SINGAPORE — Passport covers resembling Singaporean passports have been removed from Taobao, after the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) reached out to the Chinese e-commerce platform to take down the listings.
According to The Straits Times, the imitation passport covers were sold for RMB138 (S$26) on Taobao until early December. Similar to government-issued Singapore passports, the covers showcased the state crest on a red background, and were offered in alternative colours, like black and purple. Merchants had also claimed that the passport covers were waterproof and made of real leather.