Security officer fired for hawker harassment at ABC

Speaking to Shin Min, Mr Xu, who runs the noodles stall in question, said the man bought a serving of assam laksa and told him it was delicious. However, he felt that thick rice noodles from Thailand would be a more suitable option for the dish.

“It was around noon, and there was a long line of people at the stall. The uncle kept talking, and we didn’t have time to entertain him,” the 64-year-old recalled.

The hawker said the man then accused them of being “arrogant” and proceeded to take photos, threatening to make the stall “famous”. Xu added that the man showed up the following night and kept glaring at his stall.

Not long after, officers from NEA visited the stall one morning and asked the hawker to cease operations while they conducted an inspection that lasted more than 20 minutes.

“We have been operating for over 20 years, and we stay until after 11pm to ensure the premises are clean before leaving,” said Xu.

“We have no proof that the uncle reported us, but it just seems too coincidental.”

‘Hawkers are humans too’

A hawker who identified himself as one of those affected also commented on the Complaint Singapore post, saying he did not want anyone to attack the man.

He simply hoped the man would stop causing problems for hawkers at ABC Brickworks.

“We are just ordinary hawkers trying to earn an honest living. We work long hours every day, and times are already difficult,” he said.

“If we genuinely do something wrong, of course we should take responsibility. But please also understand that hawkers are human too.”

Security officer fired after internal investigation

In response to Shin Min queries, a spokesperson for Amber Regency said the company launched an internal investigation after learning of the allegations.

Following the investigation, the security company terminated the officer’s employment with immediate effect for serious misconduct, in accordance with its internal procedures.

Amber Regency also apologised for the incident and said it does not tolerate employees “harassing, insulting, intimidating, or engaging in any inappropriate behaviour towards the public”.

Speaking to Shin Min, a spokesperson from ABC Brickworks Business Association said the organisation has reached out to affected hawkers to understand the situation, urging them to report any cases of intimidation or harassment to the police.

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