I was wondering if there is a Law or Regulation in Singapore that forbids taking photos inside buildings and public areas. I'm asking because:
1. I was in Caltex House on level 2 taking photos down into the alley on level 1 where there are stalls selling stuffs. Shooting in ambient light, no flash used. Then came 2 guys, one of them told me that it is not allowed to take photos in the building. I was surprised and just looked at him in astonishment. He told me that he's from the building's management and told me to stop taking photos. Not wanting to create a scene, I told him "sorry, I didn't know that photo taking is not allowed" and left. I walked around the building and there was no sign which says that photo taking is forbidden.
2. Was at Changi Airport Terminal 2 upper level. Place was renovated with new eateries. Saw a Japanese Restaurant with nice decoration out front, took a few photos. A few of the Restaurant staff saw me taking photos and they allowed me to carry on, smiled to them, "thank You' and proceeded on. Came to a food court, was standing outside and taking photos of the interior deco. Out came a lady and told me that it is not allowed to take photos. Again no flash used, wanted to capture the ambient lighting. What to do, just say "sorry and walked away". There is/are no signs around the airport which says that photography is not allowed.
Anyone knows if there are any regulations against taking photos in public areas? Or can some people just come up to you and tell you that you cannot take photos? (Of course, you're not shooting them).
Please enlighten
Thanks
nokin
1. I was in Caltex House on level 2 taking photos down into the alley on level 1 where there are stalls selling stuffs. Shooting in ambient light, no flash used. Then came 2 guys, one of them told me that it is not allowed to take photos in the building. I was surprised and just looked at him in astonishment. He told me that he's from the building's management and told me to stop taking photos. Not wanting to create a scene, I told him "sorry, I didn't know that photo taking is not allowed" and left. I walked around the building and there was no sign which says that photo taking is forbidden.
2. Was at Changi Airport Terminal 2 upper level. Place was renovated with new eateries. Saw a Japanese Restaurant with nice decoration out front, took a few photos. A few of the Restaurant staff saw me taking photos and they allowed me to carry on, smiled to them, "thank You' and proceeded on. Came to a food court, was standing outside and taking photos of the interior deco. Out came a lady and told me that it is not allowed to take photos. Again no flash used, wanted to capture the ambient lighting. What to do, just say "sorry and walked away". There is/are no signs around the airport which says that photography is not allowed.
Anyone knows if there are any regulations against taking photos in public areas? Or can some people just come up to you and tell you that you cannot take photos? (Of course, you're not shooting them).
Please enlighten
Thanks
nokin