRT, wake up your idea. The sweet is staying in her mouth my goodness.

[@SuccessforLifester]

Last week I just told a young man next to me softly that he cannot eat in the MRT. He was eating bread. Anyway he continued to finish it. The MRT staff should walk down the MRT to do such enforcements.

[@urfriend88]

I think everybody should take note of this and find one day all eat sweet in SMRT trains all together, to protest for the lady in silence, like this the enforcement jerks can't enforce and write the bills to everyone together also. One of the reasons i left Singapore is because some rules are enforced to the point of absurdity.

[@sumimimi0]

Oh yeah, since the staffs are finding ppl for eating sweets, we should find SMRT for being responsible for making the MRT to break down so many times

[@DenizenofSBWR]

What about fining those inconsiderate people who stand and block people exiting the mrt?? What about sending staff to tell people to move aside and let people exit the train first?? price increase , breakdown increase , standard of service decrease ...

[@smokelessgunpowder]

SMRT should put more effort into improving their train systems rather than trivial matters like this.

[@dbbgh]

To be honest the man looked like he'd rather not be there doing that

[@fatwhiteroses]

honestly feel that the staion master was forced to impose the fine on the commuter under the watchful eye of the media. My guess is that this was probably to closest thing to "eating on the train" the crew got while covering the story. Can't expect him to say "oh sweets is ok" on a video watched by many! Investigative reporting puts people in a spot, and he has to do his job to deter people from eating openly on the train On a normal basis, SMRT would definitely close one eye and you know it.

[@alamakemak]

if the interviewer ask me "is there anything you would like to say" i would have stared at the camera and shout " FUCK MRT!!!!!!!"

[@SprinkleofWilly]

One time I was on the way to school, took a sip of plain water and the staff came up to me and angrily said I did it on purpose and asked if I want her to call up my school. I should have said go ahead and call. My school will think she is crazy. Imagine her saying this student was drinking water in mrt 😂

[@DWJL511]

Totally ridiculous. This just shows why Singapore can never be a compassionate society.

[@hoholow4]

What? seriously, who doesn't eat sweets or drink on MRT? I did that all the time.

[@ThePengmun]

I will tell the station master this " how about you come and speak to my lawyer and we shall challenge this policy "

[@greteltan8386]

Come on lah sweet only... Better than vomiting right?

[@SchafjuanS]

i cant imagine how much it costs for a tombstone in singapore..

[@Jdxfang]

Dick move SMRT.... Although there are rules in place, sometimes we have to use our personal judgement and not just be block heads that follow the rules behind the curtains it being a S.O.P In this case the SMRT staff should have evaluated the according to the needs of their customer. This is really poor customer service on the part of SMRT given that the women is a paying customer and MRT services are not a free service in SG. SMRT could have at the very least defined the boundaries of "Food and Drinks" so as to prevent such disgraceful (to the level of customer service provided by our world class transport system) events from every arising in the future

[@JeromeFDavis]

Beware, one day eating on the MRT will constitute the death penalty!

[@naylinadya7840]

OMG!!! THAT IS MY AUNT!!!

[@DanishNishika]

What if train breakdown for another 2hrs ? Can drink or not ah ? Or I have to alight and tap out just to drink ? But stuck between orchard & somerset leh , how?

[@shukriafiq5747]

This is totally nonsense. Doesn't make any sense.

[@EchelonThree]

I doubt that shit like breakdowns would happen as often if SMRT actually got their priorities right and devoted the resources spent on enforcing the rules towards checking for faults instead.

[@superconnie5003]

Hold on..SUCKING IS NOT 'EATING'

[@ChristinaCantDance]

I'm actually quite curious about something. they fined people for drinking and eating in the bus or MRT. but, what if the person is sit and really need to drink water or need to eat sweet like fisherman and etc? are SMRT and SBS going to fine them also? this is really so unfair !

