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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[arcane1]

1. Some of those are pretty harsh, yet I kind of agree with them.

However, I couldn't abide by #4. Well, maybe in winter

[Duer 157099]

2. Singapore is one place that I have wildly conflicting thoughts on

On the one hand, I'd love to visit, but on the other, am scared to death of their draconian laws.

This list seems relatively mild to me and I would have no problem whatsoever with any of them... except perhaps this one:

"No poking adverse comments at religion"

[weissmam]

8. been there twice

I found it very similar to a lot of places in asia and was very comfortable, and honestly its just as dirty as everywhere else

Plus the food is amazing

[davidpdx]

3. Korea could stand to take some advice from Singapore on how to act in public

I think add spitting in public (this should just be common sense, but it is so common here and so damn nasty), throwing cigarette butts on the ground, and urinating in public (I've seen this twice in ten years, but it's probably more common then you think. The first time was in 2004 at a bus stop, the second time was in late 2005 in a subway station. The second time I went up and scolded the guy in English).

[AsahinaKimi]

4. I have heard of worse there..

One word, "Snotrocket". so gross.

[davidpdx]

5. Yes I've seen those

Just when you thought the North Korean missiles were the worse thing that could happen. Duck and cover. You don't want that hitting you.

[Katashi_itto]

6. The 8 weird laws in Singapore posted here are not entirely correct.

1) the government doesn’t cane you for not flushing the toilet
2) you only pay a fine of less than $100 the first time you are caught for littering. It’s the habitual litterbug that will get fine “BIG TIME”
3) The chewing gum law is correct
4) This is true. You won’t want your neighbour nake & showing off his thing to your kids, do you?
5) I’m sure you won’t want just anybody to hug your girlfriend or wife without permission, do you?
6) I think this law is found in most countries, no government wants to start a civil war or riots jus because some idiots don’t show respect for other people’s religion
7) The 7 law is not true. Unless you are proven to be an accomplice in crime, you will not be punish. This is universal.
8) it’s not an offence to log onto unsecure network. It’s when you try to obtain information from others network that is illegal

I felt I had clarify the laws in Singapore.

[weissmam]

7. UDD

I am reminded of the Urine Detection Device (UDD) in my wifes condo building elavator 9I craked up for 20 minutes)