The government's stance on the death penalty has been discussed in recent years as a deterrent for drug-related crime. But what do ex-drug abusers honestly feel about capital punishment? This was the question host Munah Bagharib posed on an episode of AsiaOne's Got People Say, a talk show on contentious topics often left unspoken. While some countries have abolished the.
Pagoda Street and
Pickering Street. We were guided by Mr Alvin Chiong, one of two guides who might lead the tour.
The tour was kickstarted at
Boat Quay, where Alvin shared that the area used to house warehouses and coolie
kengs (dorms). He also used visual placards to show what the shophouses used to look like before they were transformed into the restaurants and bars we see today.
Alvin also revealed the reason he joined a secret society, as well as how he dabbled in unhealthy habits like smoking and marijuana at a young age.
Just a stone’s throw away is
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Triad tour shines light on Singapore s gangland past
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01/07/2021 - 03:59 Now known for its clockwork orderliness and having one of the world s lowest crime rates, Singapore was once a gritty port plagued by rival mobsters Roslan RAHMAN AFP 4 min
Singapore (AFP)
A reformed gang member points out what were once opium dens and brothels on a tour of Singapore s financial district that explores the squeaky-clean Asian business hub s seedy criminal past.
Now known for its clockwork orderliness and having one of the world s lowest crime rates, the city-state was once a gritty port plagued by rival mobsters. This was the headquarters of the biggest gang in Singapore, says tour guide Bruce Mathieu, gesturing at a quiet street now housing restaurants, a hair salon and brightly-coloured murals.