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Singapore chewing gum ban on 1992 was a bold strategy to keep the city clean and running smoothly.
Before the ban, gum litter was a real problem — stuck on sidewalks, keyholes, elevators, and worst of all, MRT doors. Jammed sensors caused major train delays and cost the government millions.
To fix this, Singapore banned the import and sale of gum. It wasn’t about punishment, but about protecting urban hygiene and preventing system breakdowns.
The world mocked the move, calling Singapore “too strict,” but the results spoke for themselves: cleaner streets, zero MRT disruptions from gum, lower cleaning costs, and smoother public services.
In 2004, the rule softened slightly, allowing only medical or therapeutic gum via pharmacies.
The lesson is simple: clean cities aren’t built on slogans — they’re built on smart policies. Small rules can create massive impact. Urban success is engineered.
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