Matters needing attention in Singapore

1. Etiquette: In social occasions, Singaporeans usually shake hands when meeting guests, and both men and women can shake hands.

2. Religious taboos: Most Malays believe in Islam. As a religious taboo, they don't eat pork, don't drink alcoholic drinks, and treat people with their right hands.

Most Indians believe in Hinduism. Many people are vegetarians and live a simple life, but they are very particular about temple architecture. Most Indian families have altars or prayer rooms. Animals who regard cows as gods don't eat beef and can't give gifts made of cowhide.

3, daily taboo: Malay, the child's head is regarded as sacred, except for elders and parents, others can not touch.

4. Smoking Ordinance. Singapore has strict regulations on smoking places, and smoking is prohibited in many public places and hotels.

According to the relevant laws and regulations in Singapore, the minimum age for legally buying cigarettes and smoking has been raised from 65,438+08 to 65,438+09 since 2065,438+09 (from 20 in 2020 to 265,438+0 in 2026).

At the same time, the public places of Orchard Road in the city began to ban smoking. Smokers can only smoke in the area marked with yellow lines (there are obvious signs in the smoking area, ashtrays and trash cans where cigarette butts can be thrown).

Extended data:

Some security issues in Singapore:

1, call 999. If China citizens need to report to the Singapore police in China, they can call the hotline of the Singapore police force (0065-62550000) or log on to the website of the new police (www.spf.gov.sg) to report to the police and submit evidence materials.

2. Emergency telephone number: 995

3. Accident (maritime) Tel: 0065-63252488

4. Telephone number of police headquarters: 0065-63530000,0065-18003580000 (enquiry and feedback), address: New.

Phoenix Park, 28 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore, 329560.

5. Travel consultation and complaint telephone number: 0065-67362000

6. Consumer Association Tel: 0065-6 10003 15

7. Airport flight enquiry telephone: 0065-65424422.

8. Consular protection and assistance of the Embassy of China in Singapore for emergency call: 0065-64750 165.

China Consular Service Network-Singapore (practical information)