Singaporean child-sex tourists in law's crosshairs

Singaporean who go overseas to have sex with children could soon face the music at home after their jaunt.

In its current review of the Penal Code, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has recommended that any Singaporean or permanent resident who buys sexual services from a minor under the age of 18 in another country be prosecuted in Singapore, regardless of whether the act is legal in that country.

The proposed law will have sex-tour organisers on its radar as well.