AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRoad Safety Overhaul: Parliament passed the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill to lower drink-driving limits and raise penalties, including a new offence of purposeful endangerment for cases where drivers deliberately put others at risk. MPs also pressed for clearer enforcement on phone-holding and mounted devices, with Sim Ann saying the law targets the most egregious conduct. Corporate Governance: Singapore firms are tightening boardroom compliance as higher director liability raises the stakes for governance failures, with emphasis on keeping proper board minutes and resolutions. AI Productivity Gap: Despite heavy AI spending, many Singapore companies are not seeing meaningful productivity gains because AI use-case selection is weak and employee trust and readiness lag. Public Officers Anti-Scam Move: Government removed contact details of many public officers from the Singapore Government Directory to curb scams. Massive Attack Ban Fallout: British band Massive Attack says members were detained and questioned after a Palestinian flag display; Singapore police confirmed two members were investigated and warned, with re-entry barred. AI in Education/Skills: Imarticus Learning acquired Singapore-based BELLS Institute to expand cross-border skilling, while LingoAce launched Tutor Luna, an AI-native English platform for children. Regional Trade & Investment: Malaysia’s Johor-Singapore SEZ and data-centre ambitions are highlighted as key drivers of Southeast Asia’s real estate shift.
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