August 04, 2021
Phoon Chiu Yoke faces 22 charges for various offences including multiple counts of failing to wear a mask in public.
The Straits Times
SINGAPORE - A woman captured on video not wearing a mask at the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) integrated resort is expected to plead guilty to her charges on Aug 12.
Phoon Chiu Yoke, who is now in remand, appeared in court via video-link on Wednesday (Aug 4).
She asked the court for her release, without conditions attached. Alleged offenders can be released on bail before they are convicted.
Phoon, who is unrepresented, also asked for the return of her passport, stressing that she has a stellar professional record .
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Woman seen without mask gets 14 new charges, challenges prosecutor who says she breached bail conditions
Phoon Chiu Yoke seen leaving the State Courts on Jun 15, 2021. (Photo: TODAY/Ili Nadhirah Mansor)
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SINGAPORE: A woman who appeared without a mask in a viral video shot at Marina Bay Sands was given 14 new charges on Tuesday (Jul 6) and repeatedly challenged a newly appointed prosecutor.
Phoon Chiu Yoke, 53, turned up in a black suit and white mask and was handed new charges for not wearing a mask on multiple occasions and exposing others to the risk of infection by leaving her hotel room during her stay-home notice.
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