A 19-year-old French student in Singapore has been fined 600 Singaporean dollars (approximately 10,000 Czech koruna) for a public order offense. The student licked a straw and then returned it to a self-service juice machine. While the act itself may seem minor, it violated public health and order regulations in Singapore. Initially, he faced the possibility of up to three months in jail. Authorities ultimately decided on a financial penalty instead of imprisonment. The incident highlights Singapore's strict rules concerning public hygiene and sanitation. This case serves as a reminder of differing cultural norms and legal systems regarding public conduct.