Sunday, April 4, 2010

Chewing Gum Ban - Lift it? (30 March)

The chewing gum ban in Singapore was enacted in 1992. In 2004, the ban was reviewed and only chewing gum of therapeutic value is allowed into Singapore. It was unfortunate that the government has banned the chewing of gums in Singapore due to the inconsiderate behaviour of many Singaporeans.
What did they do? Chewed gum was stuck onto anything - seats on the bus, lift buttons, etc. The list was endless for these vandals. But when chewed gum was found on the doors of the MRT trains which have caused some disruptions and a lot of inconvenience, the ban was put in place.
However, there are instances where Singaporeans have smuggled packets of chewing gums for their personal consumption. This is a misconception. Bringing in gum into Singapore, even small quantities for whatever purpose, is technically prohibited.
What do you think will cause for the complete lift of the ban?

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

I think that the govement should do this as to prevent people from putting bubble gums on the chair, i think they should do it. But i think that they do not need to band it from people forever they might as well give people one year then let people eat the next year wont let people eat they would be fair like that and they would also save money on the same time. this is what it think i know it is long but i know that they are for the enviorment's good.

Caris said...

This is great ! Now we won't have sticky areas.I can imaging how it looks like ...

Name:Caris:D(17):P
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Janet said...

Oh,its so sad.I love chewing gum.Why are people so inconsiderate??I think the government did the right thing.By banning the chewing gums,the poor aunties don't have to clean so hard.

Zara said...

I think it is also good to banned chewing gum as some people they put chewing gums in the lift and it is veri inconsiderate.

cynthialamcool said...

Well... i love to eat bubble gum and chewing gum but then... keeping our country safe is the best.

Anonymous said...

I think banning chewing gums in Singapore is not very good because when i eat chewing gum in other countries, i always throw them into the bin. As long as everyone cooperate and don't stick their gum everywhere, the goverment do not have to ban gum in singapore.

Jiexin, 5charity