A seemingly innocent National Day decoration in Pandan Gardens, Jurong has caused unintended outrage among residents due to a minor alteration that resulted in an inappropriate message.
A TikTok video shared on Monday (August 5) featured a display of plastic roses formed into a heart shape with the phrase “SG 59 Porn” accompanied by the caption, “Someone is losing their job.”
This amused many online, prompting some users to inquire about the location of the arrangement after the video was re-shared on reddit.
The TikTok video shared on Monday showcased the display, which inadvertently read “SG 59 PORN” instead of its intended message, “SG 59 PGRN,” representing the Pandan Gardens Residents’ Network.
The decoration, intricately designed with white plastic roses arranged in the shape of a heart, was meant to convey a message of community spirit and national pride.
However, the repositioning of just one white rose transformed the letter “G” into an “O,” sparking reactions from the local community and authorities alike.
The Ayer Rajah Community Club responded promptly to the incident, expressing dismay at what they deemed a “distasteful act.”
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 6, the Friends of Ayer Rajah condemned the vandalism and stated that a police report has been lodged.
HERE’S WHAT THE FACEBOOK POST SAID :
“It has come to our attention that there has been a recent vandalism of our beautiful National Day decorations near BLK 404 Pandan Gardens Road. The hard work and effort put in by the Pandan Gardens Residents’ Network and residents have been marred by this distasteful act”.
“We have made a police report and an investigation is currently underway. We urge everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities”.
“Let’s stand together as a community and continue to celebrate our nation’s pride with resilience and positivity. We will not let this act of vandalism dampen our spirits”.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
– Friends of Ayer Rajah
The offence of vandalism carries a punishment with imprisonment term of up to three years, caning with not less than three strokes and not more than eight strokes, and a fine of up to S2,000.
Image via Facebook
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