And caning someone involves using a 1-1/4" or larger piece of rattan to beat them. That is quite capable of breaking bones, as I know from personal experience. Not in Singapore, though. An SCA tournament in Las Vegas (incipient Shire of Starkhafn at the time) back in the early 80's.They also cane people for minor offenses like chewing gum in public or spitting on the ground.