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Secret societies in Singapore

Have you ever heard of secret groups or clubs that people can join, but no one else is allowed to know about? Well, in Singapore there are some of these secret societies. They are called secret because they keep their activities a secret from everyone else outside of their group.

These societies are often made up of people with similar backgrounds or interests, but they also have rules and traditions that only members know about. Some of these societies can be dangerous and do bad things like fighting and stealing, and that's why Singapore has made them illegal.

But some secret societies are just like private clubs or organizations where people can meet and share ideas, and they don't break any laws or cause any harm. These societies could be made up of people who like to do things such as charity work or collect stamps, and they just want to have some privacy and be around others who share their interests.

Overall, while there are some bad secret societies that are illegal and should be avoided, there are also good ones that just want to create a sense of community and belonging without any harm to others.