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Would you like to understand Singapore's culture and laws a little better before your visit? Here's a list of Do's and Dont's together with a whole bunch of useful information like our climate and weather, whether tap water is potable water and where to find what. So what are you waiting for???Below is the answer : -

Useful numbers

• Police - 999
• Time - 1711
• Touristline - 1800-831-331
• Singapore Tourism Board - 1800-736-2000
• Hospital 24 hr Emergency Assistance - (Mount Elizabeth) 6737- 2666 , (Gleneagles) 6473-7222

Banks

Most banks are open from 9:30am - 3pm or 4pm on weekdays and 9:30am - 11am on Saturdays. The Development Bank of Singapore (DBS) is open until 3pm on Saturdays. The Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) is open on Sundays from 11:30am - 4pm.

Drug Abuse

The death penalty is mandatory for those convicted of trafficking, manufacturing, importing or exporting more than 15g of Heroin, 30g of Morphine, 30g of Cocaine, 500g of Cannabis, 200g of Cannabis resin or 1.2Kg of opium. Posession of such quantities is deemed as prima facie evidence of trafficking. For unauthorized consumption, there is a maximum of 10 years imprisonment or a fine of up to SGD20,000 or both.

Smoking

Smoking in public buses, taxis, lifts, theatres, cinemas, government offices, air-conditioned restaurants and shopping centres is against the law. First-time offenders may pay fines of up to a maximum of SGD1,000. While it is an offence to smoke in most air-conditioned areas, smoking is not prohibited in air-conditioned pubs, discos, karaoke bars and other nightspots.

Littering and Chewing Gum!

Littering in any form is subject to a fine of up to SGD1,000 for first-time offenders and up to SGD2,000 fine and a stint of corrective work order cleaning up a public place for repeat offenders. As an extension of the law against littering, the import and sale of chewing gum is prohibited.

Drinking Water

Singapore's water is clean and safe to drink from the tap! It does not even need to be boiled to render it potable.

Climate

Located just 2degrees north of the equator, Singapore enjoys a warm tropical climate that is relatively calm and consistent throughout the year. Average Daily Temperature is 26.7C with a mean temperature of 30.8C occurring in the afternoons and a minimum of 23.8C just before dawn. Rainfall is most abundant during the NorthEast Monsoon season from November to December. Much of the rain falls in sudden showers. February is usually the sunniest month while December is often the wettest! However, July and August are the hottest months when average temperatures are at their peak!

Tipping and Taxing

Tipping is not a way of life in Singapore. It is prohibited at the airport and discouraged in hotels and restaurants where there is a 10% service charge.

In most food and beverages outlets, prices are quoted as nett or +++. The +++ means an additional 10% service charge and 7% GST (Goods and Services tax).

Changi Airport imposes a departure tax of SGD15.00 and this is payable upon check-in at the airport.

Car Rental

• Hertz Worldwide - Select the continent of Asia from the map and subsequently, Singapore from the Drop down Menu
• Avis Singapore

Taxi Booking

SMRT Taxis Pte Ltd offers an online taxi booking system

 Street Directory

Singapore on the web! Type in any street / building name or zip code and view instantly the map of the street / building and its surroundings! You'll even get transport tips that tell you how to get there!

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