Singapore influencer Mermaid Girl charged with alleged vape offences

Local influencer Eunice Ng, who goes by the online moniker Mermaid Girl, has been charged in court for an offence under the Tobacco Act.

The 26-year-old had allegedly advertised e-vaporisers via Telegram, purportedly taking orders from "close clients" whom she trusted, according to screenshots of her Telegram stories posted to TikTok.

Citing court documents, The Straits Times reported that she allegedly wrote: "For those who want me to get vape for them, you can send me your pre-order list, and I will try to get them.

One screenshot had also allegedly showed her stating that the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) "didn't manage to catch" her because she had "outsmarted" them, AsiaOne reported in December last year.

In a statement on Dec 30, HSA stated that it is aware of the matter and commenced investigations last month, which Ng assisted with.

First-time offenders can be fined up to $10,000 and jail of up to six months, while second and subsequent offences can result in a fine of up to $20,000 and jail of up to 12 months.

As background to this. And yes Singapore still does canning.

Vaping was banned in Singapore in 2018, with those caught using one facing a fine of up to $2,000.

The Straits Times
Singapore passes tougher laws on vapes with heavier penalties; protecting young a key concern
Published Mar 06, 2026, 05:20 PM

SINGAPORE – Adults who involve young people or vulnerable persons in smuggling or supplying Kpods will be jailed for up to 20 years and given up to 15 strokes of the cane.

And any adult who has a Kpod but does not try to prevent a young person from using it can be jailed for up to 10 years.

These are some of the new anti-vaping laws passed on March 6, which are expected to come into force from May 1.

The new Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act was amended via the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) (Amendment) and Other Matters Bill.

Previously called the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act, the renamed Act strengthens enforcement against vaping and Kpods, which are vapes laced with the anaesthetic agent etomidate.

Under the new laws, entertainment venues such as clubs and bars must stop patrons from vaping and require them to discard their devices. These places can eject such patrons from their premises.

Those driving into Singapore and found with vapes in their vehicles can also no longer claim they did not know the devices were there to avoid legal responsibility.

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