https://covarage.com/updates Regulatory updates from Singapore's agencies and industry bodies, screened weekly. Headlines appear as published, linked to the source. en-sg (c) Covarage Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved. Attribution required in quotation; republication requires prior written consent. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-09-24-updated-scaffold-fire-safety-requirements Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by MOM. Source: https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2026/0924-factsheet-on-updated-scaffold-fire-safety-requirements https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-09-17-businessman-in-pre-owned-luxury-watch-trade-convicted-of-income-tax-and-gst-offe Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by IRAS. Source: https://www.iras.gov.sg/news-events/newsroom/businessman-in-pre-owned-luxury-watch-trade-convicted-of-income-tax-and-gst-offences https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-09-08-wsh-advisory-for-fatal-accidents-in-first-half-of-2026 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by WSH Council. Source: https://www.tal.sg/wshc/resources/newsletters/wsh-advisory/wsh-advisory-8-september-2026-wsh-advisory-for-fatal-accidents-in-first-half-of-2026 https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-09-08-workplace-major-injury-rate-reaches-all-time-low-in-1h-2026-government-steps-up- Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by MOM. Source: https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2026/release-of-1h2026-wsh-report https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-09-04-four-arrested-and-21-assisting-in-investigations-for-employment-related-offences Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by MOM. Source: https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2026/0904-four-arrested-and-21-assisting-in-investigations-for-employment-related-offences https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-09-04-return-to-work-rtw-for-healthcare-employees-helping-you-recover-return-and-reint Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by WSH Council. Source: https://www.tal.sg/wshc/resources/publications/guides-and-handbooks/return-to-work-rtw-for-healthcare-employees-helping-you-recover-return-and-reintegrate-at-work https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-09-03-owner-of-eminent-frog-porridge-restaurant-charged-with-3-8-million-tax-evasion-m Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by IRAS. Source: https://www.iras.gov.sg/news-events/newsroom/owner-of-eminent-frog-porridge-restaurant-charged-with--3.8-million-tax-evasion--money-laundering https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-09-03-wsh-guide-to-behavioural-observation-and-intervention Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by WSH Council. Source: https://www.tal.sg/wshc/resources/publications/guides-and-handbooks/wsh-guide-to-behavioural-observation-and-intervention https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-09-01-heat-stress-management-compliance-checklist Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by WSH Council. Source: https://www.tal.sg/wshc/resources/publications/checklists-and-articles/heat-stress-management-compliance-checklist https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-09-01-mas-consults-on-legislative-amendments-to-implement-stablecoin-regulatory-framew Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by MAS. Source: https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2026/mas-consults-on-legislative-amendments-to-implement-stablecoin-regulatory-framework https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-09-01-wsh-bulletin-1-september-2026-prepare-for-enhanced-heat-stress-measures-from-1-d Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by WSH Council. Source: https://www.tal.sg/wshc/resources/newsletters/wsh-bulletins/wsh-bulletin-1-september-2026-prepare-for-enhanced-heat-stress-measures-from-1-december-2026 https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-08-31-bank-indonesia-and-the-monetary-authority-of-singapore-operationalise-local-curr Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by MAS. Source: https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2026/bi-and-mas-operationalise-local-currency-transaction-framework-for-bilateral-trade-transactions https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-08-31-mas-commits-s-220-million-to-support-next-phase-of-fintech-innovation Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by MAS. Source: https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2026/mas-commits-s$220-million-to-support-next-phase-of-fintech-innovation https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-08-28-mom-enhances-heat-stress-protection-for-workers-amid-rising-heat-risks Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by MOM. Source: https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2026/0828-enhancements-to-heat-stress-framework https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-08-26-singapore-fintech-festival-2026-to-explore-the-five-forces-rewiring-global-finan Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by MAS. Source: https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2026/singapore-fintech-festival-2026-to-explore-the-five-forces-rewiring-global-finance https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-08-24-consumer-price-developments-in-july-2026 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by MAS. Source: https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/consumer-price-developments/2026/consumer-price-developments-in-july-2026 https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-08-21-opening-address-by-mr-marcus-lim-assistant-managing-director-banking-and-insuran Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by MAS. Source: https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/speeches/2026/opening-address-by-mr-marcus-lim-amd-mas-at-the-gaip-insurance-case-competition-2026-dinner https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-08-20-keynote-address-by-daniel-wang-executive-director-insurance-department-monetary- Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by MAS. Source: https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/speeches/2026/keynote-address-by-daniel-wang https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-08-20-wsh-insights-20-august-2026-strengthening-vehicular-safety-at-work Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by WSH Council. Source: https://www.tal.sg/wshc/resources/newsletters/wsh-insights/wsh-insights-20-august-2026-strengthening-vehicular-safety-at-work https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-08-19-navigating-new-tools-new-terrain-and-new-needs-opening-address-by-mr-alvin-tan-m Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by MAS. Source: https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/speeches/2026/navigating-new-tools-new-terrain-and-new-needs https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-08-19-mas-introduces-measures-to-strengthen-singapore-s-competitiveness-as-a-leading-a Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by MAS. Source: https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2026/mas-introduces-measures-to-strengthen-singapores-competitiveness-as-a-leading-asset-management-hub https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-08-17-remarks-by-mr-chee-hong-tat-minister-for-national-development-and-deputy-chairma Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by MAS. Source: https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/speeches/2026/remarks-by-minister-chee-hong-tat-at-the-book-launch-for-17th-s-r-nathan-fellow https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-08-06-enhanced-primary-care-plan-brings-healthcare-closer-to-migrant-workers-while-low Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by MOM. Source: https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2026/0806-enhanced-primary-care-plan-appointment-of-new-aos https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-07-28-multi-agency-workplace-safety-and-health-taskforce-mast-calls-for-greater-vigila Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by MOM. Source: https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2026/0728-mast-calls-for-greater-vigilance https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-07-27-acra-launches-public-consultation-on-sustainability-disclosure-standards Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by ACRA. Source: https://www.acra.gov.sg/news-events/news-announcements/acra-launches-public-consultation-on-sustainability-disclosure-standards/ https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-07-03-key-member-behind-goods-and-services-tax-missing-trader-fraud-syndicate-sentence Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by IRAS. Source: https://www.iras.gov.sg/news-events/newsroom/key-member-behind-goods-and-services-tax-missing-trader-fraud-syndicate-sentenced-to-six-years'-imprisonment https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-07-01-amendments-to-form-45-consent-to-act-as-director-and-statement-of-non-disqualifi Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by ACRA. Source: https://www.acra.gov.sg/news-events/news-announcements/amendments-to-form-45-consent-to-act-as-director-and-statement-of-non-disqualification-to-act-as-director--with-effect-from-6-may-2026-/ https://covarage.com/updates covarage-update-2026-06-29-accountant-sentenced-to-30-weeks-imprisonment-for-submitting-fictitious-document Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 Regulatory update Published by IRAS. Source: https://www.iras.gov.sg/news-events/newsroom/accountant-sentenced-to-30-weeks--imprisonment-for-submitting-fictitious-documents-to-iras