2 boys Seen Fishing At Prohibited Area In Marina Bay, PUB Investigating

[Sustanon]

Two boys were spotted illegally fishing along Singapore River near Fullerton Bay Hotel in Marina Bay on Nov. 22.

Photos submitted by a Mothership reader, who witnessed the incident around 5:40pm that day, showed the boys fishing right next to a sign that indicated no fishing was allowed.

Using a rod and line, they apparently fished for about 15 to 20 minutes.

A number of people, including tourists, stopped and watched them, looking confused as to why they were allowed to fish there, according to the reader.

However, the boys ignored the members of the public and continued fishing, and the reader did not see anyone intervene.

The reader went to Fullerton Bay Hotel and informed the staff about what the boys were doing, and they replied that they had asked security to check the area.

The reader felt that the hotel staff need to pay more attention to such incidents.

"I hope staff in the area stay more attentive in future because this reflects poorly on Singapore when tourists see this happening," the reader said.

Fishing areas​

In Singapore, fishing is only permitted at designated locations in selected reservoirs and waterways.

These locations are listed on the website of national water agency PUB.

They do not include Singapore River.

According to PUB, people caught violating fishing regulations may be fined up to S$3,000.

PUB previously investigated an incident in 2020 where two youths were fishing at the Marina Bay Sands boardwalk, where it is also illegal to do so.

Investigations ongoing​

In response to Mothership's queries, PUB confirmed that they are investigating the incident and will take necessary enforcement actions.

They have also stepped up enforcement patrols in the area.

The agency added that they take a "serious view of illegal fishing activities" due to the safety risks they pose to pedestrians and the anglers themselves:

"First time offenders will receive warning letters or composition fines while repeat offenders could be prosecuted in court and fined up to S$3,000 under the Public Utilities Act."

There are also designated areas for anglers to fish, which are positioned at adequate distances from footpaths, adjacent park connectors with high pedestrian traffic, as well as areas where water activities take place, PUB added.

Members of the public are encouraged to report illegal fishing activities via PUB's 24-hour call centre at 1800-2255-782.

"We urge everyone to play a part in making our reservoirs a safe and pleasant environment for all to enjoy," PUB stated.

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[Boonsiong]

Hi

 

[Narong Wongwan]

Police state even want to charge minors

 

[face the facts]

how the fuck is that even news? just warn the 2 monkeys they cant do it, end of story.....wtf
meanwhile thousands of locals are losing their ricebowls and media never fuck the pap

 

[Sustanon]

the PCB pubor baotoh kia behavior is causing very a distrusting dystopian society all because that baotoh kia wants a pat of approval on the head by the garhmen that morbidly encourages a society that rats on one another. A totalitarian state indeed. A society like this looks good on paper with all the rules and regulations but in reality, it's hardly liveable.

THESE KIDS ARE HAVING FUN. WHAT'S WRONG???

 

[mojito]

Singaporeans commit more crimes. Punish them! Hard!

 

[Hightech88]

Fish in front of no fishing sign LOL.

 

[glockman]

how the fuck is that even news? just warn the 2 monkeys they cant do it, end of story.....wtf
meanwhile thousands of locals are losing their ricebowls and media never fuck the pap

Exactly. What's PUB going to do? Charge them in court and give warning?