Singapore Legislation Updates

Road Traffic Exemption Order for Duathlon 2026 event

The Singapore Minister for Home Affairs has issued the Road Traffic (MetaSprint Series Duathlon 2026 — Exemption) Order 2026. This order provides an exemption from certain road traffic rules for participants of the MetaSprint Series Duathlon 2026 event, which will take place on March 15, 2026.

Active Mobility (Pedestrian-Only Paths) Amendment Order 2026

The Land Transport Authority of Singapore has amended the Active Mobility (Pedestrian-Only Paths) Order 2018 by adding three new pedestrian-only paths along Kim Seng Road. These amendments, effective March 17, 2026, designate specific sections of the road for pedestrian use, impacting local traffic and mobility planning.

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.

Statutory Bodies and Government Companies (Protection of Secrecy) Act 1983 Amendment

Singapore published an amendment to the Statutory Bodies and Government Companies (Protection of Secrecy) Act 1983, effective March 18, 2026. This amendment adds the National Council of Social Service to the Schedule of the Act, impacting its secrecy provisions.