Singapore to repeal colonial-era law against gay sex

21 Sept 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced the repeal of Section 377A, a colonial-era law that criminalizes sex between men.
The repeal aims to decriminalize gay sex, aligning the law with evolving societal attitudes, especially among younger Singaporeans.
Despite decriminalizing gay sex, the government will continue to uphold the institution of marriage as exclusively between one man and one woman.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.