7 SHOCKING THINGS IN SINGAPORE (As Americans)
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- čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
- Singapore is a wonderful place and there are a few things that shocked us that we didn't expect coming from the United States. We hope you enjoy the video and click one of the links down below for more :)
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Thank you for another volg about Singapore. I loved it again. All your comments were very positive about Singapore and how you guys enjoyed our local and cheap food at our hawker centres. You have many food options. Singapore is very safe. We always hang out late till 4 to 6 am after partying and head home safely. Hope to see you guys back.
We are so happy you liked all of our Singapore videos! We hope we can keep connecting with you as we head to Vietnam and Japan after that! Singapore was amazing and we will for sure be back soon! :)
@@JacobandJennyTravel Thank you again. Wishing you guys enjoy South East Asia. Its a amazing journey you guys will be having. I will be following you guys in your vlogs. Keep chasing your dreams.
You got it wrong about chewing gum here. It is not illegal to chew gum in Singapore, but it is against the law to import it and sell it
Cannot bring also 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. Custom check
@@tankman20064 if ur unlucky. 😅
consider the cost to clean up the dirty gums on the streets, seats... and our shoes.
That is good to know! Thanks for watching!
You’re partially right, however you can bring in small quantities.
This couple wins you over by their sincerity, enthusiasm and all round pleasantness.
On chewing gum, the cost of consumption is high on the public purse. It's extremely difficult to clean whether gum is stuck on the road, on bus seats or underneath the desk in a classroom. In the past, trains in the MRT stations could not move because the doors could not close due to a piece of gum stuck deliberately between the doors. Also, we all have the unpleasant experience of scrapping off a gum stuck on the sole of our shoe.
So giving up gum is a small price to pay
That means so much to us, thank you so much :) Oh wow that is crazy about the doors being stuck together. That is a smart move!
There was an late American Corporate Executive that drafted 10% of his will to Singapore Botanic Gardens. The reason was he enjoyed his night stroll there during his corporate working life in Sg.
Oh wow that is so cool! The botanical gardens are amazing, we can see why he did that! Thanks for watching :)
As a local i take a lot of things for granted on this little island and its always nice to come across people who came to visit and left with such good experiences and memories.
It is a wonderful place we love so much!! We can’t wait to come back ☺️
One funny side effect from Singapore's safety and food availability:
Q: How do you tell if someone is from Singapore?
A: He's the idiot out at 4am looking for food in cities like Chicago and London.
It's a very strange quirk that Singaporeans will end up going out for food in the middle of the night even if there is a blizzard going on. It's like the idea of "danger" doesn't quite exist in their thinking.
Haha that makes sense!! You get so use to being safe!
There are quite a few misunderstanding wrt laws in Singapore. Like chewing gum, one can’t bring in chewing gum but there is no laws against chewing a gum. The “lower your noise” sign is just a reminder and not a law. Consumption of alcohol in public is allowed except between 10.30pm to 7am. … 🙏
That is good to know! Thanks for the information :)
If you're ever back in Singapore again, please try our local Malay food. You can find them at the hawker centres too.
We definitely will!! Thanks for the advice :)
On all food, Malay, Indian, Chinese, nonya and more.
You can sip water (plain) in MRT if u need. No drinks, as sweet spillage attract ants n sticky stains.
No gums because people used to stick it at the doors of public trains and it affect the operation of these public services.
Low noise is not a law, but jus a reminder to respect each other rest time.
No alcohol in public like smoking are restricted in certain areas.
we got tons of that here in the US i personally love it and would love to try it. im going there in a couple weeks, any restaurants you would reccomend?
for plain water, actually no one really stops you taking a sip
Singapore was previously run by what many would call a "benevolent dictator". He largely set in place the safe, stable, and prosperous conditions that allowed it to become what it is today. It is a picture of what happens to a society where:
-there is no tolerance to drugs
-there is little tolerance towards crime
-differences in race are acknowledged and recognised (rather than pretending that they don't exist and imposing the false idea that all cultures are the same), yet eveyone is united by a common language (English).
-laws that prioritise the good of the community over the rights of individuals
Past leaders, and present ones to an extent, had always rejected Western critics who sought to teach their "enlightened" ideas on drugs and human rights. In Singapore, past leaders always placed outcome before the pursuit of certain values/rights. They have proven that it works, even if some feel stifled by the lack of freedom.
As a Singaporean, I go to the comparatively crime infested streets of LA or SF and really ask myself: They have "freedom" and more "rights" there, but do I actually feel more "free" on the streets there or in Singapore? My experience has clearly been the latter.
