A recent incident of high-rise littering in MacPherson has raised concerns among residents and local leaders.
On Nov. 30, 2025, Tin Pei Ling, Member of Parliament (MP) for Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC, posted on Facebook about a beer bottle being thrown from a high floor, shattering glass across the area.
“Agencies have been alerted, and a police report was made,” Tin wrote. “Investigations are underway.”
She emphasised the serious safety risk, noting that children could have been affected as a childcare centre was located nearby.
“Such callous and antisocial behaviour is abhorrent and unacceptable!” she added.
Ongoing Public Education and Enforcement
High-rise littering has long been a frustrating problem in MacPherson. Tin highlighted that authorities and grassroots organisations have been conducting community education and enforcement efforts over the years.
Following the latest case, Tin and other MacPherson grassroots leaders visited the estate to show concern and remind residents to stay safe.
“We shall continue in our ground engagement efforts and seek stronger enforcement from agencies,” Tin stated.
Past Cases of High-Rise Littering
This is not an isolated problem. In September 2024, residents on the ground floor of a Circuit Road HDB estate reported frequent incidents of objects being thrown from flats. Items included cigarette butts, knives, and even faeces wrapped in tissue. Some residents even installed awnings outside their units to protect themselves.
Similar incidents have occurred elsewhere in Singapore. On Nov. 25, 2025, Jeffrey Siow, MP of Choa Chu Kang GRC, reported glass and ceramic items being thrown from Blk 802A Keat Hong Close, prompting the National Environment Agency (NEA) to deploy surveillance cameras to catch offenders.
Legal Consequences
High-rise littering is considered a criminal offence in Singapore.
- First conviction: fine up to S$2,000
- Second conviction: fine up to S$4,000
- Third and subsequent convictions: fine up to S$10,000
Courts may also issue a corrective work order, requiring offenders to clean public areas for up to 12 hours.
