The acquittal came after the court on May 8 set aside the man's conviction on the grounds that the prosecution had run an inconsistent case during his trial regarding when the heroin was delivered to him.

The tightening regulations are a bid to stem money laundering-related activities in Singapore.

This was in response to a media report on June 28 in which the United States Department of Justice is said to have signed a confidential agreement in early June with Low regarding the forfeiture of 1MDB assets.

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A 14-year-old Secondary 3 student has become the youngest person to be issued a restriction order under the Internal Security Act  in Singapore.

In the lead-up to the amendment in the Women's Charter, lawyers said that acrimonious divorces have not been increasing in numbers, but the level of bitterness has deepened.

Excited by offer to buy a quarter stake in 'bank worth over $20m', he failed to do background checks.

Su Binghai, one of 17 people said to be responsible for $2.1 billion of the $3 billion seized in the case, is now a person of interest to the police and a fugitive.

Investing in such firms comes with higher risks because it is hard for the average investor to even find out whether information about the companies is genuine.

High Court dismisses appeal by estate administrators, who sued victim's parents.

He is appealing the decision by the High Court that found him liable for US$146 million in losses suffered by the insolvent marine fuel supplier.

The pre-emptive measure is intended to mitigate the National Trades Union Congress’s risk of being a target of foreign interference in the future.

The competition watchdog said the proposed takeover is likely to entrench and strengthen Grab’s already-dominant position in the ride-hailing market.

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and Urban Redevelopment Authority chairman Peter Ho received honorary degrees at the NUS commencement ceremony on July 11.

Singapore Medical Council says allegations raise concerns about his integrity, honesty as a medical professional.

The High Court notes that the plaintiffs also ‘adequately pleaded’ KPMG’s alleged breach of contract and duty.

Mr Kenneth Jeyaretnam, who is in Britain, said he is suffering from a health condition that prevents him from flying long haul back to Singapore.

The court agreed with the prosecution that six months should be added to the man’s sentence, to reflect strong condemnation and reprobation of his cruel acts as he was medically certified to be permanently unfit for caning.

The Singapore Medical Council had brought 32 charges of professional misconduct against the doctor, who had been working at the Apex Medical Centre in Jurong West Street 92.

During elections, countries worldwide have had to grapple with AI-generated misinformation, such as in India, where it was used to distort political speeches and impersonate celebrities to endorse political parties.

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So far, there are no rules targeting screen time or how algorithms are configured for young users in Singapore.

Wang Dehai’s deportation means that nine of the 10 convicted in Singapore’s largest money laundering case have left the country.

He pressured victim to drink and was aware of her vulnerability owing to intoxicated state.

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Among the protection orders filed in 2023, cyber bullying, doxxing and sexual harassment saw a rise from the year before.

The widespread adoption of work-from-home arrangements could have led to fewer instances of workplace harassment, lawyers said.

Under the law, the prosecution has to produce a list of exhibits, conditioned statements of witnesses that the prosecution intends to admit at trial, and investigation statements made by the accused.

Five constituencies have seen their voter numbers increase by more than 10,000 since the 2020 General Election, the latest figures from Singapore’s updated voter rolls show.

The introduction of non-financial parameters to help decarbonise a portfolio, for example, could result in ‘significant deviation in financial returns from conventional benchmark returns’, says the central bank

Reform Party chief also under investigation for possible contempt of court offence.

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In meting out the sentence, the court said the offender abused the trust the victim reposed in him as her older brother, calling his acts undeniably predatory and opportunistic.

Manoj Murjani and Group MMM are also ordered to pay disbursements of S$63,889.95.

Since 2019, 64 offenders have been fined for offering illegal short-term accommodations in private residential properties, while 15 have been prosecuted.

She is last in her family to be convicted over horrific acts on intellectually disabled victim.

Key consideration is it should help progress towards peace, two-state solution: Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan

Sharing of data between govt agencies would enable cases to be investigated much faster.

The assets forfeited by the 10 foreigners in the case include luxury cars, property, watches, handbags, jewellery, alcohol and Bearbrick ornaments.

The proposed law aims to encourage more food donations.

Duo plead guilty to multiple charges over misappropriation of gas oil at Bukom facility.

The teen pleaded guilty to culpable homicide in December 2023 and was sentenced to 16 years’ jail.

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Harmony here due to nation's near-zero tolerance for hate, offensive speech, he says.

The wife of Three Arrows Capital founder Kyle Davies had applied for the freeze on her Singapore assets to be discharged.

The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority set up a specialised unit in November 2023 to detect anomalous activity when firms are set up.

The couple argued over the distribution of their matrimonial assets that included proceeds from the $6.2 million sale of their house in 2022.

They were given fake information and duped into spending about $800,000 on foreign properties.

The Singapore Democratic Party will be required to carry correction notices with its Facebook and Instagram posts and create a new TikTok post with the correction notice.

Defamatory statements are generally those that are both false and damaging to a person or business’s reputation.

Like Singapore, many European countries see the value in multilateralism and upholding international law in a world where these principles are being challenged, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

The association is seeking reinstatement of its Istaf and Astaf membership, declarations and orders, and also asking for damages to be assessed by the court.

Yip Chuen Wai, a former  sales director of Laiye, deceived his company into believing it had won a government tender so he could pocket a S$37,000 commission to settle his debts.

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In sentencing the third brother, the court said he was not a hardened and recalcitrant offender.

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Muhammad Firdaus Yusoff allegedly rode a motorcycle between 94.3kmh and 111kmh near the junction of Hougang Avenue 3 and Kim Chuan Drive.

Mohamad Danial Mohamad Nazali committed the offences from 2017 to 2020, and the monies were linked to 24 cases that he was then handling.

The Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre said the limit is being increased in the light of the rising costs of living and a growing number of disputes exceeding $100,000.

Her offences were committed when her three daughters were aged 8, 10 and 11, and her son was 9.

Clariel Griffin pleaded guilty to one charge of failing to wear a mask and another charge of using criminal force against a public servant.

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But no one asked questions or confronted her as they felt it would not be neighbourly.

Deepfake sextortion is a new phenomenon, but it has made headlines overseas.

Willjude Vimalraj Raymond Suras was sentenced to 25 months’ jail; he was found to have forged 38 statements in 21 case files.

Singapore-flagged bunker vessel Marine Honour, which was involved in the incident, anchored in the Western Anchorage on June 18.

The observation came in an updated government report released on June 20 that outlined just how vulnerable banks here are to criminal exploitation.

Woo May Hoe ordered her followers to perform acts of “worship” by buying houses, condominium units and cars.

Ivy Tan Yee Ling, 35, was convicted over four charges of criminal breach of trust by a servant following a trial.

Families celebrated Father’s Day on June 16, but we must also remember divorced fathers who continue to play a role in their children’s lives, as far as they are permitted to.

Hear from Justice See Kee Oon about whether there are such things as "unmitigable" offences.

The exercise to bring the registers up to date comes amid speculation that the next general election, which must be held by November 2025, may be called as early as September.

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The highest number of Pofma-related directives was issued in 2020.

The offences were potentially committed by the company and/or its officers when it was then Sembcorp Marine, before its renaming in 2023 after the merger with Keppel Offshore & Marine.

Family lawyers say that men can apply to stop giving spousal maintenance or reduce the sums given if there are material changes in circumstances since the maintenance order was made.

Dol Technology had first applied to register the trademark for Tiki in 2021, leading ByteDance to file its notices of opposition.