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Response:

Calculated Shard: 145 (from laksa159)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa145.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.holidify.com/pages/singapore-chewing-gum-ban-1804.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.holidify.com/pages/singapore-chewing-gum-ban-1804.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/pages\/singapore-chewing-gum-ban-1804.html","crawl_time":1776231804,"first_indexed_time":1553150628,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,holidify!www,\/pages\/singapore-chewing-gum-ban-1804.html s443","src_root_hash":"12016247359152664545","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Chewing Gum Ban in Singapore - Law, Penalty - Holidify","meta_descriptions":["Chewing Gum in Singapore - Why Singapore Banned Chewing Gum?"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"The Singapore chewing gum law is among the most well-known laws in the world and has attracted a lot of international media attention. It first came to light in the 1990s and is prominent in the present times as well. Thanks to the Singapore-US Free Trade Agreement 2004, the rule is now a bit more lenient than before. Due to some of its health benefits, now you can purchase chewing gum in Singapore with a prescription from drug stores and even fly it abroad. \nOrigin of Chewing Gum Ban in Singapore\nSource\nBanning Chewing Gum to Keep Singapore Clean\nA city obsessed with cleanliness, the sole reason for introducing the Singapore chewing gum ban was to keep the city clean. Reports suggest that the Housing Development Board spends over USD 125,000 annually just to scrape off gum from sidewalks, train doors, bus seats, and more public spaces.\nPrime Minister Lee Kuan Yew\nAccording to Singapore's first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, the Ministers of National Development approached him with the idea in 1980. Lee Kuan Yew believed that enforcing a ban on chewing gum in Singapore altogether would be an extreme step. So initially, the government started with banning chewing gum advertisements that promoted its consumption and sales. Even the opposition government deduced that the problem can be solved by levying fines on offenders and educating people in general.\nIntroduction of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transport\nHowever, the issue still didn't resolve. After Singapore launched the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) that revolutionized transportation and modernized the city, gum stuck on train door sensors resulted in whole system malfunctioning and led to disturbances and delay in train services. This is when the chewing gum ban in Singapore was officially enforced.\nAs of today, chewing gum in Singapore stands banned alongside e-cigarettes, fireworks, purchasing alcohol post 10:30 PM, trading and owning exotic pets. \nChewing Gum in Singapore is Illegal\nWhen the Singapore chewing gum ban was enforced in 1992, there were opinions that were for and against it. Some were relieved of the fact they won't have to face annoying issues like gum getting stuck to the bottom of their shoes or hands, while some believed that it was unfair to those who eat gum regularly, and also it took quite a toll on people whose job was to scrape gum off surfaces. This also reflected on an individual's freedom. \"The government cannot have control over whether I can or can't chew gum. This is simply ridiculous,\" said one resident. On the other hand, another resident was quite happy with the fact that he won't have to see gum marks on his way to work. \"The footpaths look a lot nicer now,\" he said.\nPenalty for Chewing Gum in Singapore\nSource\nPeople still managed to get their hands on chewing gum in Singapore anyway (maybe from a chewing gum black market). The Singaporean government didn't stop them from doing so but also levied heavy fines (\nUSD 100,000 or a prison sentence of up to two years\n) against those who were found selling it. The Singapore chewing gum penalty is very similar to the littering fines, where you get fined\nUSD 500- USD 1000\n  on the first offence, and\nUSD 2000\nfor the repeat offenders. \nThe chewing gum ban in Singapore is less strict now than it initially was (the ban on the sale of chewing gum in Singapore is one of the most well-known international laws). After the US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement was signed in 2004,\nchewing gum with health benefits such as nicotine gum and dental gum can be bought from pharmacies.\nSo, the next time you are in Singapore and have an urge to chew gum, try banana instead, as suggested by Lee Kuan Yew himself.\nThis post was published by\nYash Saboo","attrs_markdown":"- 022-48934191\n- [Travel Agent? 