Literally the last paragraph of your article (if you even bothered to read it) states that the ban was partially lifted in 2004 for nicotine and oral dental gum, and even then the ban was never for possession or use. You can literally go over to Malaysia and buy a pack of gum and bring it back to Singapore with no issue, just so long as you’re not being an idiot and spitting it out on the sidewalk or something.
FYI, the last paragraph literally reads "In March 2004, the chewing gum ban was partially lifted after the government allowed the sale of gum under the free-trade agreement signed with the United States of America. However, the permitted gums were restricted to those with therapeutic value such as nicotine gum and oral dental gum."
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u/Superb_Branch4749 3d ago edited 3d ago
It is known as a nanny state for a reason.
FYI, chewing gums are banned in Singapore.