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K Shanmugam

Singapore will maintain tough stance against drug abuse despite criticism: Shanmugam

Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam, with (from left) MHA senior principal psychologist Jasmin Kaur; MHA chief psychologist Majeed Khader; and MHA lead psychologist Leung Chi Ching on March 12.
Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam, with (from left) MHA senior principal psychologist Jasmin Kaur; MHA chief psychologist Majeed Khader; and MHA lead psychologist Leung Chi Ching on March 12.

Video of man stepping on Quran likely by person behind similar videos who was convicted in July 2025

Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam (centre) speaking to the media on March 8. With him are Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim (left) and Nee Soon GRC MP Syed Harun Alhabsyi.
Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam (centre) speaking to the media on March 8. With him are Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim (left) and Nee Soon GRC MP Syed Harun Alhabsyi.

No substantial information that 2 S’poreans fought for IDF; Govt seeks clarification with Israel

Singapore authorities will take action against these individuals if there is credible information found.
Singapore authorities will take action against these individuals if there is credible information found.

‘Cultivating’ scammers: Trading card community says some mystery packs promote cheating, gambling

Oripas, short for “original packs”, are not official products but are seller-made blind packs marketed as a low-cost chance at high-value cards.
Oripas, short for “original packs”, are not official products but are seller-made blind packs marketed as a low-cost chance at high-value cards.

Details of blind box regulations to be unveiled in mid-2026: Shanmugam

The regulations aim to mitigate the gambling inducement risk of blind boxes.
The regulations aim to mitigate the gambling inducement risk of blind boxes.

Shanmugam and Tan See Leng at High Court hearing over defamation suits against TOC’s Terry Xu

Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam driving and leaving Supreme Court on Feb 26.
Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam driving and leaving Supreme Court on Feb 26.

Religious and community leaders critical in setting tone for harmony in Singapore: Shanmugam

Khadijah Mosque Management Board and the Religious Rehabilitation Group (RRG)  will be co-organising its Annual Iftar. The Guest of Honour is Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam. The theme of the Iftar is “Interfaith Harmony: Humanity in Religion”.
Khadijah Mosque Management Board and the Religious Rehabilitation Group (RRG)  will be co-organising its Annual Iftar. The Guest of Honour is Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam. The theme of the Iftar is “Interfaith Harmony: Humanity in Religion”.

S’pore to regulate blind boxes to manage gambling risks: Shanmugam

Blind boxes are sealed boxes that contain a random collectible, such as a figurine, toy or accessory.
Blind boxes are sealed boxes that contain a random collectible, such as a figurine, toy or accessory.

Money should not be push factor keeping the best from joining politics: ESM Goh Chok Tong

Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam presenting his book Policy, Fairness and Compassion to ESM Goh Chok Tong on Feb 6.
Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam presenting his book Policy, Fairness and Compassion to ESM Goh Chok Tong on Feb 6.

My views on laws such as detention without trial have evolved: K. Shanmugam at his book launch

Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam speaking at the launch of his book at the SPH Media auditorium on Feb 6.
Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam speaking at the launch of his book at the SPH Media auditorium on Feb 6.

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