[@germaineongyl]

Sweet is prohibited? Next time when i feel like vomiting, i'll take the train and make a mess out of it and blame SMRT for not allowing me to eat sweet.

[@smackykia]

okay so if we are not allowed to eat sweets in the MRT, why is the sign at the side of the pillars where the women(interviewer) was standing? What if people walk the other way where there isin't any sign which states no eating ? What if this lady was low on sugar and is going to faint? Is she going to get a $30 fine for helping herself not to faint?

[@LeagueOfNations94]

i would like to ask SMRT, would u rather have someone to faint on the train, or someone to have a candy?

[@mershalian]

the song behind is so not link to this video =='

[@omgsianz]

how does eating sweets make the MRT unclean? littering sweet wrappers and eating sweets are two very different things!

[@leejiayingalicia]

I've seen people drink slurpees and eat food on the mrt but they never get scolded Sometimes the Singapore laws are so strict ._.

[@ViosAngel]

This is following the law blindly and carrying it out without empathy!

[@fcym]

@zhiyue but banning will make it less dirtier? prevent instead of solve? are you sure the trains are really dirty?? have you even seen really dirty trains before?

[@logpo2]

This is ridiculous! Shame on you SMRT

[@haradaSouta]

I hope she made the right choice during last year's GE, by voting the Opposition.

[@dooglesmoogle]

Singapore: Stopping dangerous criminals, one at a time.

[@cruisebreeze]

any person NOT found having a sweet in his mouth but LITTER on the train SHOULD be fined! That's how the law should be applied!

[@MarineHaloCorps]

Yes, you will be liable for a fine if you eat/drink in trains/stations without medical reasons, but health is always top priority. Before fining a suspected individual, ask whether he/she is feeling unwell. This is a more acceptable approach. If you disagree with me I have no reason to say anything but I can only say that you are clearly oblivious to the effects of the restriction.

[@carolineleng313]

He is a real bloody foo.

[@PhilipNgSG]

What is SMRT trying to achieve with this No Eating/Drinking rule? The purpose is to keep the trains clean right? So why not just institute a No Littering rule? If I can drink or eat or suck a sweet without dirtying or littering why not? This is the kind of paternal government mentality that treats everyone like kids that I find so insulting.

[@ooodinosaur]

this is absolutely ridiculous

[@carolineleng313]

Wah, thank God I am not living in this country. So angry after reading this.

[@Averagebum21]

Where do you live, Caroline?

[@MontanoCastilo]

A BUNCH OF LEGIT CRAP!!! Pure & Simple! He's just lucky that he didn't get to speak to an outspoken, witty and liberalist.

[@jumustube]

That's just plain stupid to say something like that.

[@ngtes]

there's a reason why such people work as "train captains".

[@etesiawinds]

Oh Gosh, too harsh to be exact.

[@hozongxi]

Eating sweets is better than vomiting on a train.What kind of rule is this?LTA should exclude sweets from the food thing

[@zulithern]

My country have this law too, don’t worry.

[@illiyaqulyaqin]

I think this is too much of SMRT.This is injustice and inhumane.

[@hsongp]

I don't think this law was made to mean a piece of candy in her mouth! It was meant for food and drinks.

[@nathanprince1415]

Be reminded that Singapore is a Fine City. To make life finer, not only eating sweets, but those who talk loudly, loud music from their headphones, sneezing or coughing without covering their nose or mouth, scratching head and face, etc in the MRT should all be fined.

[@fiariii_]

Eating sweets in mrt could result in mrt crash - The reason for banning sweets in mrt.

[@goodie006]

just because you dont like the rule please dont say its pathetic. the marginal social cost of eating sweets on trains exceeds the maginal private costs

[@vagisilsalesman]

so much of rules, so much of regulations. LIFE IS SHORT!

[@CaptainInferno360]

this is so unfair

[@Nisyim0722]

what kind of a stupid law is this? so unreasonable! $30 fine!

[@chikjx]

Do not go overboard. Thank you.

