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Former Minister S. Iswaran Placed on Home Detention: Understanding Singapore’s Rehabilitation Schemes

By Rajvant Kaur and Boo Kok Chuon On February 7, 2025, former transport minister S. Iswaran was placed on Home Detention Scheme (HDS), marking the final phase of his sentence. The scheme, designed to facilitate reintegration while maintaining public safety, allows eligible inmates to serve part of their sentence at home under strict supervision, including […]

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What Happens to a Parent’s Estate and Guardianship of Minors Upon Death? A Singapore Legal Perspective on Barbie Hsu’s Case

By Nancy Thio and Boo Kok Chuon The recent passing of Barbie Hsu (徐熙媛, 大 S) has sparked discussions about inheritance and guardianship when a parent of minor children passes away. Hsu, a well-known Taiwanese actress, had two children from her previous marriage to Wang Xiaofei (汪小菲). After their divorce, they agreed to joint custody

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Co-Habitation and Intestate Succession: The Legal Implications

By Nancy Thio and Boo Kok Chuon In recent years, co-habitation has emerged as an increasingly common relationship pattern, as individuals and couples move away from traditional norms of officially registered marriages. The recent revelation by Singaporean singer Kit Chan about her purported “marriage,” which was ceremonial but not officially registered, has sparked renewed discussions

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When a Million-Dollar Inheritance Dispute Reveals the Risks of Poorly Drafted Wills

By Nancy Thio and Boo Kok Chuon A poorly drafted will can lead to costly disputes, emotional stress for loved ones, and unintended outcomes for the estate. This became painfully evident in a recent case reported by The Straits Times titled “When a ‘mysterious’ new will is used to claim a million-dollar inheritance.” The case

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Apple vs. Wapples: Insights into Singapore’s Trademark Registration Process

By Rajvant Kaur and Boo Kok Chuon The recent Apple vs. Wapples trademark dispute underscores the importance of safeguarding intellectual property (IP) through robust trademark registration strategies. At Omnia Law Chambers LLC, we specialize in providing comprehensive trademark registration and consultancy services for businesses in Singapore and Malaysia. Navigating the trademark registration process can be

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99-Year Lease or 99-Year Risk? What Singaporean Property Investors Must Know About the Private Lease Scheme (PLS) in Malaysia

By Rajvant Kaur and Boo Kok Chuon The recent legal dispute involving 100 Singaporeans and their investments in 99-year Private Lease Scheme (PLS) properties in Johor Bahru has shed light on the complexities of cross-border property transactions. Many buyers were attracted by the promise of affordable luxury living close to Singapore, only to find themselves

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Rights of Victims of School Physical Bullying in Singapore

Authors: Rajvant Kaur and Boo Kok Chuon School bullying can have serious, lasting effects on a child’s physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. In Singapore, victims of bullying and their families have multiple avenues for recourse, including criminal and civil options, holding parents and schools accountable, and escalating unresolved cases to the Ministry of Education (MOE).

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Omnia Law Chambers Enhances Cultural Harmony and Legacy Planning at Singapore Buddhist Federation’s Vesak Day Celebration

Omnia Law Chambers LLC (“Omnia Law Chambers”) participated in the recent Vesak Day celebration organised by the Singapore Buddhist Federation on 12 May 2024 held at the Singapore Expo Hall 6. The event, graced by the esteemed presence of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, served as a platform to promote cultural diversity and social cohesion, echoing the

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