Some
travel tips are “just useful” meaning that somebody can take it or leave it
unheard. But, as long as we are talking about laws, it’s serious and you can’t
roll your eyes like “err, whatever.” You know Singapore still does floggings
for punishment, uh? Singapore has a damn hard-core law system.
If
you don’t want to end your travel in tears, now pull your chair in and keep
your eyes open throughout this page.
1. No smoking under an air conditioner (1,000 SGD)
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Smoking
a cigarette indoors takes 1,000 SGD fine, which is 740 USD. But, it’s not that
the whole city is cigarette-free. Ashtrays are here and there around the street
and you can smoke at the designated smoking areas. So,
don’t get antsy too much. Calm down.
2. No drinking any beverages on the public
transportation (500 SGD)
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It
will fine 500 SGD. Hygiene is like a virtue in this
country. When in Rome, do as Romans do. But, you know what though? You won’t
use public transportation for that long anyway because the size of the country itself
is quite small.
3. Illegal trash dumping or spitting (1,000 SGD)
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No
wonder why the streets of Singapore are so clean. Not many countries would fine
for spitting, but many of us would hope our countries are clean like Singapore.
4. Possession of gum (1,000 SGD)
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You
don’t need to go back to check if it was gun. It’s still G-U-M. In Singapore,
nowhere sells gum and nobody is allowed to bring it in from overseas. Chewing
gum is, out of question, illegal. The gravity of gum chewing violence is on a
par with illegal trash dumping in Singapore. Why? The former prime
minister of Singapore back in 1992 once pointed the finger at gum chewing for a
culprit of the squalid street.
Since 2004, gum for medical use has been available. But, it’s hecka hard to get or sell one. Someday, they may have a “gum control” issue in the future. Who knows?
Since 2004, gum for medical use has been available. But, it’s hecka hard to get or sell one. Someday, they may have a “gum control” issue in the future. Who knows?
５. Leaving
un-flushed in toilet (150 SGD)
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In
Singapore, you won’t get disgusted by someone else’s unsightly trace in the
restroom. When the hard work is done, finish strong and
flawless.
6. Things to check up before getting on a bus
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The
mass rapid transit system in Singapore is nicely designed. But, it isn't perfect because Singapore buses are not kind enough to announce at each bus stop. So,
check in advance how many bus stops you need to pass up to your destination.
7. Taxi fare gets different depending on the color
of vehicle
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In Singapore, blue, yellow and red ones are normal
cabs charging 3~3.40 SGD at the basic rate. White limo cabs charge 3.90 SGD and Black Chrysler,
5 SGD.
Don’t lose your shirt on cabs. Be smart!
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Written by Gibbon
Born in Korea, he grew up in Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia. This young self-appointed ascetic abandoned his university and is currently on his spiritual journey in search of true meaning of life roving from mountains to mountains. His weather-torn and hair-covered appearance reminds of some mystical Bigfoot and he looks 20 years older than he is.
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