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Singapore has draconian laws that are different then every other countries. Pay attention to (but not only): | Singapore has draconian laws that are different then every other countries. Pay attention to (but not only): | ||
* '''Chewing gum is banned in Singapore''' so leave it at home when packing your bags. Importation of chewing gums into the country, even if it is not for trading, is illegal. | * '''Chewing gum is banned in Singapore''' so leave it at home when packing your bags. Importation of chewing gums into the country, even if it is not for trading, is illegal. | ||
* '''Littering is forbidden'''. | * '''Littering is forbidden'''. To maintain its reputation of being impeccably clean, Singapore apply an active campaign against littering and enforceit. Throwing a cigarette butt or a paper will cost $300 for a first time offender. Larger objects like a soda can will lead you in front of a judge! | ||
To maintain its reputation of being impeccably clean, Singapore apply an active campaign against littering and enforceit. Throwing a cigarette butt or a paper will cost $300 for a first time offender. Larger objects like a soda can will lead you in front of a judge! | * '''Smoking'''. Most public places, indoors or outdoors, including stadium, parks, or overhead bridges, are no-smoking areas. If you are smoking, ask or check before doing so. | ||
* '''Smoking'''. | |||
Most public places, including overhead bridges, | |||
* '''Jaywalking''' is forbidden. And wait for the green light! | * '''Jaywalking''' is forbidden. And wait for the green light! | ||
* '''Homosexual relations''' are forbiden in Singapore. | * '''Homosexual relations''' are forbiden in Singapore. | ||