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Chun Li
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Jan 28, 2011
Leave bak kwa in Malaysia
ICA reminds bargain hunters about restrictions on foodstuff they can bring into Singapore
By Jessica Lim
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IF YOU are tempted to buy your Chinese New Year barbecued pork in Malaysia to beat the escalating prices here, think again - about the rules governing the bringing of food items into Singapore.
The rules are not new, but the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) has sent out a reminder to travellers to be more careful. During festive periods, travellers tend to bring in excessive quantities of foodstuff or food from non-approved sources.
As this would affect clearance efficiency and cause inconvenience to other checkpoint users, travellers are reminded to obtain a permit from the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) before importing food into Singapore.
Travellers who are unsure of their personal allowances for food items may visit the AVA website (http://ava.gov.sg/InformationForTravellers/BringFood/index.htm) before visiting or returning to Singapore.
Those who are in doubt are advised to declare the food items to the officers at the Red Channels when travelling through the checkpoints.
Read the full story in Friday's edition of The Straits Times.
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