Netizen asks if unmasked women on Singapore public transport are "women with special privilege"

SINGAPORE — An online user took to Facebook on Saturday (Jan 28) to share a photo of two unmasked women on public transportation. "Women's with special privilege without masking?" the caption read. In response, Singaporeans have gotten into a debate on the matter. While some questioned why the two individuals were not complying with Covid-19 safety protocols, others suggested that they merely forgot, just like many others do, while some also expressed disappointment. "I confess...I did not wear mask in the train last week. I did not even notice it until I left the MRT station," said one. "No excuse. It was my mistake. Thankfully I was not stomped with a photo and posted online. Please help to inform the passenger if you come across one without a mask. It could really be an honest oversight. I am now more mindful with my mask on on public transport." Another said, "Sometimes, people just forget. Why don't you give her a mask if you are so bothered." Other online users shared similar experiences of forgetting about their masks on public transportation. [caption id="attachment_476445" align="alignnone" width="688"] Image: screengrab from Facebook comments / Singapore Incidents[/caption] [caption id="attachment_476444" align="alignnone" width="682"] Image: screengrab from Facebook comments / Singapore Incidents[/caption] [caption id="attachment_476443" align="alignnone" width="676"] Image: screengrab from Facebook comments / Singapore Incidents[/caption] [caption id="attachment_476442" align="alignnone" width="430"] Image: screengrab from Facebook comments / Singapore Incidents[/caption] [caption id="attachment_476441" align="alignnone" width="394"] Image: screengrab from Facebook comments / Singapore Incidents[/caption] [caption id="attachment_476440" align="alignnone" width="499"] Image: screengrab from Facebook comments / Singapore Incidents[/caption] [caption id="attachment_476439" align="alignnone" width="321"] Image: screengrab from Facebook comments / Singapore Incidents[/caption] [caption id="attachment_476438" align="alignnone" width="511"] Image: screengrab from Facebook comments / Singapore Incidents[/caption] [caption id="attachment_476437" align="alignnone" width="696"] Image: screengrab from Facebook comments / Singapore Incidents[/caption] [caption id="attachment_476436" align="alignnone" width="414"] Image: screengrab from Facebook comments / Singapore Incidents[/caption] [caption id="attachment_476435" align="alignnone" width="517"] Image: screengrab from Facebook comments / Singapore Incidents[/caption] [caption id="attachment_476434" align="alignnone" width="714"] Image: screengrab from Facebook comments / Singapore Incidents[/caption] [caption id="attachment_476433" align="alignnone" width="682"] Image: screengrab from Facebook comments / Singapore Incidents[/caption] [caption id="attachment_476432" align="alignnone" width="628"] Image: screengrab from Facebook comments / Singapore Incidents[/caption]