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More young people behind terror threats with radicalisation taking just weeks: Experts

Extremist radicalisation is no longer a matter of months – it now takes just weeks to trap vulnerable youth.

From crowd control to spectator care: Meet the people keeping NDP 2026 safe

Senior Lieutenant Colonel Leonard Lim heads the Command and Control Group 2, which oversees the planning and execution of safety and security operations for the National Day Parade.

SMRT's rail revenue up 5.6%; profit after tax almost doubles

SMRT attributed the increase in revenue largely to higher ridership and fares.

SMRT teams up with Chinese rail operator for joint bid to operate Cross Island Line

SMRT Trains’ deputy head of engineering Reuben Lim showcasing how a commuter analysis feature can inform crowd control measures and train scheduling.

New Cross Island Line trains: 3 key features

The Cross Island Line trains have features that “improve commuter comfort, accessibility, operational reliability and maintenance efficiency”.

4 new MRT stations to be built for Cross Island Line; interchanges at Jurong Pier, Gul Circle

The Cross Island Line will play a critical role in the rail network, with 11 interchange stations that connect to all existing MRT lines.

Revenue service for Punggol self-driving shuttles delayed to Q4; Grab to test on-demand rides

The $4 flat fare for the self-driving shuttles was supposed to have been implemented from the middle of 2026.

Schools conduct drills and exercises to prepare students for potential threats: MOE

MOE said the sessions cover immediate response, recognising warning signs, incident reporting, and escalation, to strengthen emergency preparedness in schools.

19-year-old arrested for plotting knife attacks on Sembawang Air Base soldiers, LGBTQ schoolmates

The 19-year-old student had planned attacks against Singapore Armed Forces personnel stationed outside Sembawang Air Base (pictured).

Changi Airport passenger traffic on S-E Asia routes dips 5% in Q2 amid spike in jet fuel price

The number of passengers fell 1.5 per cent compared with the same period last year.

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