- Police - 999
- Other Emergency Services (Fire / Ambulance) - 995
- Singapore Tourism Board (STB) tourist line - free of charge assistance, 24 hours a day - 1 800 736 2000
Singapore is considered as one of the world's safest cities, both day and night, and there is no area of the metropolis that has a reputation for being too dangerous... However, as in every big city around the world, there are incidents of theft, burglary and swindle (mostly, stealing of unattended luggage at Changi airport). There are, therefore, a few basic rules that should be followed :
- Keep your personal documents and valuables in a safe place (your hotel's safe should be fine)
- Pay attention to your belongings, especially when you visit crowded areas and markets.
- Avoid people who approach you in the street with all sorts of "dubious proposals" for quick profits... (that, of course, does not include legitimate salespeople who try to promote their business)
Singapore has some fairly strict rules for public behavior and, it is better to take note of them :
- Most public places (including bars and pubs) are smoke free - refrain from smoking in those areas or you will be fined.
- There are penalty fines for littering or spitting.
- If you visited a public toilet - make sure you flash the water before leaving.
- Eating and drinking on public transport, as well as in MRT stations, is not allowed.
- Aggressive and forceful behavior is unacceptable in Singapore : do not get into loud political arguments with locals (especially if those arguments include criticism of the government or certain politicians...). If you encounter a problem with a shop owner or any other service provider, do not lose your temper... simply go to the nearest police post or to Singapore Tourism Board and they will assist you.
- Stay away from drugs !!!
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