Yip Hon Weng on Societies (Amendment) Bill
Would letting the Registrar of Societies include or exclude specific clauses in a society’s constitution before it is registered constitute excessive Government intervention? Can a reference guide be provided to clarify criteria for applicants seeking amendments to a society’s rules or name, as well as when addressing concerns regarding foreign interference? In cases where applications are rejected, what is the timeline for appeals? These were some questions raised by MP Yip Hon Weng in Parliament on Wednesday (Oct 4). He also said it will be critical for Singapore to scrutinise transnational societies whose principal bank accounts may be located in known tax havens abroad. This is to prevent potential cases of money laundering and tax evasion. Mr Yip asked how societies with foreign affiliations will be regulated and how groups that are organised in virtual spaces will be handled as they present “unique challenges”.
Would letting the Registrar of Societies include or exclude specific clauses in a society’s constitution before it is registered constitute excessive Government intervention? Can a reference guide be provided to clarify criteria for applicants seeking amendments to a society’s rules or name, as well as when addressing concerns regarding foreign interference? In cases where applications are rejected, what is the timeline for appeals? These were some questions raised by MP Yip Hon Weng in Parliament on Wednesday (Oct 4). He also said it will be critical for Singapore to scrutinise transnational societies whose principal bank accounts may be located in known tax havens abroad. This is to prevent potential cases of money laundering and tax evasion. Mr Yip asked how societies with foreign affiliations will be regulated and how groups that are organised in virtual spaces will be handled as they present “unique challenges”.
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