That said, dictatorships often do not end well and we were lucky the founding leader was "benevolent". Also, sadly (for those of us who would like to prioritise law and order over absolute rights of individuals to do "wrong" things), Singapore has in recent years gotten increasingly lax in its laws or at least in enforcement and sentences meted out by the Courts. I hope we will never get complacent to the point that it turns into another California/Philadelphia/New York city (as they are in the modern day).
Thanks for your wonderful video series of my country! ❤
Singapore is such a wonderful place and we loved it so much! We are so happy you enjoyed our videos :)
Singapore is an amazing city:-
Urban boundaries to growth are good. Singapore works in part because it's dense, but it's dense because it doesn't have a choice. Cities that aren't on islands can emulate this by setting urban growth boundaries or green spaces as Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, BC have done. The challenge is doing this early enough to make a difference. Vancouver put up their Agricultural Land Reserve in 1973 and their Green Zone in 1996. This is part of what Vancouver has done right. By comparison, southern Ontario's Green Belt was established in 2005, long after massive sprawl spread outward from Toronto making it better late than never, I suppose. It's too late for Phoenix, Los Angeles and most US cities, but other strategies for urban densification are available.
Making it possible for the less wealthy to live and eat in the city makes good economic sense. Singapore has a huge percentage of its populace living in what would be considered governmental housing, their Housing Development Board flats. These are typically ten to twelve story apartment blocks. Singaporeans are allowed to take out 99 year leases on their units which appreciate in value, so they have lower cost housing with pride of ownership and asset growth, while allowing relocation easily if strategic infrastructure such as an MRT station needs to be built instead. Hawker centres and wet markets were established by the government with low cost rental for stalls and high standards of cleanliness enforced. Singapore has a reputation for being a very expensive city, but housing and food for locals can be very inexpensive. That said, they have imported roughly 2 million guest workers, a large proportion of whom are labourers who live in dormitories, sometimes in shift-bed dormitories. This temporary work force is necessary for the amount of construction and reconstruction they do constantly within their borders.
Public transit and density go hand-in-hand profitably. Until very recently, no MRT (subway) line was allowed to be started unless it had a business case showing a profit. This was possible because of the density of the city. However, it's become such a primary form of movement that a couple of lines have been approved with no profits because it's a strategic investment. The arguments occurring in Toronto about light-rail that actually serves larger portions of Toronto vs subways which are much more expensive and can't serve most Torontonians don't happen in Singapore because they are irrelevant. Singapore is dense and growing more dense, so heavy investments in transit make complete fiscal sense.
Tree cover makes economic sense. For over fifty years, Singapore has had a specific policy of maximizing greenery in the city. This has led to Singapore having more varieties of trees on its tiny island than in the continental United States by one count. It means there are green walls, and trees along roads and shade. The air is cleaner, and walkways and at least the lower parts of buildings are sheltered from the elements. It's a much more beautiful city than most of its Asian neighbours.
Preserving and linking waterfront access for all is good. Pathways open to everyone line the rivers and East Coast Parkway waterfront of Singapore. Singaporeans congregate on them -- mostly early in the morning or after dark -- to exercise, stroll, dine or just watch people walk by. Vancouver knows this lesson as well, having had explicit urban planning policies and regulations requiring developers to pay for extension of the Seawall when they build near the water. Sydney, as a counter example, has chopped up their waterfront resource drastically, making following the water impossible, and even getting to the water occasionally tortuous. Toronto has wasted decades with an only partially linked, and as a result underused, Martin Goodman Trail along the water.
Encouraging ethnic and religious mingling is good - Singapore has more latitude than most in this regard, but they have explicit requirements that each HDB building have the same ratio of ethnicities as Singapore as a whole. This prevents ghettoization, makes radicalization difficult and increases acceptance among ethnicities and religions. The banlieus of Paris and the increasing number of monocultural immigrant subdivisions in Toronto and Vancouver just aren't possible in Singapore, so the integration challenges faced in those countries don't exist. Historical ethnic neighbourhoods still manage to exist in Singapore despite this, with focal points like Mustafa's anchoring Little India for example. It's less clear to me how western democracies could effectively create the same results without the degree of social control allowed the government in Singapore.
Wow thank you for all that wonderful information!! :)
Once again, I love your enthusiasm. You two are great. How many more countries do you have to go? I will continue to pray for your travels, safety, and of course health. Have fun. Blessings to you both. 🥰💗
Thank you so much, we truly appreciate your prayers. We don't have an end in sight haha!! Blessings to you ♥️
The reason why prices for food in restaurants and hawker centres differs so much is due to the rental. Hawker centres are run by government agencies where rental are controlled (even though the stalls are allotted thru bidding process) whereas almost all restaurants are situated in places belonging to private landlords (be it individually-owned or corporate-owned).
