Man in monk's robes seen in Bras Basah asking tourists for money

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Man in monk's robes seen in Bras Basah asking tourists for money​

He had been spotted allegedly asking for travel expenses as well.Khine Zin Htet

January 07, 2025, 07:10 PM​

A man dressed in monk's robes was spotted in Bras Basah, apparently asking for money in exchange for blessings.

According to Shin Min Daily News, the same individual was also allegedly seen in the area asking for money to cover his travel expenses.

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Passer-by stopped tourist from giving money​

Speaking to Shin Min, a passer-by, surnamed Long (transliteration), recounted seeing the man approach a family of four near Bras Basah MRT station around 4pm on Jan. 5.

The family did not appear to be locals.

"The couple had two children. I've heard that foreigners dressed as monks come to Singapore to ask for money on the streets, and as it was illegal to do so, I paid special attention to the group," the 72-year-old said.

Long observed that the man appeared to have difficulty communicating, relying on his phone, seemingly for translation purposes.

Concerned that the tourists might feel obligated to give money, Long gestured to them to not provide any money.

One of the tourists noticed Long’s actions and refrained from donating.

Shortly afterward, the man left the scene and entered the MRT station.

The tourists later told Long that the man had offered them "Buddhist beads", claiming they would bestow blessings in exchange for a S$20 donation.

Asking for travel expenses​

On Jan. 6, a reporter from Shin Min visited the area in the afternoon but did not spot the man in monk's robes.

However, a food court employee nearby shared that she had seen the same individual before.

He had allegedly approached her, asking for cash for his transportation needs, claiming that he did not have his EZ-Link card.

The employee also noted that the man's accent did not sound local.

Public advised against giving money​

In response to queries from Shin Min, Venerable Seck Kwang Phing from the Singapore Buddhist Federation, condemned such actions, stating they tarnish the reputation of Buddhism.

He urged the public not to give money to non-local monks.

While the federation has not received feedback on similar incidents, Seck suggested that these individuals are unlikely to be genuine monks.

He said: "It is wrong for them to sell beads or beg for money on the street. If they really need help, they can seek help from relevant organisations."

"I hope the public will not give money and avoid encouraging such behaviour," he added

 

[rocket]

I am sure is tiongkok kia. Now no visa expect more to cum in scam , rob and steal.

 

[Pinkieslut]

There are many Tiong "monks" in Singapore these days, visiting local banks (wash $$$?), eating in high SES Chinese restaurants, shopping luxuries in Orchard.

 

[dirtywoman]

Man in monk's robes seen in Bras Basah asking tourists for money​

He had been spotted allegedly asking for travel expenses as well.Khine Zin Htet

January 07, 2025, 07:10 PM​

A man dressed in monk's robes was spotted in Bras Basah, apparently asking for money in exchange for blessings.

According to Shin Min Daily News, the same individual was also allegedly seen in the area asking for money to cover his travel expenses.

​

Passer-by stopped tourist from giving money​

Speaking to Shin Min, a passer-by, surnamed Long (transliteration), recounted seeing the man approach a family of four near Bras Basah MRT station around 4pm on Jan. 5.

The family did not appear to be locals.

"The couple had two children. I've heard that foreigners dressed as monks come to Singapore to ask for money on the streets, and as it was illegal to do so, I paid special attention to the group," the 72-year-old said.

Long observed that the man appeared to have difficulty communicating, relying on his phone, seemingly for translation purposes.

Concerned that the tourists might feel obligated to give money, Long gestured to them to not provide any money.

One of the tourists noticed Long’s actions and refrained from donating.

Shortly afterward, the man left the scene and entered the MRT station.

The tourists later told Long that the man had offered them "Buddhist beads", claiming they would bestow blessings in exchange for a S$20 donation.

Asking for travel expenses​

On Jan. 6, a reporter from Shin Min visited the area in the afternoon but did not spot the man in monk's robes.

However, a food court employee nearby shared that she had seen the same individual before.

He had allegedly approached her, asking for cash for his transportation needs, claiming that he did not have his EZ-Link card.

The employee also noted that the man's accent did not sound local.

Public advised against giving money​

In response to queries from Shin Min, Venerable Seck Kwang Phing from the Singapore Buddhist Federation, condemned such actions, stating they tarnish the reputation of Buddhism.

He urged the public not to give money to non-local monks.

While the federation has not received feedback on similar incidents, Seck suggested that these individuals are unlikely to be genuine monks.

He said: "It is wrong for them to sell beads or beg for money on the street. If they really need help, they can seek help from relevant organisations."

"I hope the public will not give money and avoid encouraging such behaviour," he added

 

[rocket]

There are many Tiong "monks" in Singapore these days, visiting local banks (wash $$$?), eating in high SES Chinese restaurants, shopping luxuries in Orchard.

Day time monk. Night time u see them mbs high limit area.

 

[mojito]

Just tourists scamming other tourists. Not our problem according to govt visa free travel good for sg.

 

[NanoSpeed]

Got Confucius School, why no 達摩 School franchise?

