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K Shanmugam

Shanmugam visits China, discusses law enforcement cooperation with counterparts: MHA

Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam with Chinese State Councillor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong (left pic, right) and Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission Chen Wenqing.
Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam with Chinese State Councillor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong (left pic, right) and Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission Chen Wenqing.

Etomidate’s temporary listing as Class C drug to continue as MOH finalises new vape laws: Shanmugam

The temporary provisions, which allowed the authorities to introduce tougher penalties to deal with those who abuse and traffic etomidate, were slated to expire on Feb 28.
The temporary provisions, which allowed the authorities to introduce tougher penalties to deal with those who abuse and traffic etomidate, were slated to expire on Feb 28.

77 traffic accidents involved suspected drug or etomidate use between 2023 and 2025: Shanmugam

On Aug 30, 2025, a car accident along Hougang Ave 2 saw two men being arrested over drug-related offences. One of the drivers had a backpack of vapes in his vehicle.
On Aug 30, 2025, a car accident along Hougang Ave 2 saw two men being arrested over drug-related offences. One of the drivers had a backpack of vapes in his vehicle.

Police reviewing massage establishment licensing scheme; tighter regulations expected soon

A report in ST in 2024 found hair salons offering more than just a haircut along Geylang Road.
A report in ST in 2024 found hair salons offering more than just a haircut along Geylang Road.

New lab in Changi cuts pandemic testing time by a third, improves cargo testing capacity tenfold

A new HTX lab located in the Changi Airfreight Centre was built and launched on Jan 16.
A new HTX lab located in the Changi Airfreight Centre was built and launched on Jan 16.

Police to apply to distribute $1.5m in seized assets to claimants in Genneva gold scam: Shanmugam

Genneva, a Singapore-registered investment firm, had sold gold bars under a buyback scheme between 2008 and 2012.
Genneva, a Singapore-registered investment firm, had sold gold bars under a buyback scheme between 2008 and 2012.

Some 1,200 people, 50 companies have bank, telco and Singpass access restricted over scams

Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam said those under investigation will be subject to the restrictions until their case outcome is determined.
Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam said those under investigation will be subject to the restrictions until their case outcome is determined.

April trial dates fixed for Shanmugam and Tan See Leng’s defamation suits against Bloomberg

Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam (left) and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng claim the article falsely implied they exploited a lack of transparency in their property dealings.
Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam (left) and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng claim the article falsely implied they exploited a lack of transparency in their property dealings.

No happy new year for those hit by war; Singapore should do what it can to help: Shanmugam

Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam speaking at a New Year’s Eve event to pack relief supplies for civilians in Gaza on Dec 31.
Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam speaking at a New Year’s Eve event to pack relief supplies for civilians in Gaza on Dec 31.

Animal Lovers League co-founders working out plan to pay back rent, looking to scale back activities

Animal Lovers League co-founders Mohan Div (in black shirt) and Cathy Strong with Minister for Home Affairs and Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam on Dec 10.
Animal Lovers League co-founders Mohan Div (in black shirt) and Cathy Strong with Minister for Home Affairs and Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam on Dec 10.

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