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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ok-lim-oil-tycoon-file-bankruptcy-4648676 https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/9-properties-in-singapore-australia-among-hin-leongs-lim-family-assets https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/kane-lim-in-netflixs-bling-empire-admits-his-uncle-is-linked-to-beleaguered-oil-trading-company-in-singapore-after-our-exclusive-expose/ It is amazing how the family can live like rich people even after the scandal broke. "The order also showed that the family's living expenses were capped at $10,000 a week each for the elder Lim, Mr Evan Lim, and Ms Lim, according to the court documents." 10k a WEEK each of living expenses?????? A family of 3 is 120k a Month?????

Such a big news created here locally. Apparently, this office was invited by his superior to go to a dinner with the influential guy. He was then shot dead in the dinner and his superior could not forgive himself and committed suicide. 25 other officers were in the dinner but the mastermind still got around destroying evidences. Poor policeman, he was said to be an upright and honest guy. But just got killed because he refuses a promotion for the nephew of the mastermind. Just for thots, we are really lucky to be around on SG with no such nonsenses going around. https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2023/09/08/thai-policeman-and-gunman-shot-dead-local-influence-is-apparent/

What a remarkable feat! And kudos to her employer, Ms Manjit Kour. 👍 Most would be struggling with full-time study of law and I cannot imagine the load for her since her full time job is not an easy one to begin with. Wish her all the best. Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/she-completed-her-law-degree-while-working-as-a-domestic-helper-in-singapore SINGAPORE – Ms Jayanthi Gamage was at work in August 2023 when an e-mail from the University of London arrived in her inbox. It included the word “Pass”, which marked the end of her seven-year journey to complete a law degree and a dream come true for the then domestic helper. Describing the 43-year-old Sri Lankan’s journey as a “long” one makes light of it. It spanned two countries thousands of kilometres apart, and saw her juggling her studies over several years while working as a domestic helper in Singapore. A job as a helper here earned her twice as much as her previous job as an audit assistant in Sri Lanka did, Ms Gamage told The Straits Times. So three years after starting her law course, she decided to leave the comforts of home in 2019 to fund her degree. She quashed any qualms of venturing to a foreign country for the first time, as she was determined to make her childhood dream come true. Law is a calling, said Ms Gamage, who failed the entrance exam to Sri Lanka Law College 10 consecutive times from 2000. “It was a very long journey and took a lot of hard work,” Ms Gamage, now a supervisor at a cleaning company, told ST. “My emotions can’t be put into words but now I know when there’s a will, there’s a way.” Ms Gamage burnt the midnight oil aplenty and rarely had time for herself. She spent her weekends attending virtual lessons and pockets of free time were dedicated to poring over study material. “I didn’t buy any lipstick or make-up – none of those things. Every dollar was saved for my degree,” she said. Even during tough times, Ms Gamage always found a silver lining. “I looked at everything as a new learning experience,” she said. “I thought I probably felt things were difficult because I had never faced such situations before.” But the Sri Lankan, who described herself as “someone who doesn’t cry a lot”, had crumbled in moments when she longed to reunite with her parents. Ms Gamage’s father, a driver, and her mother, a housewife, were always supportive despite being “normal people”. “Even though they didn’t have a good education themselves, they knew the value of education.” She was looking forward to reuniting with her family after her first employment contract expired in 2021. But Covid-19 hit, and borders shut, leaving Ms Gamage unable to return home. That was her “lowest point”, she said. “I missed them a lot. I felt stuck, I feared for my parents and their health... I had many of these thoughts.” Ms Gamage was also running a race against time. She had to complete her degree in eight years and had left Sri Lanka with seven modules to finish. She worked for her first employer in Singapore for two years from February 2019, but was able to complete only a single module during the period of her contract as she had to care for an infant. “I was scared that the baby would wake up and cry during the night, so I would be in the living room or his room most of the time. It was very difficult to return to my room and study.” Ms Gamage was desperate for an employer who would understand her plight and allow her to pursue her degree. A person Ms Gamage hailed as an “angel” entered her life late in 2020 – Ms Manjit Kour, a retired public relations professional. Ms Kour was greatly supportive of her employee’s academic pursuits. She would often tell the latter to study once the household chores were completed and check on her progress regularly. “I put a premium on education – I believe that when you have education, you can advance in life,” said Ms Kour, 72. “A woman, especially, needs to stand on her own two feet and achieve something for herself.” She even set reminders in her mobile phone to alert her whenever Ms Gamage’s exam results were released. “I’d always ask her, ‘When are your results coming out?’ I’d put them in my calendar and ask her in the morning,” she said. When Ms Kour went on a month-long holiday to Australia less than two months before Ms Gamage’s final exams, she told her then employee to focus on her studies when she was away. Ms Gamage said Ms Kour was the “miracle” she was praying for. She added: “It’s very rare to find someone who has this level of understanding. She’s like a mother caring for her child’s education. All I can say is I’m blessed.” Ms Kour was one of the first people she shared her final results with. Ms Kour said: “I’m overjoyed for her. It’s a big achievement to come to Singapore, work as a domestic helper and reach this milestone.” She recalled the many times she would spot Ms Gamage revising at the dining table into the wee hours of the morning. “She would be listening to her lectures playing in the background while cooking dinner,” added Ms Kour. “She had so much focus and put in the hard work – all credit goes to her.” Seven years later, with a degree under her belt, Ms Gamage insisted the journey and its takeaways were well worth the sacrifice. But she has less reason to celebrate as her visa application to attend her April 30 graduation ceremony in London was rejected by the British authorities. “Since I can’t make it the first time, I’ll save money and plan for next year,” said Ms Gamage, explaining that her application was rejected as she was deemed to have insufficient finances. “I believe that achievements should be celebrated. I really want to wear the graduation hat and gown.” She has no plans to stop furthering her education and has set her sights on adding a master’s degree from the National University of Singapore to her portfolio. Obtaining her bachelor’s degree has already reaped dividends for Ms Gamage, in terms of a promotion. She had stopped working for Ms Kour in 2023 after the latter moved from a two-storey house to an apartment. She returned home to Sri Lanka for a short break before taking up a job offer as a cleaner with her current firm here. While she was hired initially by her company as a cleaner, once her employer learnt of her qualifications, she was promoted to a different role, and took on administrative and supervisory responsibilities. Looking ahead, she hopes that one day, she will finally be able to fulfil her dream of becoming a lawyer. “Maybe some time in the future, I’ll be able to join a law firm in Singapore and gain more knowledge,” said Ms Gamage, who added that she is interested in learning the in-and-outs of corporate law here. But for now, she just hopes her story can inspire people from all walks of life to pursue a higher level of education, no matter their age or background. “If someone wants to study and puts (her or his) heart into it, age doesn’t matter,” she said. “Even if you are in your 40s or 50s, it’s never too late. We have only one life and we have to achieve something with it.”

