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Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on \r\rNumber of Non-Singaporeans Residing in Singapore Charged with the Offence under Section 125 of Penal Code Since January 2023

6 August 2024

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Question:

Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim: To ask the Minister for Home Affairs (a) how many non-Singaporeans residing in Singapore have been charged with the offence under section 125 of the Penal Code since January 2023; and (b) of these cases, how many concern acts committed whilst outside Singapore, given that such actions may impact Singapore’s security, reputation and social harmony.


Answer:

Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law:

1. There have been no cases of non-Singapore Citizens residing in Singapore who have been investigated or charged with the offence under section 125 of the Penal Code since January 2023.