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Category: Lifestyle

Lifestyle / Featured Articles

7 Reasons Why You Should Consider Setting up a Trust in Singapore

by Zi Cong Mok / March 5, 2018

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…

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5 Tips to Avoid Being Scammed When Donating through Crowdfunding Sites

by Dominic Chee / February 26, 2018

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…

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Don’t Try These 8 Tricks at Singapore’s Casinos Unless You Want to Be Arrested

by Gerald Koh / February 19, 2018

“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…

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Love Gone Wrong: A SingaporeLegalAdvice Valentine’s Day Special

by Chrystal Lee / February 14, 2018

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…

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Can Freegans be Arrested for Theft When Dumpster-Diving for Food in Singapore?

by Chew Siu Farn / February 13, 2018

In the face of rising food waste, freeganism has been gaining popularity as people (known as freegans) turn to dumpsters to find food that has been discarded but is still in edible condition. However, can this practice of dumpster-diving get freegans arrested for theft in Singapore? Is Freeganism Theft? Under…

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Exposed: A Glimpse into the Life of a Private Investigator in Singapore

by Tan Siew Ann / December 18, 2017

In case you were wondering: there are no trap doors or secret entrances to the office of a private investigator. Well at least not the office of private investigation company International Investigators, anyway. The only entrance to the office is a door made of frosted glass. Classical music is also…

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Is Marriage Void After Sex Change?

by Yuk Lun Chan / July 20, 2017

Marriage voided by ROM after sex change In October 2015, a couple had solemnised their marriage as between a male and female. Shortly after, the male underwent a sex re-assignment surgery and legally amended his identity card to reflect “female” as of June 2016. They then lived as a married…

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Can I Record a Conversation Without Consent?

by Phyllis Wong / January 11, 2017

You may record a conversation for various purposes such as for protection or as a keepsake, and the conversation may be recorded without the consent of the other party to the conversation. Depending on whether you are acting in your personal capacity or on behalf of an organisation, different legal…

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What if I receive a letter for copyright infringement?

by Yuk Lun Chan / December 16, 2016

Under the Copyright Act, copyright holders can claim up to $10,000 per title as damages for copyright infringement, which includes the illegal downloading of media files. However, many cases remain unreported as they are mostly settled away from the public limelight. The Dallas Buyers Club case will be used specifically for…

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Drones: How To Hover Within The Law

by Victor Looi / December 8, 2016

In recent years, the use of drones for recreational purposes has proliferated across Singapore due to the growing affordability as well as enhanced functionality of these drones. However, several privacy and security concerns have inevitably arisen among the public. This has spurred Parliament to enact the Unmanned Aircraft (Public Safety…

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