MISCONCEPTIONS FOREIGNERS HAVE ABOUT SINGAPORE! 🇸🇬

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  • @GeorgiaCaney
    @GeorgiaCaney  6 років тому +85

    Hello lovely people!☺️What’s the craziest misconception you’ve heard about Singapore? Remember to LIKE the video and and subscribe if you enjoyed!👍🏻

    • @friedrice0922
      @friedrice0922 6 років тому +5

      btw chewing gum is illegal in singapore but selling gum just has higher penalties

    • @TattoosLovers
      @TattoosLovers 6 років тому +1

      TheVintageVision you will be fined if someone spits or throw food for birds and plastic wrapers and plastic cups straws ect ... even cigarette buds and now the new rules are not allowed to use headphones or earpiece in your ear while crossing the roads and if you are caught red handed FINE$$$$ MONEY goes out to the gov.

    • @jerelyn-yw3fl
      @jerelyn-yw3fl 6 років тому

      Georgia Caney Haha Shawn Mendes kinda thought that we’re not really English-based yesterday 💗

    • @ahhitskatie9094
      @ahhitskatie9094 6 років тому

      I’ve never heard any of the other crazy misconceptions; just the gum law. I have heard lots of wonderful things, like how amazing the food is! :)

    • @prixso123
      @prixso123 6 років тому

      U crazy i heard it and u are rude

  • @eryetteyuuki2384
    @eryetteyuuki2384 6 років тому +431

    Thank you for telling the world that Singapore is NOT in China! 😍
    Multiple times I try to talk to Europeans during my travels only to see their shocked faces upon hearing my "so-not-China-accent" English. And when I share that I come from Singapore, where we have our education in English, a 6 hour flight away from China, located in South East Asia and an independent country of our own, I realise how little (or misinterpreted) they know of us.

    • @rabahfdoul4844
      @rabahfdoul4844 6 років тому +1

      Eryette Yuuki nay I ask what's your race please ?

    • @perlivous2548
      @perlivous2548 6 років тому +6

      Eryette Yuuki “SHE FINALLY SAID SINGAPORE ISN’T IN CHINA! Singapore is a country itself.

    • @perlivous2548
      @perlivous2548 6 років тому

      Rabah Fdoul “I dunno her race, but mine is Chinese.”

    • @keretaman
      @keretaman 6 років тому

      amazing race

    • @vanessanobody744
      @vanessanobody744 5 років тому +6

      Besides Singapore was never part of china

  • @SunNy-fm7dz
    @SunNy-fm7dz 6 років тому +111

    Good that you have experienced firsthand and cleared the misconceptions foreigners have about Singapore.
    About chewing gum, it was believed that not long after MRT was in operation, there was a major train disruption. The MRT staff spent many hours trying to figure out why the doors could not be closed and eventually they discovered that it was an act of a prankster who stuck chewing gum onto the MRT door sensor and so the door could not be closed. Such act, though may seem trivial, affected the public transport service and many manhours of the public and economy.
    As for being naked in ones home, there had been cases of people going naked at their window/balcony/backyard but still within the view of others who were living at opposite flat/apartment. Bear in mind that high rise buildings are almost every where in Singapore and so the law is to protect the public at large who may feel offended seeing someone naked right opposite their house. It is of course perfectly ok if one is naked and not exposed to public view.

  • @stan_chako
    @stan_chako 6 років тому +79

    You can walk around naked in your own house, as long as you are not exposing yourself visibly to others. E.g. you do not pace around naked on your balcony where others can see you. Just draw your curtain and remain unseen is fine.

    • @legendrag8639
      @legendrag8639 4 роки тому +1

      I walked around in my house naked when i was around 10 and i think some people saw me

    • @havenprice
      @havenprice 4 роки тому

      Got old guy kena charged

    • @lsvop
      @lsvop 4 роки тому +7

      it's not porn, its indecent exposure

    • @devinwwt
      @devinwwt 4 роки тому +2

      Lol ure like saying..just close the freaking curtains and walk around naked in ur house as hell hahahaha

    • @koldeybekov
      @koldeybekov 4 роки тому +2

      Also, if you live in HDB, there are huge chances that your living room or hall will have a window to the shared corridor. Yeah, you can't be naked in these spaces.
      Basically, if you can't be seen from "public space" without any help of visual equipment, you're fine.

