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Singapore will find out how the Government intends to respond to the latest review of political salaries when Parliament sits on 8 September. The recommendations will then be debated by MPs on 10 September.

Prosecutors are asking for Muhammad Syafie Ismail to be jailed for between 12 years and nine months and 13-and-a-half years. The defence is seeking up to eight years, while both sides agree that he should be banned from driving for life.

The late seafood businessman’s daughter is suing his former assistant for S$1.711 million, alleging that she took the money while he was seriously ill. The woman says they had been in a relationship for 10 years and that he gave her the money so she could buy a home.

Lisa’s first solo feature documentary will get a limited Singapore cinema run at Golden Village and Shaw Theatres. Tickets start at S$22, with IMAX screenings also available at selected Shaw locations.

The High Court rejected both the driver’s attempt to shorten his sentence and the prosecution’s bid to increase it to 12 years and nine months. His S$12,000 fine and 15-year driving ban also remain unchanged.