A video showcasing a man working diligently to assist commuters at a taxi stand in Geylang Serai has gone viral on social media on November 21, 2025. The man's acts of service, contrasted with the visible presence of police officers at the site, have sparked a debate among netizens regarding the nature of the man's activities and the police response.
The Viral Act of Service
The video focuses on a man, identified by his red cap and grey shirt, demonstrating remarkable commitment to helping passengers board taxis. His actions include:
Tireless Assistance: He is seen running up and down the taxi stand.
Physical Aid: He opens doors for passengers and opens the car boot to help load their belongings, including large bags and wheelchairs.
Netizen Commentary: The Beloved Helper
Netizens who commented on the video overwhelmingly supported the man, providing context and history to his activities:
Long-Time Helper: Multiple comments noted that "This guy there for years lah… taxi drivers love him and passengers love him."
Valued Service: He is known to collect cardboard to protect taxi boots when passengers have purchased seafood and helps carry all "the barang" (belongings) to the boot.
Community Compensation: Passengers often show their appreciation by giving him small tips, usually $1 or $2.
Mental Health Speculation: One comment suggested the man "could be mentally unsound," though this was unverified speculation.
The Police Presence and Public Critique
The presence of uniformed police officers at the scene became a central point of controversy in the online discussion. The video showed the officers having parked at the taxi stand and standing there, prompting criticism from a segment of netizens who claimed that someone must have called the police to complain about the helpful man.
Netizen Criticism: Many were critical of the police, implying that their presence was unnecessary or disproportionate since the man was only performing helpful, non-criminal actions.
Alternative Viewpoint: A personal view of the video offered a balanced perspective, suggesting that while the man committed no crime, the police likely responded efficiently to a citizen's complaint, regardless of its non-criminal nature. The ultimate sentiment was one of gratitude both to the man for his community assistance and to the police for responding to a public concern.
The incident underscores the tension between informal community service and public order, particularly in cases where police are called to address complaints that may fall outside standard criminal protocols but involve public nuisance or concern.
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