  • @grayceseeto
    @grayceseeto 6 років тому +53

    "Oh where are you from?"
    " hey! Im from Singapore!"
    " Singapore?!is that in china?"
    🤦‍♀️

    • @tongying2558
      @tongying2558 4 роки тому +5

      Ikr😂 China is like sssoooo far from Singapore

    • @starorcarina8525
      @starorcarina8525 4 роки тому +4

      @@tongying2558 yeah and just because our population is mostly from the chinese race,people will assume we're fron China

    • @stantwice5116
      @stantwice5116 4 роки тому +3

      They also think Malaysia and Singapore is one

    • @PaperMoonLaZY
      @PaperMoonLaZY 3 роки тому

      @@stantwice5116 it used to be..

    • @PTSenators9643
      @PTSenators9643 Рік тому

      I am Chinese and when westerners hear that they start saying negative things about China. I am not born in China though, but Chinese are also majority in Singapore and Malaysia. Singaporean and Malaysian are not ethnicities though but are nationalities.

  • @justinloh2662
    @justinloh2662 6 років тому +122

    Caning is not used in the Singapore military as a corporal punishment. Caning is only meted out to a criminal who committed a serious crime such as rape, robbery, etc.

    • @AppleMacGeek
      @AppleMacGeek 6 років тому +3

      But only in civilian courts. Military courts do not mete out caning as a punishment AFAIK.

    • @deepdarksecretful
      @deepdarksecretful 6 років тому +1

      Just because its not practised, does not mean its not part of the punishment methods, no? (Lookup SAF act)
      I guess if your buddy deserts you in the middle of a war, you can just fine him.....heh.

    • @justinloh2662
      @justinloh2662 6 років тому +2

      If you are talking about serious or aggravated military offences, then the offender would be sentenced in a military court according to SAF Act. That would involve imprisonment with or without caning depending on the seriousness of the offence committed.
      As a Singaporean who had been through National Service, I was trying to clarify so that foreign viewers do not misconstrue that caning is used as punishment during military training.
      Desertion carries imprisonment and not caning under SAF Act:-
      Desertion
      23.-(1) Every person subject to military law who deserts shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction by a subordinate military court to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years or any less punishment authorised by this Act.

    • @thulomanchay
      @thulomanchay 6 років тому

      Corporal punishment is not punishment for corporals in the military!
      It means physical punishment such as beating, whipping, branding with hot iron, anything inflicted on the body as penalty for a crime.

  • @Edesonism
    @Edesonism 6 років тому +75

    If LTA officers spot you jaywalking you could be punished for it. Just gotta look out for cars and the authorities when jaywalking.

    • @renderz8435
      @renderz8435 5 років тому

      All they want is da moneh

  • @zzajizz
    @zzajizz 6 років тому +94

    SAF rule no. 7: do whatever the heck you want, just don;t get caught.

    • @rogerfaint499
      @rogerfaint499 4 роки тому

      SAF rule no. 8: even if you get caught, try to shift the blame onto others.

    • @zzajizz
      @zzajizz 4 роки тому

      Roger Faint MR loh~

    • @javieryeo4032
      @javieryeo4032 3 роки тому

      A classic, Jaywalking, good example

  • @HaniraysS
    @HaniraysS 6 років тому +43

    I'm Singaporean and I just heard about the one about it walking around the house naked being illegal. Well, guess you learn something new everyday. 😂

    • @2030chinna
      @2030chinna 6 років тому +8

      This is not true. You can be naked in your home as long as it is not visible from outside. There was a case where a man was fined for standing full body naked where it can seen from his neighbours' house.

    • @huaiwei
      @huaiwei 5 років тому +1

      You have learnt something which is wrong. Unlearn it please haha!

  • @Milgram07
    @Milgram07 6 років тому +44

    U can be naked in your house but just don't get caught by your neighbours cos normally they are the ones to call the coppers who classify this as causing public nuisance (rather than indecent exposure). Great video as always!

  • @cyanidepandemonium5812
    @cyanidepandemonium5812 6 років тому +24

    YES, SINGAPORE IS NOT IN CHINA. THANK YOU.
    Also, great video, thks for making this!💕

  • @hiyoutube724
    @hiyoutube724 6 років тому +2

    SO THANKFUL FOR THIS VIDEO!! I love your content so much❤️ thanks for clearing up those misconceptions about Singapore =)

  • @sombrance
    @sombrance 6 років тому +15

    I think walking naked around the house is illegal is because... well... Singaporeans live in close proximity to one another in apartment buildings. Depending on where you live, you can usually see your neighbour opposite of you in their house. So well, to make sure no one gets blasted in the face with sudden nudity (who wants that ew), the government makes it illegal to be naked in your house. However, I do feel that it really is more of a social responsibility. The law is there to make sure you understand what is appropriate, especially when you have hundreds of people living so close together. But hey if you really want to walk around in the nude in your house, just close the blinds!

