MP calls out uncle who complained his free haircut ugly, made a scene: 'Do not berate my volunteers'
Free also complain?
Tampines GRC MP Baey Yam Keng has called out a man who was unhappy with his free haircut given by a volunteer and made a scene.
It happened on Nov 24 during the monthly free haircut service conducted by volunteers every last Sunday of the month in the afternoon at Block 499D Tampines Avenue 9.
My Baey recounted in a social media post on Dec 4: "This uncle came to have his hair cut. He was not a familiar face at this event but we welcome everyone who needs a trim. He is one of the 57 who were served by eight volunteer hairdressers from 2.45pm to 5.10pm that afternoon.
"After his haircut, he was unhappy that his sides were not balanced and told our volunteer in charge that the haircut is ugly. He made a scene, saying that we are not doing a good job and that as organisers, we should have scrutinised our hairdressers. He went on to confront Aunty Jenny who cut for him, saying that she should retire and not give such lousy service."
Mr Baey said he was not present as he was at the airport departing for an official trip.
"I am glad that some residents and hairdressers told him off. Eventually, my volunteer in charge got another hairdresser to trim his hair again," said the Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and the Environment.
The free cuts started in 2014 as a community service project where every month, five to 10 volunteer hairdressers would turn up to cut hair for an average of 50 to 90 residents, said Mr Baey.
"Currently, our pool of regular hairdressers stand at about 15 and Aunty Jenny is one of the pioneers who started from the beginning. At 82 years old, she is a strong believer of giving back and a very regular volunteer. She would usually bring along some homemade snacks to share with the volunteers."
Mr Baey said that even though not every volunteer is a professional or full-time hairdresser, but they all have at least the basic skills and experience.
"They may not give the most ideal haircut based on one's expectations but so far, no resident has complained over the last 10 years," said the MP.
"If you are not confident of or comfortable with the expertise or quality of service, do not come and queue up for the free service. Do not berate my volunteers.
"I have asked my volunteer in charge to turn away people who do not respect the volunteers."
