{"id":223852,"date":"2020-09-22T17:56:14","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T09:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=223852"},"modified":"2024-12-16T11:30:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T03:30:23","slug":"strange-singapore-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/strange-singapore-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s a fine city: Strange Singapore laws you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You know the saying, &#8216;Singapore is a fine city&#8217;? Well, that&#8217;s true in every sense of the word. It&#8217;s an amazing place to live in, but there are also hefty fines to pay when you break the law. While we&#8217;re all for clean streets and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/exploring-nature-in-singapore-head-outdoors-to-the-citys-islands-reservoirs-nature-reserves-gardens-and-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">parks<\/a>, as well as low crime rates, some of the laws on our <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/singapores-islands-hop-around-pulau-ubin-sisters-island-lazarus-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sunny island<\/a> are, for lack of a better word, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/unique-things-to-do-singapore\/\">bizarre<\/a>. So it\u2019s best to know what you cannot do, whether you&#8217;re new to this island-city or you&#8217;ve lived here your entire life. Read on to find out about our strange Singapore laws&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>Strange Singapore laws<\/h2>\n<h3>No nudity in sight<\/h3>\n<p>Your house, your rules&#8230; right? Well, that&#8217;s not entirely true. Before you think of stripping down to your birthday suit (it\u2019s your home, so no judgments here), make sure you&#8217;ve drawn the curtains so you&#8217;re not exposed to any possible views from the public\u2019s eye. If someone spots you, they can report you under the peculiar <a href=\"https:\/\/sso.agc.gov.sg\/Act\/MOPONA1906#pr27A-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">nudity law.<\/a> This offence can leave with you a fine of $2,000 or three months in prison.<\/p>\n<h3>You better flush it<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223860\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223860\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-223860 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Photo-by-Jan-Antonin-Kolar-on-Unsplash.png\" alt=\"Strange Singapore law: You better flush after using the public toilet\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Photo-by-Jan-Antonin-Kolar-on-Unsplash.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Photo-by-Jan-Antonin-Kolar-on-Unsplash.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Jan Antonin Kolar via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You would think it\u2019s basic public toilet etiquette to flush when you\u2019re done with your business, but boy, that\u2019s not the case. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/sso.agc.gov.sg\/SL\/EPHA1987-RG3#pr15-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Section 16 of the Public Cleansing Act,<\/a> you can be slapped with a hefty fine of $1,000 for not hitting the flush after using the toilet. Nevertheless, we&#8217;ve still come across public cubicles that&#8217;ve look downright murderous and criminal \u2013 and we\u2019re not talking about blood.<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s in the bin stays in the bin<\/h3>\n<p>As the saying goes, one man\u2019s trash is another man\u2019s treasure&#8230; but not in this case. It is illegal to rake the contents of a rubbish bin. While most of us might agree that this <a href=\"https:\/\/sso.agc.gov.sg\/SL\/EPHA1987-RG3#pr10-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">law<\/a> under the Environmental Public Health Act is needless, it affects the homeless population. Not to mention &#8216;freegans&#8217; who go dumpster diving for secondhand goods.<\/p>\n<h3>No such thing as free WiFi<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223859\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223859\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-223859 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Photo-by-Kaitlyn-Baker-on-Unsplash.png\" alt=\"Strange Singapore law: Don't connect to someone else's WiFi\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Photo-by-Kaitlyn-Baker-on-Unsplash.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Photo-by-Kaitlyn-Baker-on-Unsplash.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223859\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Kaitlyn Baker via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Before you tap into your neighbour\u2019s unsecured WiFi, just know that you\u2019re breaking the law. Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/sso.agc.gov.sg\/Act\/CMA1993#pr12-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Computer Misuse Act<\/a>, piggybacking off someone\u2019s WiFi is considered the equivalent of hacking. If caught, you can be sentenced to a maximum of three years behind bars, a fine of $10,000, or both.