Monkeys enter Singapore’s Changi Airport, viral video shows woman calmly ‘talking’ to one: ‘Give her an award’
In addition to praising the woman for being calm about the monkey at Singapore’s Changi Airport, many also joked that the macaque came there to board a flight.
Encounters between humans and monkeys can often be surprisingly sweet and amicable. One such example was recently seen at Singapore’s Changi Airport. A video circulating on social media captured an airport staff calmly guiding a monkey towards the exit at the international airport.

Originally posted on TikTok, it didn’t take long for the footage to reach other social media platforms. A post was also shared on the Instagram page Mothership.
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The video captured the woman, dressed in uniform, politely and calmly guiding a monkey towards the exit. It is unclear whether the woman had proper training to handle a primate, but her gesture has won people’s hearts.
Take a look at the video here:
Social media’s reaction:
The video prompted likes and views. It further acquired several comments from people. While many praised the woman for her presence of mind, a few couldn’t help but take the route of hilarity.
An individual joked, “He was searching for his missing Banana that’s worth $8.3 million,” referencing a recent incident in which Crypto mogul Justin Sun ate a banana artwork that he purchased for 6.2 million dollars. The artwork Comedian by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan was a banana duct taped onto a white wall.
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Another posted, “It’s the gesturing towards the exit that got me.” A third commented, “People around are just going on as if it's just another day at Changi Airport.” A fourth wrote, “Animal or human, courtesy is important!”
A monkey roaming around inside the Changi Airport in Singapore is reportedly not a one-off incident. Earlier, other macaques were spotted at different parts of this major international airport.
What are your thoughts on this video of a woman escorting a monkey out of Singapore’s Changi Airport?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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