Singapore Parliament

Singapore strengthens transboundary haze law with expanded investigative powers, stiffer penalties

2026-11-04T14:56:48.000Z
The amendments to the law come after Singapore’s worst haze episode since 2015. The air quality was unhealthy from Sep 4.

Haze law overhaul gives it more teeth, but firms beyond its reach remain the test

2026-11-04T14:09:45.000Z
The Small Claims Tribunal can order payment of rental arrears and delivery of vacant possession, if the claim is within the small claims limit.

Small fraction of residential rent disputes involve corporate tenants; current laws protect landlords: Murali

2026-11-04T04:45:06.000Z
S Pass and EP declines were concentrated in professional services, financial services, and information and communications in Q2.

Work Permit holders increase by 10,900, but S Pass, EP holders decline by 900 each in Q2: Jasmin Lau

2026-11-04T04:44:59.000Z
Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow says it is “almost certain that the majority of point-to-point transport will be provided by human drivers” in five years’ time.

No cap on autonomous vehicles given growing transport needs: Jeffrey Siow

2026-10-07T12:17:26.000Z
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has safeguards to prevent households from overextending themselves when taking out housing loans.

Strong fundamentals support Singapore’s bond market despite US Treasury yield movements

2026-10-07T08:45:33.000Z
The Keppel Data Centre Campus at 82 Genting Lane.

Major data centres to meet stricter security, resilience rules with the passing of new Bill

2026-10-07T07:14:08.000Z
Teo says a “risk-based and multi-layered approach” is needed to enable innovation while managing risks.

Existing guidelines apply to agentic AI risks; government reviewing safeguards: MDDI

2026-10-07T06:47:44.000Z
Leader of the House Indranee Rajah proposed the changes in three parliamentary motions on Oct 6.
 

Parliament approves increases to salaries of President, Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Speakers

2026-10-06T08:09:37.000Z
Among retrenched PMETs who have found work again, about six in 10 earn more than before their retrenchment at both the 12 and 24-month marks.

Retrenched PMETs who return on lower pay see median 25% wage cut

2026-10-06T05:15:58.000Z