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Negative public feedback prompts SBS Transit to review urinal layout at Farrer Park MRT station
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Anna Maria Romero , as published by The Independent Singapore
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The issue was highlighted by a member of the public and also drew the attention of Jack Sim, the founder of the World Toilet Organization. Further details about the toilet and the reaction to its design are available from the source, including photos and comments from Jack Sim.
A male toilet has received attention due to its urinal layout. The design features two rows of urinals facing each other with very little space in between. This has caused inconvenience for users, making it impossible for two people to stand back to back without touching.
The issue was highlighted by a member of the public and also drew the attention of Jack Sim, the founder of the World Toilet Organization. He visited the toilet and posted photos along with a caption questioning the design approval process.
Further details about the toilet and the reaction to its design are available from the source, including photos and comments from Jack Sim.
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Category: parks Published: September 4, 2026 Source: The Independent Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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