<\/p>\n<h3>Swallow, don&#8217;t spit<\/h3>\n<p>Joining the long list of laws that play a key part in keeping the city spick and span is the ban on spitting in public. Unless you&#8217;re the Merlion, then you&#8217;re pardoned. This gross habit can get you fined $1,000. But in case you&#8217;re wondering, the <a href=\"https:\/\/sso.agc.gov.sg\/SL\/EPHA1987-RG3#pr15-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">law<\/a> isn\u2019t only limited to spitting. It includes all types of human waste disposal in public spaces, from expelling mucus on the streets to urinating in drains.<\/p>\n<h3>Anti-feline agenda<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223858\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223858\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-223858 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Photo-by-Sarah-Dorweiler-on-Unsplash.png\" alt=\"Strange laws in Singapore: No cats in HDB flats\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Photo-by-Sarah-Dorweiler-on-Unsplash.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Photo-by-Sarah-Dorweiler-on-Unsplash.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Sarah Dorweiler via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Cat lovers, you might not like this one. If you\u2019re living in an HDB flat, you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hdb.gov.sg\/cs\/infoweb\/residential\/living-in-an-hdb-flat\/keeping-pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">not allowed to keep cats as pets<\/a>. Shocked? Us too. Apparently, felines are considered a challenge to keep indoors, as they \u201ctend to shed fur and defecate or urinate in public places\u201d. They&#8217;re also prone to making \u201ccaterwauling sounds.\u201d We\u2019re pretty sure dog owners face similar issues, but hey, the law is the law.<\/p>\n<h3>Skip the explicit lyrics<\/h3>\n<p>Before you drop a sick verse from your favourite rap song in public, you might want to censor the f-bombs. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/sso.agc.gov.sg\/Act\/PC1871?ValidDate=20200701&amp;ProvIds=pr294-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Section 294 of the penal code<\/a>, annoying others by singing, reciting or uttering any obscene song, ballad or words in or near public places can land you in prison for three months (with a possible fine, too)!<\/p>\n<h3>Please do not feed wildlife<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223901\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223901\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Photo-by-Mathew-Schwartz-on-Unsplash.png\" alt=\"Singapore Law: Please do not feed wildlife\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-223901 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Photo-by-Mathew-Schwartz-on-Unsplash.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Photo-by-Mathew-Schwartz-on-Unsplash.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Mathew Schwartz on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It&#8217;s typical to cross paths with wildlife in the city as we make room for urbanisation. But don\u2019t even think about feeding them. Besides the risk of getting bitten, it might cost you a fine of up to $10,000 for multiple offences! Feeding wild animals is <a href=\"https:\/\/sso.agc.gov.sg\/Act\/WA1965#pr5A-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">strictly prohibited<\/a> in Singapore, so the next time you see a cute otter or an inquisitive monkey, it\u2019s best to go &#8216;ooh and ahh&#8217; from a distance. PS: This includes the feeding of pigeons as well.<\/p>\n<h3>No chewing of gum<\/h3>\n<p>This is probably one of our not-so-strange laws, yet one of the most famous. Yup, we&#8217;ve been made fun of countless times by other bubble gum-loving countries for this unconventional law. But it&#8217;s really for our benefit as a clean city. To curb the sticky situation of gum littering, the government <a href=\"https:\/\/sso.agc.gov.sg\/SL\/RIEA1995-RG4#pr7-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">banned<\/a> the consumption and selling of chewing gum in 1992. Unless it\u2019s for medical reasons like nicotine replacement therapy (which must be administered by a doctor or pharmacist), it\u2019s a strict no-no. That&#8217;s why most people chew it all they can once they cross the border to Malaysia!<\/p>\n<p><em>Know of any other strange Singapore laws? Let us know at <a href=\"mailto:hello@thehoneycombers.com\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">hello@thehoneycombers.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You know the saying, &#8216;Singapore is a fine city&#8217;? Well, that&#8217;s true in every sense of the word. It&#8217;s an amazing place to live in, but there are also hefty fines to pay when you break the law. 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