Guest Guest Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 What is the law on Burning Incense/Joss Paper in Bins, my neighbor ever Sunday burns a bin right under my window, I have asked several times for them to move it so it is not under my window this and they did for a few weeks (it is in the private car park next to the house) but it is now back in the same place under my window, my window is kept closed but still the smoke comes into my room, this has been going on now for almost 2 years. Thanks for your help and advise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The.Intrv. Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 53 minutes ago, Guest Guest said: What is the law on Burning Incense/Joss Paper in Bins, my neighbor ever Sunday burns a bin right under my window, I have asked several times for them to move it so it is not under my window this and they did for a few weeks (it is in the private car park next to the house) but it is now back in the same place under my window, my window is kept closed but still the smoke comes into my room, this has been going on now for almost 2 years. Thanks for your help and advise Wah your neighbor got so many bins to burn ah? For these flaws I lament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 12 minutes ago, The.Intrv. said: Wah your neighbor got so many bins to burn ah? Use your head. The same bin is used repeatedly. What is being burnt is not the bin but the contents within! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 22 minutes ago, Guest said: Use your head. The same bin is used repeatedly. What is being burnt is not the bin but the contents within! He knew it. He is just teasing you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest droppingby Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 10 hours ago, Guest Guest said: What is the law on Burning Incense/Joss Paper in Bins, my neighbor ever Sunday burns a bin right under my window, I have asked several times for them to move it so it is not under my window this and they did for a few weeks (it is in the private car park next to the house) but it is now back in the same place under my window, my window is kept closed but still the smoke comes into my room, this has been going on now for almost 2 years. Thanks for your help and advise Technically, the town council provides public containers (large brown bins) for the public to burn their joss papers/incense. According to THIS LINK, there are several rules and regulations to follow concerning the type of joss papers/incense/candles the public are allowed to use/burn when practising their rituals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 On 17/01/2016 at 2:40 AM, Guest Guest said: What is the law on Burning Incense/Joss Paper in Bins, my neighbor ever Sunday burns a bin right under my window, I have asked several times for them to move it so it is not under my window this and they did for a few weeks (it is in the private car park next to the house) but it is now back in the same place under my window, my window is kept closed but still the smoke comes into my room, this has been going on now for almost 2 years. Thanks for your help and advise Firstly, good of you to seek help rather than confrontation. Checking the law is a good move. If you dont think it is too confrontational and if it does not break any law, out of the said window you can perhaps hang a pair of underwear? A pair of ladies, if you are able to as it will be more effective. People who burn joss paper are usually quite 'pantang' and will probably not want to make any such offerings near anything as 'suai' as a womans panties. Of course the panties will have to be visible from your neighbours point of view and of course it does not have to be a used pair. You will have to devise some way of having it hang out and still have your window closed as it might take some time before it is noticed. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairy springroll Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 以和为贵 fab 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 I do not care one , I burn and burn every first and fifteen of the lunar month and everyday during ghost month , I like to leave burn grass patches and let ashes flying everywhere into others homes and public areas so as to appease the many , many gods and ghosts and spirits . I feel very blessed lor , who cares about you people because unseen things are much greater than you people ! chubby79 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The.Intrv. Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 4 minutes ago, Guest said: I do not care one , I burn and burn every first and fifteen of the lunar month and everyday during ghost month , I like to leave burn grass patches and let ashes flying everywhere into others homes and public areas so as to appease the many , many gods and ghosts and spirits . I feel very blessed lor , who cares about you people because unseen things are much greater than you people ! Cheeky. For these flaws I lament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lok Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 I feel you. This is my problem too esoecially next month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Observation Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Many traditional old people have gone, some too weak to follow tradition "rules". Now young generations hardly burn papers and joss stick during the festive period. Activities, prayers and what now has reduced quite substantially over the years. I think only Ah Beng Ah Lian still burn papers and joss stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 If there isn't any law to protect you on this, I suggest you to burn under their window as well. Best is burn everyday to irritate them. Let them have a taste of their medicine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 To add on, there's a saying - if you can beat them, join them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 If you can't beat them, join them* hahahha ps for the spam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Gila action ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 (edited) Move the bin to somewhere FAR from everyone. Edited July 17, 2016 by fab 鍾意就好，理佢男定女 never argue with the guests. let them bark all they want. 