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What Not To Do In Singapore

Posted on April 21, 2025March 20, 2025

Singapore is an an island country and city-state in Southeast Asia.  With a population of 6.04 million people, English as their language of commerce, and an economy that ranks high in the world, it is a sumptuous and welcoming country with a robust tourist trade. The weather is sunny and warm, the landscape lush and the food and culture fascinating.   Singapore has a world-class airport and the cleanest cruise port I have ever seen. It is also a very safe country to visit.   And we missed it!

After 26 hours of travel we landed in Singapore with only 24 hours until our cruise sailed. It may sound like lots of time to see this amazing port, but at our age we needed sleep more.  This is just one of the reasons why getting to your departure port early is a good plan. I did not plan well and as a result we missed visiting Singapore. Incidentally, I do not count a short but scenic cab ride and a walk to the corner for food as a good visit.

What we did see convinced us that we need to return, but with caution.  Not because it wasn’t safe, or clean, or welcoming, but because Singapore has some of the strictest laws and every traveler needs to be aware of them.  Singapore is considered a “nanny” state  due to the number of regulations and restrictions on its citizens.

Here are a list of the things NOT to do while visiting Singapore:

  1. Chewing gum is illegal.  Is is banned from being sold. Consumption is not banned because no one does.  There is a $500 fine if you drop chewed gum.

 

  1. There is a $150 fine for not flushing a public toilet.  People will check.

 

  1. If you are seen naked or caught watching porn, even in private, there is a $2000 fine and jail time.

 

  1. Do not smoke in public. Anywhere.

 

  1. There is no graffiti.  Any acts of vandalism will result in public caning. If you’re not sure what that is please look it up.  You don’t want to be caned.

 

  1. Do not snack on the MRT (public transportation).  There is a $500 fine for eating or drinking, a $1000 fine for smoking and a $5000 fine for carrying flammable good.

Public behaviour is closely monitored in Singapore.  Even littering will result in fines and a corrective work order.  As a visitor to their country it is important to abide by their rules.  Just remember to be respectful and you will be fine.

If your vacation time is limited your may not always have the luxury of spending time in your departure and return ports.  Other commitments, travel arrangements and budgetary considerations may also affect your time, even when retired.  It really becomes a travel discussion that deserves your attention.

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