SINGAPORE \u2013 A 32-year-old man is assisting with investigations after he was filmed allegedly vaping at a car roadshow at Waterway Point on Aug 30.<\/p>\n
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA), in a brief statement on its Instagram page on Sept 25, said that it has identified the man who appeared to be vaping at the mall in Punggol.<\/p>\n
In a video uploaded to Instagram page sgfollowsall on Sept 22, a man is seen seated at a table, holding a device resembling a vape and taking several puffs.<\/p>\n
The video has garnered more than 178,000 views as at the afternoon of Sept 25.<\/p>\n
According to a Facebook post by authorised dealer Vin\u2019s on Aug 21, a roadshow for Chinese electric-car brand Dongfeng was being held at Waterway Point from Aug 24 to Aug 30.<\/p>\n
In a media reply, a spokesperson for Dongfeng Singapore said on Sept 25 that it is aware of the video circulating online and that it takes the matter seriously.<\/p>\n
The spokesperson said that the individual involved has been identified, and that the company is addressing the matter internally with the relevant parties.<\/p>\n
Dongfeng Singapore is also cooperating with the relevant authorities as appropriate, the spokesperson added.<\/p>\n
\u201cDongfeng does not condone any conduct that contravenes Singapore laws and regulations,\u201d the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n
The company added that it has reiterated the importance of complying with local laws to all personnel and partners supporting its operations and events.<\/p>\n
This includes Singapore\u2019s prohibition on the possession, use and purchase of e-vaporisers<\/span><\/a>, the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n \u201cAs the matter is currently being addressed, Dongfeng Singapore is unable to comment further on the individual circumstances at this time,\u201d the spokesperson added.<\/p>\n To report a vape offence, people can visit https:\/\/go.gov.sg\/reportvape<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/a> or call HSA on 6684-2036 or 6684-2037.<\/p>\n