THE woman seen in a viral video clip refusing to wear a mask while at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) on May 15 arrived at the State Courts building without one.
Phoon Chiu Yoke, 53, who had sunglasses on, put on a mask only when she was near the entrance.
She arrived at the court alone around 1.15pm on Monday for a hearing on a charge for an alleged offence last year under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act.
She is contesting a criminal charge for failing to wear a mask over her nose and mouth “at all times” at Newton Hawker Centre between 7.20pm and 8pm on May 8,2020.
May 24, 2021
Phoon Chiu Yoke was wearing sunglasses as she approached the building, and only put a mask on as she neared the entrance.
The Straits Times
SINGAPORE - The woman seen in a viral video clip refusing to don a mask while at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) on May 15 approached the State Courts building on Monday afternoon (May 24) without wearing a mask.
Phoon Chiu Yoke, 53, who had sunglasses on, put on a mask only when she was near the entrance.
She arrived at the court alone around 1.15pm for a hearing on a charge for an alleged offence last year under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act.
The Straits Times
Woman who refused to wear mask at MBS turns up outside court maskless, but wears one to enter
Phoon Chiu Yoke was wearing sunglasses as she approached the building, and only put a mask on as she neared the entrance.ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG
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In the clip, a safe distancing ambassador can be seen trying to convince Phoon Chiu Yoke to put on a mask.- SCREENGRABS FROM FACEBOOK
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): The woman seen in a viral clip refusing to don a mask while at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) last Saturday (May 15) is already facing a criminal charge over a similar offence allegedly committed in the same month last year.
According to court documents The Straits Times obtained on Wednesday, Phoon Chiu Yoke had allegedly failed to wear a mask over her nose and mouth at all times at Newton Hawker Centre between 7.20pm and 8pm on May 8,2020.