Minister K Shanmugam has been involved in various recent events, including a dialogue at the National University of Singapore and a defamation trial against Bloomberg. The trial, which has now concluded, centered on an article about the minister, with Shanmugam claiming it was false and alleging that Bloomberg had an agenda. Additionally, Shanmugam has also been engaged in other activities, such as launching a new book and meeting with the Johor Chief Minister.