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Ministry of Home Affairs

Behind the 6 blocked ‘S’pore news’ websites: Offshore registrations, a Nanjing firm, a fake address

One of the six websites was shown to be registered in China, while the other five were said to be registered in the Cayman Islands, although historical records showed otherwise.
One of the six websites was shown to be registered in China, while the other five were said to be registered in the Cayman Islands, although historical records showed otherwise.

Singapore blocks 6 websites flagged for potential use in hostile information campaigns

The websites are masquerading as local news websites with terms associated with Singapore in their domain names.
The websites are masquerading as local news websites with terms associated with Singapore in their domain names.

Home Team officers promoted for their efforts

ICA Assistant Commissioner Poh Seng Hock (left) and Mr Ong Ka Hing, deputy director of the Robotics, Automation and Unmanned Systems Centre of Expertise at HTX, were among those who received their promotions at a Home Team Promotion Ceremony on April 13.
ICA Assistant Commissioner Poh Seng Hock (left) and Mr Ong Ka Hing, deputy director of the Robotics, Automation and Unmanned Systems Centre of Expertise at HTX, were among those who received their promotions at a Home Team Promotion Ceremony on April 13.

Home Team must stand ready to counter risks posed by Middle East conflict: Shanmugam

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Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam at the Home Team Promotion Ceremony 2026 for senior officers in the Volunteer Special Constabulary, Civil Defence Auxiliary Unit and civilian schemes of service on April 13, 2026. 

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Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam at the Home Team Promotion Ceremony 2026 for senior officers in the Volunteer Special Constabulary, Civil Defence Auxiliary Unit and civilian schemes of service on April 13, 2026. 

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Majority of NS pre-enlistees who appealed against their PES status sought an upgrade

(From left) SAF Medical Corps chief Colonel (Dr) Mark Tan, Special Constable Corporal Kieron Foo Kai-En and Sergeant (1) Md. Lucas Foo Kok Yi.
(From left) SAF Medical Corps chief Colonel (Dr) Mark Tan, Special Constable Corporal Kieron Foo Kai-En and Sergeant (1) Md. Lucas Foo Kok Yi.

New laws to manage incidents on RTS Link trains, set out powers for Malaysian officers in Singapore

The Bill also outlines the powers that Malaysian immigration officers based in Singapore will have.
The Bill also outlines the powers that Malaysian immigration officers based in Singapore will have.

askST: What is the Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee, S’pore’s ‘apex’ body during national crises?

The HCMC is the apex body that sets the direction for the Singapore government's response to major crises.
The HCMC is the apex body that sets the direction for the Singapore government's response to major crises.

Foreign interference in Singapore politics, policies ‘an absolute no’: Shanmugam

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ST20240519_202498753962 Kua Chee Siong/ pixgeneric/ Generic pix of the Police Headquarters and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Headquarters buildings in Irrawaddy Road also known as New Phoenix Park on May 20, 2024.

Malaysian who did PhD in S’pore banned from re-entry after engaging in political activism here: MHA

The Ministry of Home Affairs said on March 27 that Ms Fadiah Nadwa Fikri had encouraged some youths here to “adopt her brand of radical advocacy”.
The Ministry of Home Affairs said on March 27 that Ms Fadiah Nadwa Fikri had encouraged some youths here to “adopt her brand of radical advocacy”.

POFMA order issued to TOC editor, publisher over article on Singaporeans serving in IDF

On March 23, Mr Terry Xu and Miao Yi Infotech were required to publish correction notices on TOC’s websites, Heidoh’s website, TOC’s Facebook and Instagram pages, and in The Straits Times.
On March 23, Mr Terry Xu and Miao Yi Infotech were required to publish correction notices on TOC’s websites, Heidoh’s website, TOC’s Facebook and Instagram pages, and in The Straits Times.

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