crackerjack2007 wrote:First post here in the forum, so please be nice
I will potentially be moving to Singapore for a job, in the next couple months. I was recently living in a VERY liberal country in Europe where I would frequently partake in the smoking of cannabis. I have since quit and I have not smoked in more than 8 months. I do not plan on doing it again...ever.
So..three questions; if anyone knows.
1. Upon entering Singapore, I have heard rumors of random drug tests (urine samples)..is this true? I am not concerned about myself but, my friends IF they do come visit there is a good chance they will have smoked recently.
If they appear to have been using drugs prior to arrival in Singapore then yes, they can do random drug tests and the penalties are harsh as you know.
http://goseasia.about.com/od/singapore/ ... g-Laws.htm
2. When going through the hiring process in Singapore, do companies do drug screening / tests like they do in the US? In most places in the US they do hair samples and urine tests.
Rarely. But still possible, especially if it's an MNC.
3. As part of the Permit "to work" process, in Singapore, do they do any drug testing by blood or urine as part of the application?
Again, it's possible. Not all "medicals" requested are the same.
Now it may seem strange that I am asking these questions, as I have been clean for a long time. I am asking this because I have some co-workers that may be making the same move and I want to be sure to give them a heads up for a potential future move.
The best heads up you can give them is to get clean now and stay that way.
Please know, that I am VERY aware of the penalties and laws in Singapore, when it comes to drugs. Not a good idea to press your luck and or take chances.
Any help or advice would be appreciated! Thanks!
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