2 men allegedly urinate on tree near Toa Payoh MRT station

Two men were photographed allegedly urinating on a tree near the Toa Payoh MRT station on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at around 9pm.

The photo was taken by Joseph Benjamin Bolinao, a passer-by who happened to be in the area outside HDB Hub at Block 520 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh.

In response to Mothership's queries on early Thursday morning, the eyewitness in his 50s said: "Yes, I personally took that photo and was really surprised by what I saw. That’s why I secretly took that photo."

"I was talking to my girlfriend on the phone and took that shot to send it to her as a side joke to laugh about," he added.

He subsequently posted the photo on the Complaint Singapore Facebook page on Jan. 15, to the chagrin of many commenters, who collectively condemned the act.

According to Google Maps, the tree, two rubbish bins, and hoarding are located a stone's throw from Block 175 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh, which is next to HDB Hub.

Members of the public can report such incidents to the OneService App, a one-stop platform that allows the submission of feedback on municipal issues without having to figure out which government agency or town council to contact.

Urinating or defecating in public is an offence under the Environmental Public Health Act, according to the National Environment Agency (NEA).

Offenders are liable to a maximum fine of S$1,000 for the first conviction.

Members of the public who observe such acts may utilise the Online Feedback Form or myENV mobile application to report the details of the incident.

Background

This latest photo allegedly showing yet another act of public urination emerged after it was revealed that three men were charged with urinating at MRT stations.

This spate of incidents occurred within a span of a week.

A Chinese national, 41, and two Singaporean men, aged 53 and 57, were hauled to court for their actions.

The MRT stations they relieved themselves at were Outram, Tanah Merah, and Potong Pasir MRT stations, respectively.

The first man, Li Guorui, was fined S$2,000.

Top photos via Joseph Benjamin Bolinao