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I'm not a lawyer, so any actual lawyers here can feel free to weigh in. But anyway, of late I find myself reading up on law cases in Singapore. Apparently a lot of our court case judgements are available online to read. I find them quite interesting because sometimes the story plotline can be better than any movie or drama. I also find it quite educational to learn about criminal process, legal process and law stuff as well. I also watch shows like True Files and Crimewatch but mostly to complement what I have read about the cases I read. I've learnt quite a few things from reading about all these stuff, and I guess it might be helpful (or not) to talk about some common misconceptions about the law that people have and perhaps clear them up. Again, I'm not a lawyer, and this is just based on what I've read, so if there's any inaccuracy please feel free to jump in. I'll start with this one. Losing an appeal will see your sentence increased This is untrue. Losing your appeal does not actually affect your original sentence in any way. What actually happens is that once the original sentence is passed, the accused (by now the convicted) has a right to appeal to Court of Appeal, either to reduce the sentence, amend the charge to a lesser charge, or reverse the conviction (i.e. acquittal). At the same time, the Prosecutor also has the opportunity to appeal as well, to ask for a larger punishment if they deem the original sentence insufficient. Sometimes (but not always) this happens simultaneously. If both sides appeal at the same time then the Court of Appeal will hear both together just for convenience and to expedite the proceedings. But each appeal is judged on its own merits, and each side will have to argue their case accordingly. If the Prosecution wins their appeal it therefore means the accused would have lost his. But the Prosecution does not always enter appeal and so it's not a given that a lost appeal from the accused would result in a greater sentence. I'll add on other stuff later on if anybody is interested but let's begin with this for now.

