Singapore Armed Forces and Other Matters Bill

The Singapore Armed Forces and Other Matters Bill seeks to amend several acts related to the Singapore Armed Forces. The key highlights include the establishment of a digital and intelligence service within the Armed Forces. The bill increases the maximum fines that can be imposed by military courts and disciplinary officers. It also allows for the composition of military offences, enabling certain offences to be settled by payment without further legal proceedings. Additionally, it amends existing acts to permit military manoeuvres in catchment areas with necessary approvals and introduces related changes to civilian laws reflecting the new service structure. The bill includes provisions for transitional measures to ease the implementation of the new regulations.