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Chewing gum is not allow in Singapore?
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kame
Posted on Wed 10th of Sep 2008, 11:08 AM

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Chewing gum is not allow in Singapore? Is that true?
Any other restrictions?
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Posted on Wed 10th of Sep 2008, 12:38 PM

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Found the info about Singapore Dos & Donts
http://www.asiarooms.com/travel-guide/singapore/useful-information/singapore-dos-&-donts.html

Here is the conclusion then:
Laws relating to jaywalking, littering and chewing gum are strictly enforced in Singapore especially in urban areas. Smoking is highly discouraged and illegal in enclosed public places (including restaurants).

If you drop a cigarette end in the street or smoking illegally, an immediate fine can up to S$500.

As you see that the laws is very strict, therefore Singapore is a neat and clean country
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kame
Posted on Thu 11th of Sep 2008, 01:49 AM

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Katie wrote:
Found the info about Singapore Dos & Donts
http://www.asiarooms.com/travel-guide/singapore/useful-information/singapore-dos-&-donts.html

Here is the conclusion then:
Laws relating to jaywalking, littering and chewing gum are strictly enforced in Singapore especially in urban areas. Smoking is highly discouraged and illegal in enclosed public places (including restaurants).

If you drop a cigarette end in the street or smoking illegally, an immediate fine can up to S$500.

As you see that the laws is very strict, therefore Singapore is a neat and clean country


Thanks katie, this helps me a lot!
I should put my 'lotte' gum away then hehehe teeth_smile

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Nodame
Posted on Thu 11th of Sep 2008, 03:07 AM

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For those who are smokers, I think you better keep the "cigarette end box" (not sure what to call this thing)with you.

My Singaporean friend always has this thing with him even when he travels. I think it's convenient and also a good habit of cleaniess and useful for those countries which have strict littering laws such as Singapore.
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chase788
Posted on Mon 2nd of Mar 2009, 03:07 AM

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HI,

Actually you can chew gum and bring limited amounts of gum in. You will not be fined. A lot of Singaporeans buy a box or 2 in from Malaysia. Of course try not to spit gum or throw cigarettes on the floor and only in dustbins.
Hope this helps in some way.

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genieliam
Posted on Thu 14th of May 2009, 12:59 AM

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Thanks chase.. I thought their are no gums available in Singapore. hehe

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