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.

Top images from Mothership reader

 

[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?

 

[Timerty]

CDC voucher not enough, must visit Lawrence to get some more?

 

[Yuletide]

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:



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.

Top images from Mothership reader

Did they catch anything in that muddy dirty river?.

 

[batman1]

Go bedok reservoir.

 

[sbfuncle]

The boy can say, you say prohibited means prohibited ah and you say allow means allow ah, who gave you the permission to decide.

Pub can say, who your parent voted for.

The parent can say, I voted for pap but I never say you can decide where then can fish..
Then the parent can say again,
The fish in that area is higher class is if?
And bedok leeservoir one lower class? Or else tell me why you can make your decision and don't need consult me first.

Pap will have nothing to say here.
So pub have to let the boy go, and tell pap next time you have to state clearly before erection.

 

[VanDick]

By fishing next to a no fishing sign, these boys are displaying promising traits of oppie supporters. We definitely need more of them in our society.

 

[sbfuncle]

Pap will have nothing to say here.
So pub have to let the boy go, and tell pap next time you have to state clearly before erection

If pap were to say
I'm the gov, I decide everything.

Then parent can say we goto court.

In court, the parent can challenge the judge the same.
I voted pap to be the gov, but I didn't said they can decide where then can fish.

Next time say properly first hor, now no parkay

Trust me, the judge will have nothing to say here.
If anyone can challenge this, say it.

They have to let the boys free.

 

[sbfuncle]

If pap were to say
I'm the gov, I decide everything.

Then parent can say we goto court.

In court, the parent can challenge the judge the same.
I voted pap to be the gov, but I didn't said they can decide where then can fish.

Next time say properly first hor, now no parkay

Trust me, the judge will have nothing to say here.
If anyone can challenge this, say it.

They have to let the boys free.

Now here comes the part whereby the judge could possibly becum a puppy, if the parent engage me as their lawyer, with a nominal fee.

I will pose the prosecutor or the judge a few qns.

Do you think a gov can implement laws as and when they like?
They will surely answer, yes.

I will ask again, who said this?
Is it written in any where?
The fact is there isn't any written clause about this act. People assume there is.

Then I will say again, everyone just assume it, but I don't.
You can see for yourself, even in an insurance coverage or employment contract, everything is stated in b&w.

There is no written B&W that a gov can introduce no fishing law as and when they like. If they use a generic law to lean against this fishing law, I will use back the same tool I.e how do you know the fish in that area is of higher value life.

Ft all becum puppy.

 

[sbfuncle]

Now here comes the part whereby the judge could possibly becum a puppy, if the parent engage me as their lawyer, with a nominal fee.

I will pose the prosecutor or the judge a few qns.

Do you think a gov can implement laws as and when they like?
They will surely answer, yes.

I will ask again, who said this?
Is it written in any where?
The fact is there isn't any written clause about this act. People assume there is.

Then I will say again, everyone just assume it, but I don't.
You can see for yourself, even in an insurance coverage or employment contract, everything is stated in b&w.

There is no written B&W that a gov can introduce no fishing law as and when they like. If they use a generic law to lean against this fishing law, I will use back the same tool I.e how do you know the fish in that area is of higher value life.

Ft all becum puppy.

To sum it up.

In the next erection, pap will have to upfront state clearly.

Vote me as the gov
我说了算

Once this is written in b&w
Ah that's only when these boys can be charged.

For now, bo taichi.