12.07.2026 08:20
Footage of an elderly man relieving himself in a pot in a community garden in Singapore has sparked widespread reaction on social media. While some users expressed outrage, others called for understanding, suggesting the elderly person might have a health issue. Authorities reminded that urinating in a public space is an offense and may result in a fine.
A short video showing an elderly person defecating into a pot in a community garden in Singapore has sparked debate on social media.
In the 9-second footage shared on the Facebook group 'Complaint Singapore' on July 9, an elderly person wearing a red top is seen squatting over a planting area in the garden and, after defecating, dropping the tissue used for cleaning onto the ground.
The person who shared the video said, 'The scene I saw this afternoon really disgusted me. Why, when the nearby coffee shop's toilet is so close?'
The user who made the post also stated that they reported the incident to the authorities via the OneService app and that the National Environment Agency (NEA) would send a team to clean the area.
SOCIAL MEDIA DIVIDED
The footage quickly received numerous comments. Some users reacted strongly to the incident, while others called for more understanding, suggesting that the elderly person might have health issues such as urinary or fecal incontinence.
Among the comments were remarks like, 'Be a little more compassionate towards the elderly and vulnerable individuals in society. One day we may all grow old and face similar health problems.'
AUTHORITIES ISSUE STATEMENT
Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) reminded that relieving oneself in public spaces is an offense under the Environmental Public Health Regulations.
The agency stated that first-time offenders could face fines of up to 1,000 Singapore dollars and that necessary actions would be taken against behaviors that violate hygiene rules and endanger public health.
The NEA also announced that citizens witnessing similar incidents can report them through the official online reporting system or the myENV mobile application.