As for the chewing gum case, it is only illegal if you sell (import); but you can eat if it is for your own consumption, just make sure that you dispose it properly when finished.
Oh wow that is so interesting! Thanks for sharing :)
This is false. There are hawker stalls going for 5000$/month
Fun facts: One month before Singaporeans turn 60 they will receive the *PAssion Silver Concession Card.* It's a discount card at supermarkets and costs only 99 cents to travel on any public transport regardless of distance. The discount initiative is to encourage the elderly-to-be to stay active and mobile.
That is awesome!! Thanks for sharing :)
So happy to watch your video and glad that you guys have enjoyed your stay here in Singapore 🇸🇬 thank you for loving Singapore and your kind and positive comments here. Welcome back soon and stay safe ❤
We had an amazing time and we can’t wait to come back!! Thank you so much ☺️
Very good observation u guys made while travelling in Singapore. Love watching your videos too . Well done 👍👏😊
We are so glad you enjoyed them!! We hope you will enjoy our next series in Vietnam just as much ☺️ thank you so much!!
I have been to Singapore 3 times and I'm glad they have done some strict laws to keep it clean - good on the Singaporeans for doing this and keeping the city neat and clean. I would also say that KL is nice and green as well with big tall buildings around them
They do an amazing job of being safe and keeping the city clean! We love it! Thanks for watching :)
Thank you so much for visiting Singapore. We are so happy you enjoyed your vacation here. Please come back again soon and tell all your friends and family how wonderful our country is.
It is an amazing place! We love it so much. Thank you for your kind words ☺️
In Singapore, English is the Language of Administration or the Working Language. Singapore's National Language is actually Malay, which is reflected in Singapore's National Anthem since Singaporeans sing it only in Malay, not in any other language.
Oh wow that is so interesting! Thanks for your comment :)
and parade commands too.. our military and police drill commands are in Malay
We have 74.2% Chinese, 13.2% Malay, 9.2% Indians, 3.4% others. In School, our 1st language is English. Therefore 90+% of Singaporean are fluent in English. Balance
@@abezdddfluent in English? Which Singapore you live in pal , 99% of your population can't even speak basic English don't even get me started on that .
Malay is our national language, who cares. Singlish is truly Singapore language.
Loved the video guys...American Expat that has been here for 6 months and the one thing I will say about SG is how easy it was to asimilate here being so advanced as well as the people who are welcoming...the only negative is the timezone difference but for those few hours early in the morning and late at night my co-workers, friends and families in USA have no idea I'm even here as its so seamless...it has made all the difference getting on a 23 hour flight to moving to your new home...
Obviously the heat here is like something fierce (and im from Key West, Florida) but you get real good at mapping out the underground in Marina Bay and Raffles as well as which corporate lobbyes you can walk through...having said that corporate dress codes take that into consideration so it nets out....but man its hot!!!
I agree with some commenters that strict laws is totally a reputation thing for SG as i have seen nothing like that (and i fell into the trap when i came thinking the same) as to be honest its like nothing like i have ever seen (and especially with whats going on back home) where everyone seems to just pushing forward for the good of the people...
It might be small but its mighty...the only negative that SG is going to have to deal with is that its going to be to popular/strong going forward (rents going up 30% in one year, rich families coming here cause the stability and basically any Western Corporation setting up HQ's here in Asia due to the turmoil in other cities) and how it deals with its "embarassment of riches"...
A good problem to have but i swear there is a restaurant for every person here and that itself is golden!
That is great is was easy to assimilate there. We could see that being the case since Singapore is so safe and everyone speaks English! That is so interesting. Small but mighty! Love that. Thanks so much for your comment!! Enjoy Singapore 🇸🇬
Singaporeans speak with a bit of accent. Did u guys find it hard to understand? Genuinely curious. Haha.
