A 38-year-old man was arrested for public nuisance at Geylang Serai Market on 19 Nov 2025. The police received a call for assistance at 1 Geylang Serai at about 11:10am that day.
The man was seen dancing while helping shoppers enter taxis at the market’s taxi stand. A video of the incident was shared to the SG Road Vigilante Facebook group, showing him beckoning and clapping at taxis to move forward to the drop-off point.
He opened taxi doors for passengers and helped load their belongings.
A woman handed over her shopping bag and trolley to him, which he placed into the boot of the taxi.
The man also supported the wheelchair of an elderly person down the slope and helped them get into a taxi. Two police officers stood by and watched him throughout.
At times, the man appeared to be speaking with some frustration to the officers. No injuries were reported, and police investigations are ongoing.
“Doorman Service” at Geylang Serai Market Taxi Stand Draws Comparisons to Raffles Hotel
The video caption described the man as “providing doorman service” that could “rival Narajan Singh at Raffles Hotel”. The two police officers looked “bewildered” as they watched him help passengers, according to the caption.
One commenter said the “doorman service” has been a common sight at Geylang Serai Market over the years. These individuals do not ask for money, but some people give them tips for carrying groceries into taxis and helping the elderly get on.
Commenters Say Man Was Being Helpful, Did Not Commit Crime
Many who commented on the video said the man was being helpful. Some claimed to have encountered him before and appreciated his assistance with groceries and helping the elderly.
One commenter wrote that no crime was committed. The man was helping to ease foot and road traffic congestion through his service.
Another commenter defended him, writing: “They do no crime. They don’t steal or rob. So just leave them alone please.”
The same commenter questioned who would help the elderly “makciks and pakciks” if these individuals were not around to assist.
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