Straits Times / 18 Mar 2026 SMC opens formal inquiry into doctor who mistakenly cut woman’s arteries, causing her death Urologist Fong Yan Kit was charged on March 12 with causing the death of a 63-year-old woman during a routine surgery. He faces one charge of committing a negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide.
Business Times / 18 Mar 2026 MAS issues prohibition orders against ex-bankers involved in S$3 billion money laundering scandal The two former bankers are barred from conducting any MAS-regulated activities and cannot participate in the management of any financial institution.
Straits Times / 18 Mar 2026 Jail for man linked to syndicate that abused govt-related systems to take over Singpass accounts As part of his job, Koh Hong Yan used his own Singpass account to approve transactions by clicking on ICA hyperlinks which the alleged mastermind behind the scheme sent him.
Straits Times / 18 Mar 2026 Clarity over doctor’s criminal prosecution would be useful: Forum Without such clarity, there may be concern among doctors that adverse outcomes in complex or high-risk cases could expose them to criminal liability. This could inadvertently encourage defensive medicine, where doctors become reluctant to treat...
Singapore Academy of Law / 18 Mar 2026 ADV: AI Workshop for Legal Professionals Experience a practical, in-person AI workshop tailored for legal professionals. Build foundational skills and learn how to apply AI in daily tasks, from research and drafting to contract analysis. With guidance from experienced trainers, you will...