I always love checking out people's travel videos when they head to Singapore. I am not Singaporean but November will be literally my eleventh time going there hahaha, that is how much I love the place and the points you made on how you like Singapore is the reason I travel back so much. From cheap food, safety, and how beautiful it is I love referring to it as Westernised Asia hahaha. Love checking out where you guys go to go eat and explored, good on you for going to hawkers' markets, that for me is a must when going to Singapore. I know it was your first time, however, I felt that maybe you guys should have done your research on what local foods is a must-try in Singapore, other than dumplings, chicken rice or curries. I am a huge foodie myself that's why haha. Char kway teow is a delicious stir fry I recommended to an Australian family when I shared a table with them and interacted with them at a hawkers centre, laksa is a beautiful coconut curry noodle soup to try out, satay on sticks, chilli crab if you like seafood it's not spicy but a bit out of the budget cause it is expensive, kaya bread for breakfast, carrot cake which is actually savoury haha. Not saying you didn't mean well in this video, but when you guys were shocked that Singaporeans speak English in Singapore as a main language, it's great that it is something new to learn and again another reason I love this place and don't have to worry about language barriers. However, I feel that Caucasian people are always shocked when they see someone of colour or ethnicity speak English so well. I am an Australian born and raised of Vietnamese heritage and in my daily life from work to going to the shops Caucasians say "Your English is very good" I personally find it offensive but in Singapore, they may or may not take it that way. Again I know you guys only meant well cause I can imagine when you go to Vietnam or Thailand, English won't be commonly spoken. I once saw a rude Caucasian person in Singapore who assumed that a waiter at a bar couldn't speak English and was speaking loudly and slowly to her as if she didn't know English or understood and he was laughing. I definitely gave him an extremely dirty look for doing that and I regret not telling him off by saying she can speak English just like you, there's no need to be rude and it's hard to hear cause it is loud. Sorry for the rant but love your videos
We definitely need to come back to Singapore and try all those delicious foods!! There is so much to do and try in Singapore! We definitely understand your rant 🙌🏼 hahaha!! And we are so happy you enjoy our videos and hope you will enjoy our Vietnam ones just as much! Thanks so much for watching and for your comment ☺️
So sorry for that rant, didn’t mean to say it is you guys intentionally. But it’s personally my experience daily when someone tells me my English is extremely good and they think it should be a compliment and just that one situation I, unfortunately, saw when I was at a bar in Singapore. Stay awesome guys and keep making more awesome videos. Bugis street markets is another awesome place to checkout when you are in Singapore. Hope you guys enjoy my parent's motherland and my cultural heritage when you guys reach Vietnam. I haven’t been for a decade haha
@totalndeath😅😢😂
@annapham5949 seconded on strangely feeling offended when Caucasians comment on us speaking and writing in English so well. It's a complicated feeling - I understand that they mean it as a compliment, but actually I just feel a bit disappointed that Americans and English people don't realise how ignorant they are about the world, and how it never occurs to them that they need to make the effort to learn other people's language and culture. They're so impressed with our English, but the truth is most of us English-speaking Asians actually speak multiple languages apart from our own: French, German, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Italian... etc. Most English-speaking white people never ever make any effort whatsoever.
You are right sad reality that white people are closed minded and ignorant regardless. Whether were are first second third generation Australian orAmerican who have perfect english, white people are always going to say how is your English soooo good or where are you actually from..... They would never have the balls to say that to a black person@@MaySim
3:30 - some people still sneakily eat/drink on trains and buses...its terribly inconsiderate because we just hate having food smells in public transport. Though taking a sip of water from a bottle is perfectly fine, as long you don't spill and make a mess :)
We definitely wouldn’t risk it!! Haha! Thanks for your comment :)
plain water is ok , just not sugar carbonated drinks. Cos it will bred pest like cockroach inside the bus. Used to ride bus with cockroaches when i’m small cos people just throw their breakfast wrappers on the floor.
Hawker Centers seem like a big win. The transportation is so nice and clean there! The gum rule is interesting but nobody wants gum under seats. So happy you loved Singapore!
Definitely a huge win!!! Thanks for watching friends!
As a local sometimes I forget about the many positives of staying here, thanks for the reminders! Hope you had a great time here 🥰 new sub here and looking forward to more content!
It is such a wonderful place! Yay! Thank you so much for following along :)
USD 1-2 cant really get you much, but you can still find snacks for thisbprice. Most meals at hawker centers and food court usually starts around USD 3. Still very very affordable!
On the MRT, you can definitely take a sip from your water bottle.
The whole alcohol in public is common place in a lot of countries outside USA. I was surprised that you are not allowed to drink even in parks in USA. I lived in Europe and it's totally normal to have alcohol in public too.
Thank you for featuring Singapore, and have fun in Hanoi!
Thank you for all the information!! And we had an amazing time in Singapore. It’s such a special place. We hope you enjoy our Vietnam series as well! Thanks friend ☺️
Thanks for the video Jacob and Jenny. Singaporean here. Actually eating chewing gum is not really illegal but rather banned from buying/selling - you will not be imprisoned if you are caught eating one (even at the airport). Also, it is fine to drink alcohol in the public, and certainly fine to have a sip of plain water in the subway (MRT), really not as unreasonable as you have claimed haha, peace ;)
We hope you enjoyed it! And thanks for the tips :)
Great vid!!
Thank you friend ☺️
On the train and water bit, you are allowed to drink water, provided that it is in a proper water bottle. its to prevent accidental spillage.
