Triad tour shines light on Singapore's gangland past Issued on: 01/07/2021 - 03:59 Now known for its clockwork orderliness and having one of the world's lowest crime rates, Singapore was once a gritty port plagued by rival mobsters Roslan RAHMAN AFP 4 min Singapore (AFP) A reformed gang member points out what were once opium dens and brothels on a tour of Singapore's financial district that explores the squeaky-clean Asian business hub's seedy criminal past. Now known for its clockwork orderliness and having one of the world's lowest crime rates, the city-state was once a gritty port plagued by rival mobsters. "This was the headquarters of the biggest gang in Singapore," says tour guide Bruce Mathieu, gesturing at a quiet street now housing restaurants, a hair salon and brightly-coloured murals.