Visiting Singapore – 8 Weird Laws You Should Be Aware Of

[AsahinaKimi]

There’s no law saying that Asian cities shouldn’t be well run and Singapore is probably one of the finest examples.

A fascinating ethnic brew that brings the cultures of China, India and Muslim Malaysia all together, the city charms the visitor with its fashion emporiums of Orchard Rd, its antique shops in Chinatown and the amazing city parks that you’re able to wander about. But as some would say “there’s no good without evil”, Singapore has its weird part, or at least someone living in the United States would seem to think so regarding some of their laws.

1. It is against the law and a public caning offense to not flush the toilet after using it. Again, that’s common sense, but in Singapore you might be getting a large fine for that, too, as the police officers randomly check on public checkrooms.

2. You Litter You Pay-Big Time. A litter law dating from 1968 is the country’s way of keeping clean. Disregard the law, drop trash on the ground in this Southeast Asian city, and you’ll pay $1,000. On top of that you’ll also be forced to do community forced labor. And if you do it three times, you’ll have to wear a “I am a litter lout” sign. Along the same lines, it looks like Singapore has a law saying that relieving yourself in an elevator is particularly forbidden.

3. Chewing gum sales forbidden. if you had some garlic and on your way to a meeting or a date, you may be out of luck if you plan on having some chewing gum to get rid of the scent. Apparently Singapore prohibited the sale of gum after authorities have noticed a prolific amount of chewed gum being stuck in subway stations and on cars. As weird as it may sound, Singapore allows you to actually chew gum. Just make sure you stick it at the trash can, otherwise great fines apply.

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[zappaman]

1. Ha!

4. Don’t walk around your house naked. In Singapore, pornography is illegal, and anything to do with it may result in imprisonment or hefty fines. Along the same lines, the country thinks that nudity has to do with pornography, too, so better watch out carefully when you dress for bed — someone might see you. Also, make sure you don’t hand anyone a Playboy magazine. It’s the same.

5. No hugging without permission. Haven’t seen your loved one for a long time, just make sure you’re not over affectionate when you guys meet in a public space as you could be charged for outraging modesty and end up in jail. If lucky it’s juts a fine.

8. Connecting on unsecured Wi-Fi hotspots means hacking. Need just “some” Internet to read mail or reserve some train tickets? Better go to an Internet cafe shop rather than logging in on an unsecured network. In Singapore it’s called hacking and you could end up in jail, or if lucky you’ll be paying a pretty huge fine.

[rug]

2. Just that first one would get the entire Lounge incarcerated.

Not to mention #4.

[longship]

3. I despise chewing gum.

As a former public high school teacher, I particularly hate the stuff. If I had a choice I would ban it from the universe.

[hfojvt]

4. gotta say I like some of those

a litter law? That sounds great, although Americans will probably get in trouble just by being Americans. I have seen young Americans toss trash to the ground while walking, and with a trash can about twenty feet up the path.

And chewing gum? If janitors ruled the world, chewing gum would be outlawed.

But again, it is not the chewing gum itself, just the good old American propensity to be TOO FU$%ING LAZY TO FIND A TRASH CAN!!!

[Arctic Dave]

5. Singapore is the cleanest city I've ever been to.

Vancouver B.C. is the second.

Although the surrounding water from Singapore is absolutely disgusting. You do not want to go swimming in it. Or, Hong Kong's.

[AsahinaKimi]

6. I would have to agree about Vancouver B.C.

Its one of the top Beautiful Cities in the world!