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Chewing Gum in Singapore - ...\n\n₹ 31,500 onwards  [**View Packages**](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/places\/singapore\/packages.html)\n\nGet Package Offers\n\n## Top Hotel Collections\n[![](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/res\/images\/patt.png) Near Singapore Flyer](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/hotels\/hotels-near-singapore-flyer-10178.html)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/res\/images\/patt.png) Near National University of Singapore](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/hotels\/hotels-near-national-university-of-singapore-10179.html)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/res\/images\/patt.png) Cheap Hotels](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/hotels\/cheap-hotels-in-singapore-11992.html)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/res\/images\/patt.png) Cheap Hotels](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/hotels\/2-star-hotels-in-singapore-1492.html)\n\n[**View All Hotels In Singapore**](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/places\/singapore\/hotels-where-to-stay.html)\n\nThe Singapore chewing gum law is among the most well-known laws in the world and has attracted a lot of international media attention. It first came to light in the 1990s and is prominent in the present times as well. Thanks to the Singapore-US Free Trade Agreement 2004, the rule is now a bit more lenient than before. Due to some of its health benefits, now you can purchase chewing gum in Singapore with a prescription from drug stores and even fly it abroad.\n\n## Origin of Chewing Gum Ban in Singapore\n![Singapore Chewing Gum Ban](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/images\/cmsuploads\/compressed\/cdafd5b7d474e81d8b186456f2e5598ed986b464_hq_20190321102650.jpg)\n\n[Source](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/images\/cmsuploads\/compressed\/cdafd5b7d474e81d8b186456f2e5598ed986b464_hq_20190321102650.jpg)\n\n**Banning Chewing Gum to Keep Singapore Clean**  \nA city obsessed with cleanliness, the sole reason for introducing the Singapore chewing gum ban was to keep the city clean. Reports suggest that the Housing Development Board spends over USD 125,000 annually just to scrape off gum from sidewalks, train doors, bus seats, and more public spaces.   \n  \n**Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew**  \nAccording to Singapore's first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, the Ministers of National Development approached him with the idea in 1980. Lee Kuan Yew believed that enforcing a ban on chewing gum in Singapore altogether would be an extreme step. So initially, the government started with banning chewing gum advertisements that promoted its consumption and sales. Even the opposition government deduced that the problem can be solved by levying fines on offenders and educating people in general.   \n   \n**Introduction of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transport**  \n However, the issue still didn't resolve. After Singapore launched the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) that revolutionized transportation and modernized the city, gum stuck on train door sensors resulted in whole system malfunctioning and led to disturbances and delay in train services. This is when the chewing gum ban in Singapore was officially enforced.\n\n> As of today, chewing gum in Singapore stands banned alongside e-cigarettes, fireworks, purchasing alcohol post 10:30 PM, trading and owning exotic pets.\n## Chewing Gum in Singapore is Illegal\nWhen the Singapore chewing gum ban was enforced in 1992, there were opinions that were for and against it. Some were relieved of the fact they won't have to face annoying issues like gum getting stuck to the bottom of their shoes or hands, while some believed that it was unfair to those who eat gum regularly, and also it took quite a toll on people whose job was to scrape gum off surfaces. This also reflected on an individual's freedom. \"The government cannot have control over whether I can or can't chew gum. This is simply ridiculous,\" said one resident. On the other hand, another resident was quite happy with the fact that he won't have to see gum marks on his way to work. \"The footpaths look a lot nicer now,\" he said.