That makes sense!! Thanks for watching ☺️
@@JacobandJennyTravel The rule against drinking was applied to *all* drinks because it's contestable if the offender claims to be drinking a clear liquid and claims it to be water or substance that won't cause a mess if spilled. Nonetheless if you're so desperately thirsty for a gulp of H2O, go ahead and do it /discreetly/ :)
Would love to welcome y’all back to Singapore, next time. Enjoy and keep safe always. 🇸🇬 x 🇺🇸!!!
We will definitely be back to Singapore soon!! Until then we hope you will enjoy our other videos around the world! Thanks for watching friend ☺️
A lot of rules and laws but enforcement might not be strict. Most just obey it.
That is good to know! Thanks for watching :)
A lot of rules but very little enforcers to enforce it. There's simply no need for patrol here. Those who got caught were the extremely lucky one lol.
Glad you guys had a great time here in Singapore . Did you guys check out Sultan Mosque area in Arabstreet ? That's another touristy place .
We had the best time!! We didn’t make it over there but we will have to check it out the next time we are in Singapore ☺️ thanks for watching!
There are connector parks throughout the island you could have rent an anywjeel bike and cycle through the island
That bicycle is heavy😂😂😂😂😂
That is good to know! Thanks for watching :)
Singapore is the gateway if u want to ease into the diversity of Asia... Once u 'graduate' , u can visit the neighbours like Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia or Borneo where the culture and food is more interestingly pronounced and intense...
Yes we visited Thailand before Singapore and then Vietnam after! And now we are in Japan! It is a great place to visit coming from the west! Thanks so much for watching friend and we hope you will enjoy some of our other Asia videos as well ☺️
Keeping noise down sign is just a reminder to be considerate. My neighbour is extremely noisy playing his drums day n night and even the police can just tell him to pipe it down alil. Laws are there but might not be strict unless of course the severe ones.
That is interesting!! But very unfortunate your neighbor is so loud! Thanks for watching :)
Thank u for loving our country Singapore. We are very proud of our little nation and our unique culture. Most of all, our founding father LKY for making all you enjoyed possible for all of us. ❤ And we want our laws intact and obeyed to keep Singapore safe always.
It is a wonderful place, we can't wait to come back! Thank you so much for watching ☺️
The main reason why eating and drinking are not allowed in MRT, besides cleanliness, is to prevent rat infestation. Rats can start chewing cables and cause entire train system failures. Once it appears, eliminating them is a huge problem so prevention is still the best cure here.
That definitely makes sense!! Thanks for sharing ☺️
I am from Singapore, i love that you guys love Singapore. Just maybe some notes here on your encounters that upset you guys on your previous trip here.
1. We have monsoon seasons usually around the January period (+- 1 month depends on the weather), and sometimes in September (same rule +- 1 month). It is usually better to travel here avoiding these periods unless you are ok with the monsoon rain.
2. In the MRT (train), you can drink plain water. They are just prohibiting people from drinking falvored water like coffee, coca cola etc, because those will leave a smell and stain if they remain there for a long period of time after the spillage.
Overall, love your impressions to our country, thank you so much. :)
There should be some regulations about what can be or can’t be done in public places to keep it open for everyone to enjoy.
Great to hear from a locals point of view!! Those are great notes and we will keep them in mind for future visits to Singapore! Thank you so much for watching and hope you will enjoy more of our videos ☺️
In singapore, the no food or drinks does not include water most of the time
Recently the weather is crazy & is only gonna get hotter & down pour gonna get more heavier in time due to global warming so enjoy while it last.
Some of the Law & rules were in places because some events happens which leads to it so it might be interesting for you to find out why we have it.
Thank You for your videos & there's some points in your video that will serves as a reminders for locals not to take things for-granted.
We are glad you enjoyed the video! We had so much fun in Singapore and can't wait to come back soon! Thanks for watching :)
If you take a bus, you can change three different number buses for one price, for time of 45 minutes
thank you for loving my country.
It is an easy country to love! Thank you for watching ☺️
For the mrt,if you go during off peak hours, it is sometimes free,I’m not sure exactly when but it happens
Ah yes we saw that on some signs. That is so cool! Thanks for watching :)
Thanks for loving Singapore ❤🙏
It is an easy place to love!!♥️ thank you for watching!!
Great job,
sincerely from local here.
Thank you so much! Comments like this keep us going :)
Welcome to Singapore❤
Yes, l actually glad that you guys tried our food in hawker centre. Lots of varieties of local food.
One thing l dislike about Singapore is the weather. I am sure lots of Singaporeans will agree too. As it gets super hot like this time of the season. Hope you guys did had fun here.
Thank you so much! We loved our time in Singapore and can’t wait to go back. That makes sense about the weather, we grew up in Arizona so we can relate to the heat 🥵 thanks for watching!!
