STUDYING IN SINGAPORE

Singapore is a cosmopolitan city and a premier destination for lifelong learning complemented with world class educational institutions. You will embark on a pedagogical journey that combines the best of global knowledge with the wisdom of Asian insights. Though  Singapore may seem like a small dot on the world map, the island bustles with activities and attractions all round the year. the highly accessible infrastructure coupled with Singapore's unique characteristics makes it one of the most preferred places to study in Asia. Singapore beautifully fuses modernity and tradition. It is a known fact that Singapore aims to be the global education hub in the region. By choosing to study in Singapore, international students have an opportunity to only be plugged into an education system that promotes excellence but also be a part of the global community. So for a holistic learning experience that goes beyond books and campus life, take the plunge and study in Singapore today. You will be more than pleasantly surprised! (Source - www.singaporeedu.gov.sg)

Additional information about Singapore can be found at: www.yoursingapore.com

SINGAPORE LAWS

Relevant Singapore Laws for Students:
Singapore laws are very strict with harsh punishments for smoking and littering in public places. Here we are trying to list some of the offences which are minor in other countries but may attract heavy penalties in Singapore.
Drug offence
 A drug offence in Singapore can attract severe penalties including a death penalty.

Littering - Littering in public places can attract penalties. Failure to flush a public toilet after use may attract very hefty fines. It is illegal to pee in an elevator.

Smoking - Entering Singapore with cigarettes is considered as an offence. Smoking is illegal in public places.

Murder, abduction and weapons offenses - More serious crimes such as a murder, an abduction and weapons offences may also attract a death penalty.

Homosexuality - Homosexual acts, including kissing between men, are illegal in Singapore and penalties include imprisonment.

Pornography - Pornography is illegal. You should never walk around your home nude as it is considered pornographic.

Theft & Shoplifting - Shoplifting and theft are considered serious offenses in Singapore.

Driving under the influence of alcohol - Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense in Singapore and the traffic police regularly carry out breath tests. Sentences can be up to 10 years in prison.

Piracy - The importation of pirated copyright material is prohibited. Offenders may be fined and/or jailed.

Racism - Crimes that break up racial or ethnic harmony, such as racial insults, may attract severe penalties.