\n\n## Penalty for Chewing Gum in Singapore\n![Singapores chewing gum penalty](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/images\/cmsuploads\/compressed\/hammer-money-product-art-currency-euro-758111-pxhere.com_20190321152812.jpg)\n\n[Source](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/images\/cmsuploads\/compressed\/hammer-money-product-art-currency-euro-758111-pxhere.com_20190321152812.jpg)\n\nPeople still managed to get their hands on chewing gum in Singapore anyway (maybe from a chewing gum black market). The Singaporean government didn't stop them from doing so but also levied heavy fines (**USD 100,000 or a prison sentence of up to two years**) against those who were found selling it. The Singapore chewing gum penalty is very similar to the littering fines, where you get fined **USD 500- USD 1000** on the first offence, and **USD 2000** for the repeat offenders.   \n   \nThe chewing gum ban in Singapore is less strict now than it initially was (the ban on the sale of chewing gum in Singapore is one of the most well-known international laws). After the US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement was signed in 2004, **chewing gum with health benefits such as nicotine gum and dental gum can be bought from pharmacies.**  \n  \n So, the next time you are in Singapore and have an urge to chew gum, try banana instead, as suggested by Lee Kuan Yew himself.\n\nThis post was published by  [**Yash Saboo**](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/pages\/author\/yash.saboo.html)\n\nShare this post on social media   \n [Facebook](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/pages\/singapore-chewing-gum-ban-1804.html) [Twitter](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/pages\/singapore-chewing-gum-ban-1804.html)\n\n## Singapore Travel Packages\nCompare quotes from upto 3 travel agents for free\n\nPrevious\n\n**7 Nights \/ 8 Days**\n\n[Memorable 7 Nights Singapore Family Package](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/package\/memorable-7-nights-singapore-family-package-12472.html)\n\nSingapore(7N)\n\n**₹91,500**\/person\n\nGet Offers\\>\n\n**6 Nights \/ 7 Days**\n\n[Incredible Singapore Vacay 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It first came to light in the 1990s and is prominent in the present times as well. Thanks to the Singapore-US Free Trade Agreement 2004, the rule is now a bit more lenient than before. Due to some of its health benefits, now you can purchase chewing gum in Singapore with a prescription from drug stores and even fly it abroad.\n\n## Origin of Chewing Gum Ban in Singapore\n![Singapore Chewing Gum Ban](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/images\/cmsuploads\/compressed\/cdafd5b7d474e81d8b186456f2e5598ed986b464_hq_20190321102650.jpg)\n\n[Source](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/images\/cmsuploads\/compressed\/cdafd5b7d474e81d8b186456f2e5598ed986b464_hq_20190321102650.jpg)\n\n**Banning Chewing Gum to Keep Singapore Clean**  \nA city obsessed with cleanliness, the sole reason for introducing the Singapore chewing gum ban was to keep the city clean. Reports suggest that the Housing Development Board spends over USD 125,000 annually just to scrape off gum from sidewalks, train doors, bus seats, and more public spaces.\n\n**Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew**  \nAccording to Singapore's first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, the Ministers of National Development approached him with the idea in 1980. Lee Kuan Yew believed that enforcing a ban on chewing gum in Singapore altogether would be an extreme step. So initially, the government started with banning chewing gum advertisements that promoted its consumption and sales. Even the opposition government deduced that the problem can be solved by levying fines on offenders and educating people in general.\n\n**Introduction of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transport**  \n However, the issue still didn't resolve. After Singapore launched the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) that revolutionized transportation and modernized the city, gum stuck on train door sensors resulted in whole system malfunctioning and led to disturbances and delay in train services. This is when the chewing gum ban in Singapore was officially enforced.\n\n> As of today, chewing gum in Singapore stands banned alongside e-cigarettes, fireworks, purchasing alcohol post 10:30 PM, trading and owning exotic pets.\n## Chewing Gum in Singapore is Illegal\nWhen the Singapore chewing gum ban was enforced in 1992, there were opinions that were for and against it. Some were relieved of the fact they won't have to face annoying issues like gum getting stuck to the bottom of their shoes or hands, while some believed that it was unfair to those who eat gum regularly, and also it took quite a toll on people whose job was to scrape gum off surfaces. This also reflected on an individual's freedom. \"The government cannot have control over whether I can or can't chew gum. This is simply ridiculous,\" said one resident. On the other hand, another resident was quite happy with the fact that he won't have to see gum marks on his way to work. \"The footpaths look a lot nicer now,\" he said.