You can also gamble in Singapore , at the two luxurious casino resorts.
Yes we saw one in the Marina Bay Hotel!! Thanks for watching :)
6:00 Yes, public drinking and even public intoxication - does not land you into trouble, unless you commit a crime in those state. however, drunk driving laws are similar to the US, once you hit 0.08% or more! you will see lots of posters to encourage drivers to get a cab home around bars.
That makes sense! It is very good to keep drunk drivers off the road.
Definitely to keep other types of crime down too. We want our daughters to feel safe and be safe everywhere they ho without having to worry about them so much.
Come on, asking you to keep your volume low, especially at night is not a law. It is just a reminder.
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Usually there's no rain in Singapore, the days that you guys came was recorded the most rain since 1997!
Oh wow!! That is insane! What a time to come haha!! Thanks for watching :)
Thanks for your video! As a Singaporean, it's really nice to see foreigners enjoying the beautiful and clean city we have. For the sake of other foreigners watching this video though, Jacob and Jenny have presented some inaccuracies here about Singapore's 'laws' that will incorrectly give the impression that we have draconian rules. Drinking plain water on the MRT is ok. As you say in the video, commuting times in Singapore on the MRT are not long at all, so not eating or drinking on the MRT is really not a big deal - you reach your destination really quickly anyway. The upside of having squeaky clean trains and stations far outweigh the downsides. Consuming gum is ok, selling it is not, but because it's not sold here, you'll find most Singaporeans do not have a gum habit (which is one reason why you don't see crappy gum trash on the streets). While you could technically get arrested for making noise in public, in most cases you'll just get a reminder to tone it down, even if you're accosted by police. Singapore is a really small city, so even in the main city areas, it's a residential zone for some people - keeping unnecessary noise down is just civic consciousness... and frankly, just behaving yourself in public.
You see lots of Singaporeans commenting here because... I guess we're a bit tired of foreigners saying we're so strict when they're actually exaggerating the extent of the laws here.
Thanks for the information :)
Drinking on public transport can be allowed if you're not feeling well or in an emergency (ie diabetic person requiring a boost in blood sugar or plain water if you don't feel well). 😊
That makes sense!!! Thanks for sharing ☺️
And you need to return the tray n plate after your meal in hawker 😊
Yes that makes sense :) Thanks for watching!!
For drinking alcohol in public, we are allowed to drink in public only up till 10:30pm! If you wish to drink past 10:30pm it has to be in bars/restaurants/in a home
That makes sense!! Thanks for sharing :)
Hope you guys will come back again!
We definitely will be back soon!! Thank you so much for watching and we hope you will keep enjoying our videos in other countries ☺️
Regarding the law on keeping quiet - it's more applicable for residential areas. A long time ago there was criticism that the residential areas are "boring" as many businesses close up at night and night life is limited to specific parts of the city.
The business rules were changed to allow more businesses to run past midnight, but that also brought the noise - so businesses and customers are required to observe quiet hours (especially after 10pm, which is technically accepted as "sleeping" time [sic]). There's a law to back this up (you can call the police to come in if your neighbours just refuse to keep quiet), but it's not usually used to this extent.
Regarding alcohol - there's a recent ban on sale of alcohol in some areas after 10.30pm (til 7am in the morning). This shouldn't affect most night spots (which are typically designated as approved zones) visited by foreigners though. Public drinking in itself is allowed.
That all makes sense!! Thank you so much for sharing all that information!!
hehe locals will opt for
1) cook their own
2) get food at hawker/neighbourhood foodcourt
3) fastfood
4) midrange restaurants
5) full service restaurants/hotel buffet
in this order. :) - however I do have to point out an incident today at Marina Bay Sands, where I couldn't find halal food at the foodcourt there (No Pork No Lard does not count! haha!) so I have to go up to So Pho vietnamese cafe to spend $22 for lunch! ;)
MBS it consider cheap.
@@tankman20064 haha yea that’s cuz I know what to order, and enough to fill me up.
That makes sense!! Hopefully the pho was delicious! Thanks for watching :)
We can drink alcohol in public places in Singapore's less Gazzeted areas around Little India and at any places after 11pm
That makes sense! Thanks for the information :)
drinking plain water in public transport is an unspoken exception to the no drink/food rule. also, i'm surprised you all aren't shocked at the hot and humid weather here
That makes sense!! Haha, when we were there it was actually super rainy so it never got too hot 🙌🏼
Singapore's safety is often taken for granted...many students leave their laptops, bags and everything at Starbucks, go somewhere else for lunch break and come back with everything still there. Too safe maybe. LOL.
