Singapore ain’t commies.
They are about the closest thing to legal syndicate capitalist government on the planet.
You don’t have “rights” in Singapore. You and the government both have duties and responsibilities. This is the place that whacks with a stick if you litter.
Singapore is a totally legalistic country. There’s even laws about eating food while walking down the street so they have few trash bin to discourage it.
Chewing gum is banned in Singapore..Improper disposal of gum a hefty fine of up to $1000 for first time offenders.
First time offenders who throw small items like cigarette butts or candy wrappers are fined $300. .Those who throw out bigger items like drink cans or bottles are considered defiant and are required to appear before the court
Not flushing the toilet is more than just a breach of propriety in Singapore, you will be breaking the law if you do so. Expect to pay a fine if you get caught
Elevators are equipped with Urine Detection Devices (UDD), which detect the scent of urine, setting off an alarm and closing the doors until the police arrive to arrest the offender.
People confuse tyranny with communism.
You can have tyranny without full blown communism .
But you can’t have communism without tyranny.