[@ngshixian]

Other people from other country's will laugh at us for having such a stupid law.

[@ks813]

Ridiculous. I am sure the original intent is to not have litter or mess in the trains, and thus no food or drinks. Sweet is so innocent. As the other lady said, some things a hacks can soothe a coughing fit. Would you ant someone hacking away on the train or have it soothed?

[@djdB]

what a coward, a bully, a disgrace to humanity these people are. Is this how we treat our fellow human beings? Utterly disgusted! Please we need to stamp this shit out!

[@kirakiraUwU]

Wow. If someone has motion sickness, and can't eat nor drink anything to relieve it, if the person pukes in the MRT, please don't blame it on the person. That's idiotic.

[@donovanlim4425]

Thumbs down to the authority @SMRT for the lack of common sense in their rules.

[@gentlejoker]

I'm somehow not convinced that she has motion sickness. That's why she or any passenger, foreigners especially must respect the land of the law.

[@rudylyman7236]

All i can say Nonsense, Nonsense, Nonsense...

[@diananurzafira]

The gov is sick...

[@kanmanisabapathy102]

Brilliant priorities, SMRT! Maybe fix your constant train disruptions first before playing food police and peeking into people’s mouths.

[@chickenugget]

I think the $30 is commission for the SMRT staff to encourage them to catch more people.

[@azamkassim1]

@TheHollychild you are right. strongly agree with you....

[@ryanyang33]

SHE SHOULD'VE SPIT IT OUT ON THE MRT AND PAY EXTRA 30 DOLLARS!

[@ilhamranau]

in sydney you can eat drink anything

[@trishasim5633]

This is ridiculous

[@lamyh14]

How about breathing on the train? Should impose a penalty too since since it contain water.

[@random95725]

all the fines go to their bonuses.

[@yoojaesuk123]

SMRT fined us for eating sweets... We should fined SMRT for consistent train breakdown thus delaying our work as well as being scolded by boss because of lateness.. Period..

[@candybqt88]

THIS IS RIDICULOUS !!!! Diaibetic patients on hypo needs a sweet to help them !!!!

[@sgpchai]

Should the sign change to 'Nothing should be in your mouth except your Saliva"

[@sayaacc]

$30 is too little

[@COOKING6969]

it's ridiculous

[@v3xPaperJam]

WOW, SERIOUSLY ?

[@adamtck231]

If SMRT breakdown halfway through, do they need to fine themself? Or we report to LTA? Lol!

[@keyonchong]

why station master not warning YOUNG, HEALTHY commuter sitting on RESERVE SIT?

[@gentlejoker]

The law of the land clearly states that "NO EATING" in MRT. Respect the law or be fined. Unless you have medical reasons to do so. Otherwise, I praise the officer of enforcing the law.

[@kamilthecop]

haha dont be giddy. Just vomit on the train lah!

[@aquastica]

one reason out of infinite reasons why singapore isnt an ideal place

[@vigneshrk]

there should also be a fine for taping a show & conducting interviews on the SMRT...what if every passenger was doing this? it would be chaos...

[@5.12Tactical]

As what the station officer said: we cannot accept sweets "unless" its medication... But medication in the form of tablets one still needs water to swallow the tablets and the law states water aren't allowed too..... Ludicrous...

[@Mokambigai]

instead of scolding or fining ppl who take up two seats for their bags/put their feet up..spend your resources on fining for a sweet..

[@isanorhadi]

This woman should've spoken out and ridicule this stupid law instead of being the typical Singaporean; too shy to express her opinions.

[@zishen88]

The rational of not allowing drinking or eating on the trains is to ensure a clean environment for commuters. So I think it's perfectly all right to drink plain water or chew on a sweet. Anyway to SMRT, if you don't let us to even have plain water in the trains, then will you guys be responsible someone faint on the trains?!

[@EdisonZzzz]

Too Much........Just A Sweet Dude......

[@ZxJCxZ]

This is super embarrassing.