No Chewing Gum in Singapore
from Blackletter
The ban on chewing gum in Singapore is one of the most unusual laws from around the world. It goes hand in hand with stringent laws on litter and graffiti. The law, which came into force in 1992, means that anyone importing, selling or making gum in Singapore faces a fine or even jail time. Tune in as we unpack the reason for the law and the newest version which allows for prescription use only.
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