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Ministry of Home Affairs

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.

More fake, AI-generated content entering S’pore’s online space; authorities keeping close watch

The 14 online posts, which were primarily in Chinese, had suggested that Singapore was being overrun by Indians.
The 14 online posts, which were primarily in Chinese, had suggested that Singapore was being overrun by Indians.

Lower alcohol limits, jail for first-time drink-driving offenders proposed

The Ministry of Home Affairs also plans to recommend jail time for even first-time drink-driving offenders, if they have very high blood alcohol levels.
The Ministry of Home Affairs also plans to recommend jail time for even first-time drink-driving offenders, if they have very high blood alcohol levels.

Behind the anti-Indian posts: How social media pages mix divisive narratives with clickbait

The posts, the Ministry of Home Affairs said, selectively used images and footage of crowded streets to back claims that Singapore is “overcrowded” with Indians.
The posts, the Ministry of Home Affairs said, selectively used images and footage of crowded streets to back claims that Singapore is “overcrowded” with Indians.

Jesus Christ Superstar musical given Advisory 16 rating for mature, religiously sensitive content

Jack Hopewell in Jesus Christ Superstar.
Jack Hopewell in Jesus Christ Superstar.

Commentary

Why Singapore has become a target on the Chinese internet

It is an uneasy combination of respect, frustration and disdain that often surfaces whenever Singapore becomes a topic of debate online, says the writer.
It is an uneasy combination of respect, frustration and disdain that often surfaces whenever Singapore becomes a topic of debate online, says the writer.

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