Picture choosen by: MissAdministrator . Stay Safe and Healthy in Singapore Singapore is proud of its low-criminal record, most-safest-place-to-live society. So travelers won’t encounter any unnecessary danger. It is mostly safe for women walk alone in the middle of night. However, according to the local police, “low crime does not mean any crime”. So it is wise to keep your sense of safety. Beware of the pickpocket in crowded place, such as Bugis Street or MRT.

There is a local joke says that Singapore is a “fine” country by which means Singapore keeps it’s cleanness and organization by every heavy and strict fines and enforcement itself. It is such practice successfully against activities that untidy the society. For example, jay –walking, spitting, littering, and drinking and eating on public transport are prohibited. So watch out for every single sign boards detailing the don’ts and the fines associated with these offenses.

Begging is illegal in Singapore, but you'll occasionally see beggars on the streets. Most are not Singaporean — even the "monks" dressed in robes, who occasionally pester tourists for donations, are usually bogus.

Tap Water is safe for drinking as it is at the highest sanitation standard in the world. Drinking more water a day will keep you away from sunstroke since Singapore is a tropical country that the weather is hot and humid.
Malaria is not an issue, but dengue fever is endemic to the region. Singapore maintains strict control of mosquito. However, the nature reserves might be out of control.

Medical care

The medical care in Singapore is of modern western standard and at relatively lower prices. However, you will need to make sure you are well-covered by insurance before a prolonged hospitalization and/or major surgery.
For minor ailments, head down to the nearest suburban shopping mall or HDB shopping district and look for a general practitioner (GP). They usually receive patients without appointment and can prescribe drugs on the spot, and the total cost of a consultation, medicine included, rarely exceeds $30. For larger problems, head to a hospital:
•Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Mount Elizabeth (off Orchard Rd), ☎ +65-67372666. Singapore's largest private hospital and a popular destination for medical tourists. Consultations with specialists start from $100.
•Singapore General Hospital, College Road, 1st-3rd Hospital Avenue (Right next to MRT Outram Park). Singapore's oldest and largest public hospital. Outram Polyclinic offers doctor's consultations for $20.30 and can refer patients to specialists at the hospital, although waiting times can be long; afternoons are better than mornings. Open Mon-Fri 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
•Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng (MRT Novena), ☎ +65-62656011. One of Singapore's largest public hospitals, fully equipped to handle most anything. Specialist departments here include a one-stop Travellers' Health & Vaccination Centre for immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, pre-trip and post-trip evaluations and general advice. Flat $80 fee for doctor's consultation, vaccines for $10 plus cost (consultation unnecessary), tel. +65-63572222, open 8AM-1PM and 2PM-5PM weekdays, 8AM-noon Sa, no appointment needed.

Alternatively, practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are widespread in Singapore. Eu Yan Sang runs a chain of over 20 clinics, while the Singapore Chinese Physicians' Association offers a directory of TCM physicians.