Awas! Do not flirt, please... (work in progress)

AWAS! Do not flirt, please…

Roy

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No smoking fine $1000

No eating or drinking fine $500

No flammable goods fine $2000

No durians

Show you care, offer this seat

CCTV in operation

Penalty for misuse

Keep clear of doors

Please, mind the gap

Jangan berdiri dekat pintu

Berhati-hati di ruang platform

WAIT

way out

Beware!

Floor is slippery when wet

No one likes to take dirty lifts soiled by litter or urine, especially when one has to take the lifts every day.

Keep the lifts clean.

You could be fined up to $2000 for urinating in the lifts.

clean lifts contribute to a BETTER living environment

give freely, live fully

giving hope, improving lives

lets give our seats to those who need it more

please respect our staff, everyone deserves it

Have a nice day

NOTICE

Please pay the correct fares

Tips for a safe journey

eat fruits and vegetables every day

Food for cats and pigeons are also for crows and rats

Thank you for your co-operation

This is NOT a safety barrier

WARNING

Concealed exit ahead

Keep calm and don’t step on the plants

Think safety, act safely

Enforcement cameras

Unauthorised taking of water from this toilet is strictly prohibited

Pedestrians use crossing

Works ahead

Danger – Keep out!

Danger Bahaya

Except authorised vehicles

Theft is a crime

Bag down for a better ride

Harap jangan bersandar dipintu

Please do not lean against the door

The door may open without warning

CAUTION

penalty for misuse

ENTER HERE

Please stand to the left

Emergency stop button

CAUTION Wet Floor

BY LAW

NO SMOKING under covered walkway

For cigarettes only (no paper waste)

PEDESTRIANS THIS WAY

ESCAPE DOOR KEEP CLEAR

DANGER – KEEP OUT!

LOW HEAD BEAM

Warning: this is NOT a safety barrier

THINK SAFETY FIRST

KNOW SAFETY NO ACCIDENTS

GO

Danger! Do Not Open

You are under closed-circuit TV surveillance

YOU ARE HERE

In case of fire Do not use lift

For your safety Do not put your hand on Lift door and door frame

The Police is on Facebook!

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No Eating or Drinking Fine $500

No Smoking Fine $1000

No flammable Liquid or Gas Fine $5000

No trolleys or bulky items on escalator Please use the lift

EAT LIVE LOVE

CAUTION Beware of traffic from your right

Not for vehicles Exceeding 2500kg

Pedestrians use crossing

BY LAW

BEWARE OF STRANGERS

WELCOME

WARNING illegal parking will be wheel-clamped

PLEASE visit us again

CAUTION

CAUTION pedestrains proceed with caution

Business as Usual

You are here!!!

Please take one for your wet umbrella

This ENTRANCE is not accessible to the disable

NO SMOKING within 5 metres of the entrance

NO SMOKING NO NAKED LIGHTS

THINK SAFETY, ACT SAFELY

SLOW

HIGH VOLTAGE

Bahaya Jangan dekat

Get #arthappy

Hop on Hop off Be hip Go topless

give way

EMERGENCY EXIT ONLY

Alarm will sound when door is opened

Information + Ticketing

Unauthorised Parking will be Wheel-Clamped Release-fee: $200

Premisses under CCTV surveillance

Prohibited By law

No outside food is allowed on the premises

Passengers in high-heels watch your step

FOUR WAITING LINES AHEAD

No feeding of animals

No animals allowed except guide dogs

No entry

No exit

BEWARE of Door Swing

staff only

no eating or drinking

Hi! If you are taller than 0.9m, but under 7 years old, please apply for a Child Concession Card to travel free.

WELCOME

What’s new NEW about your ADULT card?

Break glass key

Report a FAULT to our Whatsapp service +6597884398 snap a PICTURE and tell us about it

During train service disruption, please go to the designated bus stop for free bus services

Your iSpace for all the good things in life

Please do not lean

Please respect our staff they deserve it

Please rate our service

Moving people enhancing lives

no service

we offer value

limited time only

700m to the supreme court

a different u

breaking new ground again

within bay except authorised vehicles

home to a new bread of legal eagles

raising the

NOTICE Vehicles illegally parking along access to the car lift are in the sight of CCTV

MCST 1031 reserves the right to forward the photo records to the Traffic Police

ONE WAY

TAXI

KEEP

STAY ALERT FIGHT DENGUE

DISTANCE

DO NOT CROSS

CROSS WITH CARE

DO NOT START TO CROSS

SMOKING AREA

u-turning vehicles keep right

do be safe

lets make our city our garden

WORK IN PROGRESS Sorry for any inconvenience caused

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY PLEASE DO NOT LEAN ON THE HOLDINGS

NOTICE TO PEDESTRIANS Please note that there is no access

DANGER CONSTRUCTION SITE No Entry to Public

Guide dog friendly mall

NO TOUTING

NOTICE Authorised Personnel Only

Danger Work in Progress

OUT OF SERVICE

Please do not touch the artwork

CCTV in operation 24-hour video SURVEILLANCE

WATCH OUT FOR PEDESTRIANS

We are care-free because we are car-free

WALK CYCLE RIDE

THREE TIPS FOR A SAFER TRIP: •

PHONE AWAY

•

HOLD ON TIGHT

•

LACES TIED

WE PATROL TO KEEP YOU SAFE

MALE TOILET CLEANING

AIM PROPERLY

KEEP TOILET SEAT CLEAN

KEEP THE FLOOR DRY

DO NOT SQUAT ON TOILET BOWLS

Clean public toilets are possible let’s make them happen

Be considerate Practice good hygiene

Flush after use

Wash your hands with soap

Do not make the floor wet

Flush thoroughly After use

Priority Queue

Gotta keep moving (in)!

