Singapore

Active Mobility (Shared Paths) Amendment Order 2026

The Land Transport Authority of Singapore has published the Active Mobility (Shared Paths) (Amendment) Order 2026. This amendment modifies the First Schedule of the principal Order, updating the description of a specific shared path near Lentor MRT station.

Official Secrets Act 1935 Amended

The Official Secrets Act 1935 of Singapore has been amended to include two new councils in its schedule. The National Council of Social Service and the Public Transport Council are now explicitly listed, impacting how information related to these bodies is handled under the Act. This amendment comes into effect on March 18, 2026.

High Court Judgment on Road Traffic Act Sentencing Appeal

The Singapore High Court enhanced a sentence for a driver who failed to stop at a red light, causing injury to a motorcyclist. The court increased the imprisonment term from one week to three weeks, while upholding the five-year driving license disqualification period.

High Court Judgment on Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

The Singapore High Court has issued a judgment concerning rape and sexual assault charges against an individual identified as DCC. The court convicted DCC on one count of aggravated statutory rape and one count of aggravated sexual assault involving penetration. The judgment details the sentencing framework and the application of that framework to the offender and the specific offenses.

High Court Judgment on Cross-Border Insolvency and Winding Up

The Singapore High Court issued a judgment concerning the winding up of four foreign companies (Alsen Chance Holdings, Brightstone Jewellery, Brazen Sky, and Blackstone Asia Real Estate Partners) in Singapore. The court determined that non-parties involved in related proceedings were not contingent creditors of the applicants and addressed issues of cross-border insolvency under the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018.

Balbeer Singh Mangat v Tembusu Growth Fund III Ltd - Extension of Time for Appeal

The Singapore High Court dismissed an application for an extension of time to file a notice of appeal. The applicants sought to appeal a decision made over a year prior regarding their dismissed counterclaim in a previous suit.

Khartik Jasudass v Public Prosecutor - Criminal Review

The Singapore Court of Appeal has issued a judgment regarding a criminal review application by Khartik Jasudass. The court dismissed the application, finding it statutorily barred and without basis to invoke the court's inherent power of review. The applicant was previously convicted of drug trafficking and sentenced to life imprisonment.

Soh Chee Wen, Quah Su-Ling Criminal Appeals Judgment

The Singapore Court of Appeal has issued a judgment concerning the criminal appeals of Soh Chee Wen and Quah Su-Ling. The judgment addresses their convictions and sentences related to a scheme to artificially inflate the prices of three SGX-listed companies, leading to a market crash.

Blackstone vs Standard Chartered - Cross-Border Insolvency Standing

The Singapore Court of Appeal has ruled on the standing of foreign insolvency representatives to bring statutory claims under the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018. The judgment clarifies the application of the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency, particularly concerning transactions predating its adoption in Singapore.

Tan Jinxian v Public Prosecutor - Misuse of Drugs Act Appeal

The Singapore Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by Tan Jinxian against his conviction and sentence for drug trafficking offenses under the Misuse of Drugs Act. The court upheld the mandatory death sentence for possession of diamorphine for trafficking and affirmed convictions for trafficking diamorphine and methamphetamine.