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Ministry of Home Affairs

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.

New ITE College Central training facility to simulate real-world security operations

Located within ITE’s College Central campus in Ang Mo Kio, SOTC houses a myriad of zones that replicate real operational contexts and workflows in the security industry.
Located within ITE’s College Central campus in Ang Mo Kio, SOTC houses a myriad of zones that replicate real operational contexts and workflows in the security industry.

Hackers invited to break into security robots, EV chargers, at DEF CON Singapore

Participants at the second day of the inaugural DEF CON Singapore at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre on April 29.
Participants at the second day of the inaugural DEF CON Singapore at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre on April 29.

Singapore developing drones to be deployed across island for public safety

The Lightweight BVLOS Drone Box System (centre) on display at the Milipol TechX Summit 2026 held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre on April 28.
The Lightweight BVLOS Drone Box System (centre) on display at the Milipol TechX Summit 2026 held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre on April 28.

Home Team to develop space satellite, humanoid robots, more AI: Shanmugam

Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam speaking at the Milipol TechX Summit on April 28.
Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam speaking at the Milipol TechX Summit on April 28.

Bring culprits to justice: Victims, witnesses of sex crimes urged to report offences

Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Sim Ann speaking to media at the Sexual Crime Awareness held at the Police Cantonment Complex on April 27.
Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Sim Ann speaking to media at the Sexual Crime Awareness held at the Police Cantonment Complex on April 27.

Behind the 6 blocked ‘S’pore news’ websites: Offshore registrations, a Nanjing firm, a fake address

One of the six websites was shown to be registered in China, while the other five were said to be registered in the Cayman Islands, although historical records showed otherwise.
One of the six websites was shown to be registered in China, while the other five were said to be registered in the Cayman Islands, although historical records showed otherwise.

Singapore blocks 6 websites flagged for potential use in hostile information campaigns

The websites are masquerading as local news websites with terms associated with Singapore in their domain names.
The websites are masquerading as local news websites with terms associated with Singapore in their domain names.

Home Team officers promoted for their efforts

ICA Assistant Commissioner Poh Seng Hock (left) and Mr Ong Ka Hing, deputy director of the Robotics, Automation and Unmanned Systems Centre of Expertise at HTX, were among those who received their promotions at a Home Team Promotion Ceremony on April 13.
ICA Assistant Commissioner Poh Seng Hock (left) and Mr Ong Ka Hing, deputy director of the Robotics, Automation and Unmanned Systems Centre of Expertise at HTX, were among those who received their promotions at a Home Team Promotion Ceremony on April 13.

Home Team must stand ready to counter risks posed by Middle East conflict: Shanmugam

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Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam at the Home Team Promotion Ceremony 2026 for senior officers in the Volunteer Special Constabulary, Civil Defence Auxiliary Unit and civilian schemes of service on April 13, 2026. 

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Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam at the Home Team Promotion Ceremony 2026 for senior officers in the Volunteer Special Constabulary, Civil Defence Auxiliary Unit and civilian schemes of service on April 13, 2026. 

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.