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Singapore courts

Stamford Land wins $1.9m claim against UOB over rights issue after bank found grossly negligent

Justice Dedar Singh Gill said UOB, which was appointed manager of Stamford Land’s rights issue, should have ensured the allocation complied with Singapore Exchange rules.
Justice Dedar Singh Gill said UOB, which was appointed manager of Stamford Land’s rights issue, should have ensured the allocation complied with Singapore Exchange rules.

Woman and man face multiple charges over abuse of domestic helper in unrelated cases

Tay Seok Kheng was handed 13 charges, while Mohamad Azwan Sohaimi was handed three.
Tay Seok Kheng was handed 13 charges, while Mohamad Azwan Sohaimi was handed three.

Man charged over fake image of crocodile at Pandan Reservoir

Myanmar national Ye Lin was handed one charge for transmitting a false message, and another for obstructing the course of justice.
Myanmar national Ye Lin was handed one charge for transmitting a false message, and another for obstructing the course of justice.

Jail for man who allowed unlawful remote connection to government-managed laptop

Janarthanan Tamil Kovan, 42, was sentenced to 28 weeks’ jail on Sept 28 after he pleaded guilty to one count each of misusing a computer system and an offence under the Official Secrets Act.
Janarthanan Tamil Kovan, 42, was sentenced to 28 weeks’ jail on Sept 28 after he pleaded guilty to one count each of misusing a computer system and an offence under the Official Secrets Act.

Ex-employee sues GlobalFoundries for at least $528k, alleging wrongful dismissal

Leong Ing Wah, who was a manager at the chipmaker, is seeking at least $528,000, mostly for loss of earnings stemming from mental distress.
Leong Ing Wah, who was a manager at the chipmaker, is seeking at least $528,000, mostly for loss of earnings stemming from mental distress.

194,000 Jetstar Asia customers can recover $11.4m in unused bookings, vouchers: Singapore court

The decision by the Singapore International Commercial Court comes in the wake of Jetstar Asia winding up its business in the Republic in 2025.
The decision by the Singapore International Commercial Court comes in the wake of Jetstar Asia winding up its business in the Republic in 2025.

Court of Appeal and Supreme Court’s appellate division to get new judges

Hoo Sheau Peng (left) will be Justice of the Court of Appeal while Goh Yihan will be appointed Judge of the Appellate Division from Oct 1.
Hoo Sheau Peng (left) will be Justice of the Court of Appeal while Goh Yihan will be appointed Judge of the Appellate Division from Oct 1.

Two charged in separate cases over alleged roles in unauthorised public assemblies

Ng Chye Huay (left) handed six charges under the Public Order Act, while S. Suraendher Kumarr was charged for his alleged role in three unlawful assemblies.
Ng Chye Huay (left) handed six charges under the Public Order Act, while S. Suraendher Kumarr was charged for his alleged role in three unlawful assemblies.

Jail for man who stopped lorry on PIE and opened door, causing motorcycle and car to crash

On Sept 24, Chua, 54, was jailed for six weeks and disqualified from driving for three years.
On Sept 24, Chua, 54, was jailed for six weeks and disqualified from driving for three years.

Finance manager who lent then boyfriend nearly $359,000 wins lawsuit for repayment

Teow Seok Phen said Chee Wei Jun had asked her to lend him money because his bank account was frozen after he accidentally clicked on a fraudulent link.
Teow Seok Phen said Chee Wei Jun had asked her to lend him money because his bank account was frozen after he accidentally clicked on a fraudulent link.

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