Singapore's Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng commented on the High Court's ruling in a defamation case involving Bloomberg and The New York Times, emphasizing that freedom of expression does not cover false, defamatory allegations.
Singapore's Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam stated that no one can impose tolls or selectively decide whose ships get access to global straits, emphasizing the importance of navigational rights.
Singapore's Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam stated that the man responsible for a video showing him stepping on the Quran is likely mentally unwell and has a history of similar acts. Police will interview him as he is currently overseas.
Singapore's Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam announced that the country will take action against citizens who fight overseas in foreign causes, emphasizing the importance of racial and religious harmony.
Terry Xu of The Online Citizen (TOC) has been ordered to pay over S$154,000 in costs and disbursements to ministers K Shanmugam and Tan See Leng, in addition to the S$420,000 previously awarded for defamation.
Terry Xu, editor of The Online Citizen (TOC), has been ordered to pay S$420,000 for defaming ministers K Shanmugam and Tan See Leng in an article about Good Class Bungalows, with the judge finding the material was published recklessly.
Ministers K Shanmugam and Tan See Leng are in court seeking damages from Terry Xu of TOC over an article concerning Good Class Bungalows. Xu, who relocated to Taiwan, did not appear.
Singapore's Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam stated that the country will regulate the sale of blind boxes and trading card packs, but sellers will not be required to open sealed boxes and sell individual items.
Singapore's Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam stated that Singapore is increasingly observing individuals from different parts of Malaysian society attempting to intervene in its politics and policies, citing a Malaysian activist who was refused entry for inciting law-breaking and violence.
Action will be taken against any Singaporean who fights overseas in foreign causes, Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam has said, emphasising the importance of racial and religious harmony in maintaining peace in Singapore.
He also noted the critical role of religious and community leaders who help set the tone for harmony in Singapore.
Shanmugam, who is also Minister for Home Affairs, was speaking at a fast-breaking session co-organised by Khadijah Mosque and the Religiou...