    • @penguin6700
      @penguin6700 6 років тому

      sombrance
      I share the same sentiments why this rule is made. I didn't know there's a rule like that though.

  • @EdricHsu
    @EdricHsu 6 років тому +10

    The "do not walk around naked at home" thing probably comes from people living so close to each other in the HDB apartments, where you can easily see across the carpark into your neighbours' units (hopefully not intentionally). Not so much about pornography but that most people do not wish to see their neighbours naked. My solution is to just install a layer of mosquito netting as a curtain, so the view is screened off for your own privacy. ;)

    • @aquareon2347
      @aquareon2347 5 років тому

      Edric Hsu use this awesome invention called a "curtain"

  • @aremithia
    @aremithia 6 років тому +9

    On a side note, you've hit your goal of 50k before the year ends! Congrats!

  • @thanos6635
    @thanos6635 6 років тому +105

    I live in Singapore and when the police is doing a school presentation about the laws when I was in Secondary school. They never mention anything regarding being naked in your properties. .-.

    • @thescripy88
      @thescripy88 6 років тому +10

      Rafithesky X bacause they are forbidden to say “naked” in school.

    • @thanos6635
      @thanos6635 6 років тому +5

      Jason Yio Nope

    • @GiselChua
      @GiselChua 6 років тому +21

      The police can’t cover every laws in Singapore in that presentation. They usually just cover those that are more relatable to students in secondary school :)

    • @QzSG
      @QzSG 6 років тому +7

      "school presentation about the laws when I was in Secondary school."
      You do realise the small number of laws they can share without a million questions coming up and all the wut huh what is that?

    • @henryloh2507
      @henryloh2507 6 років тому

      Rafithesky X Well now you know.

  • @liorlimjiexin4232
    @liorlimjiexin4232 6 років тому +71

    Singapore is a multi-cultural, and so we have mainly Chinese (majority race), Malay, Indian, and lastly others (aka Europeans, and everything else not Singaporean)!! 🤗 And yes, WE ARE NOT FROM CHINA!! Caning usually is only for guys, if I am not wrong. But, just follow the basic laws, nothing will go wrong, don't do stupid shit like get in trouble with money laundering, loan sharks, and other crimes!

    • @dejifan4244
      @dejifan4244 6 років тому

      BF Tan ikr rape is a Cfm

    • @nicoleong7719
      @nicoleong7719 6 років тому

      Lior Lim technically we are from china but the people from china migrated here like 100 years ago

    • @selenaleong80
      @selenaleong80 5 років тому +1

      @@nicoleong7719 im from singapore. my ancestors were from china. there's a difference.

    • @ilovepuppies1438
      @ilovepuppies1438 4 роки тому

      Tbh,we are tecnically kinda a bit from china. They are our ancestors. (Btw,my spelling kinda sucks so,yeah and im a Singaporean

  • @gildathamm1214
    @gildathamm1214 6 років тому +69

    Hi Georgia, I'm a Singaporean living in Australia so I love watching your videos as they give me a glimpse of home. :) And you're great, of course. :D May I gently suggest that you not face the window when you are vlogging as the glare and reflection from your glasses are distracting and mask your beautiful eyes. I tried pushing up my glasses twice even though I wasn't wearing them because I was subconsciously trying to fix yours. You should have seen me in real life, it was funny. Just wanting to provide hopefully constructive feedback so that you can make better videos. :) I love you and will definitely keep supporting you. :)))

    • @GeorgiaCaney
      @GeorgiaCaney  6 років тому +7

      Haha that did make me laugh! I knowww is annoys me too but my only source of natural light! I will deffo play around with the setup to avoid it next time. Appreciate you lots!!💕

    • @mich1304
      @mich1304 6 років тому

      A sash type of curtains will hope soften the light glares! love your eyes too!

  • @xuan3112
    @xuan3112 6 років тому +2

    We speak English, Chinese, Hokkien, Cantonese, Singlish, Malay (for Senior Citizens they lived in kampongs) and some are able to speak Tamil.

    • @walfredlim2081
      @walfredlim2081 6 років тому

      Random Vids you dont speak Chinese.... bit Mandarin.

  • @Victor-oc1ly
    @Victor-oc1ly 2 роки тому

    I've been interested to work in Singapore lately, and your channel has been a lot useful as a resource to understand some things over there. Thanks.