\n\n## Penalty for Chewing Gum in Singapore\n![Singapores chewing gum penalty](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/images\/cmsuploads\/compressed\/hammer-money-product-art-currency-euro-758111-pxhere.com_20190321152812.jpg)\n\n[Source](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/images\/cmsuploads\/compressed\/hammer-money-product-art-currency-euro-758111-pxhere.com_20190321152812.jpg)\n\nPeople still managed to get their hands on chewing gum in Singapore anyway (maybe from a chewing gum black market). The Singaporean government didn't stop them from doing so but also levied heavy fines (**USD 100,000 or a prison sentence of up to two years**) against those who were found selling it. The Singapore chewing gum penalty is very similar to the littering fines, where you get fined **USD 500- USD 1000** on the first offence, and **USD 2000** for the repeat offenders.\n\nThe chewing gum ban in Singapore is less strict now than it initially was (the ban on the sale of chewing gum in Singapore is one of the most well-known international laws). After the US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement was signed in 2004, **chewing gum with health benefits such as nicotine gum and dental gum can be bought from pharmacies.**\n\nSo, the next time you are in Singapore and have an urge to chew gum, try banana instead, as suggested by Lee Kuan Yew himself.\n\nThis post was published by  [**Yash Saboo**](https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/pages\/author\/yash.saboo.html)","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	The Singapore chewing gum law is among the most well-known laws in the world and has attracted a lot of international media attention. It first came to light in the 1990s and is prominent in the present times as well. Thanks to the Singapore-US Free Trade Agreement 2004, the rule is now a bit more lenient than before. Due to some of its health benefits, now you can purchase chewing gum in Singapore with a prescription from drug stores and even fly it abroad. Origin of Chewing Gum Ban in Singapore Source Banning Chewing Gum to Keep Singapore Clean A city obsessed with cleanliness, the sole reason for introducing the Singapore chewing gum ban was to keep the city clean. Reports suggest that the Housing Development Board spends over USD 125,000 annually just to scrape off gum from sidewalks, train doors, bus seats, and more public spaces. Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew According to Singapore's first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, the Ministers of National Development approached him with the idea in 1980. Lee Kuan Yew believed that enforcing a ban on chewing gum in Singapore altogether would be an extreme step. So initially, the government started with banning chewing gum advertisements that promoted its consumption and sales. Even the opposition government deduced that the problem can be solved by levying fines on offenders and educating people in general. Introduction of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transport However, the issue still didn't resolve. After Singapore launched the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) that revolutionized transportation and modernized the city, gum stuck on train door sensors resulted in whole system malfunctioning and led to disturbances and delay in train services. This is when the chewing gum ban in Singapore was officially enforced. As of today, chewing gum in Singapore stands banned alongside e-cigarettes, fireworks, purchasing alcohol post 10:30 PM, trading and owning exotic pets. Chewing Gum in Singapore is Illegal When the Singapore chewing gum ban was enforced in 1992, there were opinions that were for and against it. Some were relieved of the fact they won't have to face annoying issues like gum getting stuck to the bottom of their shoes or hands, while some believed that it was unfair to those who eat gum regularly, and also it took quite a toll on people whose job was to scrape gum off surfaces. This also reflected on an individual's freedom. "The government cannot have control over whether I can or can't chew gum. This is simply ridiculous," said one resident. On the other hand, another resident was quite happy with the fact that he won't have to see gum marks on his way to work. "The footpaths look a lot nicer now," he said. Penalty for Chewing Gum in Singapore Source People still managed to get their hands on chewing gum in Singapore anyway (maybe from a chewing gum black market). The Singaporean government didn't stop them from doing so but also levied heavy fines ( USD 100,000 or a prison sentence of up to two years ) against