SG Law Cookies (24 March 2023)

Welcome to today’s blog post, where we will be discussing recent legal news from Singapore. In the first article, a former BP Singapore manager and a businessman had their jail terms raised for bribery, which undermined public confidence in the bunkering sector’s integrity. Next, we will discuss a former investigation officer in Singapore’s Traffic Police who was sentenced to jail for forgery charges. Finally, we will touch on the interim report released by Singapore’s Tripartite Committee on Workplace Fairness on a proposed bill to protect workers against biases. Join us as we delve into the legal aspects of these news stories and their implications for Singapore’s legal landscape.

March 24, 2023

SG Law Cookies (23 March 2023)

Welcome to today’s blog post, where we will be discussing the latest legal news in Singapore. In recent developments, a couple is suing Singapore marketer Wendy Kwek for misleading them into investing almost $600,000 in two worthless social housing projects in Brazil through London-based firm EcoHouse. Additionally, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed a digital platform called Cosmic for financial institutions to share information on suspicious customers. Meanwhile, Singapore will investigate employers who misclassify employees to avoid obligations. Stay tuned for more updates on these legal matters and their implications.

March 23, 2023

SG Law Cookies (22 March 2023)

Welcome to today’s blog post, where we will be discussing the latest legal developments in Singapore. In recent news, lawyer M. Ravi has been suspended for five years for making baseless and grave allegations against key legal institutions in Singapore. Additionally, an 84-year-old woman has been allowed to claim government subsidies and grants for her medical bills, while Singapore has introduced a new legislative framework for psychoactive substances. In other news, Singapore is investing in vaccine research and development, and has proposed Workplace Fairness Legislation to ban discrimination in the workplace. Join us as we delve deeper into these legal developments and their impact on Singapore’s legal landscape.

March 22, 2023