Focus on the things that truly matter Go for health screening today with your loved ones

BAG DOWN FOR A BETTER RIDE

Please be considerate to your fellow passengers

We specialise in Tummy Hips Thighs

Please GIVE WAY To Alighting Passengers Before Boarding

Suspect it?

Report it!

Our security is everybody’s responsibility.

Bringing Smiles Everyday

WE LOVE REFERRALS

READY FOR NOW READY FOR LATER

IT’S TIME TO PRESERVE WHAT WE LOVE WHAT’S HERE TODAY MAYBE GONE TOMORROW

Investing for every stage of your life

ACTIVATE Activate interaction with our latest new media or mobile technology platforms, and let audiences return your serve.

CAUTION For your safety, please do not sit on the parapet.

PHONE For assistance, please use the phone to contact station staff Thank you

No notices shall be posted at this Bus Shelter. Anyone in breach shall be referred to the Police.

Say “No” to cigarettes Say “Yes” to health!

Police camera in operation

I brisk-walk every day

DRY

RISING

MAIN INLET

TAXI DROP OFF

Please do not throw cigarette butts in planters Use the litter bins provided

Press for Screen man

CAUTION STEEP SLOPE AHEAD

Wheel-clamping in enforcement All unauthorised or illegally parked vehicles will be clamped Release Fee: $107

For security purpose, the building is under 24-hour CCTV surveillance By entering our premises, you agree to the use of any photograph or video, or the likeness thereof, by the Management The Management

CARE ZONE

DO BE SAFE

Pay the correct fare

No vandalism

No assault on the bus captain/inspector

Designated smoking area

Please, stand to the left

Please, stand clear of the side

Do not go down to the tracks

RESERVED SEATING

THIS SIDE

Do not lean

Snap & Report

Earth ROD

Emergency Phone To call Passenger Service Centre for assistance

ENGAGE Get your business surfing by engaging waves of captive audiences with your brand.

IT’S TIME TO PRESERVE WHAT WE LOVE

No Parking on the Parkway

Tap for longer crossing time

Please Tap Here

Someone else is driving, I can daydream

One Way

Wear and use your Personal Protective Equipments

Reversal of Streets

Wheelchair access Through Main Lobby

CAUTION ON-COMING VEHICLES ON YOUR LEFT

No feeding of fishes and birds

Emergency Stop Plunger For this platform only

We are committed to deliver you

WHEEL-CLAMPING Unauthorised or illegally parked motorcycles will be immobilised by wheel-clamps.

An administration fee of $50 (excluding of GTS) will be charged for the removal of the clamp

EVERY STOP A surprising experience Happiness on the go

NOTICE Please DO NOT sit on steps or obstruct this area Thank you for your cooperation

This is a waterless urinal No Flushing Required Think Green and Save Precious Water No flush urinals eliminate water usage, improve hygiene and protect our environment

WORK IN PROGRESS Inconvenience caused is regretted

Maintenance Work in Progress

NO TRESSPASSING LIVE MONITORING

PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY

Please rate our toilet: •

excellent

•

good

•

average

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poor

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very poor

Cleaning in progress

WAY OUT

BEWARE OF PASSING TRAFFIC

2 TAXIS ONLY

This entrance is not accessible to the disabled

Please do not wait here

Let’s give our seats to those who need it more.

You rock! J

No durians

No Tobacco and Alcohol UNDER 18 YOU CAN’T SELL YOU CAN’T BUY

Do not consume your food and drinks in our premises

If you see any suspicious person or parcel, inform our staff

No sitting on railing

Beware of door swing

Reserved for vehicles

Disclaimer: residents will be responsible for making their own decisions, having regard to their own circumstances, needs and requirements

pump room

entry by authorised personnel only

Free Internet

Don’t leave your belongings unattended.

No trolley on escalator Please, use nearby lift

Possibility Room

Parking is Reserved

Stay on Track

To the extent permitted by law we exclude all liability in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty or otherwise for any loss, damage, costs, expenses or proceedings (including special incidental or consequential loss or damage and loss of profits) incurred or suffered by you.

closed for business

we are closed hope to see you again

Notice to passengers: Please stand clear of closing doors Doors close automatically in this driverless system

24HRS Services

Do not feed pigeons

SALE

Under Repaired

This pavilion is strictly for community bonding activities only.

Thank you for keeping common areas of this block smoke-free.

