I Visited the Strictest Country in the World

[@fahimashah4573]

UK needs majority of these laws. The crimes are horrendous and the uncleanliness is vile

[@zamm1t]

Not everyone wants to live in a “Nanny state” like Singapore

[@vgreentea4360]

@@zamm1twell it’s safe

[@fulan03]

@@zamm1t doesnt matter, look at the behaviour of some people in the UK, some ppl need treating like they are babies

[@whatisthis7548]

@@zamm1t if you would like to define ‘nanny state’ as political and economic stability, sure 😂

[@zzizahacallar]

The pissing in the underground parking is horrendous odor

[@Geethepancake]

Hey! Singaporean here! Even though they are laws, they are not really enforced! But thanks for sharing and great video!

[@connormcchicken5915]

They are enforced, just don't get caught. Big difference

[@nickng7254]

@@connormcchicken5915 They are loosely enforced and which laws they choose to strictly enforce is seasonal i must say. If u get caught, give a good excuse and u will be let off.

[@TrendWaveShorts.]

What about the drinking water in public transportation?

[@nickng7254]

@@TrendWaveShorts. drinking water is fine

[@yours7325]

@@TrendWaveShorts.u can drink as long as u clean up after urself if u spill

[@antoniomoreira4950]

I would love to live in singapore, it's incredible the progres that they have made in less than 100 years, from getting kicked out of malasya to being a regional powerhouse. An example of great leadership. People behave, it's great

[@Tailsorange]

Lee Kuan Yew's implementation of the method "Carry a BIG stick but speak softly"

[@GoodGood-vb8gm]

Singapore had never been part of Malaysia and became a self-ruling state in 1959. Singaporeans are not bitter at all for being told to become independent because it was Lee Kuan Yew's own personal ambition to merger with Malaysia in 1963. He gave the people 3 choices but all involved becoming part of Malaysia. Singapore was part of Malaysia for less than 3 years and after that Malaysia continued to provide Singapore with river water and all other produce and products. Malaysians and Singaporeans continue to interact like good neighbours and brothers. The Malaysian army still had its barracks in Singapore and the Malaysian Rail still went all the way through the island. It's like two brothers decide not to live in the same house but continue to become good neighbours. 900 000 Malaysians live, study, work and do business in Singapore and Malaysia is like Singapore's backyard for nice food, shopping, leisure, outdoor activities and short holidays. Singaporeans do not treat Malaysians as foreigners except some haters on both sides just want to create conflicts.

[@chibifirestorm]

Banning food and drink on public transport is a great rule

[@elpaulo7314]

But water is weird

[@xauwt]

@@elpaulo7314 fr

[@alex._.1501]

@@elpaulo7314 water is actually fine most of the time. if you need a sip of water while on a bus or MRT no one will bother you.

[@elpaulo7314]

@@alex._.1501 yeah i hope so

[@goodness_graciousme]

Bro, i drank water in front of the SMRT staff in the train and she didnt say anything ahhaha ​@elpaulo7314

[@martynafilms]

London could use the rule of no eating on public transport

[@GLASGOWBOY123.]

or no talking on your phone

[@vasiovasio]

And No Stabbing People too! 😂😂😂

[@BlackForesterSUV]

People in the west will never appreciate why such rules are in place. This island has all sorts of nationalities/people from all over the world, it needs rules to ensure all behaviours are consistently correct and ensures racial harmony. Just look at no further than US, there are many rules too, but nobody complies and the whole country is deteriorating, eg, streets of San Francisco...etc.

[@Tomf-tz4pd]

Yet, it is the West where many Singaporeans choose to live, visit, and send their children for a quality education. What is your measure and definition of 'racial harmony'? Many Indian Singaporeans would likely disagree with your statement. Your definition of a nation's 'deterioration' seems overly reductionist, as it considers only the look of a street, rather than the broader context required to assess true deterioration.

[@SilverNrGy985]

@@Tomf-tz4pd well the fact is that the US empire is on the decline, drugs violence and shootings have been on the rise and infrastructure is deterioating because imperialist powers keep wanting to wage war abroad

[@lenneth1188]

This is authoritarian, we prefer freedom.

