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Here’s what you absolutely must not do in Singapore, unless you’re keen on paying anywhere between SGD 100 to 2000 (₹6,100 to ₹1.2 lakh) or worse.",{"alignment":562},{"alignment":493},{"id":564,"type":488,"data":565,"tunes":567},"8G5cy6dyQ2",{"text":566},"For an official overview of Singapore’s travel laws, see the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mfa.gov.sg\u002F\">Singapore MFA website\u003C\u002Fa>.",{"alignment":568},{"alignment":493},{"id":570,"type":508,"data":571,"tunes":573},"OpdOzduJRN",{"text":572,"level":190},"1. Chewing gum is banned",{"alignment":574},{"alignment":493},{"id":576,"type":488,"data":577,"tunes":579},"xigIkZMgWD",{"text":578},"This is not a myth. Since 1992, chewing gum has been illegal to import or sell unless it’s for medical reasons. If you’re caught spitting gum or sticking it under a table, expect a hefty fine. The only exception? 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Not a law, but expected—and the public will notice.",{"alignment":604},{"alignment":493},{"id":606,"type":508,"data":607,"tunes":609},"AKsk2StJBL",{"text":608,"level":190},"4. No vandalism, graffiti, or stickers",{"alignment":610},{"alignment":493},{"id":612,"type":488,"data":613,"tunes":615},"jGIqGpGUJz",{"text":614},"Even drawing with chalk on pavements or sticking a flyer on a wall can be considered vandalism. Punishment can include caning (yes, caning), although rarely for tourists.",{"alignment":616},{"alignment":493},{"id":618,"type":508,"data":619,"tunes":621},"ZdnVJV6mY2",{"text":620,"level":190},"5. Don't bring in drugs—even for personal use",{"alignment":622},{"alignment":493},{"id":624,"type":488,"data":625,"tunes":627},"2PoITpJmS3",{"text":626},"Singapore has a zero-tolerance drug policy. Trafficking is punishable by death, and even possession of small amounts can lead to long jail time. Carry prescription medications with your doctor’s letter.",{"alignment":628},{"alignment":493},{"id":630,"type":508,"data":631,"tunes":633},"sjBHBvKA09",{"text":632,"level":190},"6. No feeding birds or monkeys",{"alignment":634},{"alignment":493},{"id":636,"type":488,"data":637,"tunes":639},"dP7Fbn1lZ9",{"text":638},"It might feel sweet to throw breadcrumbs to pigeons at Merlion Park, but it’s illegal. Fines go up to SGD 1000 (₹61,000).",{"alignment":640},{"alignment":493},{"id":642,"type":508,"data":643,"tunes":645},"9xoiNkbRkN",{"text":644,"level":190},"7. Jaywalking is illegal",{"alignment":646},{"alignment":493},{"id":648,"type":488,"data":649,"tunes":651},"iKZVXLsVLA",{"text":650},"Always cross at designated zebra crossings or traffic lights. Jaywalking? That’s SGD 50 (₹3,000) right there.",{"alignment":652},{"alignment":493},{"id":654,"type":539,"data":655},"fC3gj2IHIj",{"caption":541,"withBorder":542,"withBackground":542,"stretched":542,"file":656},{"width":444,"height":445,"size":657,"name":658,"title":659,"extension":547,"fileId":660,"fileURL":661,"url":662},1533161,"2 Rules in Singapore _ Singapore _ Alike.png","2 Rules in Singapore   Singapore   Alike","4fd0422b-fac8-4d15-a64c-6c63163952ca","\u002Ffiles\u002F4fd0422b-fac8-4d15-a64c-6c63163952ca","\u002Fassets\u002F4fd0422b-fac8-4d15-a64c-6c63163952ca",{"id":664,"type":508,"data":665,"tunes":667},"uz5M2cZcVl",{"text":666,"level":265},"Lesser-known rules nobody tells you",{"alignment":668},{"alignment":493},{"id":670,"type":671,"data":672},"dsH4dURn9A","nestedlist",{"style":673,"items":674},"unordered",[675,678,681,684],{"content":676,"items":677},"Hotel room smoking: Most hotel rooms are non-smoking. If you light up, you’ll be fined or billed for cleaning—upwards of SGD 200 (₹12,000).",[],{"content":679,"items":680},"Flushing toilets: Failure to flush public toilets? Fine of SGD 150 (₹9,100). It’s enforced.",[],{"content":682,"items":683},"Wi-Fi piggybacking: Using someone else’s unsecured Wi-Fi network is considered hacking, punishable by jail.",[],{"content":685,"items":686},"Taxis don't wait: Flagging down a cab during rush hours? They might not stop unless you’re at a stand. Book via the Grab app instead.",[],{"id":688,"type":508,"data":689,"tunes":691},"C7biuFaGPF",{"text":690,"level":265},"Food, etiquette and cultural respect",{"alignment":692},{"alignment":493},{"id":694,"type":488,"data":695,"tunes":697},"He1bR0gFDP",{"text":696},"At hawker centres, return your tray. It’s more than just manners—it’s required. Don’t talk loudly on the phone in quiet areas, and avoid public displays of affection beyond hand-holding.",{"alignment":698},{"alignment":493},{"id":700,"type":488,"data":701,"tunes":703},"5WoWoS8FIh",{"text":702},"Try laksa, kaya toast, and ice kacang—but eat responsibly. Some dishes use pork or lard, so always