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2024 WLG Whistleblower Guide: Singapore

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There is presently no overarching legislation in Singapore protecting whistleblowers. However, statutes containing provisions affording protection for specific reports exist. Examples of such statutes include the Prevention of Corruption Act 1960 ("PCA") and the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act 1992, which protect the identity of informers.

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Is there a law to protect whistleblowers? If so, which law?

There is presently no overarching legislation in Singapore protecting whistleblowers. However, statutes containing provisions affording protection for specific reports exist. Examples of such statutes include the Prevention of Corruption Act 1960 ("PCA") and the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act 1992, which protect the identity of informers.

Are companies legally obliged to introduce a whistleblowing system?

There is no legislation mandating companies establish a whistleblowing system. However, companies listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) are required by the SGX Listing Rules to establish and maintain a whistleblowing policy that sets out procedures for a whistleblower to make a report on the listed issuer regarding misconduct or wrongdoing related to the listed issuers or its officers.

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