结缘不结怨 解怨不解缘 After I have said what I wanna say, I don't care what you say. 看穿不说穿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 1 hour ago, fab said: Move the bin to somewhere from everyone. Move it back under their window(neighbor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Why not Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Frankly speaking, Singapore has already lost many nostalgic places. The only time you smell nostalgia is when you see people still following tradition and the smell of joss sticks brought home many fond memories as a kid. Randall_97 and chubby79 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest who is puzzled Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 9 hours ago, Guest Observation said: Many traditional old people have gone, some too weak to follow tradition "rules". Now young generations hardly burn papers and joss stick during the festive period. Activities, prayers and what now has reduced quite substantially over the years. I think only Ah Beng Ah Lian still burn papers and joss stick. Ok, number of people doing it may decrease, but the quantity of incense papers burnt has definitely increase a lot! Nowadays they will set up this giant metal rack to burn BIG bungalows, cars, pte jet etc etc, esp during funerals. And the fire can reach up to 4-5 storeys high! In this time of advanced technology, why can't they do it the electronic way? In fact, Chinese in countries such as China, Taiwan and Hongkong do not burn incense papers on such a big scale. Why are Sgporeans still doing it? This type of thing also must be no.1 ah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 On 17 July 2016 at 5:14 PM, Guest who is puzzled said: Ok, number of people doing it may decrease, but the quantity of incense papers burnt has definitely increase a lot! Nowadays they will set up this giant metal rack to burn BIG bungalows, cars, pte jet etc etc, esp during funerals. And the fire can reach up to 4-5 storeys high! In this time of advanced technology, why can't they do it the electronic way? In fact, Chinese in countries such as China, Taiwan and Hongkong do not burn incense papers on such a big scale. Why are Sgporeans still doing it? This type of thing also must be no.1 ah? In Hong Kong , where there are more than 90 % Chinese , they do not burn here and there and are not allowed to , except in temples ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 On 19/1/2016 at 6:38 AM, Guest said: I do not care one , I burn and burn every first and fifteen of the lunar month and everyday during ghost month , I like to leave burn grass patches and let ashes flying everywhere into others homes and public areas so as to appease the many , many gods and ghosts and spirits . I feel very blessed lor , who cares about you people because unseen things are much greater than you people ! whoever your neighbour, very "suay" to have inconsiderate people like u around........ On 17/7/2016 at 1:09 AM, Guest Why not said: Frankly speaking, Singapore has already lost many nostalgic places. The only time you smell nostalgia is when you see people still following tradition and the smell of joss sticks brought home many fond memories as a kid. I m sure there are many ways to bring back old memories but this is not a healthy way, apart from environmental unfriendly, apparently there are more than 50 types of chemical substances which is harmful to your health in a single joss stick and the same goes to those aroma stick or essential oil that u burn to help you relax and sleep, no matter how pure or organic they claimed, it is not advisable to do it frequently, occasional visit to spa is ok though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SMOKEE Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 2 hours ago, lonelyglobe said: whoever your neighbour, very "suay" to have inconsiderate people like u around........ I m sure there are many ways to bring back old memories but this is not a healthy way, apart from environmental unfriendly, apparently there are more than 50 types of chemical substances which is harmful to your health in a single joss stick and the same goes to those aroma stick or essential oil that u burn to help you relax and sleep, no matter how pure or organic they claimed, it is not advisable to do it frequently, occasional visit to spa is ok though At least better than smoking. During the months of burning and joss-stick, dengue fever is apparently lower during this period because the mosquitoes are afraid of smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 The smoke is less irritating than the noise from getai n bidding dinners. 鍾意就好，理佢男定女 never argue with the guests. let them bark all they want. 结缘不结怨 解怨不解缘 After I have said what I wanna say, I don't care what you say. 看穿不说穿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Burn Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Just now, Guest Burn said: But don't become like this : http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20110815-294645.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Burn Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 http://s628.photobucket.com/user/palmtreejet/media/quarelled_zps60fyqxgv.jpg.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonelyboy90 Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 speak to town council and hopefully they make alternate arrangements. i have previously encountered it but was resolved amicably when the bin was shifted further from the blocks to road. when the wind blew, the ashes fly to the blocks opposite the road and people just accept it. give and take. be gracious and accept the cultures and practices we have here. Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubby79 Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 kindly respect this culture. If you think that the smell is worse and ash is causing dirt to the laundry. Write to the town council. This what my neighbour did to ME. Complain me of don't know how many numerous times. From my door to the corridor. From corridor to the back stairs landing. Each and every have their own belief's. There is no more much kampung ties within neighbours. Peace. Just a personal views Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frank Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 13 hours ago, chubby79 said: kindly respect this culture. If you think that the smell is worse and ash is causing dirt to the laundry... Peace. Just a personal views Frankly speaking, I do not know how to respect something that causes harm to the environment. Are we supposed to respect the "cultural" practice of forest burning by the Indonesian farmers too? And not forgetting that nowadays they also throw those white pieces of papers into the air as they shout HUAT ah, dirtying the whole place! In fact, my area here has banners and also posters endorsed by the Taoist Association stating clearly not to burn incense papers on the grass and it is not neccessary to throw those white papers, BUT there are still some stubborn ones who are so inconsiderate. A heavy fine should be imposed. Just my thought. Peace. Nightingale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotikawin Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 These are sensitive "religuous" issues that the authorities won't dare to fine. It will go on for centuries.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 well, perhaps not for centuries, with people getting more educated and westernised, the percentage of people believe in Taoism have been declining every year, Buddhism, Christianity and free thinker have been on the rise, those into Taoism are mostly in their 40s and above, so if the younger generation do not continue practicing, then in 40, 50 years time, it may be gone........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Worried Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 12 minutes ago, lonelyglobe said: well, perhaps not for centuries, with people getting more educated and westernised, the percentage of people believe in Taoism have been declining every year, Buddhism, Christianity and free thinker have been on the rise, those into Taoism are mostly in their 40s and above, so if the younger generation do not continue practicing, then in 40, 50 years time, it may be gone........ By then the damage done to the environment may be quite serious liao. I know of people who are not 40 yet but into all these. I am not sure how and why Taoism has turned into this state. Taoism in the olden days used to be philosophical like Confucianism, not superstitious like nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 I have asthma and burning papers especially this time of the year is very difficult for me. I hope the government regulate the burning of papers. Have also to save trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stupid practices Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Seems like only the older generation are doing this. Personally I will not do it and hope the new generation don't follow this practice. Am a Buddhist and prefer quiet peaceful meditation, not a fan of burning papers and joss sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ge Tai Xiu Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 22 minutes ago, Guest Stupid practices said: Seems like only the older generation are doing this. Personally I will not do it and hope the new generation don't follow this practice. Am a Buddhist and prefer quiet peaceful meditation, not a fan of burning papers and joss sticks. The smell of joss sticks and burning papers brought back old memories. When I was a child, such smells symbolised festivitity, which means many goodies to eat. Now most old generations are getting fewer and younger generations do not know how to do it, so you see the burning of papers and joss sticks are getting lesser. Such traditional will eventually dissappear,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Real hell beings Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 It is very shameful that Singapore remains the only country where there is a Chinese presence which continues to persist with these folkloric acts of pollution and open arson under the contrived act of belief. You cannot imagine the immense wealth those joss (not incense) stick and joss paper makers have accumulated, in cahoots with those 'temple leaders' - mostly uneducated but cunning individuals who only do things based on hearsay and use the knowledge they THINK they heard from the elders to mark the month. In actual fact, they do not really even have the slightest understanding of real Chinese culture and practices nor bother to read what is recorded as the right practice or maybe choose not to know. In short, they exploit the ignorance of people who want blessings and protection cheap and fast. But of course, there are many in authority who let them burn so openly and brazenly in exchange for carrying out tasks like keeping an eye on the local population and drumming support for a party or individuals in return as their followers will blindly accept their opinion at face value. From those making the offerings: What makes them think what they burn is really appreciated when they use a few dollars to exchange for billions wad of Hell money and chemcial laden fake gold splashed on paper sourced from unknown sources (recycled from toilets?) From those receiving those offerings: Not only are they causing hyperinflation in hell, if the money does really go through, they should ask themselves if they would like to be the recipients of such low class cheap paper? Did the God of Hell really endorse and legal tender those currency? This is, in no way is trying to stop their observation of the festival but really we must put an end to this bad practice of bringing hell to Singapore by burning, smoking and scorching the environment constantly throughout the month and randomly even throughout the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Why they so old fashion...there should be many new tenents and why do they not build a smart nation? They can fly, go through walls but still so primitive in money transfer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanMature Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 The older ones are Singaporeans. The younger ones are Malaysian Chinese PR or foreign workers. It is still widely practice in Malaysia. Don't read and response to guests' post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marineboy Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Hang a horrible pic outside your window so they can see who they are praying to... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blog Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3210400/Could-incense-toxic-cigarette-smoke-burn-sticks-release-compounds-linked-cancer.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Temple Beng Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 On 8/28/2017 at 4:27 PM, Guest Real hell beings said: It is very shameful that Singapore remains the only country where there is a Chinese presence which continues to persist with these folkloric acts of pollution and open arson under the contrived act of belief. You cannot like that say. Singaporeans got peace because got burning paper and jossstick. Otherwise that "thing" come disturb you than you know. You know why people walk street very safe? Because got the smoke and got money to take and got food to eat and that "thing" love those things. They happy, you happy. If they no happy because no smoke no joss stick, you knot safe. You still know or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blog Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 I just witnessed a very burning at the bin today where the ashes flew intact into the air and last Sunday an Indonesian maid was tasked with the burning. No one else was present with her. When is the last day of this madness? I thought it was already over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube3 Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Burning = Release of toxic gases = haze and super-typhoons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest glit78 Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) um,. Edited June 13, 2018 by glit78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgmaven Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Despite the government supplying the communal bins for the burning of joss paper, some individuals continue to burn theirs on grass patches, along with their offerings. I find them inconsiderate. Actually, I tolerate my neighbour, who burns joss paper in their "bin" on a common corridor outside their flat. They do not empty the ash every time they burn, and so the "bin" is relatively full. So, ashes end up everywhere along the corridor when they burn the joss paper, and they don't even bother to clean up. I am sure that they would be fined if I were to lodge a complaint with the town council. However, it would also be rather obvious as to who lodged the complaint, and would sour relations. Слава Україні! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blog Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Nightingale, thanks for announcing it loud and clear. I shall not remove the curtains for washing until then. Sgmaven, I empathize with you completely about the indiscriminate burning. At my block, there used to be two portable oil-drums (now replaced by shiny metallic ones) in addition to two rectangular brick wells. When the weather is wet, the drums are moved next to the lift columns to continue with the burning. There are corrugated zinc planks meant to cover up the wells after burning. No body bothers to cover back after use. Oversized joss sticks and candles are burned before they are brought into the lifts to be planted on the grass patch. And food too. (I was in the lift in one particular year to have seen this) Black patches on the bare floor of the common corridor suggest what people have been up to. Thank goodness, my level is not the common corridor but had to then access it during lift upgrading. My location happens to be strong-hold of Taoism (90%). Too bad I didn’t open my eyes to notice that beforehand before I sink my roots here. This practice of burning is so archaic like it belongs to antiquated time. Why are we still clinging on to it? Do we have to become a communist state followed by a cultural revolution before we give it up? When people were resettling in HDB in the early years, the late LKY said something to the effect: We have to teach people not to bring in their pigs and chicken. On a separate occasion, he said: "We have to teach dogs not urinate in the lifts". Unfortunately, what people are not taught is stop burning. Have you noticed how much hue and cry there is in Singapore when Indonesia burns their lands for crops? In contrast, there is complete silence when Singapore burns month-long under their very noses. 1 hour ago, sgmaven said: I am sure that they would be fined if I were to lodge a complaint with the town council. However, it would also be rather obvious as to who lodged the complaint, and would sour relations. 1 The town council is aware but chooses to be blind. Yes, you make an enemy of yourself when you lodge a complaint. 2 hours ago, glit78 said: For the sake of racial and religious harmony I want to raise one point. Why is it that despite the environmental and health issues present with burning this has not be toned down like festivals in Little India had to tone down their noise (and certain instruments) even though they are only a few days a year. Yes, why the Indian and not the Chinese community? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgmaven Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 50 minutes ago, Guest blog said: The town council is aware but chooses to be blind. Yes, you make an enemy of yourself when you lodge a complaint. Indeed! They are the original owner of the flat, while I am the third. I think that is why the original Malay owner sold off the flat... Слава Україні! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimlo777 Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 On 1/19/2016 at 10:38 PM, Guest said: I do not care one , I burn and burn every first and fifteen of the lunar month and everyday during ghost month , I like to leave burn grass patches and let ashes flying everywhere into others homes and public areas so as to appease the many , many gods and ghosts and spirits . I feel very blessed lor , who cares about you people because unseen things are much greater than you people ! how can unseen wandering ghosts be greater than human beings??? if they had been good people, they would not end up being wandering ghosts! Suck my tits and I'll lick your balls. Lick my arse and I'll suck your cock. All in sex is fair. The only bad thing about sex is that it doesn't last long enough. Read my blog - www.anasianjourney.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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