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Candidates for NMPs try to stand,
While donations to Malaysians’ cash demand,
Buyers face investigation of ABSD connivance,
Payment of surcharge and the due offense,
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Here are some news articles from the Singapore Law Watch.
30 candidates have been submitted for consideration for Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) positions, the lowest number in 20 years, possibly due to more opposition voices in Parliament. The Special Select Committee will interview candidates to nominate up to nine for presidential appointment. [link]
Give.Asia has returned S$215,200 in donations to a Malaysian family seeking to fund treatment for their seriously-ill toddler. The refund relates to difficulties surrounding the transfer of funds to another campaign. The crowdfunding platform had collected RM715,272 in donations towards the required care. [link]
Buyers can rectify the underpayment of taxes with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore for using the “99-to-1” purchase arrangement to bypass ABSD. IRAS is investigating these transactions and catching culprits can mean paying the outstanding amount plus a 50% surcharge since 2011. [link]