198. Lodging-houses to exhibit signboards
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Every pilgrim broker who supplies lodging, or board, or any house accommodation to pilgrims shall keep exhibited in some prominent place upon the outer front of his premises a signboard which shall be approved by the Minister, bearing in legible characters in English and Malay his name with the words “Licensed Pilgrim Broker” and the number of his licence.
pilgrim broker
“pilgrim broker” means —(a)any person who is concerned in bringing into Singapore, any pilgrim, but does not include the owner, agent or master of the ship by which such pilgrim is brought into Singapore;(b)any person, other than the owner or agent of a ship, who buys and resells, or sells on commission, or negotiates or takes any reward for the purchase or sale of passage tickets for pilgrims;(c)any person who supplies or offers to supply lodging or board or any house accommodation to a pilgrim; and(d)any person who directly or indirectly for reward, gain or expectation thereof advises or influences or attempts to influence any pilgrim on any matter relating to his pilgrimage;
Any person who fails to comply with this section shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $500.[215