SBS Transit reviewing urinal layout at Farrer Park MRT station after online criticism
SBS Transit is reviewing the design of a urinal layout at Farrer Park MRT station following public criticism regarding its cramped and impractical configuration. The World Toilet Organization has publicly weighed in, confirming the layout is difficult for commuters to use.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the importance of user-centric design in public infrastructure and the role of social media in holding operators accountable.
World Toilet Organization founder Jack Sim says he visited the toilet to verify the photos, and that "even common sense" shows the design does not work.
The urinals in the male toilet at Farrer Park MRT station. (Photos: Facebook/Jack Sim)
Justin Ong Guang-Xi 03 Sep 2026 02:14PM (Updated: 03 Sep 2026 02:28PM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST SINGAPORE: A urinal layout at Farrer Park MRT station has drawn criticism from commuters and online commenters, with transport operator SBS Transit reviewing possible changes to the design.
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