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What if you could change careers without ever quitting?

yuslina abdul aziz, who has built her 13-year career with the ministry of home affairs through the civilian generalist track
yuslina abdul aziz, who has built her 13-year career with the ministry of home affairs through the civilian generalist track

Internet-enabled scams and AI pose challenges, Shanmugam says at MHA scholarship event

Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam (2nd from right) and Commissioner of Police How Kwang Hwee (right) speaking to SPF scholarship recipients Charlene Tan and Raynen Ngoh on Aug 18.
Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam (2nd from right) and Commissioner of Police How Kwang Hwee (right) speaking to SPF scholarship recipients Charlene Tan and Raynen Ngoh on Aug 18.

500 fake websites posing as MHA, Home Team agencies taken down; no evidence of scams, illegal access

There is no evidence that the Ministry of Home Affairs or Home Team agencies’ systems were compromised or accessed without authorisation.
There is no evidence that the Ministry of Home Affairs or Home Team agencies’ systems were compromised or accessed without authorisation.

New proposed anti-scam laws target Carousell, TikTok account mules; online harms order fine up from $1m to $10m

The Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill was read for the first time in Parliament on Aug 4.
The Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill was read for the first time in Parliament on Aug 4.

Recent developments in youth radicalisation landscape a worrying trend: Shanmugam

In his speech, Coordinating Minister for National Security  K.Shanmugam says self-radicalised individuals dealt with under the Internal Security Act (ISA) are getting younger.
In his speech, Coordinating Minister for National Security  K.Shanmugam says self-radicalised individuals dealt with under the Internal Security Act (ISA) are getting younger.

Man to be charged over transferring $93 to facilitate terrorist acts in Gaza

The Internal Security Department initiated investigations against the man after his extremist postings came to the authorities’ attention.
The Internal Security Department initiated investigations against the man after his extremist postings came to the authorities’ attention.

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

Three self-radicalised S’pore teens detained, including 14-year-old who plotted school stabbing

The 14-year-old student drafted a 21-page manifesto setting out his attack plan, including his choice of weapons and a list of his attack targets.
The 14-year-old student drafted a 21-page manifesto setting out his attack plan, including his choice of weapons and a list of his attack targets.

askST: Why do proposed laws ban holding a phone while driving?

MHA said holding a phone or tablet and driving, even if it is not being used, is dangerous, as it is less likely that the driver is focused on the road.
MHA said holding a phone or tablet and driving, even if it is not being used, is dangerous, as it is less likely that the driver is focused on the road.

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