Singapore is implementing new regulations targeting messaging services like WhatsApp and Telegram to combat the rising threat of online scams. The rules, issued by the Online Criminal Harms Act Office, are part of a broader effort to strengthen cybersecurity and protect users. These “codes of practice” will require messaging platforms to take greater responsibility for preventing and mitigating malicious cyber activity. Similar measures are also being applied to social media platforms and e-commerce services. The goal is to disrupt the operations of scammers who exploit these platforms to defraud individuals. Details of the specific requirements for each service will be outlined in the codes of practice. These changes aim to create a safer online environment for all users in Singapore.