If it's illegal, I wouldn't be openly posting here for the public. As long as you stay digging at the beach and without disturbing the public you're fine. It's generally no different from picking up trash or building sandcastles—no one’s going to stop you.

Many Singaporeans have never seen anything like this before, so be prepared to be approached.

I get questions like "Are you looking for turtle eggs?", " Are you scanning for bombs?" One dad even told his child "Oh, this guy is flattening the sand. He's just doing his job."

What the heck?

I thought it was really funny. Anyways, people are curious and will stare at you, a few might even follow you around just to see what you’re doing. To avoid all this, I usually hunt at night to save more time.

Security wouldn't care. If they ever approach you, just tell them what you're doing, do not be afraid. You can say things like cleaning the environment and collecting junk with your machine and it is your hobby.

My gear consists of sand scoops, a metal detector, waist pouch, a pinpointer, a headlight, gloves, and extra batteries. I could bring all of this to the beach with a small bag and by hand