WHAT TO EXPECT
Language:
The national language of Singapore is Malay, while English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, and Tamil are the four official languages in Singapore.
Currency: SG Dollar (SGD)
Banks & ATMs:
The Top Banks in Singapore are · Developmental Bank of Singapore · United Overseas Bank · OCBC Bank · Standard Chartered Bank · Hong Leong Finance · Citibank.
ATMs are widely available in cities, malls, and supermarkets.
Plugs and Sockets:
There are three associated plug types C, G and M.
Plug type C is the plug that has two round pins,
Plug type G has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern and
Plug type M has three round pins.
Singapore operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
Highly recommended to carry a universal adaptor
Safety:
Singapore is known as one of the safest countries in the world, with low crime rates.
There are also many laws and regulations in Singapore that can result in hefty fines if abused, ranging from smoking in no-smoking areas, jaywalking or even eating and drinking on the MRT.
More severe infractions like robbery, vandalism, or drug trafficking in Singapore can result in jail sentences and corporal punishment like caning or even a death sentence.
Flight Connections:
Singapore Airlines is the national carrier of Singapore, with its hub at Singapore Changi Airport.
Other major international airlines that fly into Singapore are:
All Nippon Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air Asia, China Airlines, Air India, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Finnair, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Emirates and Etihad Airways
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