Fun facts about Singapore

• People are more inclined to buy food outside from shops even if they own an entire kitchen in their very own house.
• Incoming is not always free in mobile phones.
• Mobile phones are called "handphones". So be prepared to be asked for "HP numbers" when you're here!
• There are no private buses, and there's no competition between bus services. Easy come easy go.
• If you wait for a particular bus service in the bus stop, all the other bus services will arrive (sometimes even three times the same service!), before the service u want comes.
• The friend of your friend can be one of the most popular guys in Singapore, especially in uniformed careers. Chances are even your friend is one.
• Single houses cost much more than flats/apartments, due to high land tax.
• If you're friendly, you get better service, or so I guess!
• Internet is cheap at home, but costly in cafes.
• Each time you lose your Identification Card, the cost to apply for a new one increases.
• There are around 30 radio stations in the whole of Singapore. More from neighbouring countries.
• Brunei currency can be used in Singapore. 1 Bruneian Dollar is exactly equal to 1 Singapore Dollar, and will not change for so and so years.
• I'm writing this while I'm in Singapore, and yet I'm bored. Yes, you can get bored even when you're in Singapore!