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Singapore Laws

Current Events: Singapore Judge Lays the Smack Down, The Story of the Kangaroo Shirt

November 28, 2008

Last week I wrote a post about Singapore’s laws (“Is Singapore thaat Strict?”). I displayed a picture of a man riding his bike in a ‘no biking zone’, which I thought did a good job depicting the situation in Singapore. Lots of laws, but they are not always enforced.

For most things I still think that [...]

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Life: Is Singapore thaaat Strict?

November 16, 2008

What do Americans know about Singapore? The answer is, basically nothing.
Before I left, I had several conversations with people about Singapore’s harsh laws. Some have heard about the ban on chewing gum (yes, it is true), while most others have heard about the infamous Michael Fay incident. Does that name sound familiar? That’s right, he [...]

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Life: Taxation on Beer and Cigarettes in Singapore

September 28, 2008

Beer
I can’t say they did not warn me. Before coming to Singapore, I read over and over again that the tax on alcoholic beverages was a pain in the ass. Former fellows, guidebooks and blogs all noted how expensive alcohol is, and encouraged a trip to the duty-free store before leaving the airport.
Still, I was [...]

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