In a landmark move towards a digitally integrated healthcare system, Singapore’s Ministry of Health is introducing the Health Information Bill, set to be tabled in Parliament later this year. This legislation aims to mandate the contribution of key patient health data into a centralised digital system, and introduces robust legal,…
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New Law Introduces Safeguards to Protect Racial Harmony in Singapore
In a multi-racial and multi-religious society like Singapore, racial and religious harmony is vital for Singapore’s social cohesion. On 4 February 2025, Singapore’s Parliament unanimously passed the Maintenance of Racial Harmony Bill 2025, consolidating race-related offences, enhancing preventive powers, and introducing new safeguards to preserve Singapore’s delicate racial balance. The…
New Law Gives Police Power to Freeze Scam Victims’ Bank Accounts
In April 2024, a woman initiated a transfer of $20,000 from her OCBC Bank account to an international bank, stating it was a loan to a friend. Five officers from OCBC Bank and the Singapore police’s Anti-Scam Centre tried to convince her not to make the transaction, due to suspicions…
New Sentencing Regime for Dangerous & Careless Driving Offences in Singapore
The primary legislation in Singapore governing road use, motor vehicles, and driver conduct is the Road Traffic Act (RTA). In November 2024, the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill was introduced in Parliament, proposing several key changes to the RTA. The amendments were passed in Parliament on 7 January 2025, and…
The Ian Fang Case Explained: When are Sex Offenders Caned?
On 19 May 2025, former Mediacorp actor, Ian Fang, was sentenced to 40 months’ jail for sexual offences involving a 15-year-old. Fang had pleaded guilty to three charges of sexual penetration of a girl who was under 16 years – which are offences under section 376A of the Penal Code.…
Foreigners Buying a Landed Residential Property in Singapore: Here’s What to Look Out For
Singapore is viewed as a safe haven for property investment due to its sound economy. As such, many foreigners are keen to buy properties in Singapore, including landed residential properties. However, it is not so easy as foreigners must go through an approval process. This article will provide an overview…
FAQs on Singapore’s New Workplace Fairness Act
This article builds on, and adds to, our earlier article published in 2023 on Singapore’s New Workplace Discrimination Laws, when the Tripartite Committee on Workplace Fairness (Tripartite Committee) released their interim report with their suggestions on new legislation that can be put in place to protect workers from discrimination. The…
How the Law Can Help Domestic Violence Victims in Singapore
The experience of violence or abuse in the context of family or in the domestic setting (i.e within a home) is one of the most dehumanising and painful things that anyone can experience or witness. While victims may often feel paralysed and lost as to how to handle such a situation, the law is designed to provide safeguards…
Genetic Testing in Singapore & Related Legal Issues
Have you ever wondered about what your genetic makeup would reveal about you? Doing so might allow you to find out more about your ancestry, health issues, and the chances of passing on a health condition to your children. Consumer genetic tests to predict health issues have grown in popularity…
Cat Ban in HDB Flats and How it May Change
Note: This article was first published in 2023. As of 1 September 2024, you are allowed to keep up to 2 cats in your HDB flat. Please read our article on legal and illegal pets for more information. — Animals have become an integral part of life within the Housing…
