Malaysia and Singapore Parks!

[CoasterFEV]

Ironically, the signs from the road would lead you to believe that there's a lot going on over here, but "theme park" is a stretch.

 

Not entirely true.

 

Technically...."Malaria" could totally be considered as a "theme"

[milst1]

^^^

LOL

[vacoaster09]

What are some of the laws in Singapore that a tourist should be aware of. I heard something concerning gum. Anyone care to enlighten me?

[CoasterFEV]

The "gum" law is definitely one of the more famous - put into place long ago in order to keep the sidewalks and streets looking clean (just think about all those dark black circles on streets and sidewalks in the USA from old chewing gum) - but there are some laws in Singapore that a tourist should be aware of before visiting.

 

In general, visiting (and living) in Singapore is all about being courteous to one another. Simple laws such as no littering, no jaywalking, no spitting, and no food or drinks in trains and train stations make sense - they help keep the city exceptionally clean (and safe).

 

The stronger laws that a tourist should be aware of before visiting are:

1) Drugs: Possession (yes...just simple possession) of a control substance that would be considered a narcotic drug brings with it the death penalty. Get caught with drugs in Singapore and you'll be hanging from the gallows before the end of the month. It's a law I particularly like and has proven that if you take the drugs out of a society - all drug-related crime disappears as well.

 

2) Weapons: Weapons including guns, large knives, bullets, or anything else that is considered a weapon is very much illegal in Singapore punishable by significant jail time and probably some caning thrown in for good measure. No individual in Singapore owns a gun - and those large "hunting knives" behind the counter in your local WalMart are also illegal and won't be found in the country. Even the possession of a single bullet will bring you 7 years in jail

 

 

There also are a few other things that are illegal and shouldn't be attempted to be brought into the country including unopened cartons of cigarettes, pornography, or excessive alcohol - these just aren't worth the risk. (oh...and to flip things around...pornography is illegal...but, don't worry, prostitution is completely legal)

 

 

I really have nothing bad to say - the government runs the country like a business and, in doing so, has created a country with exceptional finances and a very high standard of living. The laws are strict, but the result is a country with one of the lowest crime rates in the world and a place where someone can walk anywhere in the middle of the night and feel (and be) safe.

 

Sound strict, I know, but the system works....and works very very well.

[jray21]

Thanks for the report Martin! Looks like you guys had a great trip!

[milst1]

Thanks for checking it out!

[CoasterFEV]

Martin/Cheryl: Forgot to ask and didn't see it in your TR. When you were at Dengue/Malayria/Ebola/Danga World, did you also get on their indoor powered coaster? Probably one of the only coasters around where you have to dodge the giant styrofoam planets hanging directly above the ride track otherwise you will hit them and....well....probably catch something nasty

[cfc]

Probably one of the only coasters around where you have to dodge the giant styrofoam planets hanging directly above the ride track otherwise you will hit them and....well....probably catch something nasty

 

That would add a new level of excitement to the attraction.

[milst1]

We didn't ride that...we had waited so long to get the coaster credit, we didn't use some of our tickets and opted to get out of Dodge asap! I'm sorry we missed it 'cause there won't be a second time!

[martinepavel]

Hello milst, All the pictures are amazing, it seems that you enjoyed your trip a lot. Thanks for sharing these with us.