[@SourishSangewar]

I lived in Singapore for 4 years, moved out in 2014. Haven't been there in long but from my past experiences I'd have to disagree with racial harmony lol

[@seanjamescameron]

Ben Morris is the only channel when everything is dropped for 30 mins.

[@pome-ru]

?

[@Cf-82]

Its a 14 minute video, what did ya do watch it twice lol

[@seanjamescameron]

@@Cf-82 yes it’s so good.

[@Cf-82]

@@seanjamescameron yeah he does good videos, I like watching them

[@WitherWinter]

@@Cf-82It’s*

[@mike8055]

Singapore is clean, efficient, safe and beautiful. Their "strict" rules enable all of that. That's why Singapore is stable, disciplined and successful. Meanwhile, the West is just crumbling... 🤣

[@aquaboyfa]

shush you passport bro

[@Mike-h8m]

United States is the greatest country in the world and we also have the most freedom.

[@Rash7]

​@@Mike-h8myeah, the freedom to get shot and robbed.

[@bruhseelas]

@@Mike-h8m Freedom is not that important

[@Johnchoojiale]

@@Mike-h8mIt was.

[@paulhoughton5266]

I have no issue with an of those laws. If we had those in the UK then it would much better society here.

[@kiwiangel1976]

I would hardly call Singapore the strictest country in the world. Try North Korea or China.

[@ItsSaf01]

Yeah Singapore doesn’t hold a candle to North Korea, literally everything you do there is monitored

[@PCVP4729]

China is not even close to North Korea. Turkmenistan would be a better comparison.

[@IsabelJones69]

He should get in touch with Simon Wilson. He managed to get into North Korea.

[@tahsin164]

China is nowhere near as strict as you think

[@WitherWinter]

China isn’t that strict.

[@chickenwhing0078]

To be honest, I’ve been there this summer and it has not been THAT strict. I mean it is strict but probably not as strict as anyone would assume from this video and other rumours. Still very different to other countries I’ve been so far.

[@TrendWaveShorts.]

Crazy to think that in the 1960s, Singapore actually looked up to Sri Lanka as an example for their development.. They were pretty similar back then, but things went in totally different directions. Singapore focused hard on foreign investment, tech, and anti-corruption, while Sri Lanka had to deal with political struggles and a long civil conflict. Fast forward to today, Singapore's a wealthy global hub, and Sri Lanka’s been facing some tough economic challenges. Just goes to show how big of a difference leadership and strategy can make.. 😥

[@dominokidsoccerbrawlstars]

Honestly, as a Singaporean I don’t really feel my self getting affected about the laws tbh Btw everyone can drink water on MRT it’s not really frowned upon Some rules like no football are also ignored in some cases and I didn’t even know like a 1/4 of these laws existed

[@Chenukaevmithbois123]

In my opinion laws like that should be made if you want a beautiful and sustainable country with a lot of tourists. Most of the laws are reasonable.

[@BlazingTomato]

singapore has always been one of my favourite places in the world it's so clean and peaceful and safe I'd definitely love to go there one day

[@notprovided1131]

I enjoyed my chance to travel back in 2021 when airfares and accommodations were cheaper due to the pandemic. I miss that. I am hoping someday soon to be able to travel more. So many wonderful exciting places in this world

[@simondavey7787]

Singapore is a place of contradictions, but it has always felt like one of the safest and cleanest places I have ever visited.

[@benmorris]

I don't know if I would live there myself but I definitely agree, it's extremely clean and safe!!

[@GoatlyMan]

Clean? Go to little India Singapore and tell me how clean it is! And it’s not strict, I’ve smoked in the streets and jaywalked plenty of times because everyone else does the same.

