An elderly man who was recently spotted on several occasions selling tissues by the road in Bugis has sparked concern among netizens, who expressed concern for his safety.
Photos of the 75-year-old man were posted on Facebook by Richard Song last Saturday (July 20), who spotted the man sitting next to a bus stop at Bugis Junction.
The elderly man was sitting on the ground barefoot, with a bandage wrapped around his left wrist.
In his post, Song urged members of the public to help the elderly man by buying tissues from him.
On another occasion, he saw the man sitting at the traffic junction between Bugis Junction and Bugis Street on July 17 under the blazing sun, reported Shin Min Daily News.
He added that the man also occasionally sold tissues outside the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple at Waterloo Street.
Song's post attracted several comments from concerned netizens who were worried about the elderly man's safety.
They also urged others to help the man if they see him.
"The [uncle] selling [tissues] on the road looks really dangerous," said one.
More at https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/elderly-man-sits-bugis-road-sell-tissues-sparking-safety-concerns
