Commentary: This is how Singapore can counter the scourge of bomb hoaxes

There have been at least 20 reported bomb hoaxes between the months of August and October at multiple locations across Singapore, including the Environment Building.

Making a bomb threat to blow something up carries stiff penalties. Under Regulation 8(1) of the United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Regulations, it is illegal for someone to intentionally communicate or make available false information to another person, with the aim of causing them or anyone else to believe that a terrorist act has been, is being, or will be carried out.

Read the full article by RHTLaw Asia Of Counsel Ben Chester Cheong on TODAY: https://www.todayonline.com/commentary/commentary-how-singapore-can-counter-scourge-bomb-hoaxes-2285636?trk=feed_main-feed-card_feed-article-content