  • @Cyrusnator
    @Cyrusnator 6 років тому +21

    I don't think it's 100% illegal to walk in your house naked. But it is NOT allowed to do so with your windows open where people can see you. & totally agree on the whole censorship. #givememyscenes

    • @eryetteyuuki2384
      @eryetteyuuki2384 6 років тому +2

      Yeah. It is illegal because flashing is illegal. That is why if you wish to walk around naked, just make sure your curtains are down and you can do so freely!
      And I agree about the censorship. We already have different ratings for movies shown in theatres. Just give us our full scenes and should the scene be deemed "too obscene" then just tag it with as a rated movie! Or create a new tag for an uncensored movie. Besides with kids these days having the internet so easily accessible, they probably know things a lot quicker than we'd expect of them!

    • @Wheueiororldfb
      @Wheueiororldfb 6 років тому

      What if, lets say at the hotel room where they have a balcony outside with Jacuzzi. Can I take off my shirts in this situation?

    • @huaiwei
      @huaiwei 5 років тому

      @@Wheueiororldfb its illegal as long as someone unwittingly sees you and feels offended.

    • @Wheueiororldfb
      @Wheueiororldfb 5 років тому

      Huai Wei Edmund Teo Yeah I understand but it was Bay View room at Fullerton Bay Hotel right across MBS. Probably the people on the boat tour through Marina bay could have watched me half naked because I only took off my shirts still wearing my swimming shorts though

  • @daphn3t
    @daphn3t 6 років тому +2

    Hi Georgia, what's the lipstick used in this video? It looks so pretty on you!!

  • @paganiniwannabe
    @paganiniwannabe 6 років тому +3

    Love all your vids, Georgia!!!! This one was super fun too. Just wanted to drop this comment (after watching the jade seah collab) that u can’t change ur channel name now that you’ve been featured as such on a true blue singaporean channel!!!!! ;) anyway I think thevintagevision is a really cool and unique name. I think u shd keep it ;) XOXOXO

    • @GeorgiaCaney
      @GeorgiaCaney  6 років тому

      Hahaha! Aw thanks lovely! I’m still in the process of changing it’s a lot more complicated than expected!😫 xx

  • @joshualoh8298
    @joshualoh8298 6 років тому +11

    U can do anything in Singapore just don’t get caught

    • @aquareon2347
      @aquareon2347 5 років тому

      Joshua Loh Singaporeans become more daring and brave due to the laws

  • @wakaoeh
    @wakaoeh 6 років тому +1

    About the last point on public transport. Of late, there was a spate of MRT breakdowns and delays; so it's not really as reliable as perceived to be.

  • @joshualoh8298
    @joshualoh8298 6 років тому +5

    When train breaks down so frequently

  • @98621739
    @98621739 6 років тому

    I’m a singaporean studying in the UK and your videos makes me miss home so much😭😭

  • @truthseeker000000
    @truthseeker000000 6 років тому +1

    Hey Georgia! Love all your vlog! Just want to let you know that corporal punishment (i.e. caning) is not allowed in schools at all levels. A teacher can get into serious trouble if a student is physically assaulted by him/ her. Adult caning is used as a form of punishment in conjunction with a fine and/or jail time. Especially for drug offences, rape and/ or molestation.

  • @blufe
    @blufe 5 років тому +3

    You'll get fined for JayWalking if there is a pedestrian crossing nearby and you still Jay Walk (If you get caught)

  • @darni
    @darni 6 років тому +7

    Thank you for setting the record straight that Singapore is not part of China! Thank you very much. 😉

  • @sk8tergal995
    @sk8tergal995 6 років тому

    #8 is totally one of my pet peeves as a Singaporean!! Whenever I go overseas and I tell them where I'm from they'll ask me the very same question!

  • @randomheh9385
    @randomheh9385 6 років тому +20

    1:00 it's so easy to smuggle in lmao tbh

  • @joesr31
    @joesr31 6 років тому

    The naked in own house one is true, I'm pretty sure I read a case about it years ago in the newspaper. But it was deemed as public disturbance or something cause the curtains were not drawn and other residents could see thus complaining about it

  • @ck260594
    @ck260594 6 років тому +7

    Hahaha, I have never heard of the walk on grass law.Howevee, I encounter it
    when I’m in national service. The sergeants will demand the recruits to not cut across the grass while going to places around the army camp. The sergeants have establish that as a recruit, our rank position is worse than grass. Hence, we cannot walk on grass.

