pThe controversial cigarette on the mural came to widespread public attention on June 21./p
SINGAPORE – The Urban Redevelopment Authority and Ministry of Health said in a joint statement on 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 $2,000 to the owner for the unauthorised mural.
The joint statement added that the mural “does normalise smoking” even as “most members of the public do not see this as an advertisement for cigarettes”. The authorities are looking at ways to minimise that impact, adding: “We will therefore work with the building owner to find appropriate ways to mitigate any impact that the mural may have in promoting smoking, without modifying the mural itself.
It is well-documented that samsui women smoked cigarettes as a form of recreation after their hard labour and even stored cigarettes under their trademark red headgear. South Bridge Road was where many of these pioneering migrant women from Guangdong province stayed. The joint statement reminded owners of conserved buildings to obtain the relevant approvals before commencing works, and that “failure to do so will result in enforcement against offenders, including prosecution for egregious cases”.
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