It was so nice to visit a city and feel completely safe! Wow that is crazy!! Hahaha
@@JacobandJennyTravel as our Police love to say ( Low Crime Don't mean no Crime ) thankful at how safe our country is thanks to our policemen and women
If you take a train before 7.00a.m. it free ride.
Whoa that is so cool!! We need to do that next time :) thanks for letting us know!
Hong Kong, Seoul and Shenzhen also have amazing subway and public bus. All the buses and cab in Shenzhen are electric. The infrastructure in some asian cities are better than NY and London. Tokyo subway is quite good but they don't have money to upgrade the facility of the subway station. Hk, Sg and Sz subway stations are more modern than Tokyo. The best chinese food is in China.
That is good to know! We will be in Seoul in a month so we will have to see how it compares! Thanks for the information :)
@@JacobandJennyTravel Sg metro is better than Seoul cos Seoul metro are 20 years older. Hk metro is better than sg as many web sites rank hk metro the best and most profitable metro of the world.
I guess y'all went during the rain season. (rain could vary between 5 mins to a few hours)
Oh and the humidity is absolutely terrible (therefore the extra loads of stickiness when its hot)
but honestly it's great
We honestly loved the rain!! Haha it helped it not get too hot! Thanks for watching friend :)
You can drink water but not other beverages e.g. coffee, soda
That’s good to know!! Thanks for the information :)
The dumpling at 0.51.. Where i can go to eat them? Will visit singapore by next month
We got them in the Chinatown Hawker Centre!! All of the dumplings there are delicious :) enjoy your trip!
and how we always keep to one side on the escalator 💪💪
Yessss that is awesome!! Thanks for watching :)
I have commented in a previous video that you are both great youtubers. You complement each other. Interesting videos👍 But almost every foreign youtuber got it wrong concerning gum. You are allowed to chew but not sell . Enjoy the rest of your travels, Jacob & Jenny 🤗
That means so much to us, thank you so much! That is good to know :)
you can definitely drink water on Singaporean MRT trains and public transports, but not soda. I'm 101% sure!
That makes sense! Thanks for the info!
@@JacobandJennyTravel Their country's policies always make sense, they are definitely not that type of dictatorial country ours make them sound like
Thanks for the praises.
2 things that you have gotten wrong.
You can chew gums in Singapore but not import, buy and sell them. 😀
Consumption of alcohol in public spaces between 10.30pm and 7am is prohibited.
Thanks for the information :) we loved Singapore!! Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for visiting our country! my only beef about living here apart from the obvious.... our public toilets aren't as clean or as well maintained as Thailand or Vietnam. A hawker centre toilet here is terrible :(((
It is an amazing country! You’re lucky to live there!! Haha yes I do remember one hawker bathroom that was a little bit rough 😂 but it’s better than nothing!!
Great video guys. Singapore is at this state today thanks to the Man Who Built Singapore: Lee Kuan Yew. 💗
Thank you so much! It is such a wonderful place, we love it!!🤩
U won't get into trouble sipping a little bit of H²O in the train if U are truly thirsty, particularly if U have medical conditions
Enjoying fizzy drinks and "KOPI/TEH/MILO"......... that is not allowed
That makes sense!! Thanks for clarifying ☺️
Ahaha as a Singaporean, kinda funny how Singapore is a tourist trap AND local life at the same time. Helps to pinpoint who didnt do their research before coming here 😂😂
Haha! Thanks for watching :)
its not illegal to chew gum there... u just cant smuggle it in or do a resale of gum i do believe...
but what was more shocking was getting fines 300+ dollars for having a open pack of ciggs off the plane in singapore
i think its banned to do takeaways of alcohol and to drink publicly from 10:30pm to 7am
and i still think u needed to stay longer in singapore
Of course. Can drink at pubs. That place ok
We wish we could stay in Singapore forever! We love it so much!
Chewing gum is okay in Singapore. Just as you know how to get rid of the gum on the wrapper after you chew and dump into the trash bin and not stick anywhere else. That means, be more considerate.😀
That makes sense!! Thanks for the information :)
@5:40 It is not illegal to chew gum in Singapore, but it is against the law to import and sell it (so no gums at all). The unfortunate ban on the sale of gums was due to inconsiderate people thinking it is funny to stick them on MRT door sensors causing them unable to close properly. A safety feature on the MRT trains is the trains cannot be driven off if doors are not closed fully. MRT train is Singapore's no.1 transport means for the citizens, so a breakdown or delay can cause serious costly economic consequences. After multiple cases, the government decided to ban the sale of gum.
That makes sense!! Thanks for the information :)
I’m going in December how many day would you recommend spending there 2-3 enough?
Yes we would say 3-4 days would be great! But depending on what you want to do, 2 days could be enough as well! :)
@@JacobandJennyTravel next time go to Batam Island from Singapore by Ferry. It's a mere 45 to 70 minutes ride. You will love it as well. ❤
It rains a lot in December. It is the rainiest month of the year.
