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The Ministry of Manpower Demerit Points System for Employment Agencies take effect from 1 February 2006.

The Inter-Ministry Committee (IMC) on the Regulation of Charities and Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs) has released its preliminary recommendations for greater regulatory oversight of charities and IPCs, and to facilitate the growth of the charitable sector. The IMC invites public feedback on its proposed recommendations.

ACRA will not be operational on Saturdays with effect from 28 January 2006. However, users will continue to be able to make use of ACRA's self-help kiosk available at ACRA's premises on Saturdays.

The new Practice Direction No 1 of 2006 is to inform the public of the commencement of the Companies (Amendment) Act 2005 (“the Amendment Act”) on 30th Jan 2006, the consequential changes to Bizfile forms, the introduction of new forms in Bizfile and related matters. Some of the amendments include: removal of the concept of par value and authorized capital, reforms in the capital maintenance regime, introduction of treasury shares and amalgamation.

The Energy Market Authority and the Government intends to effect amendments to the Electricity Act to strengthen regulatory oversight of the electricity market. The public’s feedback is sought on the proposed amendments.

The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) is seeking public feedback on proposed new measures for managing the pet and stray dog populations in Singapore. These measures serve to promote responsible pet ownership through improved traceablility of dogs, encourage owners to sterilise their pets to prevent unwanted breeding and would also help deter people from abandoning their pets.

The long awaited Casino Control Bill, introduced in Parliament on 16 January 2006, seeks to establish a new statutory body to be known as the Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore, to make provision for the operation and regulation of casinos and gaming in casinos, and to make related amendments to the Civil Law Act (Cap. 43) and the Income Tax Act (Cap. 134).

In an Oral Answer to a Parliamentary Question on whether the Registry of Societies will consider implementing strict accounting guidelines and conducting audit checks on other societies, such as religious organizations and associations, the Ministry of Home Affairs highlighted a light-touch approach.

The Accountants (Amendment) Bill 2006 was introduced in Parliament on 17 Janaury 2006.

The Endangered Species (Import and Export) Bill was read for the second time in Parliament and passed on 17 January 2006.

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