    • @uniquelyqualified3676
      @uniquelyqualified3676 6 років тому +1

      ckkai holy shit that tough

    • @perlivous2548
      @perlivous2548 6 років тому

      Lol, my Cousin walked in grass and had to do 20 push-ups XD

    • @aquareon2347
      @aquareon2347 5 років тому

      ckkai hahahhahaha ur lower rank then the grass🤣🤣

    • @huaiwei
      @huaiwei 5 років тому

      Honestly, that is just a self-imposed rule to avoid the grass turning into a sandy patch from all the trampling of boots.
      My secondary school had the same rule after they spent lots of money trying to returf the school field.....and failed once again anyway. :D

    • @bytemegga
      @bytemegga 4 роки тому

      "Whole lot greet grass 1, 2!"

  • @johnchang1226
    @johnchang1226 5 років тому +1

    Are you aware that there is also a place called 'Singapore' in the States?

  • @jimw.4161
    @jimw.4161 2 роки тому

    Many people from other countries complain about the draconian laws in Singapore....
    I must remind them that Singapore is one of the safest and best run countries on Earth for a reason.
    Once the social fabric begins to unravel, chaos will soon follow.
    Dr. Lee Kwan Yew was the genius behind the enormous success of this small city-state.
    He placed a high value on law and order.
    Other countries, particularly the U.S., should take note.

  • @iffahfaridah3086
    @iffahfaridah3086 4 роки тому

    I really appreciate that u love Singapore! :)

  • @davdevs
    @davdevs 5 років тому

    6:30 as someone who drives with the family car... living in a bustling city... it's seriously much more peaceful to just use the public transport; especially during peak hours as the traffic here is crazy with many impatient drivers on the road...

  • @sharizahsharudin
    @sharizahsharudin 6 років тому +4

    hahaha there are always signs not to jaywalk but I do it all the time as well. Once or twice without realizing I jaywalk infront of patrol police car lolz.

  • @bakit0728
    @bakit0728 6 років тому

    Hi what is the requirements to check in the hotel in Singapore aside of paying your bills ,like us being a foreigner traveling

  • @xylo8064
    @xylo8064 4 роки тому +1

    Just a note for foreigners, if u arent sure whether u will be able to understand the Singaporean umm language? Just ask a younger generation like 12-30 as they most likely will be able to speak english fluently with less of a dialect compared to the elderly

  • @Vincent-od4jj
    @Vincent-od4jj 6 років тому +5

    Thank you for mentioning about the LGBT. Thank you for your support!

  • @Wheueiororldfb
    @Wheueiororldfb 6 років тому +1

    Where did you get your earrings? 🤩

  • @faehimmirza2381
    @faehimmirza2381 6 років тому +2

    Notification squadd

  • @thanos6635
    @thanos6635 6 років тому +80

    3:45 Well, what kind of question is that? Singaporean students have "English" Subject

    • @alusias3183
      @alusias3183 6 років тому +26

      A compulsory subject actually

    • @yati267
      @yati267 6 років тому

      MinecraftGaming04 yup

    • @berenice3626
      @berenice3626 6 років тому +24

      and it's a compulsory subject that wouldn't let you advance if you failed it

    • @NMLE
      @NMLE 6 років тому +1

      fries Well actually thats false... I failed my english, but i took the IT path(My interest actually), in poly.

    • @berenice3626
      @berenice3626 6 років тому +5

      N4M3LE55 yeah i know you can go to some poly courses without english. but i meant in primary and secondary schools, which are required to be attended by all singaporeans. poly and jc onwards are optional.

  • @shashanth15
    @shashanth15 3 роки тому +1

    Hello Hello! I am happy that you have a lot of your facts right but some are wrong. Let me help you if ya don't mind.
    1. You can walk on grass.
    2. You do get fined for jaywalking but very rare cuz I myself have jaywalked a couple of times. Shhh!
    3. Caning does not occur in schools and militaries. Only for criminals who committed very serious crimes such as rape, murder and much more.
    4. Singapore is much more modern than you think. Everyone here has a comfortable place to live due to our common housing type which is our very own and affordable HDB (Housing Development Board) houses which are improving every year in-terms of features but deproving space a bit cuz of our limited land as we are a growing island.
    5. We have crazy cool stuff like the #1 airport in the whole world which we call Changi. Currently we have 4 terminals and a newly-built Shopping mall and built-in apartments called Jewel which is right beside and is part of Changi.
    6. Singlish is not much alien but instead it is simply a few words in Chinese mixed with English and us Singaporeans are kinda lazy so we shorten our words such as "Walao" which means "What la eh?" It is to show that you are annoyed and pissed off.
    There is much more but I don't have time to continue typing so byeeeeeeeeee. :D
    I am subbed to you btw.

