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Hi all, Over here, it is rather common for someone to come by your dining table and beg for money. The locals simply ignore them. Initially I feel sorry for them but my friends here told me it is a norm not to give. Do you give them when approached by them when you eat out in JB? Why and why not? Regards,

Singapore minister urges public not to give money to beggars Oct 23, 2007, 12:44 GMT Singapore - A minister urged the public Tuesday to do their part in curtailing begging in Singapore by refraining from giving money to those pleading for funds. Describing begging as an 'anti-social and illegal act,' Minister of State for Community Development Yu-Foo Yee Shoon said complying with beggars' appeals deepens their sense of dependency and loss of dignity. It also encourages unscrupulous people to take advantage of public generosity, Yu-Foo said. In 2006, there were 72 people apprehended, she said. Up until September this year, there were 68, 59 per cent of whom were foreigners, she told parliament. Those from other countries were referred to immigration and police for repatriation, Yu-Foo said. Of the rest who were Singaporeans, 16 per cent were referred back to their families. The 17 per cent who were homeless were sent to facilities for the destitute. There is enough assistance and support to help the destitute, Yu- Foo said. 'Nobody needs to beg' in Singapore, one of Asia's most affluent countries. http://news.monstersandcritics.com/a...ney_to_beggars yup... she said alright.. no begging, not even on tv shows. no $$$ for them. sorry u peasants. begging is degrading. even if it coemswith a 1900 number. oh wait, i found a begger.. http://www.mica.gov.sg/pressroom/press_010419.htm