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Two men spotted taking coins from Fountain of Wealth, netizens question if it’s legal

Men take coins from Fountain of Wealth in Suntec City

Update (28 Sept, 10.35am): Suntec City has confirmed that the men were appointed contractors engaged for maintenance and clearing of debris at the Fountain of Wealth. Read on for its statement.

The Fountain of Wealth at Suntec City is a popular spot for visitors hoping for good fortune by tossing coins into the fountain.

However, on Tuesday night (24 Sept), two men were seen doing the opposite — they were collecting coins from the fountain instead.

A passerby by the name of Leticia captured the scene and posted the video onto TikTok, which sparked both amusement and concerns about the legality of their actions.

Source: Suntec City

Speaking to MS News, Leticia shared that the men entered the fountain after the water had been turned off at 10pm and stayed for about 10 minutes.

Man uses headlamp to collect coins from fountain

In the video, one man can be seen wearing a bright headlamp as he walked around the fountain, picking up coins left by visitors.

“People think they are wishing for wealth, but this person is collecting their wealth,” Leticia’s friend quipped.

Initially, she and her friends pointed out that this could be how the fountain is kept coin-free, but they quickly noticed the man was dressed casually in a tank top and slippers, making him appear unaffiliated with the mall.

 

The man climbed over the guardrail and left the fountain briefly before returning to search for more coins. A second man was also seen walking around, seemingly looking for coins as well.

In the background, Leticia and her friends joked about making a living through collecting these coins.

“You can cover one day’s meal with the coins collected here,” they said.

Netizens react to unusual sight

The video has garnered more than 100,000 views on TikTok, with many netizens amused by the sight.

One mentioned how the men have turned the fountain into their literal source of wealth by collecting the money left behind.

Source: TikTok

Others found it funny that the men were so serious about the task, even wearing a headlamp for better visibility.

Source: TikTok

However, some questioned whether it was legal for the men to collect the coins, as they were meant to be offerings from other visitors.

Source: TikTok

Leticia mentioned that she did not contact the police as she wasn’t sure if the men were authorised to collect the coins or if their actions were illegal.

A Suntec City spokesman told MS News that its management “is aware of a video circulating of our appointed contractors engaged for maintenance and clearing of debris at the Fountain of Wealth”.

“These regularly scheduled works are crucial to the smooth operation of the fountain and the safety of our visitors,” said the spokesman.

The throwing of coins into the Fountain of Wealth is not encouraged. Instead, visitors may participate in daily touch water sessions, to soak up the positive ‘Qi’ energy by encircling the fountain clockwise three times, stretching the right hand over the water with a silent wish.

Also read: Car crashes into Fountain of Wealth at Suntec City, 1 person conveyed to hospital

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Featured image adapted from TikTok.

Yu An

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