 

[laksaboy]

"The couple had two children. I've heard that foreigners dressed as monks come to Singapore to ask for money on the streets, and as it was illegal to do so, I paid special attention to the group," the 72-year-old said.

Here come the Tiong syndicates, I told you so. I expect to see crippled or 'Beggar Sect' cosplay kids hustling for donations too.

Thank the PAP regime for importing trash to the shithole island. PAP chihuahuas still dare to bark in Choa Chu Kang?

 

[laksaboy]

Got Confucius School, why no 達摩 School franchise?

'Confucius' is just a brand, nothing to do with Confucius himself. False advertising is a Tiong thing.

 

[bobby]

 

[NanoSpeed]

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I can donate provided he can impart to me 少林大力金剛指。

 

[50000]

Monks are supposed to ask for alms and accept what is given, not specifically ask for money. Alms include money and food.

btw, was at a funeral parlour and saw a fully head shaven PRC woman attending to rites in monk's attire. The thing is she was in full facial make up. That is strange

 

[laksaboy]

Post in thread 'Tiong Tourists create ruckus at NUS and NTU Campus!'

Dec 12, 2024

There will come a time when those trashy Tiongs bring little or no economic benefits, and a whole host of social, political and security problems.

Even the shamelessly 'pragmatic' PAP technocrats will have to change their policies.

In some other countries, Tiongs will be arrested, deported, sent to internment camps or lynched. Prepare for fun times.

• laksaboy

Serious Post in thread 'Tiongs ‘Tourists’ begging in Matland arrested by Police!'

Oct 11, 2024

Begging, scamming, burglary. Remember, they operate in syndicates.

The time will come when China becomes economically irrelevant or brings negligible economic benefits, but a whole lot of geopolitical, social and security problems. You will have to make tough decisions about the Tiongs instead of concerning yourself about the backlash from Beijing, 150 Tanglin Road or embedded media shills here.

• laksaboy

 

[Super1]

 

[WangChuk]

they are Professionals .... they are the Foreign Talents that we are suppose to embrace .... zhenghu tell U please be graceful ....

 

[dirtywoman]

Got Confucius School, why no 達摩 School franchise?

go jurong east, gor a lot of massage shops

 

[NanoSpeed]

go jurong east, gor a lot of massage shops

The term "Jurong East" in its natural and ordinary meaning refers to a residential district in Singapore populated with HDB apartments.

The term is NOT defamatory at all even if the maker of the statement had intended it to mean something else which might have been defamatory.

This is because the test of whether or not a particular statement is defamatory is an OBJECTIVE one - the meaning that a reasonable man will construe.

The law does NOT accord the purported victim of the alleged defamatory statement the exclusive right to define the meaning or draw subjective inference.

沒事！沒事！大家回去座位。

 

[k1976]

Man in monk's robes seen in Bras Basah asking tourists for money​

He had been spotted allegedly asking for travel expenses as well.Khine Zin Htet

January 07, 2025, 07:10 PM​

A man dressed in monk's robes was spotted in Bras Basah, apparently asking for money in exchange for blessings.

According to Shin Min Daily News, the same individual was also allegedly seen in the area asking for money to cover his travel expenses.

​

Passer-by stopped tourist from giving money​

Speaking to Shin Min, a passer-by, surnamed Long (transliteration), recounted seeing the man approach a family of four near Bras Basah MRT station around 4pm on Jan. 5.

The family did not appear to be locals.

"The couple had two children. I've heard that foreigners dressed as monks come to Singapore to ask for money on the streets, and as it was illegal to do so, I paid special attention to the group," the 72-year-old said.

Long observed that the man appeared to have difficulty communicating, relying on his phone, seemingly for translation purposes.

Concerned that the tourists might feel obligated to give money, Long gestured to them to not provide any money.

One of the tourists noticed Long’s actions and refrained from donating.

Shortly afterward, the man left the scene and entered the MRT station.

The tourists later told Long that the man had offered them "Buddhist beads", claiming they would bestow blessings in exchange for a S$20 donation.

Asking for travel expenses​

On Jan. 6, a reporter from Shin Min visited the area in the afternoon but did not spot the man in monk's robes.

However, a food court employee nearby shared that she had seen the same individual before.

He had allegedly approached her, asking for cash for his transportation needs, claiming that he did not have his EZ-Link card.

The employee also noted that the man's accent did not sound local.

Public advised against giving money​

In response to queries from Shin Min, Venerable Seck Kwang Phing from the Singapore Buddhist Federation, condemned such actions, stating they tarnish the reputation of Buddhism.

He urged the public not to give money to non-local monks.

While the federation has not received feedback on similar incidents, Seck suggested that these individuals are unlikely to be genuine monks.

He said: "It is wrong for them to sell beads or beg for money on the street. If they really need help, they can seek help from relevant organisations."

"I hope the public will not give money and avoid encouraging such behaviour," he added

Monks cannot suka suka go out of temple de woh

 

[NanoSpeed]

Monks cannot suka suka go out of temple de woh

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