Singapore: Already famous for its cleanliness, Singapore will spend $ 7.5 million for upgraded and deep clean public toilets in coffee shops, the Ministry of Environment has said.
Last year, a “public toilet workforce” was formed by the Ministry, which was to identify the continuous malfunction in the cleaning surveys.
However, “Toilets that demonstrate excellence in design and hygiene will be able to apply for HTP (Happy Toilet Program) Certification”, the ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
The Happy Toilet Program run by the Toilet Association of Singapore was launched in 2003, mainly to grade public toilets for a maximum six -star rating from a single star.
“Overall, we spend about three years of our life in the toilet; It is natural and it is normal, so let’s learn to say, ‘Wow! This is a great toilet! ‘And tell our friends about it, “says the website of the toilet association.
Under the new scheme, coffee shop operators can apply for government funds for more than 95 percent toilet renewal costs, cap at $ 50,000.
There are also grants for deep cleaning.
Singapore has a global reputation for cleanliness and it is often difficult to find garbage in public places.
After independence in 1965, Singapore officials put up capital and resources to create a clean and green city as well as to change the local mentality on the garbage.
In addition to promoting tourism, the ancient image of the city-state and praise from foreign visitors became an important source of pride for citizens during the decades.
The government has carried out countless anti-ex-campaigns and is a heavy fine for dustbin-and not flushing public toilets after use.
Failing to flush is a maximum fine of SG $ 150 ($ 110), with a second -time criminals, an SG $ 500 fines.
The Ministry of Environment said that law and law enforcement were important to set standards for public toilets hygiene.
The ministry said that over 1,000 “enforcement action”, including fines and warnings, were taken for not having clean toilets against the owners and managers of the campus last year.
