Ministry of Home Affairs
The Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for overseeing the national security, public security, civil defence, border control and immigration of Singapore
S’pore police to issue restriction orders on scam victims only as a last resort
S’pore police to issue restriction orders on scam victims only as a last resort
Officers must first exhaust all possible interventions before issuing such orders.
Bill allows police to restrict funds transfer for scams
The restriction will last 30 days.
Singapore unveils national anti-money laundering strategy
It will centre on prevention, detection, and enforcement.
Singapore to set casino entry levies at $150 daily and $3,000 annually
The bill also seeks to simplify regulations for casino contracts.
Singapore wants 95 social media accounts linked to exiled Chinese tycoon blocked
The accounts were said to be hosting hostile information campaigns targeted at Singapore.
Gov't to form committee to review SG's anti-money laundering regime
Second Minister for Finance, Indranee Rajah, will head the committee.
New legislature on end-to-end biometrics passed amidst expected high travel demand
The amendments include end-to-end biometrics at Changi Airport.
Proposed law amendment seeks new biometric-enabled departure sans passports
The Immigration Act (IA) will be amended to back the new clearance concept.
Home affairs ministry eyes amending law on renovation fraud
From 2019-2021, there were 100 cases involving errant renovation contractors.
SG issues tighter COVID-19 safety measures for F&B operations
This is after a two-week suspension of operations due to COVID-19.
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