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/club-bouncer-pleads-guilty-driving-knife-wielding-man-three-times-bid-detain-him#.YHTagTPyCqp.whatsapp No wonder ppl just buat bodoh. 2 sides of coin here tho

Man picked up iPhone on grass patch and pocketed it instead of returning it, gets fined https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/man-fined-dishonest-iphone-ang-mo-kio-13098470

Owning digital plans to 3D-print guns without licence to be made a crime after new Bill passed https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/parliament-passes-bill-blueprint-gun-without-licence-illegal-13896430 Don't store your naughty stuffs in the Cloud! I wonder if an American tourist/visitor or imported worker has juicy 3D blueprint stored in the Cloud before coming here, will he/she be charged? Or the law doesn't apply evenly?

https://mothership.sg/2020/11/tan-chuan-jin-adopts-cat/ On Nov. 17, Tan announced on social media that he has recently adopted a male kitten. Tcj stay condo or landed? As long as Windows n gates meshed up, ensure cats not able to leave the house, dun see why cats are any different from dogs Cats dun bark also I assume less disruptive It's only a problem when some owner want cats but still insist on letting their cats roam freely Those should be punished but dun penalise the rest of us from having cats

Is this true? Lol singapore one confirm true http://onairpk.com/24-weird-laws-around-the-world/

From this video, one of the conclusions we can draw from it is when you have just been given a ticket by the parking officer, threatening him on whether he knows who you are or not isn't going to help you get out of trouble. As seen on SG Road Vigilante's recent post on 23rd of September 2020, the offender has just gotten a parking ticket along Sturdee Road North and can be seen trying to video down the whole confrontation with the officer who just gave him a ticket. Obviously not that good at redeeming himself, the owner of the video tries to 'put pressure' on the officer by asking him whether 'he knows who he is?' and claiming that the officer is less clear about the laws than him. If you are curious as to what happens next, catch the video below and let us know how you would react if you happen to be in such a situation.

Law firm investigating allegations of sexual misconduct against prominent young lawyer Source: TODAY Article Date: 23 Jul 2020 https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/law-firm-investigating-allegations-sexual-misconduct-against-prominent-young-lawyer https://www.singaporelawwatch.sg/Headlines/law-firm-investigating-allegations-of-sexual-misconduct-against-prominent-young-lawyer The allegations emerged after lawyer Charles Yeo began publishing videos and written posts on Instagram accusing Mr Imran Rahim Tan Kok Quan Partnership said it is looking into the allegations and Mr Imran had agreed to take a leave of absence Mr Imran denies the accusations and says he will be assisting his law firm with the investigation

Chinese paper has more details on his vicious attack. Strangled the girl with both hands and use thumb to press her left eye until it bleeds and she passed out. Don't worry thanks to the judge he still has bright future to become a dentist. Good luck to all his future customers and girlfriends. 要求复合遭拒绝，牙科生恼羞成怒，先用双手猛掐女友颈项，再用拇指使力挤压她的左眼，直到左眼流血昏迷才停手。 https://www.zaobao.com.sg/znews/singapore/story20200718-1070172

