{
  "id": 19743153,
  "title": "Netizen in Singapore shocked at 'terrible' tourists who threw trash into river, says they 'should be embarrassed, fined, & made to pick up’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/netizen-in-singapore-shocked-at-terrible-tourists-who-threw-trash",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T00:00:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Independent Singapore",
    "slug": "the-independent-singapore",
    "url": "https://theindependent.sg/netizen-in-singapore-shocked-at-terrible-tourists-who-threw-trash-into-river-says-they-should-be-embarrassed-fined-made-to-pick-up"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 8, a Singaporean Reddit user shared a video on the platform showing a group of young tourists allegedly throwing trash into the Singapore River. The incident allegedly took place at Our Village open bar in Clarke Quay. The user described the behavior as \"terrible\" and \"disgusting,\" emphasizing that the tourists should face embarrassment, fines, and be required to clean up the trash themselves. In the video, a woman's voice can be heard confirming the tourists' actions, followed by a close-up of a McDonald's take-away cup and a paper napkin floating in the water.\n\nThe actual act of trash-throwing was not captured on video. However, the rest of the footage shows the large group of young Caucasian tourists at the eatery, with two members seen taking cigarettes out of their pockets and lighting up at their table. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside all entertainment establishments in Singapore, and offenders face fines starting at S$200. The video also shows two of the tourists removing their cigarette butts. Although littering and improperly throwing waste in Singapore is illegal, it carries a lighter fine, with first-time offenders facing fines up to S$2,000, and repeat offenders facing up to S$10,000. In addition, offenders aged 16 or above may be ordered by the court to perform public cleaning work, including picking up litter in public areas.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE: On Nov 8, a local Reddit user took to the platform to post a video of a group of young tourists who allegedly threw trash into the Singapore River. According to u/Bikdikeater, the incident occurred that day while the tourists were at Our Village open bar in Clarke Quay. The post author, who described the incident in the caption as “terrible” and “disgusting,” added, “Absolute…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}