  • @rolandoruiz7659
    @rolandoruiz7659 5 років тому

    That law where it is illegal to strut around naked has a valid point. In every city there will always be creepy voyeurs that like to watch their neighbours through open clear windows. This can be especially true in apartments where police in the past have found telescopes or binoculars in a suspect's dwelling.

  • @MGISLLL
    @MGISLLL 3 роки тому

    Hello Georgia,.
    Enjoyed your video very much
    To correct you... Corporal punishment (ie. Caning) does not exist in schools anymore.
    But you're right that it exist in our judicial court & military
    And here's another Singlish word to add to your vocab ... "Hosay!"
    Cheers

  • @rhysit1994
    @rhysit1994 6 років тому

    Hi Georgia,
    I'm moving to Singapore on the 17th of December to work as a teacher in a secondary school, your videos have been very helpful in educating me on life in Singapore. I was just wandering, I don't know anyone else living in Singapore and wanted to ask your opinion on the best way to meet new people living there?
    Any help would be very appreciated,
    Thanks

  • @AdenPhua
    @AdenPhua 6 років тому

    When did you moved to Singapore and why?

  • @choisansanartist
    @choisansanartist 6 років тому +2

    You can jay walk when the the authorities aren't watching, you gotta keep ur eyes open and look out for them, or you're going to get fined.

  • @strxwbxrryp1140
    @strxwbxrryp1140 5 років тому +2

    Although you're a foreigner I could understand you clearly btw I'm from Singapore, it's national day!!!

  • @crystalpick2207
    @crystalpick2207 6 років тому

    Yeh, just to confirm, "jaywalking" is ok if any form of traffic crossing is further than 50m from your current position, it is ok (If I remembered correctly)

  • @youshinowa
    @youshinowa 6 років тому

    chewing gum is not totally ban, because some dentist, wrote on prescription is for jaw exercising.

  • @yeamhm5884
    @yeamhm5884 5 років тому

    You actually don’t get fined for jaywalking. Why do people think that you get fined for every little thing in Singapore? But the laws are strict in Singapore but it makes you feel safe to just walk anywhere at anytime in Singapore.

  • @sexyahgassi
    @sexyahgassi 6 років тому +1

    It is illegal to walk around your house naked only if it can be seen by others! Lets just say if your house is entirely enclosed or your curtains are shut then its completely fine being naked at home

  • @alxrnexlj
    @alxrnexlj 4 роки тому +1

    "it's very hard to smuggle the chewing gum into Singapore"
    The 9296929682940068395869392020 number of people who smuggled gum into Singapore:

  • @hipposamadesu
    @hipposamadesu 6 років тому

    the reason why walking naked in own house is considered illegal is the "commotion" caused by neighbors who "accidentally" peek into your house and then post a viral video. yes, there are peeping toms in singapore, some have sophisticated night viison binoculars. so to avoid this kind of happening, always make sure all your windows are protected with curtains and you can do whatever you want in own house.

  • @PTSenators9643
    @PTSenators9643 Рік тому

    I am Chinese and when westerners hear that they start saying negative things about China. I am not born in China though, but Chinese are also majority in Singapore and Malaysia. Singaporean and Malaysian are not ethnicities though but are nationalities.

  • @johnwong381
    @johnwong381 5 років тому

    Basically, you can walk around naked in your home as long as people outside can't see. I think this law was passed because there was a guy walking around naked in his home, and he could be clearly seen through the windows the hdb blocks around. Something like that...

  • @keretaman
    @keretaman 6 років тому

    6:38 "We"? Hehe somebody really likes it here! Come stay all the way. And hopefully make more good videos! On a feel-good trip now watching your videos on SG

  • @patrickcanete646
    @patrickcanete646 6 років тому

    I heard before that Singapore is very strict in smoking cigarettes. Yes, they are BUT I also saw plenty of people smoke while walking but it was in the outer towns like jurong, etc. 😁

  • @glisteningtea9262
    @glisteningtea9262 5 років тому +1

    I didn't know people thought Singapore was in China omg. Singapore is a country and city itself.

  • @kllie5674
    @kllie5674 6 років тому

    If there is no pedestrain crossing or traffic light crossing or overhead bridge or underpass within 100m from where u are, jaywalking is allowed.

