Hot Take: Two Women Get 1 $3,000 Fines for Throwing Shade at a Police Officer
*Ever seen a street‑smoking showdown that turned into a full‑blown drama? On September 21 last year, a routine patrol at Lucky Plaza on Orchard Road turned into a comedy‑of‑errors like you’d only see in a sitcom.
Who’s Who in the Smoker‑Slip‑Tumble?
- Koh Lee Yen (50) – shares in Gold Star Resources and a handful of other biz‑dinks.
- Chee Kam Fah (49) – vice‑president in several firms and a big‑stakeholder in the same jewelry shop.
Why the Police Taped It
Ms. Asyikah Suri Kamsari, a National Environment Agency public‑health in‑fan, was on the scene when the pair had pulled a cigarette zap outside the smoke‑zone. She was supposed to file a fine – and what followed felt more like a roast.
The Word‑Doesn’t-Stop‑You Story
- Koh shouted “How much do you earn?” and “Hold up, you’re just a thousand‑salary girl!.”
- Chee spouted a no‑no noun, and Koh even dropped Mandarin & Cantonese curses – hands‑to‑face, “I’m sorry, I’m angry!”
- Chee even tossed a $1,000 bill at the officer, and Koh mocked “Take the cash, get quiet!”
Judge Says “No Stress Fits the Fine”
Judge Jasbendar Kaur said an emotional outburst doesn’t excuse shouting “You’re my boss!” into the fire. Lewis’s take? “I just saw two guys pass the warrant, so I felt like cheating myself.”
Fine & Punishment Punchline
Both women ended up $3,000 fines for “insulting a public service worker.” On the table, that could mean a year in jail or a $5,000 fine – boom, who knew?
Bottom Line
If you’re thinking “I didn’t think my haircut was rude,” think again. The police aren’t just after the old‑smell of cigarettes; they’re after the smell of disrespect!
