> In addition, Singapore society is highly regulated through the criminalisation of many activities which are considered as fairly harmless in other countries. These include failing to flush toilets after use,[90] littering,[91] jaywalking,[92] the possession of pornography,[93] the sale of chewing gum,[94] and, prior to December 2022, sexual activity such as oral and anal sex between men.[95]
> Singapore retains both corporal punishment (in the form of caning) and capital punishment (by hanging) as punishments for serious offences. For some offences, most notably trafficking in drugs above a certain specified quantity, the imposition of these penalties is mandatory.
I’d rather hear gunshots and deal with property crime every day than be subjected to the above.
The laws sound ridiculous but they're generally not enforced. For example, I came across some truly disgusting public toilets in Singapore (granted, this happened rarely).
Sex between two men, while previously banned, was not enforced either. It is not uncommon to see openly homosexual men in Singapore.
> Singapore retains both corporal punishment (in the form of caning) and capital punishment (by hanging) as punishments for serious offences. For some offences, most notably trafficking in drugs above a certain specified quantity, the imposition of these penalties is mandatory.
I’d rather hear gunshots and deal with property crime every day than be subjected to the above.