[@TheKaiTetley]

I miss SG. Been multiple times. Looking forward to my next visit. I remember my first time in the country and the smell of the durian fruit in some shopping centres was over powering. Tastes even better than it smells

[@MissesWitch]

I learnt from this video that Singapore might just be the best place to live

[@bartowskiofficial]

I learned that it sucks 🤣

[@ictoan]

@@bartowskiofficialit really doesn’t

[@Tailsorange]

@@ictoan Depends on your point of view, I guess.

[@dominokidsoccerbrawlstars]

@@bartowskiofficial most of the laws are not that strictly enforced

[@JulienTchotcho]

I'm favoured only God knows how much I praise Him, $230k every 4weeks! I now have a big mansion and can now afford anything and also support God’s work and the church.

[@KanLedbetter]

Wow that's huge, how do you make that much monthly?

[@AndreHsieh]

Only God knows how much grateful i am. After so much struggles I now own a new house and my family is happy once again everything is finally falling into place!!

[@MorganJosh-p6p]

I'm 37 and have been looking for ways to be successful, please how??

[@NadineSigle]

I remember giving her my first saved up $20000 and she opened a brokerage account with it for me, it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me.

[@SureshkumarShaih]

[@QzSG]

Plain Water in public transport is generally allowed (either if you are sick and need to take medication or just thirsty), as long as you have some good reason if you are caught you should be fine. (Most people wont even bat an eye if u do it discretely). But yes other drinks and food are a nono

[@Chris-yk9gs]

'I will show you all the laws without breaking any' - 1 min in he's breaking one by running across the road lol

[@jordanrugz2999]

I promise you people who rather these strict rules over rampant crime. London should learn

[@evs251]

Chewing gum isn't "completely banned" you can get it in pharmacies

[@Simone-i8h]

Really, why do they sell it in pharmacies??

[@Alienman1212]

and dentists as well

[@illublueyt]

@@Simone-i8hnicotine gum

[@ishouldbedoingmyhomeworkno535]

​​@@Simone-i8h the thing is that rule is misunderstood as bubble gum is banned but in reality, it is allowed so long you don't sell it but even then only with medical reasons, you can sell it

[@zzizahacallar]

❤ your videos! I been patiently waiting. Thank you

[@benmorris]

hope you enjoy!!

[@nothjg]

Watching your videos for past 2 years congrats on adobe sponsorship

[@olivvcs]

omg the king posted💪💪 im so glad that you’re finally consistent 💓 i love it

[@NotAuxzy]

United States should have these laws 💀

[@zenplays8090]

I’ve been to Singapore twice, it’s clean as hell which I like because I’m a clean freak 👍🏽

[@ForLegalReasonsThisIsAJoke1]

Pda is frowned upon in most countries in the world btw.

[@WitherWinter]

Pda?

[@ForLegalReasonsThisIsAJoke1]

@@WitherWinter watch the video

[@WitherWinter]

@@ForLegalReasonsThisIsAJoke1 nah, I’m kind of busy. Remind me later.

[@ForLegalReasonsThisIsAJoke1]

@@WitherWinter nah u gae

[@Tailsorange]

@@WitherWinter Public Display of Affection (PDA)

[@winnersclub6836]

We need some of these laws in the UK

[@MedinaA-o2u]

Yep

[@coconutgaming3883]

Singapore is cleanest country because of these laws

[@JustHardyG]

Love this video great info before my travels in December thank you

[@WitherWinter]

It isn’t very accurate though.

[@vin34581]

1:17 the younger generation nowadays do it at the back of buses or sometimes even hidden corners in public spaces though 3:12 the no food/drink just apply for the rail network. as stated it is under the rapid transit systems act (which basically refers to the MRT/LRT system). buses are not part of it just that it's also encouraged not to eat/drink on buses one law worth pointing out as well - clearing up tables after a meal. if you are caught leaving a table dirty you get a $300 fine

[@jj-if6it]

I don't know if I would want to live there, but I love visiting Singapore. It feels so safe and clean and organised

[@benmorris]

I agree

[@coconutgaming3883]

If anyone is interested in visiting little india in Singapore I suggest you visit on week days as it is very crowded on weekends

[@utuberlol]

Bro I love you! Thanks for coming back with more regular videos🎉

[@zluvella]

love your content it’s so interesting and inspiring to travel more!

