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A-G Report proposes 16 recommendations to improve financial management of federal agencies

The Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN) on the financial statements of federal agencies for the year 2022, tabled in Parliament, has outlined 16 recommendations for corrective actions and improvements.

Pritam Singh appoints ex-prosecutor to defend him in court over his alleged lies to Parliament

Pritam Singh appoints ex-prosecutor to defend him in court over his alleged lies to Parliament

Opposition leader Pritam Singh was charged on March 19 with two counts of lying to the parliamentary committee.

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DPM Lawrence Wong to take over from PM Lee on May 15

DPM Lawrence Wong to take over from PM Lee on May 15

It marks Singapore's long-planned leadership transition to 4G political team.

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WP’s Terence Tan leaves party to focus on career and family

WP’s Terence Tan leaves party to focus on career and family

Mr Terence Tan who is a director at law firm Robertson Chambers, intends to focus on his career as a litigation lawyer and also spend time with his children.

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Singapore committed to protecting all minority communities: Shanmugam

Singapore committed to protecting all minority communities: Shanmugam

Government takes firm view against violence, Minister for Home Affairs and Law K. Shanmugam says, stressing every community is equal.

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Greater controls over ownership, management of key transport firms sought under new draft laws

Greater controls over ownership, management of key transport firms sought under new draft laws

Draft laws aim to curb adverse influences, major interruptions in essential services.

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'Each day a new discovery': Daim probe set to implicate more corporate personalities including Singapore businessman

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is conducting its largest anti-graft investigation to date, delving into the financial affairs of former finance minister Daim Zainuddin. 

Inspection Commission looks into violations in several localities

The Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission conducted its 36th session in Hanoi, focusing on violations in Bắc Ninh province. 

Significant Investments Review Bill passed to regulate significant investments in entities critical to Singapore’s national security interests including “calling-in” powers

This article takes a look at the key features of the Significant Investments Review Bill was passed in Parliament on 9 January 2024 and sets out a new investment management regime to regulate significant investments, be it local or foreign, into entities that are critical to Singapore’s national security interests.

New Thai government advised to reduce budget deficit

Director-general Thailand’s Fiscal Policy Office (FPO), Pornchai Thiraveja, has emphasised the importance of the new government prioritising reducing the budget deficit in order to establish strong fiscal credentials.

Proposed Malaysian Fiscal Responsibility Act would pave the way for good governance of public finances

Proposed Malaysian Fiscal Responsibility Act would pave the way for good governance of public finances

According to Malaysian Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, the proposed Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) would forward a strong signal to the market and establish a good governance framework for public finances.

Ong Wui Teck v Attorney-General [2020] SGCA 17

Contempt of Court — Scandalising the court

Lim Chee Huat v Public Prosecutor [2019] SGHC 132

Courts and Jurisdiction — Court judgments

Attorney-General v Ong Wui Teck [2019] SGHC 30

Contempt of Court — Scandalising the court

Contempt of Court — Scandalising the court

Ivanishvili, Bidzina and others v Credit Suisse AG and another [2019] SGHC 6

Conflict of Laws — Choice of jurisdiction

Conflict of Laws — Choice of jurisdiction

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