Stuff Which Is Illegal in Singapore So It Always Remains As A Clean City
Singapore comes with many names such as The Lion City, City in a Garden, The Fine City, and more. However, in order to keep this city is an excellent way to live, is where other refers to a penalty of money which is commonly issued when a crime or an offence has been committed and there are also some other thing which is illegal here and can get you with a hefty fine when you walk around with it.
Selling Gum
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It is not illegal to chew gum in Singapore however there is a ban on importing or selling large quantities of chewing gum. And if you get caught doing the crime, then you’ll have to do the time. The first-time penalty can be as high as $100,000 or a prison sentence of up to two years.
Selling Alcohol After 10.30pm
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If you ever walk into 7-Eleven past 10.30 and the person behind the counter refused to sell you booze that is because selling and consuming alcohol in public places from 10.30 pm to 7 am is illegal and can be punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 or higher in certain Liquor Control Zone.
Bringing Durians On Public Transport
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DUrian is a thing that will either love it or hate it and this King of Fruits has a notoriously pungent scent that can linger around for a long time. If you insist on taking with you onboard the MRT, prepare to face a fine of up to $500.
Walking Around Naked (Even at Your Own House)
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Going nude in a private residential space is illegal and you can’t go bare while exposed to public view and if someone spot and report you, you’ll be fined $2,000, jailed for up to three months, or both.
Disturbing other With a Musical Instruments
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If you are playing an instrument in a public space that is likely to cause annoyance to everyone else then you can get fined up to $1,000 or imprisoned for up to three months. This also applies to anyone singing lyrics that contain swear words.
No Noise After 10pm
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If the police are called and you don’t have any reasonable excuse to justify the loud noises you can be issued a fine of up to $2,000.
Jaywalking
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If you cross the road during a red light or wihtin 50 metres of a crossing zone you can received a fine of $20 on the spot and you can also be charged and fined for up to $1,000, or go behind bars for three months.
Feeding Pigeons and Other Wildlife
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Think twice before you toss the crumbs of your leftover to a harmless pigeon or a group of monkey which can cost you $500 and up to $10,000 for multiple offences.