Singapore Fines

I heard a lot about Singapore and fines before - in particular jay walking and chewing gum (?)
Do they have these rules because they are commonly performed? Are there similar laws in your neck of the woods?

Reminds me of how some elevators in council houses back in the UK stank of pee.

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