A long wait to enter the mall can get to some people.
One such TikToker is facing criticism on social media after singling out the unvaccinated — claiming to wait 15 minutes to enter a mall due to vaccination-differentiated safe management measures that started on Wednesday (Oct 13).
In a viral video posted on the same day by user kenifxyz — with over 170,000 views and almost 500 comments — it showed the snaking queue outside the entrance of Lot One, a shopping mall near Choa Chu Kang MRT station.
The frustrated TikToker wrote in the caption: “Idea: maybe if we all got vaxxed [sic] we wouldn’t have to have such measures.”
@kenifxyz
Idea: maybe if we all got vaxxed we wouldn’t have to have such measures ##sgtiktok
♬ Here comes the BOYYYY – jon
His caption did not go down well with netizens, regardless of their views towards getting the jab.
Other netizens came to kenifxyz’s defence, with one user arguing that he was just voicing his frustrations towards the mall’s management for being unable to cope with the new measures. Another felt that the TikToker did not specifically blame those who are unable to take the jab due to health concerns.
Why TikTok’s Trendsetter Is Sighing About the New Health Rules
Ever since the new health guidelines rolled out, cameras have been capturing more than just bright smiles. Our TikTok star’s frustration is a constant thread in this unfolding story of malls, market stalls, and coffee spots juggling the new “check‑in” routine.
Hiccups at the Hotspots
- In cafés and hawker centres, customers often eye puzzled faces. Nobody says, “You need your booster badge to grab a cup of kopi!”
- Malls, on the other hand, are juggling an extra chore: staff are manually checking vaccination info, which can feel like a dance – but there’s no music to keep things smooth.
Tough Balancing Act for the Maandi Managers
While the line of shoppers keeps growing, mall teams are feeling the squeeze. Checking each visitor one by one is less efficient than letting a scanner do the job. It’s like a game of “Which one’s not on the list?” – and the referee keeps getting tired.
Government’s Take‑Back Plan
The Commerce Ministry and the Health Department, alongside Enterprise Singapore, have carved out a seven‑day grace period until October 19. That stretch is meant to let mall operators and local staff ease into the new system and avoid the “check‑in chaos” that’s been creeping up.
Quick Summary
• Inconsistent QR checks at cafés and canteens cause confusion.
• Mall staff are swamped with manual verification.
• Authorities grant a seven‑day buffer to get everyone up to speed.
Stay tuned – the pandemic’s new chapter is still being written, and our TikTok star keeps them all laughing (and cross‑checking) along the way.