  • @foodlit3029
    @foodlit3029 4 роки тому

    about being naked in your own house. you have to understand tht singapore's houses are literally apartment buildings rite next to each other. they are not single houses far apart like some countries do. so bcause the apartments r right next to each other, sometimes they can see right inside ur house. especially some ppl who stand at their balconies naked. literally neighbours beside and even across u can see even if they dont want to. so its just for the sake of decency and not to scar anyone especially if there r children around

  • @waste25sec
    @waste25sec 6 років тому +2

    It is highly offensive to ask a Singaporean Chinese if they're from China. I get super annoyed if foreigners were to ask this question. The map indicates clearly that we're far away from that country. It is akin to us going to the UK and ask the local if they were Americans.

    • @umarmars47
      @umarmars47 6 років тому

      waste25sec Why is it offensive?? Your ancestors came from them am I right and I don't think Americans or the British will feel offensive or anything..

  • @SageSilverInfinity
    @SageSilverInfinity 6 років тому +18

    I think is a new law, do not use your phone while crossing the road. You will get fines if the police catch you on the spot.

    • @philipchan79
      @philipchan79 6 років тому +1

      Really? As a Singaporean, I don't know about it. Thanks for the info.

    • @SageSilverInfinity
      @SageSilverInfinity 6 років тому

      Yup, just implemented recently

    • @SageSilverInfinity
      @SageSilverInfinity 6 років тому +3

      last i saw it in the newspaper. well, better safe than sorry.

    • @ChaoticShinny
      @ChaoticShinny 6 років тому

      My father alawys do that tho :/

    • @perlivous2548
      @perlivous2548 6 років тому +2

      GH0305 “NO! It’s an official law! My Cousin watched his phone while crossing the road and got fined. It’s official, I swear to god.

  • @blaxerx
    @blaxerx 6 років тому

    It will be nice if you added a snippet while explaining so we can visualize e.g. the greenery part or litter free

  • @weepeng
    @weepeng 3 роки тому

    You can surely walk naked in your flat, as long as the curtains are drawn and no Neighbours are staring. You know some neighboring flats are awefully close. Those that don’t have a close neighbours, please feel free.

  • @jasmineblue7996
    @jasmineblue7996 6 років тому

    Chewing gum is not sold in Singapore because in the past chewing gum are found everywhere so no chewing gum is not found and when u J-walk u will not be fined but it is told no to do that

  • @johnfahmy3041
    @johnfahmy3041 5 років тому

    Hello ) please can you give good website for rent room in Singapore ?

  • @_Z0_Z0_Z0
    @_Z0_Z0_Z0 6 років тому

    It is quite easy to bring in chewing gum i do it all the time all i do is open up the bottles/packets and take one and i can bring it it. However im not sure how many bottles/packets you can bring it. I brought it max 2 bottles. At least your bottles are open, the immigration officers would close an eye and let you in. If your wondering why open the bottles. It is to "show" the immigration officers that the chewing gum are not for sale but for own comsumtion.

  • @anansya
    @anansya 5 років тому

    The reason chewing gum isn’t allowed is because a couple of years ago an American university student put chewing in the train doors and delayed a lot of people. So that’s why it’s banned

  • @mxrhdp8139
    @mxrhdp8139 6 років тому

    Spore a "Fine" City, yes thats why so clean. And yea, Spore is actually far away from china, but many people there speak chinese. And English and other languages.

  • @foodlit3029
    @foodlit3029 4 роки тому

    caning in school is not allowed in sg. the teachers are not allowed hit, slap or any sort of physical and even verbal abuse. they dont also use caning as punishment in military. mostly soldiers get injured bcause of training but nvr been made to sit still and get hit. usually their punishments i think is just more physical training. the only place tht cane is prison.

  • @meowth27
    @meowth27 6 років тому

    There are instances where people are fined for jay walking. Gonna be really unlucky, usually the same few spots only.

  • @AndrePHK
    @AndrePHK 6 років тому

    It's due to the built up nature of our housing that we could see basically what our neighbours are doing. That would constitute "indecent exposure". That's the reason for the law about being naked in your own house. That's not far fetched if you consider the implications. Corporal punishment egg caning, is a much better deterrent as compared to a fine as "most" law breakers are able to pay up. Caning is usually reserved for serious offences like rapes, robberies etc. Hope this explains some of our rather "peculiar" laws.

  • @willytan8943
    @willytan8943 6 років тому

    It's not illegal to be naked in your own property BUT it is illegal IF someone can see you naked even if you are on your own property. I.e. You cannot stand on the balcony naked, you cannot answer the door naked...

  • @nickishan
    @nickishan 6 років тому

    you can get fined for jay-walking if there's an LTA officer around i think. I witnessed someone getting fined for jay-walking by an LTA officer.

  • @shahiransalleh674
    @shahiransalleh674 6 років тому +1

    You have an amazing set of pearlies!

