
Talk of the Town: Is $600 Fair Punishment for a Licked Straw ?
Published on 3 Aug 2026
The French teen who went viral after licking an iJooz straw has been fined $600, sparking debate over whether the punishment fits the offence. But how do Singapore's courts decide between a fine, probation or even jail?
We compare recent public nuisance cases and speak to criminal lawyer Joyce Khoo, Senior Associate at Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC, about what really influences sentencing.
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