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6 :(a) references to so much of that law as relates to, and to the effect of, the application, extension, reduction or interruption of that period; and
 * (b) a reference, where under that law there is no limitation period which is so applicable, to the rule that such proceedings may be brought within an indefinite period.

(2) In subsection (1), “relevant law”, in relation to any country, means the procedural and substantive law applicable, apart from any rules of private international law, by the courts of that country.

Application to Government

7. This Act shall bind the Government and apply in relation to any action or proceedings by or against the Government as it applies in relation to actions and proceedings to which the Government is not a party.

Consequential amendments to other written laws

8. The provisions of the Acts specified in the first column of the Schedule are amended in the manner set out in the second column thereof.

Transitional provision

9. Nothing in this Act shall—
 * (a) affect any action, proceedings or arbitration commenced before the commencement of this Act; or
 * (b) apply in relation to any matter if the limitation period which, apart from this Act, would have been applied in respect of that matter in Singapore expired before the commencement of this Act.