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How YouTube drew two youths in Singapore into extremism

With the rising trend of youth radicalisation in Singapore, ISD said online platforms have been pivotal in facilitating the process.
With the rising trend of youth radicalisation in Singapore, ISD said online platforms have been pivotal in facilitating the process.

Rehabilitation professionals warn of dangers of online platforms in radicalising youth

Reverend Dr Joachim Lee Tai Loong and Dr Muhammad Mubarak Habib Mohamed sharing their concerns over the role of online platforms in radicalising youth with the media at Khadijah Mosque.
Reverend Dr Joachim Lee Tai Loong and Dr Muhammad Mubarak Habib Mohamed sharing their concerns over the role of online platforms in radicalising youth with the media at Khadijah Mosque.

They went from normal childhoods to almost attacking worshippers at mosques, synagogue

Dylan (not his real name) – a formerly radicalised individual who was previously detained by ISD.
Dylan (not his real name) – a formerly radicalised individual who was previously detained by ISD.

Flexible work arrangements gain ground in Singapore but stigma remains: PAP Women’s Wing survey

From left: 
Hazlina Abdul Halim, IWD 2026 Organising Chairperson , Sim Ann, Chairperson, PAP Women?s Wing , Pauline Loo, Senior Vice President (Human Resources), Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation, Ang Yuit, President, Association of Small & Medium Enterprises, Pravita Nithiah Nandan, former NTUC Union Leader, National Transport Workers? Union and Member of the Tripartite Workgroup on FWAs and Aslam Sardar, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Human Resource Professionals at a panel discussion during the PAP Women?s Wing Commemorates International Women?s Day 2026 event on March 7, 2026.
From left: 
Hazlina Abdul Halim, IWD 2026 Organising Chairperson , Sim Ann, Chairperson, PAP Women?s Wing , Pauline Loo, Senior Vice President (Human Resources), Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation, Ang Yuit, President, Association of Small & Medium Enterprises, Pravita Nithiah Nandan, former NTUC Union Leader, National Transport Workers? Union and Member of the Tripartite Workgroup on FWAs and Aslam Sardar, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Human Resource Professionals at a panel discussion during the PAP Women?s Wing Commemorates International Women?s Day 2026 event on March 7, 2026.

Singapore passes tougher laws on vapes with heavier penalties; protecting young a key concern

Vaping was banned in Singapore in 2018, with those caught using one facing a fine of up to $2,000.
Vaping was banned in Singapore in 2018, with those caught using one facing a fine of up to $2,000.

Landowners can get grant to defray cost of coastal defences, which are required under new law

This grant will cover the cost of flood risk studies, diversion of power and water lines, and the eventual construction of coastal protection measures.
This grant will cover the cost of flood risk studies, diversion of power and water lines, and the eventual construction of coastal protection measures.

S’pore’s integrity-based political system ‘rare and precious’: Indranee

Ms Indranee Rajah, Second Minister for Finance, speaking at Parliament on March 6, 2026.
Ms Indranee Rajah, Second Minister for Finance, speaking at Parliament on March 6, 2026.

Singapore’s approach of fiscal prudence provides buffer, assurance in turbulent world: Indranee

Leader of the House Indranee Rajah was speaking after Parliament unanimously passed a record $154.7 billion spending plan.
Leader of the House Indranee Rajah was speaking after Parliament unanimously passed a record $154.7 billion spending plan.

Parliament approves increase to budget covering Istana operations and staff

The changes, which Parliament approved with no clarifications, will take effect from the 2025 financial year.
The changes, which Parliament approved with no clarifications, will take effect from the 2025 financial year.

Higher income ceiling for pre-school and childcare subsidies to benefit more than 60,000 families

Generic photo of kindergarten students walking in the park with their teachers at Fernvale Link on December 19, 2023. 

Can be used for early childhood education stories.
Generic photo of kindergarten students walking in the park with their teachers at Fernvale Link on December 19, 2023. 

Can be used for early childhood education stories.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.