[@cecil8586]

Great video, been waiting for one from you here in Singapore!

[@mrlogy6126]

I guess most countries need these rules

[@jerryfranklin_p4d]

5:40 the man behind you was thinking.. "did he fart?"😂

[@illublueyt]

The law against public drinking after 10:30 pm came about after Singapore’s first riot in 40 years in 2013, which happened in little India. Most laws aren’t really that strictly enforced, didn’t even know about some of them like the public hugging law! Actually I’ve personally never seen anyone fined for those laws.

[@LaurenTuong]

Durian is a very expensive fruit in Asian countries! there are just 2 types of people when it comes to durian: those who absolutely hate the smell and the taste, and those who are obsessed with it 😂 I love it though, it's indeed smelly but so yummy ❤

[@santoshdhungel7230]

I have been watching your video more than a year now (may be 2). I have only one question since DAY 1 - WHO IS YOUR EDITOR and which software do you use to edit videos. I love the background music, transitions are perfect, colour voiceover and .......(everything).

[@Vincetagram]

Another good watch on this issue is Larry Chen’s visit to singapore in the hagerty channel. Apparently they don’t want you to own cars in singapore so the taxes end up costing more than the purchase price of the car over time.

[@trb10]

Singapore is an amazing place, I love it! I never once felt unsafe when I visited.

[@LoicGottwalles]

Welcome to our beautiful country Ben!

[@varietyrange41]

It's because of all these strict rules, you don't see people like - Logan Paul or Johnny Somali in Singapore.

[@adildudhia7269]

Do a Q&A video? Your watchers would love to know more about you as a person.

[@adammarkjordan2528]

Miss you bro, sick video as always

[@benmorris]

Thank you matey!!! Miss you too 🥲

[@Atharv-Aviation]

Nothing like seeing your favorite KZbinr post! ❤

[@ash35163]

Japan, Singapore and South Korea laws are similar but some countries like china rules are stricter than sg especially in education

[@rararaaa-jv8mu]

Im from China, I wish China has similar laws in Singapore but there is no such laws.. Japan also doesn't have those, Japanese just follow rules... It's insane you just spit things like this without knowing the truth and spread ignorance

[@rararaaa-jv8mu]

Stop lying .. some day someone may sue you for that

[@kakkay898]

Dont forget to place your food tray & used plates/ utensils back onto collection shelves if you eat in food court or hawkers centres. Or you'll be fined. Out of habit, did that when I visited relatives in Msia and my cousins laughed at us ... 😊

[@FlyWithVeiga]

I thought Singapore was a cool country; def enjoyed my time there. I went in 2019 and stayed at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel for $230/night. What a great deal it was!

[@Tailsorange]

Bruh, you could technically get cheaper rates than that.... if you had chosen a hotel with cheaper rates...

[@FlyWithVeiga]

@@Tailsorange obviously…… people like you always have something negative to say smh

[@Tailsorange]

@@FlyWithVeiga it's not negative - though...

[@FlyWithVeiga]

@@Tailsorange whatever gets your dick hard…. Smart ass

[@r160aexpress5]

@@FlyWithVeiga I cant understand to see how that was negative

[@JenOng-r8n]

The chewing gum ban was implemented to eradicate problems created by chewing-gum litter in public places like cinemas, parks and common areas of housing estates such as lifts, staircases and corridors, as well as the high costs involved to clean up the litter.

[@LukenVidal]

In my culture, hugging people is really normal, even if it's the first time. It's good to know this rule because otherwise I could get into problems 😅

[@Black_Knight_-BK-]

Maybe dont go up to strangers and give them hugs lol.

[@DejanManojlović-e5u]

I am going to Singapore in a month. What about smoking there (cigarettes) because I am a smoker? Is there any special areas in a public, hotel...Thank you.

[@illublueyt]

There are smoking areas designated… I think open spaces are ok except in orchard road which has designed smoking spots marked

[@DejanManojlović-e5u]

@illublueyt Great. Thanks a lot for an information.

