Comment Re:As an American no way would I do this (Score 1) 88
If this guy is from Singapore, then:
Connecting to an unsecured Wi-Fi network => fines of up to SGD$10,000 or be jailed for up to three years.
Littering and Spitting => Littering punishment for first-time offenders starts with a fine of SGD$500 and can go up to SGD$1,000. If you’re caught spitting, you can be fined up to SGD$5,000 and could even be jailed for up to three months.
Jaywalking => fined up to $1000 or jailed for up to three months or both.
Vandalism and Graffiti => Fined up to SGD$2,000 or may face a jail sentence of up to three years. Graffiti can lead to caning.
Chewing Gum => Outlawed
Smoking => If caught smoking in a non-designated area, you may be fined up to SGD$1,000. If you are caught more than once, you may be fined up to SGD$2,000 and/or jailed for up to three months. E-cigarettes and shisha are prohibited in Singapore, even in private homes. If caught using either of these products, you may be fined up to SGD$2,000.
Using Drugs => The punishment for those caught in smuggling and drug trafficking is harsh – a mandatory death sentence. The Singapore officials from the relevant authority also have the right to conduct anonymous and random drug tests on anyone without a warrant.
Weed => According to the Central Narcotics Bureau, it’s a class A drug listed under the Misuse Of Drugs Act – meaning 10 years behind bars or fined SGD$20,000 if caught with any amount over 200 grams. If your crime involved importing/exporting more than 1kg, there would be no hesitation before receiving capital punishment.
Drinking => Between 10pm and 7am. Face a fine of up to SGD$1,000 or three months in jail. It is also illegal in Singapore to drink and drive a vehicle; if caught drunk driving, you may face a hefty fine of SGD$5,000, jail time of up to 12 months, or both.
Busking => If you’re caught playing an instrument or singing in the public, creating a nuisance to others, you may face up to three months in prison, a fine, or even both.
Public nudity or walking naked in your own house => Arrest and fined if viewable from the outside.
Racism and Discrimination => Arrest and fines, even for talking about sensitive subjects in public.
Firecrackers => Illegal although there are things like F1 races where they are used.
Flying Kites => Fine of up to SGD$5,000 if you fly a kite that endangers people’s or property’s safety.
Flying a drone => Anyone who flies a drone without a license can be imprisoned for up to two years and get stiff fines of up to SGD$50,000, while more severe penalties apply to repeat offenders.
Urinating in public or not flushing a public toilet => The maximum fine for this offense is SGD$500. There is also a fine if you do not flush the public toilet after use.
Feeding Pigeons => If you’re caught feeding pigeons, you may be fined up to SGD$500.
No Porn => When you come to Singapore, ensure you are free of any pornography, whether downloaded on your computer or in physical form for personal use. For example, you could get fined or imprisoned for importing pornography.
Nice country you have there. I bet you have to carry a photo ID that is registered with the government too.