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NDTV
3 days ago
- NDTV
Singapore Hotel Imposes Rs 13,000 Fine On Tourist For Eating Durian In Room
Imagine booking a hotel room and paying a fine for bringing a fruit. That is what happened to a Chinese tourist in Singapore. The woman was stunned when she was allegedly fined 200 Singapore Dollars (around Rs 13,200) for bringing a durian into her hotel room in Singapore. The tourist shared her experience online to warn other travellers, according to reports. The woman was visiting Singapore with a friend when they bought durian from a roadside stall. Since there were no seats available to eat the fruit there, they decided to take it back to their hotel in a Styrofoam box. On the way back, the strong smell of the durian started to escape from the box. She wrapped it in cling wrap to try to contain the scent. "I did so as I was afraid the driver would be bothered by the smell," she wrote in her post. Back at the hotel, they ate the durian in the room without knowing it was not allowed. The trouble started when she returned to the room after a day of sightseeing. A note on the bed left her stunned. It said, "Please be informed that our Housekeeper found a Durian smell in your room... SGD200 will be imposed for a cleaning fee." "I can't believe my eyes. S$200 is about 1,000 RMB," she wrote. She later found out that other tourists had faced similar issues. Some were lucky to be stopped by hotel staff before entering with durians, while a few managed to avoid the fine after explaining. Trying to resolve the issue, she contacted the hotel front desk and admitted her mistake. "I confessed I was in the wrong and even asked if they could give me a little discount," she said. However, the hotel staff said the room needed deep cleaning and would be unavailable for a few days due to the smell. Her post ended with a word of advice: Never bring durian into a hotel room in Singapore. A report by AsiaOne says that different hotels in Singapore charge different fines for bringing durians into rooms. Carlton City Hotel imposes a $500 cleaning fee if a durian smell is detected, while Park Regis by Prince Singapore charges $300. At Park Avenue Rochester, guests face a $200 fine for bringing the fruit into their rooms.
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Rakyat Post
5 days ago
- Rakyat Post
[Watch] Tourist Fined More Than RM600 For Eating Durian In Hotel, Warns Others: Don't Make The Same Mistake
Subscribe to our FREE A Chinese tourist visiting Singapore was fined SGD200 (approximately RM658) in cleaning fees for eating durian in her hotel room. She shared her experience on Xiaohongshu to warn others against making the same mistake. Here's what happened: She was staying at a four-star hotel on Orchard Road in Singapore. The next day, she bought a box of durian and fruits from the market. Since there was nowhere to eat at the market, she and her friend brought it back to the hotel. She said, 'The durian was well-packed when we bought it, and even the taxi driver didn't say anything.' When Durian Meets Hotel AC After eating, they stored the leftover durian in the hotel refrigerator. To their surprise, when they returned to their room, a letter was at the door stating a fine of 200 Singapore dollars because the room had a durian smell and required deep cleaning. (Pix: ) The woman was extremely shocked and immediately searched online to see if others had experienced similar situations. She discovered that many people had, with some hotels even charging up to SGD500! She immediately called the hotel to apologise, explaining that it was her first time in Singapore and she wasn't aware of this rule, hoping for some leniency. However, the hotel responded: 'The durian smell travels through the air conditioning system to other rooms, making them unusable for several days, so we must charge a cleaning fee.' (Video: Social Media Divided Over Tourist's Durian Dilemma She ended up paying the fine and asked the hotel to dispose of the remaining durian. Not everyone in China regularly eats durian, so I really didn't know the smell would be so strong. Her video of this experience went viral on social media, sparking heated discussions. Some defended her, saying, 'The hotel didn't clearly display the rules; where did this regulation come from?' Others warned, 'Most Southeast Asian hotels ban durian, and you can't even bring it on the MRT or buses!' and 'You really need to do your research before travelling abroad!' In similar cases from 2023, That same year, (Pix: Malaysia's Hotels Echo Singapore's Strict Durian Policies While this incident occurred in Singapore, it is a crucial reminder for both Malaysians and tourists visiting Malaysia, as similar rules apply throughout both countries. Most Malaysian hotels, like their Singaporean counterparts, strictly prohibit the consumption of durian on their premises, although the fines for doing so may vary. This is particularly relevant now, as we approach the peak durian season in Malaysia. Dilarang bawa masuk ke hotel, tp durian Monthong terlalu menggoda.. Udah sih makan d balik slimut we 😂 — yes, I am that (@ScorpioGuyyyy) Many hotels in popular tourist destinations, such as Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Melaka, have clear 'No Durian' policies, often displayed alongside other prohibited items, including smoking and pets. It's important to note that durian isn't the only fruit prohibited. As commonly shown in hotel signage, several other aromatic fruits are also banned: Jackfruit – Known for its strong, sweet aroma Cempedak – A close relative of jackfruit with an equally potent smell Mangosteen – Though less pungent, its purple rind can stain hotel furnishings Parts of this story have been sourced from . Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
