In fact in recent years, the number of individuals who have been sentenced to and received canings in the Lion City has been rising steadily. The whole procedure is very medieval in nature. Ultimately the goal is to inflict the maximum amount of pain, on the buttocks in particular, without causing any permanent damage to the convict.
But if said individual has been sentenced to a significant number of strikes, as in more than three, the maximum number is 24 , of course permanent damage , as well as long-term psychological distress, will occur nonetheless.
Yet at the end of the day, corporal punishment is practiced — and one can say even encouraged — throughout various levels of Singaporean society. And a couple of prominent travel websites have held it up in similar regards. So if you were to visit Singapore, you may not enjoy the freedom to say light up a spliff, wear your national flag or even spit as you would in other parts of the world.
But on the positive side, relatively speaking you can at least go about your business without worrying about being mugged.
On top of that, Singapore is also known for being extremely-clean. In fact as it currently stands Booking. And generally speaking, it tends to be amongst the top five of other organizations who compile similar rankings also. This is once again in large part due to its stringent laws. In fact doing the latter can even get you called out on social media. Indeed President Bill Clinton himself literally tried to save his behind but only proved partially successful in getting the alleged graffiti artist off the hook.
And verily Singapore must be an exceptional city, as it has secured a place in history as being the host country of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and the Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un.
This was the first time in which the leaders of these two countries, which have a long-standing beef, actually met. And the venue where the event was held was the Capella Hotel on the aforementioned swanky Sentosa Island. Singapore may appear inconspicuous on the surface, just a blip on the map so to speak. September 30, September 22, October 2, Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Skip to content Singapore. What is so unique about Singapore? This Sanskrit name is thought to have been given by a Sumatran prince Sang Nila Utama , who ruled Temasek, a settlement on the Singapura island during the early 14 th century. While hunting for animals, the prince spotted a strange creature moving quickly, which was identified as a lion by his advisors.
However, there were no records of lions native to Singapore. It might have been a tiger that he saw, for tigers used to be found in the wild in Singapore, up until the s. Think again. Check out these ten must-dos and more fun city itineraries to make the best of your upcoming trip to Singapore. Home Editorials 10 amazing things you never knew about Singapore.
Add to Bookmark - people added this. Photo by Lim Wei Xiang. Photo by Danny Santos. Discover More. Dining and shopping are the two most popular activities in Singapore. Most expatriates feel the lack of adequate recreational options and resort to exploring nearby places in Malaysia Langkawi, Tioman, Genting etc. Singapore does have a vibrant night life and there are several bars and night clubs that are frequented by patrons.
The cinema is another option that rates high on popularity. There are art festivals, plays, music concerts, cultural performances etc. Due to Singapore's geographical location, it is generally free from the danger of natural disasters. However, the weather can be humid all year round, and wet towards the last few months of the calendar year. With an increase in disposable income, housing boom and aggressive retail promotion, people spend on luxury items, automotive and household items like furniture and other consumer durables.
Hence, every retailer is setting up shop in Singapore. Both fast moving consumer goods FMCG such as packaged food, cosmetics, toiletries, household products, etc. Many consumer durables have become basic necessities in Singapore. Hypermarts and supermarkets have several outlets that dot the island. Most of these supermarkets offer promotions and discounts and also stock basic Mexican, Australian and Indian products.
This apart, there are convenient stores like 7-Eleven and small local grocery shops near the housing estates. Heat-and-serve meals, semi prepared food, frozen food, western-type convenience foods are gaining popularity. Low fat foods, diet beverages, yogurt, fruits and other health foods are also becoming popular.
Since Singapore imports every possible item from every corner of the globe, the choice is wide and prices are competitive. Condominiums are mid to high rise buildings with stylish exteriors and interiors, 24 hours security, swimming pool, gym, tennis courts, BBQ pits and covered car parks. However, they do not come with the luxury amenities like swimming pools or gyms. Related link: Housing in Singapore.
Hawksford has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and foreign companies and their employees to establish their roots in Singapore. You may find these Singapore business guides useful in helping you make your decision:.
If this is your first time working in Singapore, it may be useful for you to know more about the work culture here to help you adjust to it. When faced with a new school system, it is important to make comparisons across several key criteria.
Singapore is very fortunate to be home to a wide choice of world class international schools. Back to Immigration guides. Singapore has been ranked as the top city in Asia in terms of quality of living according to global human resource consultancy, Mercer. The study also showed that in Singapore, family is the most important unit and despite materialistic goals, the family and community always takes precedence.
This is turn helps build a content and happy society.
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