Non-Singaporeans Charged with Offences under Section 125 of Penal Code

Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked the Minister for Home Affairs (a) how many non-Singaporeans residing in Singapore have been charged with the offence under section 125 of the Penal Code since January 2023; and (b) of these cases, how many concern acts committed whilst outside Singapore, given that such actions may impact Singapore’s security, reputation and social harmony.

Mr K Shanmugam: There have been no cases of non-Singapore Citizens residing in Singapore who have been investigated or charged with the offence under section 125 of the Penal Code since January 2023.