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THE WEEKLY BAKE · W38
14–20 SEP 2026
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Seven days of Singapore legal signal, with the patterns that rose out of it.

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WEEKW38 · 2026
DATES14–20 SEP 2026
DAYS BAKED6/7
○ NEWS33
⬡ JUDGMENTS45
▲ PINEAPPLE TARTS6
FRESH63
COOLING RACK9
BUSIEST OVENCRIMINAL LAW ×11
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WEEK IN REVIEW

a week's worth, tray by tray

The Week in Days

each morning's bake — tap a day for the full tray

MON 14 1 cookie TUE 15 25 cookies WED 16 2 cookies THU 17 20 cookies FRI 18 24 cookies SAT 19 6 cookies SUN 20 rested

red dot = a pineapple tart came out that day

This Week's Specials

the pineapple tarts — the signals worth acting on
01TUE · ○ NEWS

Introduction of the Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill to enhance anti-scam capabilities.

The proposed Bill intends to amend the Protection from Scam Act 2025 and the Online Criminal Harms Act 2023. These amendments aim to bolster the state's ability to detect, disrupt, and deter scam activities.

Why it mattersLawyers should monitor these legislative changes as they will likely expand the regulatory and enforcement powers used to combat digital fraud.

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02TUE · ○ NEWS

Maintenance of Racial Harmony Act takes effect on September 15.

The new Act consolidates laws to protect social cohesion and introduces the power for the Home Affairs Minister to issue restraining orders against individuals spreading racially prejudicial content. These orders are subject to review by the newly established Presidential Council for Racial Harmony and Religious Harmony.

Why it mattersLawyers must advise clients on the new restraining order regime and the multi-tiered review process for racially prejudicial content.

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03TUE · ○ NEWS

Singapore may introduce mandatory systemic safety requirements for social media platforms in 2027.

Upcoming 2027 legislative changes may require social media platforms to implement stricter age verification and default 'off' switches for auto-play features. These measures target algorithmic harms such as addiction and doom-scrolling identified in the YouthTechSG report.

Why it mattersPractitioners should prepare for a shift toward platform accountability where failure to implement safety architecture may result in mandatory minimum age requirements of 18.

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04THU · ○ NEWS

MAS proposes legislative amendments to implement a stablecoin regulatory framework.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is consulting on new laws to determine the criteria for stablecoin issuers to become MAS-regulated. The framework will introduce specific safeguards aimed at ensuring value stability and enhancing protection for users.

Why it mattersLawyers advising digital asset issuers will need to track these criteria to ensure their clients meet the regulatory requirements for stablecoin issuance in Singapore.

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05THU · ○ NEWS

MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement enters into force for Singapore and Brazil.

The trade agreement between Singapore and the MERCOSUR bloc (comprising Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay) has officially entered into force for Singapore and Brazil. The pact focuses on reducing tariffs, creating predictable investment environments, and increasing economic cooperation.

Why it mattersLawyers advising clients on cross-border trade or investment between Singapore and Brazil should review the new tariff rates and investment protections provided under the agreement.

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06FRI · ○ NEWS

Mandatory cooling-off period introduced for unsecured loans from licensed moneylenders.

Effective 15 September 2026, a mandatory cooling-off period of three business days will apply to all unsecured loans from licensed moneylenders, excluding business loans. This period excludes weekends and Singapore public holidays.

Why it mattersPractitioners advising licensed moneylenders must ensure loan disbursement processes are updated to comply with this new statutory waiting period.

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What Rose to the Top

the areas and doctrine that ran through the week — see them spread on the counter map

Busiest Ovens areas of law
○Criminal Law×11 ○Contract Law×9 ○Corporate Law×8 ○Matrimonial Law×8 ○Arbitration Law×6 ○Business Organizations Law×5 ○Defamation Law×5 ○Public and Administrative Law×5 ○Real Property Law×5 ○Commercial and Trade Law×4 ○Estates, Gifts, and Trusts Law×4 ○Intellectual Property Law×4
Recurring Doctrine shared this week
◆Litigation Burdens of Proof×3 ◆Condominium Right×2 ◆Corporate Governance Law×2 ◆Fair Use×2 ◆Final Document Version×2 ◆Prima Facie×2