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Ministry of Home Affairs

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.

Singapore to ramp up efforts against illegal and problem gambling during World Cup 2026

These efforts were announced by MHA and the Ministry of Social and Family Development in a statement on June 9, ahead of the World Cup from June 11 to July 19.
These efforts were announced by MHA and the Ministry of Social and Family Development in a statement on June 9, ahead of the World Cup from June 11 to July 19.

Singapore must act firmly when others seek to divide it: Edwin Tong on blocked online content

Law Minister Edwin Tong called on Singaporeans to be more discerning when viewing online content and to not disseminate it if it is harmful.
Law Minister Edwin Tong called on Singaporeans to be more discerning when viewing online content and to not disseminate it if it is harmful.

Singapore blocks online posts targeting Indian community; content likely from China-based platform

MHA said that the content undermines Singapore’s model of multiculturalism.
MHA said that the content undermines Singapore’s model of multiculturalism.

Forum: Are we tackling radicalisation with a pre-AI mindset?

‘We pity our kids for having cop parents’: Police couple use investigative skills at home

Husband and wife duo Superintendent of Police Low Jiing Haur (left) and Superintendent of Police Michelle Foo on May 29.
Husband and wife duo Superintendent of Police Low Jiing Haur (left) and Superintendent of Police Michelle Foo on May 29.

Algorithms and salad bars: Religious Rehabilitation Group studies impact of AI, tech on radicalisation

Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam greeting attendees at the Religious Rehabilitation Group's (RRG) 21st annual retreat on June 2, including religious teacher and volunteer counselor Yusof Ali (seated).
Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam greeting attendees at the Religious Rehabilitation Group's (RRG) 21st annual retreat on June 2, including religious teacher and volunteer counselor Yusof Ali (seated).

S’pore tough on financial crime but some improvements needed: Global financial watchdog report

Fraud, particularly scams and cyber-enabled fraud, is the most prominent money laundering threat facing Singapore, the Financial Action Task Force said.
Fraud, particularly scams and cyber-enabled fraud, is the most prominent money laundering threat facing Singapore, the Financial Action Task Force said.

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