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Minister of State for Trade and Industry S. Iswaran announced on Wednesday, 27 September 2006, that the provisions would come into effect from 1 July 2007, instead of 1 Jan 2007. He was speaking at an annual dinner of the Singapore Venture Capital and Private Equity Association.

Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong said that sentencing guidelines for major offences carrying jail terms are being reviewed in order to strike a new balance between punishing and rehabilitating offenders.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) released a consultation paper that sets out two proposals in relation to the Securities and Futures Act (SFA) and the Financial Advisers Act (FAA). This is the first in a series of amendments MAS will make following a review of the SFA and FAA.

At the Architectural Heritage Awards held on 25th Sept 2006, Minister Of State for National Development, Ms Grace Fu, announced that the Bukit Timah Campus will be conserved.

An Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income was signed today between the Government of the Republic of Singapore and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

An Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income was signed today between the Government of the Republic of Singapore and the Government of the Republic of Estonia.

The IMF and World Bank have alleged that the decision by the Singapore government not to allow certain individuals to participate in the 2006 Annual Meetings is a breach of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between IMF/WB and the Singapore government three years ago. Singapore is aware of its obligations under the MOU and will continue to honour them. However, the MOU also obliges Singapore to take all necessary measures for the safe passage of all persons in and out of Singapore and for their personal security and the safety of their property and the property of the Organizations and delegations. We take this duty seriously, especially in view of the prevailing international security environment.

On 7th September 2006, the High Court in Malaysia ruled that a Malaysian Indian food outlet, McCurry, cannot use the expression "Mc" and use similar colours in its signage as that of McDonald's.

Mr Lim Seng Siew shared his experiences and views on the Solicitors' Accounts with other members of the legal profession. The presentation made during the Law Society Seminar is found at this link. The seminar is part of the 3rd Small Firm Practice Management Series.

The Ministry of Finance invites members of the public to give their comments on proposed amendments to the Goods and Services Tax ("GST") Act.

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