ask.",{"alignment":704},{"alignment":493},{"id":706,"type":539,"data":707},"nLuIpuCj3h",{"caption":541,"withBorder":542,"withBackground":542,"stretched":542,"file":708},{"width":444,"height":445,"size":709,"name":710,"title":711,"extension":547,"fileId":712,"fileURL":713,"url":714},2218251,"3 Rules in Singapore _ Singapore _ Alike.png","3 Rules in Singapore   Singapore   Alike","9d7ef779-0ef5-4bda-9101-055c5dc5f718","\u002Ffiles\u002F9d7ef779-0ef5-4bda-9101-055c5dc5f718","\u002Fassets\u002F9d7ef779-0ef5-4bda-9101-055c5dc5f718",{"id":716,"type":508,"data":717,"tunes":719},"yAAXNPxpTj",{"text":718,"level":265},"Pro tips for the mindful traveller",{"alignment":720},{"alignment":493},{"id":722,"type":671,"data":723},"6vAaOksbE0",{"style":673,"items":724},[725,728,731,734,737],{"content":726,"items":727},"Avoid peak festival crowds like the Chinese New Year unless you're ready for higher prices and packed streets.",[],{"content":729,"items":730},"Summer = sales season, especially in July-August. But don’t try bargaining in malls—it's frowned upon.",[],{"content":732,"items":733},"Christmas is magical in Orchard Road, but expensive. Pre-book all major attractions.",[],{"content":735,"items":736},"Carry reusable bags—plastic bags are charged at most supermarkets.",[],{"content":738,"items":739},"Always be respectful of race, religion, and gender diversity. Singapore is inclusive but not tolerant of hate speech or offensive remarks.",[],{"id":741,"type":508,"data":742,"tunes":744},"_Omn1k-whh",{"text":743,"level":265},"Nearby gems and authentic eats",{"alignment":745},{"alignment":493},{"id":747,"type":488,"data":748,"tunes":750},"OtA9QOJjZq",{"text":749},"Want to escape the city rules for a bit? Take a bumboat to Pulau Ubin, where time slows down and rules feel gentler.",{"alignment":751},{"alignment":493},{"id":753,"type":488,"data":754,"tunes":756},"MVBDGHlVAL",{"text":755},"Hungry? Ditch the malls and head to Maxwell Food Centre, Lau Pa Sat, or Tekka Centre in Little India for biryani, thosai, or even frog leg porridge if you’re feeling adventurous.",{"alignment":757},{"alignment":493},{"id":759,"type":508,"data":760,"tunes":762},"K4xc4LUsc0",{"text":761,"level":265},"Travel confidently with Alike",{"alignment":763},{"alignment":493},{"id":765,"type":488,"data":766,"tunes":768},"NMTZQKRR4x",{"text":767},"At Alike, we craft travel experiences that are joyful, seamless, and full of cultural connection. Whether you’re planning a Free Visa Holiday to Singapore, a luxury honeymoon, or a fun-packed family trip, we’ll guide you with warmth, honesty, and those little details that make all the difference.",{"alignment":769},{"alignment":493},"2.31.0",{"id":772,"section":773,"theme":68,"status":69,"translations":774},"fba838b6-18ec-48a6-b2d8-8b6fec80a58b","ea0e9eb2-dd72-46b2-98ab-c00872e61c72",[775],70,{"metadata":777,"faqs":781},{"translations":778},[779],{"title":780,"description":23},"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)",[782,788,794,800],{"faqs_id":783},{"translations":784},[785],{"question":786,"answer":787},"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong id=\"docs-internal-guid-401a539a-7fff-a9cc-b551-b0cb5340455b\">Is chewing gum banned in Singapore?\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>Yes, selling and importing gum is illegal unless it's for medical use. Tourists are advised not to bring or chew gum in public.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"faqs_id":789},{"translations":790},[791],{"question":792,"answer":793},"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong id=\"docs-internal-guid-a152343d-7fff-fbbe-9982-892527caac80\">Can I smoke in public areas in Singapore?\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>Only in designated smoking zones. Smoking in hotel rooms or public transport areas can incur heavy fines.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"faqs_id":795},{"translations":796},[797],{"question":798,"answer":799},"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong id=\"docs-internal-guid-97b58432-7fff-439e-4c5e-000728fa0e6d\">What should I not do in Singapore as a tourist?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>Avoid spitting, littering, jaywalking, public drinking, and PDA. Follow signage and be aware of local customs.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"faqs_id":801},{"translations":802},[803],{"question":804,"answer":805},"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong id=\"docs-internal-guid-4ebf0d77-7fff-917d-46b8-99023994a3bb\">Are there any dress code rules in Singapore?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>There’s no formal dress code, but modest attire is recommended in places of worship like mosques and temples.\u003C\u002Fp>",{}]