  • @Gemyr
    @Gemyr 6 років тому

    Hi where you leave in singapore

  • @Jchan700
    @Jchan700 6 років тому

    You can Jaywalk just not near the highways

  • @zixuan26
    @zixuan26 4 роки тому +1

    I heard my mom said this before last time people like to throw chewing gum or bubble gum on the floor after eating

  • @MiaFoo_mollymia
    @MiaFoo_mollymia 6 років тому

    I have not gotten fined for jaywalking before, but i have seen others getting "warned" by the police (i noticed him jotting something down in his small memo pad) for jaywalking (at the traffic light) a few years back.

    • @adrianohjr93
      @adrianohjr93 6 років тому

      Yes you will get fined for jay walking

  • @aeonmichael3399
    @aeonmichael3399 6 років тому

    Nice video :)

  • @7dina7
    @7dina7 6 років тому +2

    never got fined but once i crossed the road 3 secs before the green man appear, i didnt realise the TP (or whatever
    they are called) was at the traffic light made me go back to the opp. street n told me to wait for the green man... o.O

    • @leeboonkang2
      @leeboonkang2 6 років тому +1

      Dina Mars they probably let you off easy. My classmate was fined for jaywalking.

    • @7dina7
      @7dina7 6 років тому

      maybe he gave chance to young girl (i was abt 14 that time) o.O

  • @jimchiew828
    @jimchiew828 6 років тому

    Yes we do get caning in school but its very very rare

  • @lyne7695
    @lyne7695 6 років тому +31

    Public transport are currently not on good terms with us, Singaporeans😂😂

  • @lauragrace1938
    @lauragrace1938 6 років тому +2

    Loved the format of this video! Moving to Singapore next week so super helpful :D

    • @lauragrace1938
      @lauragrace1938 6 років тому

      I am!

    • @perlivous2548
      @perlivous2548 6 років тому

      Laura Cherry “I’d like to give you some advice in Singapore. If Singaporeans use Singlish and say Shiok Ah or anything else, don’t ask them. I did that once and they scolded me in Hokkien and I was almost crying XD I was 6 at that time tho😓

  • @rajthanya
    @rajthanya 4 роки тому

    Most singaporeans live in HDB.. Past experience with foreigners walking naked around in thier apt causes concern in general public due to the close proximity of the neighbors .Ppl can see their neighbours from opposite blocks...

  • @jamesleethebond
    @jamesleethebond 6 років тому +1

    Hi there i am from Singapore!!

  • @raineq4412
    @raineq4412 5 років тому

    the jaywalking law is only within a certain distance from the traffic light or overhead bridge. so if you’re near a legit crossing but you decide to jaywalk you might get caught.

  • @LittleHampie89
    @LittleHampie89 6 років тому +1

    It is only illegal to be naked in your own home when you are exposed to public view, this is because most of us live in HDB flats which are in close proximity to each other.

  • @berenice3626
    @berenice3626 6 років тому +1

    jaywalking is illegal but what i was told was that the officers have to write a long report on you if they decided to fine you so they'd rather close one eye and ignore it than to fine you lol
    + #8 is the funniest one

  • @eujiboo
    @eujiboo 6 років тому

    The one about walking around naked in your house - it's not that it's pornography but rather, if you do it near an open window or somewhere people might see you, they could make a report and that could count as indecent exposure. But yes, feel free to be naked as long as you're not in the public view.
    Also public transport is good, not amazing, just good. Fees are increasing and breakdowns are more frequent. You could definitely travel to most parts of Singapore via public transport but you're gonna have to hope you don't end up in a breakdown, delay or jam.

  • @xeenslayer
    @xeenslayer 6 років тому +1

    I've been caught for jaywalking before and got a $20 fine.
    In Singapore as with anywhere, anything is legal as long as you don't get caught. There are a ton of silly laws that people break all the time and the government just doesn't bother enforcing all the time. Just don't be that unlucky one when they happen to look!

  • @haresh911
    @haresh911 6 років тому +1

    I SECRETLY EAT AND DRINK IN THE MRT WHEN I GO TO SCH damn thank god u told me

  • @philipchan79
    @philipchan79 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for clearing up the misconceptions.

  • @jefrichan
    @jefrichan 5 років тому

    FYI, this is a good look for you Georgia.

  • @shiro4485
    @shiro4485 6 років тому

    Yes, it is illegal to be naked in your own home - but with a caveat. Under Section 27A of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act, Chapter 184, a person cannot be naked in a private place while being exposed to public view. This law came into effect in Feb 27, 1996.