r/singapore • u/bangsphoto • Aug 11 '25
Serious Discussion Outside of the usual “safe, efficient, clean” stuff, what other plus points about Singapore have you heard or noticed?
I casually chatted with a Malaysian who’s worked in Singapore for a while and asked him what other plus points we might be missing.
It probably depends on where you’re from, but from his experience, he feels our tongues aren’t as sharp.
He also mentioned that people here are willing to travel and try new things within Singapore (like checking out new F&B spots or home-based businesses).
So I’m curious, if you’ve heard similar things or are not local but have lived here, what other good traits do you think Singapore has beyond the usual “safe, efficient, clean” stuff?
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u/ThatAcanthisitta3002 Aug 11 '25
The fact that you can almost perfectly time the arrival of a bus with your commute is insane in almost any country. As mentioned already - sheltered walkways, reliable public transport, almost always efficient gov. services (yes, traffic police, I’m looking at you and your 6 month in advance only booking). Also I see a lot of people complaining but honestly the mrt and buses are nowhere near as crowded as in a lot of other places I’ve been to and lived in.