those who were found selling it. The Singapore chewing gum penalty is very similar to the littering fines, where you get fined USD 500- USD 1000 on the first offence, and USD 2000 for the repeat offenders. The chewing gum ban in Singapore is less strict now than it initially was (the ban on the sale of chewing gum in Singapore is one of the most well-known international laws). After the US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement was signed in 2004, chewing gum with health benefits such as nicotine gum and dental gum can be bought from pharmacies. So, the next time you are in Singapore and have an urge to chew gum, try banana instead, as suggested by Lee Kuan Yew himself. This post was published by Yash Saboo
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It first came to light in the 1990s and is prominent in the present times as well. Thanks to the Singapore-US Free Trade Agreement 2004, the rule is now a bit more lenient than before. Due to some of its health benefits, now you can purchase chewing gum in Singapore with a prescription from drug stores and even fly it abroad. ## Origin of Chewing Gum Ban in Singapore ![Singapore Chewing Gum Ban](https://www.holidify.com/images/cmsuploads/compressed/cdafd5b7d474e81d8b186456f2e5598ed986b464_hq_20190321102650.jpg) [Source](https://www.holidify.com/images/cmsuploads/compressed/cdafd5b7d474e81d8b186456f2e5598ed986b464_hq_20190321102650.jpg) Banning Chewing Gum to Keep Singapore Clean A city obsessed with cleanliness, the sole reason for introducing the Singapore chewing gum ban was to keep the city clean. Reports suggest that the Housing Development Board spends over USD 125,000 annually just to scrape off gum from sidewalks, train doors, bus seats, and more public spaces. Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew According to Singapore's first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, the Ministers of National Development approached him with the idea in 1980. Lee Kuan Yew believed that enforcing a ban on chewing gum in Singapore altogether would be an extreme step. So initially, the government started with banning chewing gum advertisements that promoted its consumption and sales. Even the opposition government deduced that the problem can be solved by levying fines on offenders and educating people in general. Introduction of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transport However, the issue still didn't resolve. After Singapore launched the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) that revolutionized transportation and modernized the city, gum stuck on train door sensors resulted in whole system malfunctioning and led to disturbances and delay in train services. This is when the chewing gum ban in Singapore was officially enforced. > As of today, chewing gum in Singapore stands banned alongside e-cigarettes, fireworks, purchasing alcohol post 10:30 PM, trading and owning exotic pets. ## Chewing Gum in Singapore is Illegal When the Singapore chewing gum ban was enforced in 1992, there were opinions that were for and against it. Some were relieved of the fact they won't have to face annoying issues like gum getting stuck to the bottom of their shoes or hands, while some believed that it was unfair to those who eat gum regularly, and also it took quite a toll on people whose job was to scrape gum off surfaces. This also reflected on an individual's freedom. "The government cannot have control over whether I can or can't chew gum. This is simply ridiculous," said one resident. On the other hand, another resident was quite happy with the fact that he won't have to see gum marks on his way to work. "The footpaths look a lot nicer now," he said. ## Penalty for Chewing Gum in Singapore ![Singapores chewing gum penalty](https://www.holidify.com/images/cmsuploads/compressed/hammer-money-product-art-currency-euro-758111-pxhere.com_20190321152812.jpg) [Source](https://www.holidify.com/images/cmsuploads/compressed/hammer-money-product-art-currency-euro-758111-pxhere.com_20190321152812.jpg) People still managed to get their hands on chewing gum in Singapore anyway (maybe from a chewing gum black market). The Singaporean government didn't stop them from doing so but also levied heavy fines (USD 100,000 or a prison sentence of up to two years) against those who were found selling it. The Singapore chewing gum penalty is very similar to the littering fines, where you get fined USD 500- USD 1000 on the first offence, and USD 2000 for the repeat offenders. The chewing gum ban in Singapore is less strict now than it initially was (the ban on the sale of chewing gum in Singapore is one of the most well-known international laws). After the US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement was signed in 2004, chewing gum with health benefits such as nicotine gum and dental gum can be bought from pharmacies. So, the next time you are in Singapore and have an urge to chew gum, try banana instead, as suggested by Lee Kuan Yew himself. 