In today’s modern society, much of our time is spent interacting with technology gadgets. In the process, we set up multiple online accounts, most of which contain our personal and financial information. At the same time, we create an online personality. By posting a photo on Instagram, updating our status…
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PSA: Appearing Naked in Public View is Illegal, Even If You Do it at Home.
Appearing naked in public view despite being within the confines of your own home is criminalised by section 27A of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act (MOPONA). The section prescribes that: any person who appears nude in a public place; or in a private place and is exposed…
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Private Investigator in Singapore?
The private investigation (PI) industry has been rapidly gaining traction over the years, with PI services extending far beyond just catching cheating spouses. Children suspected of truancy or mixing around with bad company, and domestic helpers thought to be moonlighting on the side, have all been targets of PI work.…
Spreading Fake News in Singapore Could Get You Punished with These 6 Crimes
“Fake news” is a term to describe “news stories” that appear to contain factual information, but are actually completely false. Some examples of fake news that have been spread around Singapore include: The National Environment Agency will issue a fine for leaving used tissues in bowls, plates, or cups at…
Don’t Dismiss an Employee for Misconduct Without Conducting a Due Inquiry
If an employee has misconducted himself at work, employers are often driven to dismiss that employee in a fit of anger. Under section 14(1) of the Employment Act however, employers are required to conduct a “due inquiry” before dismissing employees covered under the Employment Act without notice for misconduct. Alternatively,…
7 Reasons Why You Should Consider Setting up a Trust in Singapore
When a property is held on trust, one person (the trustee) is responsible for managing the property for the benefit of another person (the beneficiary). The trust is a very flexible tool that can serve many functions. Here are some situations in which you may wish to set up a…
Can You Make a Will via Text Message in Singapore?
Do you recall our article on how to make a will in Singapore? We had said that a will must be committed to writing but in the current digital era, do you think electronic or online wills could be given the same recognition as that of a conventional will? Text Messages Can…
5 Tips to Avoid Being Scammed When Donating through Crowdfunding Sites
Have you ever been approached by students in uniform along Orchard Road, seeking a small donation towards a charitable cause? Now imagine that instead of walking along Orchard Road, you are browsing the Internet. Here, student volunteers are replaced by crowdfunding platforms, which similarly seek donations from you. The rise…
Don’t Try These 8 Tricks at Singapore’s Casinos Unless You Want to Be Arrested
“Go big or go home” says the gambler seated beside you at the blackjack table. Everyone knows the odds in a casino are against the player, so you’re both probably trying different tricks to win. Some, like counting cards in your mind, are legal. However, most of the other ways…
Love Gone Wrong: A SingaporeLegalAdvice Valentine’s Day Special
The single most anticipated and most dreaded day of the year is here – February 14, or Valentine’s Day. If you are happily attached, you probably belong to the first group. If you are single, you probably have a few tricks up your sleeve to find a date and get…
