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Edwin Tong

Lawyers have to be legally strong and digitally fluent to thrive in future: Edwin Tong

Minister for Law Edwin Tong delivering his keynote address at The Next Charter: Shaping Singapore?s Legal Future Together event, held to commemorate SGLaw200, which marks 200 years since the enactment of the Second Charter of Justice, at the Raffles City Convention Centre on March 6, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Minister for Law Edwin Tong delivering his keynote address at The Next Charter: Shaping Singapore?s Legal Future Together event, held to commemorate SGLaw200, which marks 200 years since the enactment of the Second Charter of Justice, at the Raffles City Convention Centre on March 6, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

New SGSecure campaign challenges Singaporeans to identify terror threats beyond stereotypes

The Play Your Role campaign under SGSecure, launched at Bishan Junction 8 mall on March 5, encourages Singaporeans to be proactive before, during and after a terror attack.
The Play Your Role campaign under SGSecure, launched at Bishan Junction 8 mall on March 5, encourages Singaporeans to be proactive before, during and after a terror attack.

Civil legal aid entry point to be raised from $1,050 to $1,650: Law Minister Edwin Tong

 Law Minister Edwin Tong said a Ministry of Law survey found that around half of civil litigants between the expanded income range were unrepresented.
 Law Minister Edwin Tong said a Ministry of Law survey found that around half of civil litigants between the expanded income range were unrepresented.

Edwin Tong rebuts Sylvia Lim’s claims that Attorney-General appointment process is ‘thin’

Law Minister Edwin Tong said that Attorney-Generals in other countries are elected office holders, but Singapore has had a different model since independence.
Law Minister Edwin Tong said that Attorney-Generals in other countries are elected office holders, but Singapore has had a different model since independence.

Designated race-based clan, business associations must disclose donations from foreign sources: MHA

Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong announced the measures during the debate on his ministry’s budget on Feb 27.
Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong announced the measures during the debate on his ministry’s budget on Feb 27.

Global conflicts can be divisive, but S’pore can stay united: Edwin Tong

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Moderator Sujadi Siswo having a fireside with Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Edwin Tong on ‘Impact of Critical, Controversial & Complex Contemporary Global Issues on SG’s Social Vigilance, Cohesion & Resilience’ during the Fireside @ Olive TREE Forum, at Shaw Theatre Lido, which coincides with the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, on Feb 7, 2026.
The ‘OMG’ programme [pilot series] is a ground-up initiative which strives to enhance the Singaporean core––the multicultural spirit, along with the social virtues and security senses. ‘OMG’ seeks to involve parents and families, faith organisations, community leaders, youth activists and IHL students, and explore their roles and responsibilities in promoting, inculcating and driving a cohesive, constructive and collaborative coexistence, while enhancing public security and fostering social resilience of a plural Singaporean society.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
ST20260207-202626000833-Lim Yaohui-Anjali Raguraman-arolive07/
Moderator Sujadi Siswo having a fireside with Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Edwin Tong on ‘Impact of Critical, Controversial & Complex Contemporary Global Issues on SG’s Social Vigilance, Cohesion & Resilience’ during the Fireside @ Olive TREE Forum, at Shaw Theatre Lido, which coincides with the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, on Feb 7, 2026.
The ‘OMG’ programme [pilot series] is a ground-up initiative which strives to enhance the Singaporean core––the multicultural spirit, along with the social virtues and security senses. ‘OMG’ seeks to involve parents and families, faith organisations, community leaders, youth activists and IHL students, and explore their roles and responsibilities in promoting, inculcating and driving a cohesive, constructive and collaborative coexistence, while enhancing public security and fostering social resilience of a plural Singaporean society.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Democracy strained by some governments’ failure to deliver, not problems with the system: Edwin Tong

Law Minister Edwin Tong said it is not possible to assess democracy without understanding the social compact that lies behind it.
Law Minister Edwin Tong said it is not possible to assess democracy without understanding the social compact that lies behind it.

Pritam Singh, Mediacorp apologise after comments on CNA show which AGC said are in contempt of court

The episode aired on Nov 5, a day after Mr Pritam Singh’s appeal against his conviction was heard, with the court reserving its judgment.
The episode aired on Nov 5, a day after Mr Pritam Singh’s appeal against his conviction was heard, with the court reserving its judgment.

New police initiative to engage community in crime prevention and improving public safety

Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong (second from right) and Senior Minister of State of Sustainability and the Environment Zaqy Mohamad (right) at the “SaferSG, Together” movement on Nov 29.
Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong (second from right) and Senior Minister of State of Sustainability and the Environment Zaqy Mohamad (right) at the “SaferSG, Together” movement on Nov 29.

‘Giving up is never an option’: Police Anti-Scam Command assistant director gets long service medal

Assistant Commissioner of Police Aileen Yap said it is a privilege to help victims recover their hard-earned money and rebuild their lives.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Aileen Yap said it is a privilege to help victims recover their hard-earned money and rebuild their lives.

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