Straits Times / 10 Sep 2026 Online account mules face jail under new anti-scam laws; online harms order fine up from $1m to $10m The Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill was passed on Sept 9, making it an offence to provide one’s personal details for the creation of such accounts, and to supply or buy such accounts for crime.
Straits Times / 10 Sep 2026 Singapore will have to carefully assess any action aimed at easing US tariff rates: DPM Gan Any import prohibition would have significant implications for Singapore’s trade, DPM Gan Kim Yong said in a written reply to a parliamentary question on Sept 8.
Straits Times / 10 Sep 2026 Government open to using chemical castration to tackle sex crimes if proven effective: Shanmugam Senior Minister K. Shanmugam said the Government takes a serious view of sexual crimes and imposes stiff penalties, especially when the victims are minors.
SG Courts in partnership with SAL / 10 Sep 2026 ADV: SAL Annual Lecture: The Rule of Law as a Foundation of Representative Democracy In this year's annual lecture, Chief Justice Stephen Gageler AC (High Court of Australia) examines why the rule of law is fundamental to representative democracy. Drawing on judicial independence and the separation of powers, he turns to...
Singapore Academy of Law / 10 Sep 2026 ADV: From Trusted Advisor to Strategic Ally: Mastering Stakeholder Management for In-house Counsel Strengthen your communication, build stronger internal and external relationships, and navigate complex organisational dynamics. Gain practical strategies and tools to manage expectations, influence stakeholders and strengthen relationships to...