Originally posted by blackhat007:
Taken from one article but i make it short with the main
points here--->
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[b]And anyone who wants to investigate politicians or their family members have to first
apply for approval from a government licensing officer.
Those who don't, face a fine of up to $50,000, which has been
jacked up from the current $10,000 maximum, or a two-year jail
term, or both.
The move aims to ensure PIs do not gather information or conduct
surveillance which may threaten public interest or national
security, Minister for Home Affairs Wong Kan Seng
explained.
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There is a need to clarify the issue of being fined if a govt
license is not issued to would-be investigators.
If Wong indeed declared this new ruling shall take effect, it
increases the sham that our ministers are transparent and have
absolutely nothing to hide. Have this regime which instills fear
through defamation suits upped the ante? A new slap in the face for
those who preach transparency? The use of national security is
nothing more than a facade to protect their own interests.
Perhaps the 'Nassim Jade' and the
'Hotel
Property Limited' incident sparked the need for further
unscrupulous 'protection' for ministers and govt leaders?