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Harsher penalties for serious crimes: Why S’pore wants to cane scammers, jail sex offenders longer

The Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill is in line with Singapore’s history of strengthening laws to deal with the crime scourge of the day.
The Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill is in line with Singapore’s history of strengthening laws to deal with the crime scourge of the day.

Singapore Pools’ 10-cent PayNow fee under scrutiny; surcharges by merchants prohibited, says DPM Gan

The Association of Banks in Singapore is engaging Singapore Pools to address the practice of charging a 10-cent fee for each PayNow transaction.
The Association of Banks in Singapore is engaging Singapore Pools to address the practice of charging a 10-cent fee for each PayNow transaction.

New Mindef digital defence unit set up to tackle high-level cyber-security threats

Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam delivers his speech during the Tech Conference 2025 at the Conrad Singapore Marina Bay Hotel on Oct 17.
Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam delivers his speech during the Tech Conference 2025 at the Conrad Singapore Marina Bay Hotel on Oct 17.

Seniors on Lease Buyback Scheme whose flats undergo Vers to be reimbursed with remaining lease in mind

Seniors who opt for HDB’s Lease Buyback Scheme will be reimbursed with a fair package if they later give up their flats under the Voluntary Early Redevelopment Scheme.
Seniors who opt for HDB’s Lease Buyback Scheme will be reimbursed with a fair package if they later give up their flats under the Voluntary Early Redevelopment Scheme.

Independent review found Govt’s interests ‘sufficiently safeguarded’ in current F1 contract: DPM Gan

The Government appointed external legal counsel to vet the contract to ensure its interests were sufficiently protected.
The Government appointed external legal counsel to vet the contract to ensure its interests were sufficiently protected.

About 745 children born out of wedlock annually to Singaporean mothers in past 5 years

Under the Legitimacy Act 1934, a child whose parents are not legally married to each other when the child is born is considered illegitimate.
Under the Legitimacy Act 1934, a child whose parents are not legally married to each other when the child is born is considered illegitimate.

Older CareShield Life policyholders could enjoy lower premiums as criteria tightens from 2026

From 2026, those born in 1979 or earlier who have mild and moderate disabilities will no longer be allowed to opt in to CareShield Life.
From 2026, those born in 1979 or earlier who have mild and moderate disabilities will no longer be allowed to opt in to CareShield Life.

Singapore plans inclusive design for future self-driving shuttle fleets

Self-driving shuttles are currently undergoing autonomous mapping and road familiarisation in Punggol.
Self-driving shuttles are currently undergoing autonomous mapping and road familiarisation in Punggol.

S’pore to increase humanitarian aid, engagement with Palestinian Authority after peace plan

Egyptian Red Crescent volunteers in Cairo packing aid from the Singapore Red Cross to deliver to Palestinians in September.
Egyptian Red Crescent volunteers in Cairo packing aid from the Singapore Red Cross to deliver to Palestinians in September.

Singapore, Malaysia in talks to let cross-border taxis drop off passengers anywhere in S’pore, JB

Relaxing the restriction would provide greater convenience to commuters from both countries, said Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling.
Relaxing the restriction would provide greater convenience to commuters from both countries, said Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling.

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