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Law Society says it is required by law to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Pritam Singh

ST had reported on March 12 that Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh, a non-practising lawyer, is facing disciplinary proceedings.
ST had reported on March 12 that Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh, a non-practising lawyer, is facing disciplinary proceedings.

Woman charged over ill-treating 2 children at pre-school

Court documents stated the children were under the 58-year-old woman’s “custody, charge or care” but did not disclose any further information about her.
Court documents stated the children were under the 58-year-old woman’s “custody, charge or care” but did not disclose any further information about her.

18 months’ probation for teen who assaulted cop, causing nose fracture

The teen fought with his father at home and assaulted the officer who arrived at the scene.
The teen fought with his father at home and assaulted the officer who arrived at the scene.

Over 6 years’ jail for woman who abused stepchildren; husband earlier jailed after daughter’s death

Between October 2016 and August 2017, the two children – Ayeesha and her brother – were confined in the toilet and allowed to come out only for meals.
Between October 2016 and August 2017, the two children – Ayeesha and her brother – were confined in the toilet and allowed to come out only for meals.

Man sues contractor after tripping over hump at void deck; judge finds he’s 75% responsible for fall

Mr Choo Mee Hua was leaving a funeral wake on the morning of March 14, 2023, when he tripped over a concrete hump at the void deck of Block 542 Hougang Avenue 8.
Mr Choo Mee Hua was leaving a funeral wake on the morning of March 14, 2023, when he tripped over a concrete hump at the void deck of Block 542 Hougang Avenue 8.

Private-hire driver who consumed and sold meth gets jail, caning

Lim Heong Sheng's lawyer said he consumed drug to stay awake on the job.
Lim Heong Sheng's lawyer said he consumed drug to stay awake on the job.

2 years’ jail for man involved in theft of cryptocurrencies worth over $8.8m

The prosecution said Zhang Xinghua would have gained more than US$886,000 in cryptocurrencies if not for the timely intervention of the police.
The prosecution said Zhang Xinghua would have gained more than US$886,000 in cryptocurrencies if not for the timely intervention of the police.

Singapore will maintain tough stance against drug abuse despite criticism: Shanmugam

Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam, with (from left) MHA senior principal psychologist Jasmin Kaur; MHA chief psychologist Majeed Khader; and MHA lead psychologist Leung Chi Ching on March 12.
Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam, with (from left) MHA senior principal psychologist Jasmin Kaur; MHA chief psychologist Majeed Khader; and MHA lead psychologist Leung Chi Ching on March 12.

Doctor who mistakenly cut woman’s arteries during kidney surgery charged with causing her death

Dr Fong Yan Kit was charged with doing a negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide.
Dr Fong Yan Kit was charged with doing a negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide.

3 ex-coaches charged over alleged falsified results linked to 2023 SEA Games fin swimming selection

(From left) Muhammad Faiz Suhaimi, 33, Ho Ho Huat, 56, and Gary Lee Quan Hua, 35, were handed forgery charges on March 12.
(From left) Muhammad Faiz Suhaimi, 33, Ho Ho Huat, 56, and Gary Lee Quan Hua, 35, were handed forgery charges on March 12.

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