A shared responsibility Together, we can fight crime

Legal action will be taken against anyone found dumping in this premises

Trespassing is an offense

All immoral, indecent and/or improper activities are strictly prohibited within the premises.

PLEASE ENTER HERE

please ensure your cash card has sufficient fund

Appeal for witnesses Fatal Accident

Keep us healthy Feed us with only our favourite food from the dispensing machine Thank you

No gambling No sleeping No loud music

service apartments housekeeping department

exit by law

service to be discontinued

no transaction of any trade or business

WAIT! Don’t leave me behind

Please hold on to trolley

Temporarily out of order but don’t worry, please just use the buttons on the other side :)

Please do not lean

This pavilion is strictly for community bonding activities only

MOCK UP FLAT

Please mind your step Squatting Pan

Dilarang buang sampah di area ini

KEEP IN

Activate this space now!

Giving way is a better way

Have you left your valuables behind?

CCCTV in Operation 24-hour video surveillance

Push bar to open

Fire Action Open inlet valve before running out hose

Danger Bahaya

CAUTION

Hold handrail Attend children Avoid sides

Do not stretch your body beyond the handrail

Do not take pram on escalator

Pram must be folded

Do not run on the escalator

Do not kick the sides

Do not play at the escalator entrance or ride on the handrails

Do not step on the edge

WARNING Childres must be accompanied by adults while using escalators

No playing or sitting on escalators

Perambulators must be folded

DANGER OVERHEAD WORKS IN PROGRESS

All visitors please report to security

Give way to Emergency vehicles

WORKS ACCESS

STOP

CONCEALED EXIT AHEAD

SLOW

DANGER lifting in progress

DANGER upgrading work progress DO NOT ENTER

WATCH OUT FOR VEHICLES

Gentle Reminder dispose all unwanted nails properly before leaving

I plan to do more charity when I retire

Someone STOLE an easy ride

Secure all removable components with good locks

Please do not grab this pole

UNDETERRED IN THE DARK

We are committed to delivering your mail on time

SMOKING AREA Please smoke within the YELLOW box

Don’t leave me behind

Temporary out of service

Don’t let things happen to you

If you get molested call me

Please move to the rear

No durians on board

A life saving force

Fuel the difference

Free

WIFI

LOADING/UNLOADING ONLY

This door locks after midnight

Parking is strictly prohibited

Beware of traffic

Look out for vehicles

Lay back and laze

Here when you need us most

Auto door operation hours

Proudly Made in Singapore If you see any suspicious looking person or article

Don’t leave your belongings unattended

More buses better rides

Please be considerate

To be a light to the nations

anytime

everywhere

DANGER!!

Do not lean against the hoarding

Strictly no admittance visitors please report to the main office

Switch me off when you leave

ATTENTION Toxic and hazardous materials are not allowed

Scan with your wink

no standing on steps

please hold firmly onto railings

Advisory: For mature audiences only. The videos and films in the exhibition contain some mature content, including sexual and violent scenes, and coarse language, for which discretion is advised.

Please stand clear of doors

Doors close automatically in this driverless system

Pedestrian this way

All workers and visitors do not use this gate for entering and exiting

No entry to unauthorised personnel

Penalty for misuse

You CAN Quit I help you find peace of mind

please refrain from touching

offenders will be submitted to the authorities

caution

staff will come here shortly

Don’t leave me behind

Release brakes

Have you taken all your belongings?

We patrol to keep you safe

Do not lean

Keep door closed

Further reductions

This side Other side

Many Races, One Nation

The red dot that kills

Emergency exits at both ends

Doors open

Please

be considerate

Bags on the ground more space all around

I can tell you aren’t sure who’s responsible for your personal data.

(Hint: It’s you.)

You cannot start again after you are dead work safely

Crime Alert 2 Cases of Insulting The Modesty of a WOMAN Reported at this area

This Pavilion is Strictly for Community Bonding Activities Only

fare evasion is against the

LAW

SPOT IT. STOP IT. SPOT IT. STOP IT.

we are all equipped to report threats

your eyes are our defence

moving ahead together

Protected Place

Homes for every generation

Not if, but when. Not if, but when.

Only one per household

Please use the seatbelts by law

Tired of traffic? Take the train

No touting

High voltage

Got a case? Come to case!

Be considerate! do not urinate at common areas

CRIME ALERT THEFT FROM VENDING MACHINE REPORTED at this area

CRIME ALERT 6 SHOP THIEVES arrested at giant supermarket

witnesses please call

Touch the cock for good luck

better life later

WITHOUT WHICH WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPOSSIBLE

CAUTION

Afterword Singapore's walls are literally littered with countless do's and don'ts, these categorical imperatives leave little room for amour.

However, the state's demands and wishes can be as easily read as poetry as well. Since January 2016 I started to jot down or take photos of texts – or snippets of texts – and the above are the notes of two recent visits to Singapore. If one message seems to filter through all these notes, it is one of a cautious optimism as a categorical imperative. After all, one cannot be productive without a sense of caution as well as optimism. But what’s the price of this state sponsored productivity? Like this poem, answering this question is a work in progress.

Roy Voragen is a Bandung-based poet and writer (https://issuu.com/royvoragen).