Singapore woman seen not wearing mask in video has pending charge over similar offence

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.