What do you think? http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/penalties-crime-must-reflect-public-opinion-shanmugam Penalties for crime must reflect public opinion: Shanmugam SINGAPORE — How society feels about the punishment meted out in criminal cases has to be something the Government must pay heed to, but this does not equate to bowing to public pressure, said Law Minister K Shanmugam. This is because, if penalties do not reflect the weight of public opinion and people do not find them fair, the law would lose its credibility and would not be enforceable, he added. “You enhance the penalty (for a certain law) to reflect what people feel is the right penalty, what conduct should be more severely punished — that is not bowing down; that is understanding where the weight of public opinion is,” said Mr Shanmugam in an exclusive interview with TODAY last week. He added: “(Paying attention to public expression) is important because these people represent the ground feelings ... Penalties and criminal laws can only be enforced if people believe that they are fair and that certain conduct ought to be made criminal ... Otherwise they lose credibility.” Reviews of laws for a string of offences have been announced by Mr Shanmugam, who is also Minister for Home Affairs, in recent days, including some in high-profile cases that attracted close public attention, and even outcry. For instance, he directed his ministries to relook the sentences for sex offenders such as Joshua Robinson, a mixed martial arts instructor who had sex with two 15-year-olds and showed an obscene film to a six-year-old. The American was sentenced to four years’ jail, which was deemed too light by some — an online petition calling for a harsher sentence has since garnered almost 30,000 signatories. In a Parliament sitting earlier this month, Mr Shanmugam said reviews of the laws relating to the abuse of foreign domestic workers was also being conducted. While he did not cite any specific cases, news of the review came in the wake of a Singaporean couple who starved their maid, causing her weight to plunge from 49kg to 29.5kg in 15 months. The man was sentenced to three weeks’ jail and a S$10,000 fine while his wife was sentenced to three months’ jail. Public outcry over penalties in individual cases do not necessarily lead to a review of the laws, Mr Shanmugam stressed, noting that reviews have been announced by ministries for laws in cases that did not attract any public attention. Drugs, drink-driving, and false and malicious allegations against public officers are some offences that have been flagged recently for review. He said: “Even without public expression, when I see a sentence (and if) I see these needs to be looked at ... (where) I feel need a review, I announce them. And that is our job.” But, he noted: “When there is a reaction to a sentence by the public, as in the Joshua Robinson case, then I think it is important for us as policymakers to sit down and understand why people are upset ... It is important because these people represent the ground feelings — they are mothers, they are sisters, they are people who want their children to be safe.” He added: “But it doesn’t mean automatically you agree with it. You must assess it, whether it is also fair. So, there are two parts to it — one, whether it is fair; two, what does the public believe is right.” In a similar way to how he had urged the public against personal attacks on the High Court judges who recently reduced the sentences of six City Harvest Church leaders for misappropriating church funds, Mr Shanmugam said the announcement of reviews for laws should not be taken as an indictment of the work of the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC). The Public Prosecutor can only apply the law of the day and it is up to the Government to decide what the laws and penalties ought to be, he noted. “It is the task of the Government to decide what is the appropriate legislative provision. And that is the mixture of ... what is fair, what is right and also where is the weight of public opinion.” A deputy public prosecutor, who declined to be named, had reservations about reviews being announced soon after a case concludes in court. “When the Government says these things, it ties our hands,” he said. A former prosecutor, who wanted to remain anonymous, said that while public perception is a “relevant” concern, it “must not be the overriding consideration”. “Otherwise we may run the risk of undermining the rule of law with mob justice ... In my view, it would help if the AGC engages the public more actively and explains its decisions,” said the lawyer, who is now practising in a private firm. “This way, concerns of bowing to political pressure of public opinion would be allayed to some degree.” Lawyers TODAY interviewed agreed there was nothing wrong with public uproar leading to legislative reviews. Mr Sunil Sudheesan, president of the Association of Criminal Lawyers of Singapore, said: “The Government ultimately is a servant of the people. And if people are legitimately outraged (over a particular court sentence), then it should be of concern to the Government.” He added that the Ministry of Law reviews a whole host of laws, noting “it just happens there has been a number of high profile cases lately”. Legislative reviews are also a “product” of a more vocal and involved citizenry, said Mr Sudheesan. “I hope and trust that the engagement between the authorities and the public carries on for a long time ... The public should continue to speak up.”

