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As abuse of court processes becomes more common in Singapore, a new bill has been passed that could criminalise time-wasting legal applications, making them grounds for contempt of court. On Asia First, Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Jansen Aw, Partner of the Disputes & Specialist Practice, Donaldson & Burkinshaw LLP, to find out what impact this change will have. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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