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Ministry of Home Affairs

Recent anti-Semitic incidents in S’pore worrying, such acts will not be tolerated: Shanmugam

Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam speaks at the Chesed-El Synagogue, on Nov 6.
Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam speaks at the Chesed-El Synagogue, on Nov 6.

Law passed for scammers, mules to be caned after victims in Singapore lose almost $4b since 2020

The enhanced punishments for scams come as the Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill was passed in Parliament on Nov 4.
The enhanced punishments for scams come as the Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill was passed in Parliament on Nov 4.

Authorities to assess Meta’s compliance with directive to curb govt official impersonation scams: MHA

Meta, which is the parent company of Facebook, was issued the directive under OCHA by the police on Sept 24.
Meta, which is the parent company of Facebook, was issued the directive under OCHA by the police on Sept 24.

Life, personal injury coverage for Mindef, MHA personnel to increase by $50,000 from Nov 1

All full-time national servicemen are enrolled into the group insurance scheme.
All full-time national servicemen are enrolled into the group insurance scheme.

Full-time in-house security officers to get annual pay rise of up to 6.9% for 3 years

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A security officer viewing CCTV cameras at Alex Residences condominium on Dec 22, 2022.
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Findings from the fourth wave of a longitudinal survey by the Union of Security Employees (USE) and the University of Social Sciences Singapore highlights the potential for transforming the jobs of security officers to lead towards better work prospects and wages. The survey was conducted from April to July 2022 comprising responses from 1,002 SOs.
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A security officer viewing CCTV cameras at Alex Residences condominium on Dec 22, 2022.
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Findings from the fourth wave of a longitudinal survey by the Union of Security Employees (USE) and the University of Social Sciences Singapore highlights the potential for transforming the jobs of security officers to lead towards better work prospects and wages. The survey was conducted from April to July 2022 comprising responses from 1,002 SOs.

Home Team officers, agencies lauded for dedication and innovation in keeping Singapore safe

(From left) Lieutenant Dylan Doo from the Singapore Civil Defence Force Central Fire Station, Deputy Superintendent of Police Gan Hong Teck and HTX engineer Muhammad Anwar Jalil.
(From left) Lieutenant Dylan Doo from the Singapore Civil Defence Force Central Fire Station, Deputy Superintendent of Police Gan Hong Teck and HTX engineer Muhammad Anwar Jalil.

MHA calls for continued vigilance amid ongoing terrorism threats in Singapore and the region

Redevelopments in the Anson and Cecil areas now have more flexibility to retain existing commercial uses under the CBDI.
Redevelopments in the Anson and Cecil areas now have more flexibility to retain existing commercial uses under the CBDI.

Forum: Upholding secular system is a shared responsibility

‘Unacceptable’ for foreign entities to tell S’poreans how to vote: MHA in response to Malaysia party PAS

Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs refuted the position made by Parti Islam Se-Malaysia secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan on Oct 15.
Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs refuted the position made by Parti Islam Se-Malaysia secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan on Oct 15.

Scammers, recruiters face up to 24 strokes of cane, mules up to 12 strokes under new Bill

The Ministry of Home Affairs said fighting scams continues to be a top national priority, with the cases and amounts lost remaining a concern.
The Ministry of Home Affairs said fighting scams continues to be a top national priority, with the cases and amounts lost remaining a concern.

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