Statute Details
- Title: Requisition of Resources (No. 5) Order 2025
- Act Code: RRA1985-S682-2025
- Legislation Type: Subsidiary Legislation (SL)
- Authorising Act: Requisition of Resources Act 1985
- Authorising Power: Powers conferred by section 2 of the Requisition of Resources Act 1985
- Legislative Citation: No. S 682
- SL Number: SL 682/2025
- Date Made: 29 September 2025
- Date of Requisition / Operational Date: 22 October 2025 (Part 3 of the Act to come into and remain in operation)
- Status: Current version as at 27 March 2026
What Is This Legislation About?
The Requisition of Resources (No. 5) Order 2025 is a Singapore subsidiary legislation instrument made under the Requisition of Resources Act 1985 (“the Act”). In practical terms, it is an administrative/legal trigger that activates a specific set of powers in the Act—namely, the provisions in Part 3—for a defined period starting on a specified date.
While the Order itself is short, its legal effect is significant. By bringing Part 3 of the Act into operation on 22 October 2025, the Minister for Defence authorises the legal framework under which certain resources may be requisitioned. Requisition regimes are typically designed for national security, defence readiness, or emergency preparedness, allowing the State to secure essential goods, services, or capabilities when required.
For lawyers, the key point is that this Order does not create a standalone requisition system. Instead, it turns on the relevant operational provisions of the Act. Accordingly, the Order should be read together with the Act—especially Part 3—to understand the substantive rights and obligations that arise once the Order takes effect.
What Are the Key Provisions?
Section 1 (Citation) provides the formal name by which the instrument may be cited: “Requisition of Resources (No. 5) Order 2025.” This is standard drafting, but it matters for legal referencing in pleadings, correspondence, and compliance documentation.
Section 2 (Date of requisition) is the operative provision. It states that “the provisions of Part 3 of the Act are to come into and remain in operation on 22 October 2025.” The drafting indicates two things: (1) Part 3 becomes effective on a specific date, and (2) it is intended to remain effective (i.e., not merely for a short window) once that date is reached.
The Order also records the making date—29 September 2025—and identifies the maker: the Minister for Defence, acting through the signature of MELVYN ONG SU KIAT, Permanent Secretary (Defence Development), Ministry of Defence. This is relevant for validity and for any challenge that might question whether the correct authority made the instrument.
Although the extract provided does not reproduce the text of Part 3 of the Act, the legal consequence of Section 2 is clear: once Part 3 is in operation, the requisition powers, procedural mechanisms, and any associated safeguards, compensation arrangements, or enforcement provisions contained in Part 3 become applicable. In practice, counsel should treat this Order as a notice of activation of the Act’s requisition machinery for the relevant period.
How Is This Legislation Structured?
This instrument is structured in a conventional two-section format typical of many activation or commencement orders. It contains:
(a) Section 1: the citation provision (how the Order is referred to); and
(b) Section 2: the date-related activation clause, specifying that Part 3 of the Act comes into and remains in operation on 22 October 2025.
There are no additional parts, schedules, or detailed substantive rules within the Order itself. Instead, the Order functions as a gateway to the substantive provisions of the Act. Therefore, the “structure” that matters for legal work is the relationship between this Order and the Act—particularly the content and scope of Part 3 of the Requisition of Resources Act 1985.
Who Does This Legislation Apply To?
Because the Order activates Part 3 of the Requisition of Resources Act 1985, its practical reach depends on who Part 3 targets. Typically, requisition legislation applies to persons and entities that control or provide relevant resources—such as suppliers, operators, manufacturers, service providers, or other parties holding goods, services, or capabilities that may be requisitioned.
In terms of legal applicability, the Order itself is directed at the operation of the Act rather than at a particular class of individuals. Once Part 3 is in force, however, the obligations and potential liabilities created by Part 3 will apply to those persons within the defined scope of the Act. For practitioners, the correct approach is to identify the categories of “resources” and the procedural steps in Part 3 (e.g., requisition notices, directions, compliance duties, and any compensation or appeal mechanisms) and then map those to the client’s role in the relevant supply chain or resource sector.
Why Is This Legislation Important?
Even though the Requisition of Resources (No. 5) Order 2025 is brief, it is legally consequential because it activates a statutory requisition framework. Requisition powers can affect commercial operations, contractual arrangements, staffing, logistics, and asset availability. For businesses, the activation of Part 3 may require immediate internal readiness—such as ensuring that relevant personnel can respond to requisition notices, that records are maintained, and that contractual and operational impacts are assessed.
For government and defence-related stakeholders, the Order provides a formal mechanism to ensure that the State can secure necessary resources when required. The “No. 5” numbering suggests that this is one of multiple similar orders over time, each potentially activating requisition powers for particular periods or circumstances. This reinforces the need for counsel to check the current version and the timeline when advising on compliance, because the legal status of Part 3 may change with subsequent orders.
From an enforcement and dispute perspective, the Order’s date specificity is critical. If a requisition action is taken, parties may need to determine whether the action occurred while Part 3 was in operation. The Order therefore becomes a key document in establishing the legal basis and timing of any requisition-related measures. Additionally, because the Order is made under section 2 of the Act, any challenge to the requisition regime may focus on whether the statutory preconditions for activation were met and whether the correct authority made the instrument.
Related Legislation
- Requisition of Resources Act 1985 (including Part 3)
- Requisition of Resources (No. 5) Order 2025 (SL 682/2025) — this Order
- Legislation timeline / versions (to confirm the operative version as at the relevant date)
Source Documents
This article provides an overview of the Requisition of Resources (No. 5) Order 2025 for legal research and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the official text for authoritative provisions.