[@user124zzz]

Great and very well researched video!

[@Hakeraiden]

There a lot of this laws that are similar in other countries, but ultimately it comes to whether police really cares about it and is it really enforced. I mean here in my country you shouldn't eat at bus or tram, but still people do it and nobody got fined

[@pcorf]

I was in Singapore Airport October 18 2024 but went on a couple of trips in the past, great place to visit.

[@andreschusan6086]

It is going to be exactly five years this November since I hightailed it to China (layover), Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. 'The Death To Drug Traffickers' card they gave me in customs made me realise that the Singaporeans don't mess around. I thoroughly enjoyed my one-night-stand in Sensational Singapore. Have fun, be safe and keep on keepin on, homeboy!

[@Tailsorange]

Yep, we don't mess around.

[@Darkshadowz]

the funny thing is that some of these laws are committed very commonly, and are relatively casual. Such as jaywalking, drinking plain water/soft drinks on public transport.

[@Ibn_nassir]

As an Arabian studing in singapore these are NOT STRICT LAWS at all, at least for arabs.

[@Tailsorange]

It's strict, to westerners who are ignorant about the area that they are travelling to.

[@Ibn_nassir]

@Tailsorange can I ask what are the strict rules for westerners in singapore?

[@Tailsorange]

@@Ibn_nassir Some harsh rules that westerners can't seem to understand are Vandalism - which is punishable by canning - and drug trafficking - which is likely punishable by death

[@Kxcvbn]

Many of these unknown/weird laws are in place so that people do not have an excuse to say that there’s no law that can charge them for it. As for the strict laws, they are there as a deterrence factor to maintain order and safety in our society. Should any individual think they are above the laws then these laws that are in place will be enforced. Most of us are conditioned to behave in an orderly manner wherever we are, but neither do we feel that there’s any suppression or lack of freedom from the laws in place as we’ve come to enjoy the benefits of it unknowingly.

[@vissarionasgkouvinas4118]

I am simple man I see a Ben Morris video I like

[@alexandergroome3147]

People urinating in the UK is Outrageous 😐

[@royhumphrey49]

Ban on chewing gum is a great idea. Our local council recently employed a team to rid gum by heat and pressure, throughout the pedestrianised area. Looked much better afterwards: let's hope it continues.

[@WitherWinter]

Chewing it isn’t really banned, it’s just that the sale is prohibited.

[@GoodGood-vb8gm]

Many people remembered having chewing gum stuck on the trousers or skirts in the cinema and they had to throw their trousers or skirts away because it could not be removed. Sometimes, naughty kids stuck chewing gum on another person's hair and the victim had to cut those strands of hair. Also, we saw black spots everywhere and the poor cleaners had to squat to use a scraper to remove them. The government decided to ban chewing gum because anti-social vandals used it to stick on the MRT doors and caused disruptions.

[@savageZ4]

Ben Love your Videos. May I please ask what your earing symbolizes?

[@waynechua1992]

Welcome to Singapore! Hope you enjoy your time here!

[@XrGrimreap3rX]

"What are you in for?" "Attempted Murder, you?" "I flew my kite to high"

[@seanjamescameron]

Would LOVE to watch you on Race Across The World. 🌍

[@tx41979]

Europe need these laws

[@Rleatfitness]

Some of these are perfectly valid and we need to have them in the uk

[@izzafizza339]

Not being allowed to drink on the train should be against human rights like i should be allowed to quench my thirst if needed

[@maellecampion]

To be fair, I always thought that North Korea was the strictest country in the world

[@WitherWinter]

It is.

[@d4rthvader-z1j]

Yeah it is

[@Th3K1dd]

Pretty disrespectful to purposely break the laws in a foreign nation.

[@sahil_teravkar]

Bro has been active for last 3 months

[@ModProto]

I feel like Singapore would have the friendliest inmates lol

[@xcaliburalter]

I’ve been following you way before the social climbers with Millie and Carmie …. I’m still waiting for life update video!!!

