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MFA director-general pleads guilty to giving false information to public servant

MFA said that Gilbert Oh Hin Kwan had been on no-pay leave while investigations were ongoing. Read more at straitstimes.com.

MFA director-general admits lying to ministry about use of diplomatic bags

Gilbert Oh Hin Kwan had submitted his resignation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs but was told it could not be processed while his case was ongoing, says his defence lawyer.

Malaysia to pilot QR code passport clearance for factory bus passengers at Johor land checkpoints from June

The pilot initiative will only apply to Malaysian citizens travelling in “bas kilangs” and these commuters would still be required to bring their passports along, a representative of the Johor state government told CNA.   

Overseas Singaporeans can apply to vote by post in upcoming General Elections: Here's how to do so

Singapore citizens who are residing abroad may apply to be registered as an overseas elector to vote by post or at one of the 10 overseas polling stations if they satisfy the qualifying criteria.

Home Team Academy exploring use of AI to train officers by 2025

Two AI avatars have been developed so far as a proof of concept to train officers. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Singapore allows online declaration for $15,000 cash transit - VnExpress International

Travellers to and from Singapore carrying over S$20,000 must submit online declaration from May 13

All travellers entering or leaving Singapore carrying Physical Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments (CBNI) that value more than S$20,000 or its equivalent in a foreign currency, must submit the necessary declarations electronically with effect from May 13.

Travellers carrying over S$20,000 in or out of Singapore must make declarations online from May 13

Travellers who fail to make a full and accurate declaration could be jailed for up to three years, fined up to S$50,000, or both.

Travellers entering or leaving S'pore with more than $20k in cash to make online declaration from May 13

The current hard copy form will be discontinued on the same day. Read more at straitstimes.com.

35 people under investigation, 16 others fined after police crackdown in Geylang

The operations aimed to clamp down on crime and illegal activities in the Geylang area. Read more at straitstimes.com.