As reported in Channel News Asia (and reproduced in news.xin.msn), taking free items in bulk is criminal misappropriation. Those found guilty could be jailed up to 2 years, fined or be liable to both.
At a McDonald’s outlet in Tampines Mall, people took napkins, sauces, or even free drink refills in bulk, and paid no heed to warnings by staff.
Although it is not considered as theft, the actions amount to criminal misappropriation.
Those found guilty could be jailed up to two years, fined or be liable to both.
http://news.xin.msn.com/en/singapore/taking-free-items-in-bulk-is-criminal-misappropriation
Is Lim Swee Say breaking the law when he regularly "pilfers" toothpicks from Ding Tai Feng?
As Lim Swee Say has admitted publicly to the mainstream media, he always "pilfers" half a box of toothpicks during each visit. As he has committed an offence, shouldn't he be charged?
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