Samsui woman mural to remain, but building owner will be fined S$2,000 for not getting approval

The fine was issued because the owner “began work” on the mural “without approval from URA”. - ST FILE

SINGAPORE: The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and Health Ministry (MOH) said in a joint statement on Wednesday (July 10) that the controversial mural of a smoking samsui woman on 297 South Bridge Road can stay, but have issued a composition fine of S$2,000 to the owner for the unauthorised mural.

According to the statement, the fine was issued because the owner “began work” on the mural “without approval from URA”.