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Ministry of Home Affairs

Increase in numbers of younger inmates and in-prison assaults: Singapore Prison Service

CMG20260209-JasonLee01/李冠卫/黄佳琪/SPS-YRSG Annual Statistics Release 2025 Media Briefing [Selarang Halfway House Multi-Purpose Hall 1 and 2, 1825 Upper Changi Road North, Singapore 506780] Embargoed till 3pm. Kindly mosaic faces if necessary (For halfway house supervisee)

Support Group Session
CMG20260209-JasonLee01/李冠卫/黄佳琪/SPS-YRSG Annual Statistics Release 2025 Media Briefing [Selarang Halfway House Multi-Purpose Hall 1 and 2, 1825 Upper Changi Road North, Singapore 506780] Embargoed till 3pm. Kindly mosaic faces if necessary (For halfway house supervisee)

Support Group Session

Global conflicts can be divisive, but S’pore can stay united: Edwin Tong

ST20260207-202626000833-Lim Yaohui-Anjali Raguraman-arolive07/
Moderator Sujadi Siswo having a fireside with Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Edwin Tong on ‘Impact of Critical, Controversial & Complex Contemporary Global Issues on SG’s Social Vigilance, Cohesion & Resilience’ during the Fireside @ Olive TREE Forum, at Shaw Theatre Lido, which coincides with the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, on Feb 7, 2026.
The ‘OMG’ programme [pilot series] is a ground-up initiative which strives to enhance the Singaporean core––the multicultural spirit, along with the social virtues and security senses. ‘OMG’ seeks to involve parents and families, faith organisations, community leaders, youth activists and IHL students, and explore their roles and responsibilities in promoting, inculcating and driving a cohesive, constructive and collaborative coexistence, while enhancing public security and fostering social resilience of a plural Singaporean society.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
ST20260207-202626000833-Lim Yaohui-Anjali Raguraman-arolive07/
Moderator Sujadi Siswo having a fireside with Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Edwin Tong on ‘Impact of Critical, Controversial & Complex Contemporary Global Issues on SG’s Social Vigilance, Cohesion & Resilience’ during the Fireside @ Olive TREE Forum, at Shaw Theatre Lido, which coincides with the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, on Feb 7, 2026.
The ‘OMG’ programme [pilot series] is a ground-up initiative which strives to enhance the Singaporean core––the multicultural spirit, along with the social virtues and security senses. ‘OMG’ seeks to involve parents and families, faith organisations, community leaders, youth activists and IHL students, and explore their roles and responsibilities in promoting, inculcating and driving a cohesive, constructive and collaborative coexistence, while enhancing public security and fostering social resilience of a plural Singaporean society.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

My views on laws such as detention without trial have evolved: K. Shanmugam at his book launch

Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam speaking at the launch of his book at the SPH Media auditorium on Feb 6.
Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam speaking at the launch of his book at the SPH Media auditorium on Feb 6.

Incoming prisons chief a 27-year Home Team veteran and ex-head of Yellow Ribbon scheme

Deputy commissioner of prisons Matthew Wee Yik Keong will take over Ms Shie Yong Lee as commissioner of prisons on April 1.
Deputy commissioner of prisons Matthew Wee Yik Keong will take over Ms Shie Yong Lee as commissioner of prisons on April 1.

Meta must have facial recognition measures for notable Facebook users in S’pore or risk $1m fine

The implementation directive under the Online Criminal Harms Act was issued on Jan 27.
The implementation directive under the Online Criminal Harms Act was issued on Jan 27.

Forum: SAFRA and HomeTeamNS members enjoy reciprocal benefits

New lab in Changi cuts pandemic testing time by a third, improves cargo testing capacity tenfold

A new HTX lab located in the Changi Airfreight Centre was built and launched on Jan 16.
A new HTX lab located in the Changi Airfreight Centre was built and launched on Jan 16.

Branded Content

Professional development, collaboration, well-being: Inside a workplace that prioritises its people

Ministry of Home Affairs Super MHA townhall
Ministry of Home Affairs Super MHA townhall

Adoption agencies that knowingly bring in children of suspect origin will be taken to task: Goh Pei Ming

Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming speaking in Parliament on Jan 14.
Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming speaking in Parliament on Jan 14.

Over 70% of residential AMD fires between 2022 and 2025 involved uncertified, modified devices

Aftermath of the interior of the 106 Jalan Bukit Merah unit damaged by the fire, taken on Aug 14, 2025.
Aftermath of the interior of the 106 Jalan Bukit Merah unit damaged by the fire, taken on Aug 14, 2025.

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