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State Courts

Former Cathay cinema operator mm2 Asia, subsidiary still owe over $219k in CPF arrears

Cinema operator mm2 Asia formerly operated Cathay Cineplexes, which ceased operations in Singapore on Sept 1, 2025, after its four remaining outlets closed amid mounting financial difficulties.
Cinema operator mm2 Asia formerly operated Cathay Cineplexes, which ceased operations in Singapore on Sept 1, 2025, after its four remaining outlets closed amid mounting financial difficulties.

5 Mary Chia companies owe close to $153,000 in CPF arrears

The companies made payments totalling $29,742 on Oct 7, a day before their court hearings, but substantial arrears remain unpaid.
The companies made payments totalling $29,742 on Oct 7, a day before their court hearings, but substantial arrears remain unpaid.

Lao Huo Tang, Kenny Rogers companies clear CPF arrears

The court heard that the CPF arrears for Kenny Rogers F&B and Kenny Rogers (Marina Square) were completely cleared as at Oct 5. 
The court heard that the CPF arrears for Kenny Rogers F&B and Kenny Rogers (Marina Square) were completely cleared as at Oct 5. 

Korea Artiz Studio faces possible charges under CPF Act; representative fails to show up in court

Aside from its CPF case, Korea Artiz Studio faces 22 claims under the Small Claims Tribunal.
Aside from its CPF case, Korea Artiz Studio faces 22 claims under the Small Claims Tribunal.

Embed Financial Group pays off more than $312,000 in outstanding CPF arrears

In an earlier court hearing on Sept 9, the prosecution said EFGH owed $312,484 in CPF arrears, and was ordered by the court to pay $100,000 by Sept 30.
In an earlier court hearing on Sept 9, the prosecution said EFGH owed $312,484 in CPF arrears, and was ordered by the court to pay $100,000 by Sept 30.

Operators of Lao Huo Tang, Kenny Rogers restaurants in court over outstanding CPF contributions

Kenny Rogers F&B owed $25,294 and Kenny Rogers (Marina Square) owed $2,236 in CPF contributions for June, July and August.
Kenny Rogers F&B owed $25,294 and Kenny Rogers (Marina Square) owed $2,236 in CPF contributions for June, July and August.

Crystal Jade Fine Dining faces charge over failure to file income tax return on time

Besides its subsidiary’s court case, Crystal Jade Group has also shuttered a string of outlets this year.
Besides its subsidiary’s court case, Crystal Jade Group has also shuttered a string of outlets this year.

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.

Condo chairman called managing agent a ‘joker’ in Facebook posts, ordered to pay $100k damages

District Judge Chiah Kok Khun on Sept 25 found that the condo chairman had defamed CWL Facilities Management and its executive director.
District Judge Chiah Kok Khun on Sept 25 found that the condo chairman had defamed CWL Facilities Management and its executive director.

Six to face charges after allegedly taking part in unlawful assembly at Changi Prison, State Courts

The group includes four individuals who were previously investigated for similar offences.
The group includes four individuals who were previously investigated for similar offences.

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