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This is my biggest objection. That’s like when all the good drinking happens.
I guess that’s the issue with the lack of information in these copied and pasted laws.
That law only applies to drinking in public. You can simply go to a bar and drink all you want.
It was implemented after the Little India riot incident in 2013.
If you’re caught drinking in public, you’re probably going to just get a warning and receive instructions to dispose of the alcohol. But things would be a lot different if you refuse to do so.
Haha, apparently, there is no direct law against cursing, but they can still throw these at you:
Disorderly behavior: Under the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act, using abusive or insulting language in public can be considered disorderly behavior. This offense carries a maximum penalty of 6 months imprisonment, a fine of up to S$2,000, or both. The key factors here are the volume, tone, and target of the language. Shouting profanities at someone in a way that creates a disturbance could fall under this category.
Abusing a public servant: The Protection from Harassment Act protects public servants from verbal abuse, including threats and insults. Using abusive language towards a police officer, teacher, or other public service worker while they’re performing their duties is an offense with a maximum penalty of 12 months imprisonment, a fine of up to S$5,000, or both.
The above comment also is in SGD, not much solace.
I understand and agree with most of these. But the fines are pretty high.
I’m wondering if this is enforced or is a tack-on to when someone is caught using someone else’s wifi to run scams or other illegal activity.
This is my biggest objection. That’s like when all the good drinking happens.
Lol. What? This has to be for public toilets. The fine is pretty ridiculous.
Can you curse regularly?
I guess that’s the issue with the lack of information in these copied and pasted laws.
That law only applies to drinking in public. You can simply go to a bar and drink all you want.
It was implemented after the Little India riot incident in 2013.
If you’re caught drinking in public, you’re probably going to just get a warning and receive instructions to dispose of the alcohol. But things would be a lot different if you refuse to do so.
Haha, apparently, there is no direct law against cursing, but they can still throw these at you:
Disorderly behavior: Under the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act, using abusive or insulting language in public can be considered disorderly behavior. This offense carries a maximum penalty of 6 months imprisonment, a fine of up to S$2,000, or both. The key factors here are the volume, tone, and target of the language. Shouting profanities at someone in a way that creates a disturbance could fall under this category.
Abusing a public servant: The Protection from Harassment Act protects public servants from verbal abuse, including threats and insults. Using abusive language towards a police officer, teacher, or other public service worker while they’re performing their duties is an offense with a maximum penalty of 12 months imprisonment, a fine of up to S$5,000, or both.
The above comment also is in SGD, not much solace.