[@allantankl]

You know how cleanliness can do to a society’s behavior?

[@Mono4692]

How are you not sweaty when walking around in Singapore?!

[@benmorris]

It wasn't as hot as it usually is hahaha

[@adildudhia7269]

For you next videos, you should visit some of the colder parts of the world like you used to in your older videos like the one where you lived in an igloo.

[@onlineamiga]

I would say North Korea, is probably stricter than Singapore. Ya know, hard prison time for you and you family for watching South Korean movies.

[@WitherWinter]

Probably?

[@SilverfoxJB]

Many countries far stricter than Singapore

[@Th3K1dd]

I’ve been to Singapore a few times. By far my favorite city!

[@Backupfone-Z]

The initial reason those laws came about is because Singapore was a lawless, polluted, dirty place with a failed economy. They took a model of Jamaica's society (at that time) and that's how they came up with what they have today. It's important to note that Jamaica never had those laws, what they had was the absence of such behaviours. Singapore then decided the easiest and quickest way to achieve that, was to restrict all that caused the breakdown in the first place. Now they are a flourishing, successful, clean country. And Jamaica? Well🤷🏽‍♀️

[@eugenegamzing27]

North korea and China: we can play that game too

[@chavandposh]

laws are strict for the reason, however in terms of Law enforcement in Singapore. its really flexible.

[@avyukthvanam8292]

I went to Singapore 🇸🇬 like 2 years ago I heard the laws

[@Buttercookies0]

For women, Singapore is the safest country for you to visit.

[@Izzy4Games99]

Why for women specifically? Do men have problems?

[@Buttercookies0]

@Izzy4Games99 Read the news on crimes. Which gender do you see committing them mostly?

[@christiancockayne]

How long did it take to grow your hair out Ben? Looks class

[@jameslee9742]

Strictest ?.. Dude you haven been to that yet.. ** North Korean

[@Themostintelligent]

3:50 Why that flag of afghanistan? It hasn't been used for years. The flag stopped being the offical flag like at the start of 21th century.

[@ThunderRoad1]

I don't think the laws are too outrages. The only one I prob don't agree with is naked in your own home. Obviously if you got your windows open and delibartly flashing your bits at people that's fair enough. Thats a weird one. What if you want to shower or sleep naked? Also Ben you broke a few of the country laws and had video evidence. See you in 3 years. 🤭

[@thezenyen]

thats precisely the reson for this rule, obviously it only applies if you flash your neighbours

[@goodness_graciousme]

Hahahahaha. I'm sure you can. Do you really think the government employs people to spy on you or be peeping tom to wait till you're naked and catch you ? Unlessyou have a snitch of a neighbour 😂😂 i cannot

[@bruhseelas]

just close your curtains, okay?

[@WitherWinter]

outrageous*

[@hloc]

Just a reminder... Singapore is the 2nd or 3rd most densely populated country in the World... Most of us live in public housing that is built close to each other... So yeah, just close your curtains...

[@lillagyovai7124]

I thought for a second that the olive oil was a paid actor to illustrate his point about public urinating😂😂

[@hanshanson7156]

I wish you would do some more videos about China, those were peak imo.

[@travelingcatman2089]

At football games or pubs watching big games fans hug strangers when are goals 😂

[@overlordthepro]

If you want to go to the strictest country, try north korea

[@joeyp1927]

I seriously doubt these laws are there to "protect Singapore's reputation," as the vlogger asserts. Most of these laws are rooted in the need to modernize after a very long history as a poor, extremely crowded, unsanitary, malaria-infested metropolis in the middle of the tropics. Spitting, leaving toilets unflushed, throwing waste, and so forth were not mere annoyances but health hazards. Singapore's location at the edge of the famous golden (drug) triangle further necessitated strict anti-drug and anti-crime laws. High migration (Singapore is nearly 40% foreign-born), particularly from developing countries where sanitary practices are less common, further calls for these laws remaining on the books, even if enforcement is not as stringent.

[@NetikzGaming]

came long way from JMX brother great videos