It seems just a touch odd that last week Singapore for the first time invoked its Spam Control Act with nary a mention of caning among the consequences for violators. Not that I believe in caning ...

The city-state wants to stamp out e-cigarettes with harsh penalties including caning and fines.

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Singapore has passed a new law introducing mandatory caning for online scammers, marking its toughest stance yet against rising digital fraud. On November 8, 2025, Singapore’s ...

Singapore is making an unprecedented step towards targeting online scammers, who will now face similar punishments for rape and drug trafficking. On Tuesday, the country’s parliament passed a new law ...

Singapore, notorious for its strict laws, including a ban on spitting in public and selling chewing gum, may punish convicted fraudsters with caning, according to statements from lawmakers reported by ...