All the results of a meritocracy system to the benefit of the population 👏👏👏
It seems to be going well!! Haha! Singapore is an amazing place. Thanks for watching :)
I was waiting on hotel pricing or other accommodations.
We paid around $130 per night for one of the cheapest hotels in Singapore!
You can chew gum but SG does not sell chewing gum & is not allowed to import Chewing gum. It's not illegal to chew gum. Certain edible gum that you can swallow after chewing it is for sale.
Good to know!! Thanks for watching :)
I'm glad you like my contry
It is an amazing place!! Thanks for watching ☺️
'Keep noise levels down at Night. Pease be considerate'. This does not mean no noise. You are probably in an area when many people congregate and possibly consume alcohol, and sometimes people can get rowdy. This notice simply urges you to lower your volume as it may disturb some residents there. There were probably some nuisance noises there in the past or otherwise, the authorities would not bother to put up the signs.
That makes sense!! Thanks for sharing :)
Western Media (US and UK mainly) often if not always portray Singapore as super expensive place to live in with draconian rules and authoritarian government... The reporting seems deliberately skewed probably because Singapore is an inconvenient existence for them to explain to their own citizens...
We love Singapore and the US! They’re both amazing 🤩 thanks for watching!!
Agree! It’s likely due to insecurity-jealousy complex
Exactly! It just takes 1 case to make the headlines and for people to form negative impression. In other parts of the world, we read of horrendous and hideous crimes. Yet, the laws were not able to protect the weak, old and young from criminals with repeated records.
I am happy with my cinema seat, bus seat and train seat etc without gum unlike some countries I have been to. 😊
Traveling by MRT only short distance so don't need to drink and eating food
Thanks for watching ☺️
Short trips mostly ... Drink after you get off the trains and buses
That makes sense!! Thanks for watching :)
As a Singaporean, I am proud.
It is a wonderful place! We love it😍
Singapore 🇸🇬 ❤ you
And we LOVE Singapore 🇸🇬♥️ thanks for watching!
the reason Singapore is so safe is because they have real consequence for crimes
That makes sense!!
Yes, it's so small and our policemen are so efficient that u'll get caught in a day if they wanted to nab u.
@@yuki_sama brilliant, more Countries need proper consequences
From young, I have always thought being in big cities is the safest. We were told against visiting in the countryside as most horror movies show murder in countryside.
Hahaha I guess that is true 😂 we never thought about it like that!
you could drink from the tap water
That is good to know! Thanks for the tip :)
you can chew gum in SG but no one allowed to sell it
That is so interesting! How do you get gum then??
The big thing about street food anywhere in Asia is that you can't go back and complain if you spend 48 hours of your holiday with Bali Belly aka gastro. Granted, it's a lot rarer than it was 20 years ago, and you are just as likely to be met with indifference or hostility in a restaurant, but Singapore is built on rules and regulations. I didn't bother going back in Cambodia, having dodged a bullet for many years in other parts of Asia, but I would definitely complain in Singapore. EDIT: food courts are more restaurant than 'street food' - apologies for blending the two together.
Hahaha you are right, you know what you are getting into when you eat street food. No complaining after lol!! Thanks for watching!
Very good commentaries. Laws are strictly enforced. No hanky panky.
Haha no hanky panky is right!! Thanks for watching :)
incorrect - you could bring food and drinks onto MRT - just not consuming them during the ride.
Thanks for letting us know!
Drinking water is allowed on the mrt
Good to know! Thanks for sharing :)
When you say cheap yes to you but to us it's expensive due to the wages we earn for example you can go Malaysia and you will be shocked by how even more "cheap the food is." Like just an example a SGD$5 spaghetti vs MYR$5 Spaghetti yes the food price is almost and nearly identical.
That makes sense. Thanks for sharing friend :)
As the same with everywhere else in the world, do what u want don’t get caught. In sg, don’t get complains by anyone or police called. 😅😅😅
That makes sense! Thanks for watching :)
Jenny loves the rain?? Did I know this??
Of course it is cooling when it rains😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.
Hahaha I think so?? It's because growing up in Arizona we were rain deprived 😂
Safety and cleanliness is our priority. No religion interferes in our policies.
It seemed like a very clean and safe place! We loved it :) thanks for watching!
Drinks plain water are allowed not those bought sweet drinks..
That makes sense! Thanks for watching :)
My daughter is studying in Ann Arbor and she hate the food there😂
Oh man we are sorry to hear that haha!
Have you guys been to Japan before?
We are actually in Japan right now 🎉 videos about it coming soon!!