Singapore's decision to cane a Briton for drugs offences was condemned by a former Cabinet minister. London-born Ye Ming Yuen was originally facing the death penalty but the capital charge against him was dropped because the net weight of drugs involved was below 500 grams, the quantity that warrants execution in Singapore. Priti Patel said the punishment for London-born Ye Ming Yuen was reminiscent of the Dark Ages. So UK is now saying their laws are modern and correct? I understand they still have such laws as 'The head of any dead whale found on the British coast automatically becomes the property of the King, and the tail of the Queen' and 'It is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British monarch upside-down' Maybe she would like to also review them?

anyone used this law for their car? https://sg.yahoo.com/finance/news/lemon-law-singapore-legal-rights-160000188.html

Taxi rider who did not do so promptly shares 15% of liability for her injuries, court hears http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/passengers-belt-up-quickly-or-else A cab passenger who was fastening her seat belt as the vehicle was moving off will share the blame for the serious injuries she suffered when the taxi and another vehicle were involved in a collision just 20 seconds into the ride. Dr Ishkawa Natsuko, 38, suffered skull, spinal and facial fractures and was taken to the Singapore General Hospital after the March 2012 accident. She stayed there for two weeks. The Singaporean is seeking compensation for medical expenses and treatment, loss of earnings and other items. She accepted 15 per cent liability in a negligence suit she filed in the High Court against cabby Goh Peng Choon and the driver of the other vehicle. Vehicle insurers initially resisted her claims, saying she was to blame wholly or partly for not fastening the seat belt before setting off. The novel case would help to settle the issue of when the liability to ensure seat belt use kicks in - when the car is stationary or when it is in motion. Under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Wearing of Seat Belts) Rules 2011, the driver of a car has to ensure that every passenger is belted up, with some exceptions, such as medical cases. All three witnesses testified on the first day of the trial earlier this year before Judicial Commissioner Foo Tuat Yien ended it the next day, when the parties agreed between themselves that they would apportion blame by mutual consent. Dr Natsuko was fastening her seat belt after settling her things in the back seat when the collision took place, her lawyer Renuka Chettiar said in court papers. It is understood that the parties inspected the route taken by the cab driver after picking up Dr Natsuko from Leonie Hill and making a right turn into River Valley Road, where the collision occurred. Given that the cab did not speed off after picking her up and was slowed by the turn it made, it is believed there would have been time for Dr Natsuko to fasten the seat belt while the vehicle was moving, and this would have been factored into the deliberations. Lawyer Anthony Wee, who defended Mr Goh on behalf of the vehicle insurers, said the other motorist had contributed to the collision by failing to keep a proper lookout. Mr Christopher Fernandez, who represented the second defendant, Mr Low Ka Hoe, countered that the cabby was to blame for failing to give way when coming out of a minor road onto a major road. As there were no local precedents in this area, it is understood that cases from abroad - which suggested a 10 per cent to 20 per cent contributory blame on the injured party - were considered. In a 1975 English case, Lord Justice Alfred Denning ruled that if the injuries could be prevented altogether by the use of a seat belt, then the damages payable should be reduced by 25 per cent. If the failure to wear a seat belt made a considerable difference, then the damages should be cut by 15 per cent. But if the injuries would have been the same if a seat belt had been worn, then the damages payable should not be reduced at all. That case has been cited, with modifications, as a standard reference in several Commonwealth countries such as Australia and Canada. According to the judgment order issued by the judicial commissioner, both defendants agreed to bear 85 per cent of the damages payable to Dr Natsuko. Of this 85 per cent liability, Mr Goh would bear 85 per cent of the share, while Mr Low would bear 15 per cent. The case has now proceeded to assess the amount of damages payable to Dr Natsuko, who is seeking more than $300,000. A High Court case-management conference was held last month.

Think NUS law faculty should have opening soon.

hi guys. asking a question on behalf of a good friend of mind. background. - Sales manager in a coy dealing with IT products - Company late with salary on several occasions in the last yr. - was offered a role with a competitor with 30% up. - current contract clause restrict employment with all direct and indirect competitors for 1 year. Question 1. Is restraint of trade enforceable in singapore? MOM website very ambiguous. 2. Is late payment of salary/CPF considered a breach of contract? hence making the contract null and void? thanks in advance

In some countries. The law permit terminal illness patients to sign on the dotted line to end their life. How do you see this topic? Will you agree to it? Or you rather keep going until the last moment just to be with your love ones? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDOzT3_HfwI http://www.assistedsuicide.org/suicide_laws.html

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