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Ministry of Home Affairs

Singapore deregisters 14 inactive political parties, including Barisan Sosialis

The 14 political parties listed in the Gazette notice include Barisan Sosialis, once Singapore’s largest opposition party.
The 14 political parties listed in the Gazette notice include Barisan Sosialis, once Singapore’s largest opposition party.

Virtual world can be a gateway to radicalisation for lonely youth: Faishal Ibrahim

Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Faishal Ibrahim taking a wefie with youths on Nov 29.
Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Faishal Ibrahim taking a wefie with youths on Nov 29.

New police initiative to engage community in crime prevention and improving public safety

Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong (second from right) and Senior Minister of State of Sustainability and the Environment Zaqy Mohamad (right) at the “SaferSG, Together” movement on Nov 29.
Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong (second from right) and Senior Minister of State of Sustainability and the Environment Zaqy Mohamad (right) at the “SaferSG, Together” movement on Nov 29.

Singapore orders Google, Apple to curb govt impersonation on messaging services

FILE PHOTO: A 3D printed Google logo is placed on the Apple Macbook in this illustration created on April 12, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A 3D printed Google logo is placed on the Apple Macbook in this illustration created on April 12, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Carousell to step up effort to stop accounts including Singpass-verified ones from being used for scams

MHA said on Nov 21 that police investigations showed that scammers are increasingly using Singpass-verified Carousell accounts to dupe victims.
MHA said on Nov 21 that police investigations showed that scammers are increasingly using Singpass-verified Carousell accounts to dupe victims.

‘Giving up is never an option’: Police Anti-Scam Command assistant director gets long service medal

Assistant Commissioner of Police Aileen Yap said it is a privilege to help victims recover their hard-earned money and rebuild their lives.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Aileen Yap said it is a privilege to help victims recover their hard-earned money and rebuild their lives.

S’pore orders access to MalaysiaNow to be blocked after website fails to comply with Pofma direction

The authorities said they are also aware of MalaysiaNow's statement rejecting the correction direction and criticising the Government's approach to clarifying online falsehoods.
The authorities said they are also aware of MalaysiaNow's statement rejecting the correction direction and criticising the Government's approach to clarifying online falsehoods.

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.

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