Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) said on July 1 that adjustments have been made to prevent the misuse of casinos for terror financing in Singapore. As per the new rules, the gambling facilities will have to conduct due diligence checks when receiving cash deposits of SGD 4,000 or more. This threshold was previously set to SGD […]
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Law Minister Shanmugam warns about persisting ISIS ideology in the region, asks Singaporeans to report suspicious behaviour
Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam has urged Singaporeans to remain alert and report any suspicious behaviour, just days after Malaysia made a series of arrests to thwart possible threats against the country’s government. As reports linked the arrested individuals’ backgrounds with extremist ideologies, Shanmugam told reporters on June 28 that violent ISIS ideology […]
3 arrested and SGD 1.28 million seized in joint anti-scam ops by Singapore Police and DBS
These developments came after weeklong operations against corporate money mules.
Migrant workers in Singapore to get better social facilities, as ministry ties up with NTUC
The Singapore Ministry of Manpower will disburse a grant to NTUC to support the operations of the three Recreation Centres.
Singapore Tourism Awards 2024 celebrates 27 recipients for contributions to tourism excellence
The Singapore Tourism Awards 2024 was bestowed upon 27 individuals and organisations for delivering exceptional experiences and enterprise excellence in the tourism sector. Organised by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), the ceremony was held at Raffles City Convention Centre on June 28. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong attended the event. Highlighting Singapore’s […]
Singapore: CDC vouchers worth SGD 300 available for households, valid till Dec 31
The Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers worth SGD 300 can now be claimed by households in Singapore. The CDC Vouchers Scheme was launched by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong on June 25. The vouchers can be claimed digitally at go.gov.sg/cdcv. One resident from each household can use their […]
Singapore hosts FATF plenary; PM Wong says “asset recovery a priority” in national policy
PM Wong referred to the work done on the interception of illicit funds, and the revised FATF standards to stop the movement of “around USD 2 to USD 3 trillion worth of illicit proceeds” through “the global financial system every year”.
As Team Singapore gears up for Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, here’s where you can watch them in action
Supporters of Team Singapore will be able to watch all the action from Paris Olympics and Paralympics Games unfold from 27 July, catch nearly 4,000 hours of the Games coverage, including live and on demand sporting action, as well as curated highlights, across multiple platforms with Mediacorp. The services will be available till 12 August. […]
Temasek’s SGD 150 million T-Spring gift to advance capabilities in Singapore, build resilient and future-ready workforce
Temasek on Tuesday announced a SGD 150 million community gift — named “T-Spring” — in line with its community objective of advancing capabilities. The T-Spring gift aims to build a resilient and future-ready workforce in Singapore that will enable businesses to meet the needs of a changing marketplace. The gift was announced at Temasek’s annual […]
Singapore plans more steps to control device usage among kids in 0-6 age group
Based on the research done in Singapore and in other countries, the Ministry of Health issued in March 2023 a formal advisory on screen use in children.