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Readable Markdown	The Singapore chewing gum law is among the most well-known laws in the world and has attracted a lot of international media attention. It first came to light in the 1990s and is prominent in the present times as well. Thanks to the Singapore-US Free Trade Agreement 2004, the rule is now a bit more lenient than before. Due to some of its health benefits, now you can purchase chewing gum in Singapore with a prescription from drug stores and even fly it abroad. ## Origin of Chewing Gum Ban in Singapore ![Singapore Chewing Gum Ban](https://www.holidify.com/images/cmsuploads/compressed/cdafd5b7d474e81d8b186456f2e5598ed986b464_hq_20190321102650.jpg) [Source](https://www.holidify.com/images/cmsuploads/compressed/cdafd5b7d474e81d8b186456f2e5598ed986b464_hq_20190321102650.jpg) Banning Chewing Gum to Keep Singapore Clean A city obsessed with cleanliness, the sole reason for introducing the Singapore chewing gum ban was to keep the city clean. Reports suggest that the Housing Development Board spends over USD 125,000 annually just to scrape off gum from sidewalks, train doors, bus seats, and more public spaces. Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew According to Singapore's first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, the Ministers of National Development approached him with the idea in 1980. Lee Kuan Yew believed that enforcing a ban on chewing gum in Singapore altogether would be an extreme step. So initially, the government started with banning chewing gum advertisements that promoted its consumption and sales. Even the opposition government deduced that the problem can be solved by levying fines on offenders and educating people in general. Introduction of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transport However, the issue still didn't resolve. After Singapore launched the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) that revolutionized transportation and modernized the city, gum stuck on train door sensors resulted in whole system malfunctioning and led to disturbances and delay in train services. This is when the chewing gum ban in Singapore was officially enforced. > As of today, chewing gum in Singapore stands banned alongside e-cigarettes, fireworks, purchasing alcohol post 10:30 PM, trading and owning exotic pets. ## Chewing Gum in Singapore is Illegal When the Singapore chewing gum ban was enforced in 1992, there were opinions that were for and against it. Some were relieved of the fact they won't have to face annoying issues like gum getting stuck to the bottom of their shoes or hands, while some believed that it was unfair to those who eat gum regularly, and also it took quite a toll on people whose job was to scrape gum off surfaces. This also reflected on an individual's freedom. "The government cannot have control over whether I can or can't chew gum. This is simply ridiculous," said one resident. On the other hand, another resident was quite happy with the fact that he won't have to see gum marks on his way to work. "The footpaths look a lot nicer now," he said. ## Penalty for Chewing Gum in Singapore ![Singapores chewing gum penalty](https://www.holidify.com/images/cmsuploads/compressed/hammer-money-product-art-currency-euro-758111-pxhere.com_20190321152812.jpg) [Source](https://www.holidify.com/images/cmsuploads/compressed/hammer-money-product-art-currency-euro-758111-pxhere.com_20190321152812.jpg) People still managed to get their hands on chewing gum in Singapore anyway (maybe from a chewing gum black market). The Singaporean government didn't stop them from doing so but also levied heavy fines (USD 100,000 or a prison sentence of up to two years) against those who were found selling it. The Singapore chewing gum penalty is very similar to the littering fines, where you get fined USD 500- USD 1000 on the first offence, and USD 2000 for the repeat offenders. The chewing gum ban in Singapore is less strict now than it initially was (the ban on the sale of chewing gum in Singapore is one of the most well-known international laws). After the US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement was signed in 2004, chewing gum with health benefits such as nicotine gum and dental gum can be bought from pharmacies. So, the next time you are in Singapore and have an urge to chew gum, try banana instead, as suggested by Lee Kuan Yew himself. This post was published by [Yash Saboo](https://www.holidify.com/pages/author/yash.saboo.html)
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